BE KIND!!!!

 

This Day In History

 

October 1, 1800

Napoleon induced a reluctant King Charles IV of Spain to cede Louisiana back to France.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-1

This Day In History

 

Elie Wiesel

American author

born

September 30, 1928
Sighet, Romania
(Birthday tomorrow)

died

July 2, 2016 (aged 87)
New York City, New York

This Day In History

 

September 29, 2005

American jurist John G. Roberts, Jr., was sworn in as the 17th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-29

Time to SIGN UP for the AP Exam!

 

The announcement and links are on Canvas announcements.  You have till November 15th to SIGN UP!!!!

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AP Testing - it's time to sign up!

1. Create an account with College BoardLinks to an external site. using your k12 email. Suggest using your student ID# as your password so it's easy to remember. You can add your initials and a # to make it more unique.  (If you cannot log into your College Board account for the AP test because you cannot remember your email and password, you will not be able to take the test.)

2. Create an account with Total RegistrationLinks to an external site. using your k12 email.  Suggest using your student ID# as your password so it's easy to remember. You can add your initials and a # to make it more unique.

 

    

This Day In History

 

September 28, 1781

The Siege of Yorktown began, eventually leading on October 19 to the British surrender by General Lord Cornwallis and the end of the American Revolution.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-28

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September 27, 1962

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring was published, and it became one of the most-influential books in the modern environmental movement.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-27

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September 26, 1960

First televised U.S. presidential debate

The first in a series of historic televised debates (seen by some 85 to 120 million viewers) between U.S. presidential candidates John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon was broadcast this day in 1960.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-26

Homecoming Door Decoration - 5th Hour

 I am so PROUD of my 5th Hour - They rocked this Door Decorating!   I encouraged them to dream big, and boy howdy did they

The last two photos are a selfie with Mason and Malik.  They were on the Royal Court, and in my APUSH Class!  I LOVE Them!  Then I got a picture with THEE Miss Hornet!!!!

This Day In History

 

September 25, 1777

Philadelphia, then the American capital, was occupied by British forces during the American Revolution.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-25

This Day In History

 

September 24, 1957

Federal troops sent into Little Rock, Arkansas

On this day in 1957 racial desegregation took centre stage when federal troops were dispatched to Little Rock, Arkansas, to maintain order and enforce the right of black students to attend the local public high school.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-24

This Day In History

 

September 23, 1806

Lewis and Clark arrived in St. Louis, Missouri, at the end of their daring expedition to the Pacific Northwest.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-23

Forgiveness is Freeing Yourself!

 

This Day In History

 

September 22, 1994

The first episode of Friends aired on NBC, and the show became one of the most popular sitcoms in the United States.

Taken from:https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-22

Showed this clip of Joey writing a recommendation letter, and he reminds us not to use all big words.  The essay becomes confusing, and unable to understand!

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September 21, 2004

The American band Green Day released its iconic American Idiot, which later won a Grammy Award for best rock album and was adapted into a rock opera.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-21

This Day In History

 

September 20, 2011

Don't Ask, Don't Tell—a U.S. military policy that theoretically lifted a ban on homosexuals in the armed forces, provided that individuals kept their sexuality private—officially ended.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-20

Show Kindness

 

In Detroit, high school students are volunteering to serve as pallbearers at the funerals of homeless veterans who have no family to honor them.

This initiative, called the Pallbearer Ministry, began in 2015 when a group of six seniors from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School decided to step in and offer a dignified farewell to veterans who passed away alone.

Since then, the program has grown, and over 50 students have been trained to assist at these services. Each student learns about the life and military service of the veteran before the funeral, which helps them connect more deeply with the person they are honoring.

By participating, the students provide a final act of respect for those who served the country but had no family to carry their casket. The experience is not only a way to show respect to the deceased but also offers the students valuable lessons in empathy, dignity, and community service.

The program has become an important reminder that every life has worth, and that even those who may have been forgotten by society deserve to be treated with dignity in their final moments. Through their involvement, the students are learning to reflect on the significance of service and the impact they can make on others, particularly those who are marginalized.

This small act of kindness highlights the value of community and the importance of standing together to support those in need. 

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This Day In History

 

George Washington warned against political parties and foreign alliances.

September 19, 1796

George Washington's Farewell Address published

In his Farewell Address, printed in a Philadelphia newspaper on this day in 1796, George Washington, the first U.S. president, implored his country to maintain neutrality and avoid entangling alliances with Europe.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-19

This Day In History

 

September 18, 1895

Booker T. Washington declared the Atlanta Compromise—a classic statement on race relations—in a speech at the Atlanta (Georgia) Exposition.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-18

This Day In History

 

September 17, 1849

American Harriet Tubman escaped from the Southern plantation where she  was enslaved and later led other enslaved people to freedom in the North along the route of the Underground Railroad.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-17

Homecoming 2025 - Fear The Sting - Tame the King!

 

What will you remember about High School?  Participating in traditions and spirit days!  I hope you will participate in the Spirit Days and go to Homecoming!  This the stuff you will remember!

This Day In History

 

September 16, 1620

Mayflower's departure for America

On this date in 1620, English colonists aboard the Mayflower set sail for America, where they founded Plymouth, Massachusetts, after 41 men, including William Bradford and Myles Standish, signed the Mayflower Compact.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-16

This Day In History

 

September !5, 1963

Members of the Ku Klux Klan bombed the predominantly African American 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four girls.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-15

This Day In History

 

September 14, 1847

Mexico City captured by U.S. forces

U.S. General Winfield Scott's advance on Mexico City was marked by an unbroken series of victories that culminated this day in 1847, when he entered Mexico City and ended the military phase of the Mexican-American War.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/September-14

Shoot for a 4

 

If you are serious about passing the APUSH Exam on May 8, 2026 LEARN and MEMORIZE the APUSH Writing Rubrics.  This week we watched Heimler's video about the Document Based Question.  He breaks it down so well!  If you have not taken notes over the video you can watch it here, and you will turn it in on Friday the 19th.

The DBQ is out of 7 points.  If you want to pass shoot for a 4/7.  If you want to make a 4 or 5 make a 6 or 7 on the DBQ.  If you are overwhelmed that is ok!  We will be practicing these skills all year.

It will feel like you are writing like this - fast and furious.  But College Board knows you have an hour to write.  So they are expecting a rough draft!

DBQ Rubric - 7 Points

Thesis - 1 Point

Context - 1 Point

Evidence - 3 Points

-Describe 3 Documents - 1 Point

- Summarize 4 Documents - 2 Points

- Evidence Beyond Documents - 1 Point

Analysis - 2 Points

- HIPP 2 Documents - 1 Point

- Complexity - 1 Point