Last two days of class 2/5 and 2/6

Yesterday in class we talked about the meaning of equal, and what it actually meant. We went through different scenarios and decided whether or not it was right to be "equal". We then talked about the Plessy v. Ferguson case which was about a black man named Plessy who was in a white-only train car and ended up getting arrested. Eventually he won the case though. Today in class we took some notes on the Jim Crow laws which basically segregated the whites and blacks in the south but still managed to keep them "equal". Then for the remainder of the class we met with our groups and talked about our RSA projects.

Last two days of class 2/1 and 2/4

On Friday in class we read President Andrew Johnson's obituary which explained his whole life and how he basically contradicted everything Congress put forth which eventually lead to him getting impeached. Today in class we talked about the rights of African Americans after the civil war. There were a few laws passed which gave blacks the social equality of all others but realistically they had a very tough time fitting into society, or at least a tough time becoming accepted by society.

Winnie the Pooh Quiz

I think after looking at all the characters I think that I am most likely going to be the Owl. The owl seems to be mature and "well-educated". These are two traits that i would hope I have. The owl is also said to be quick to answer or explain something, and this is another thing I like, I usually seem to have an answer for everything, even if it isn't the right one. After taking the test, I ended up with being the rabbit. something I didn't expect at all, described as "clever, intelligent, and loyal friendships." Also mentions that "you have a short temper with people around you acting foolishly."  I guess this description suits me well in a way! I might have a small short temper but most the time I really am okay. 

Last two days of class 1/16 and 1/17

Yesterday in class we took our mid-term. Overall I think it wasn't too bad, most of the test i knew just fine and the essay at the end wasn't too challenging either. I'd say it was a pretty successful day yesterday. Today we didn't have class because of the other mid-terms we had to take.

Last two days of class 1/7 and 1/8

The past two days in class we have worked on finishing up the Civil War and mainly talked about how the war ended. Yesterday we talked about how the Union was slowly, but surely closing in on the Confederates and forcing them towards their surrender. This was known as the "Anaconda Plan" which symbolized the snake that suffocates its prey, like the Union hoped to do to the Confederacy. I think that the biggest turning point was the span of 4 months in 1864 wen General Sherman captured and practically destroyed both Atlanta, GA and Savannah, VA. These were two major Confederate cities and when the Union took them over it was a huge accomplishment for them. Today in class, we summed up the end of the Civil War. It really came down to the fact that the Union had much more resources available to them compared to the Confederacy. The Union ended up pursuing Lee and the Confederates right into Petersburg, VA and Lee retreated because he was outnumbered. Lee eventually surrendered to General Grant of the Union and on April 9, 1865, the Civil War was officially over.

Last two days of class 12/19 and 12/20

Yesterday in class we took a lot of notes on the Civil War. The notes were long, and filled with a bunch of info on events leading up to 1862. Towards the end of class we started to talk about the Emancipation Proclamation proclaimed by Lincoln. This freed all slaves that were in the "rebelling" states of the Union. Today in class we worked on making a billboard that dealt with the war of Vicksburg. I'd say it was a pretty good way to end our last class before vacation!

Last two days of class 12/14 and 12/17

On Friday in class we talked about the secessionist states and how Abe Lincoln wanted the U.S. to be together and not separated, because a successful nation needs to be together. Today in class we did a QR code scavenger hunt on major battles during the Civil War. I always like doing these activities because it's a good change to get up and moving every once and a while.