Thursday, November 20, 2025
This Day In History
November 23, 1863
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-23
This Day In History
November 22, 1963
U.S. President John F. Kennedy assassinated
The most notorious political murder in recent American history occurred this day in 1963, when John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. president (1961–63), was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas, while riding in an open car.
This Day In History
November 21, 1620
Signing of Mayflower Compact
On this day in 1620, 41 male passengers on the Mayflower, prior to landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts, signed the Mayflower Compact, by which they agreed to abide by the laws of the new government they would establish.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-21
Maybe it should have gone down like this...
This Day In History
November 20, 1917
For the first time, tanks were used effectively in warfare, by the British at the Battle of Cambrai.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-20
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
This Day In History
November 19, 1863
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the brief but renowned Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the National Cemetery in Pennsylvania during the American Civil War.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-19
This Day In History
November 18, 1928
Walt Disney released Steamboat Willie, the first animated film with sound to feature Mickey Mouse; the huge success of the cartoon helped make Mickey an iconic character and led to the Disney Company's dominance in the animated market.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-18
Thursday, November 13, 2025
This Day In History
November 17, 1973
During the Watergate scandal, U.S. President Richard Nixon held a press conference in which he declared, “I am not a crook.”
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-17
This Day In History
November 15, 1864
Union General William Tecumseh Sherman began his March to the Sea across Georgia from Atlanta to Savannah, laying waste to the economic resources of the state as he sought to crush white Southern civilians' support of the Confederate cause. His campaign helped end the American Civil War.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-15
This Day In History
November 14, 1960
Ruby Bridges's first day of school
Six-year-old Ruby Bridges began attending an all-white elementary school in New Orleans on this day in 1960, becoming the youngest of a group of Black students to racially integrate schools in the American South.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-14
This Day In History
November 13, 2001
On the heels of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan prompted by the deadly terrorist attacks of September 11, the army of the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance captured the capital city of Kabul.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-13
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
This Day In History
November 12, 1954
The immigration reception centre at Ellis Island, New York, which processed more than 12 million immigrants, was closed.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-12
Monday, November 10, 2025
Happy Veteran's Day!
Veterans Day, in the United States, national holiday (November 11) honouring veterans of the armed forces and those killed in the country’s wars. The observance originated in 1919 on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I and was known as Armistice Day. It was commemorated in 1921 with the burial of an unknown soldier from World War I at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Other countries that had lost soldiers in the conflict, such as Italy and Portugal, conducted similar ceremonies that year. The previous year, unknown soldiers had been interred at Westminster Abbey in London, England, and at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.
This Day In History
November 11, 1918
World War I ends
At 5:00 am on this day in 1918, the Allied powers and Germany signed an armistice document in the railway carriage of Ferdinand Foch, the commander of the Allied armies, and six hours later World War I came to an end.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-11
Saturday, November 8, 2025
This Day In History
November 10, 1990
The American comedy Home Alone, written by John Hughes and starring Macaulay Culkin, had its world premiere; a huge hit, it spawned a number of sequels and became a TV staple during the Christmas holidays.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-10
The Power of One
My heart is truly breaking about SNAP Benefits being taken away. No one in this country deserves to go HUNGRY! If you can help - PLEASE DO! If you are BLESSED you must share that BLESSING!
Here are two people who are walking the walk! I wish I could do this, but I am not this rich!
New Found RESPECT for her!
Here is here speech to Billionaires
This Day In History
November 9, 1989
Opening of the Berlin Wall
Long a symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall, erected in 1961 and eventually extending 28 miles (45 km) to divide the western and eastern sectors of Berlin, was opened by the East German government on this day in 1989.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-9
This Day In History
November 7, 2000
American politician Hillary Clinton was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first first lady to win elective office.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-7
We WON Senior Night!
What a GREAT game! Congrats SENIORS! 11-07-25
It was also a PEP Rally, and got my Picture with the Pom Team! Dang I LOVE them!
This Day In History
November 6, 1860
Abraham Lincoln elected president of the United States
On this day in 1860, Americans elected as their president Abraham Lincoln, whose victory led to the secession of Southern states and the long and bloody Civil War that lasted until 1865 and ended slavery in the U.S.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-6
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
This Day In History
November 4, 2008
Democratic politician Barack Obama became the first African American to be elected president of the United States.
Taken from: ps://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/November-4
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
AP Resources
If you are serious about the AP Exam, and you want to PASS - you must STUDY outside of the classroom. You also need to listen in class. I know it can be tempting to talk or work on an upcoming and pressing assignment, but listening makes a difference. And my pass rate proves it. Last year I had 70 students take the exam, and 51 passed! It works!
Here are some great Study/Review Resources:
1. Prep Book
The favorite book is AMSCO, but they are all good. All Prep books have condensed and important content. Also they have full exams that tell you why the right answer is the answer.
2. Knowt.org
This is an amazing AI Study tool. They have 37 AP Classes on their app. They have mock exams and flash cards, I had a student, who made a 5, swear by this! Check it out. Also you have to register, but it is free!
3. Khan Academy
4. Heimler's History on You tube
5. Gilder Leiherman
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025
Friday, October 10, 2025
Friday, October 3, 2025
Be Careful for What you Wish for!
In AP US History you do not need to know Military History. If you are a military history buff I am sorry. You just need to know what led to the conflict, what happened, and the impact. So for the American Revolution you must know the Road to Revolution (1763 - 1776) In 1763 England won the 7 Year's War - ending Salutary Neglect. England built up a large debt, and began taxing the colonist to pay for future protection. One of the first acts was the Stamp Act,
The Stamp Act taxed all Paper Goods like playing cards and documents and newspapers. The colonist were furious, and decided to fight back. They established the Stamp Act Congress, and got what they wanted - England Repealed the Stamp Act!
England replaced the Stamp Act with the Declaratory Act.
It was worse than the Stamp Act, and then right after they passed the Townshend Acts. You do not want to pay a tax on Paper - you can on everything else - paint, lead, and tea