Mr. Dumont's U.S. History Class

Thu/Fri: Revolution/Cards

11/15/2018

Today:

Watch the "Revolution" episode of America: The Story of Us
Unit 5 Cards
- You need to step up the quality of your cards... Way too many of you are giving a minimal effort, and beginning with this unit, your grade will reflect that.
- Remember the requirements:

Homework & Reminders:

Native American Heritage Month Cards
- DUE Thu/Fri, November 29/30
APPLY for Magnet High Schools
- Open from October 1 to December 1
- Remember that all Milwee students will automatically be accepted into the Lyman Engineering program *IF* you apply before December 1.

11/13/2018

Today:

TOE: 5: The American Revolution - 2 - The War
- Use the Prezi to answer the questions below

OPINION: What was the greatest strength of the Continental Army?
Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important?
What is an example of Washington's unique and creative strategy?
What did many African-American slaves do at the beginning of the war? Why?
What was the result of Washington's decision to allow African Americans to join the Continental Army?
What happened after the Battle of Long Island?
What was Washington's new strategy after the Battle of Princeton?
What made France decide to help the Americans? Why?
What was the biggest problem during the winter at Valley Forge?
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown?
What was the result of the Treaty of Paris?
OPINION: What was the biggest reason that the Americans won the war?

Homework & Reminders:

Native American Heritage Month Cards
- DUE Thu/Fri, November 29/30
APPLY for Magnet High Schools
- Open from October 1 to December 1
- Remember that all Milwee students will automatically be accepted into the Lyman Engineering program *IF* you apply before December 1.
High School Open House Information:
- Winter Springs' IB program
  - November 13, 6:30 pm
- Crooms Academy
  - November 14, 6:30 pm

11/12/2018

Today:

Homework & Reminders:

Native American Heritage Month Cards
- DUE Thu/Fri, November 29/30
APPLY for Magnet High Schools
- Open from October 1 to December 1
- Remember that all Milwee students will automatically be accepted into the Lyman Engineering program *IF* you apply before December 1.
High School Open House Information:
- Winter Springs' IB program
  - November 13, 6:30 pm
- Crooms Academy
  - November 14, 6:30 pm

11/8/2018

Today:

Unit 5 Vocab
TOE: 5: The American Revolution - 1 - Two Armies
- Strengths and Weaknesses

Homework & Reminders:

Native American Heritage Month Cards
- DUE Thu/Fri, November 29/30
APPLY for Magnet High Schools
- Open from October 1 to December 1
- Remember that all Milwee students will automatically be accepted into the Lyman Engineering program *IF* you apply before December 1.
High School Open House Information:
- Winter Springs' IB program
  - November 13, 6:30 pm
- Crooms Academy
  - November 14, 6:30 pm

11/6/2018

Today:

Unit 3 & 4 TEST
- plus Passport questions for each unit
- if you finish early, start the Native American Heritage Month Cards

Homework & Reminders:

Native American Heritage Month Cards
- DUE Thu/Fri, November 29/30
APPLY for Magnet High Schools
- Open from October 1 to December 1
- Remember that all Milwee students will automatically be accepted into the Lyman Engineering program *IF* you apply before December 1.
High School Open House Information:
- Lyman's ENGINEERING magnet
  - TONIGHT/TOMORROW (Wednesday, November 7), 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
- Seminole's Health Academy
  - TONIGHT (Tuesday, November 6) at 6:00 pm.
- Winter Springs' IB program
  - November 13, 6:30 pm
- Crooms Academy
  - November 14, 6:30 pm

11/5/2018

Today:

Homework & Reminders:

Unit 3 & 4 TEST on Tue/Wed
APPLY for Magnet High Schools
- Open from October 1 to December 1
Lyman High School's ENGINEERING magnet will have an Open House on November 7, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
- Remember that all Milwee students can automatically be accepted into the Lyman Engineering program *IF* you apply before December 1.