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Monday- 

Step four- As they left Ellis Island they went to the money exchange. They went to New York City or the railroad ticket office to go anywhere they wanted. 

Why were they disliked in the US in the late 1800's early 1900s?

They took jobs, kept wa

Monday: we watched videos the whole class period 

Tuesday:

Continuing Rome 5-2

The Roman Republic Falls Apart

• Why
  • 1. Growing gap between rich and poor-income inequality
    • As Rome took over areas, it took in slaves as well
    • By 100 BC, slaves made up 33% of Rome

Monday(November 14th) 

Where did immigrants come from? All over the world, During this time mostly Europe. Now its mexico and South America.

 Step Four- Beyond Ellis Island 

• As they left Ellis Island, the next stop was the money Exchange 
• Cashiers exchan

Monday - Took notes 

- When the people left Ellis Island they went to the Money Exchange where they would exchange their money for American dollars

Why were immigrants disliked?

- Stealing jobs

- They were different

- Made cities crowded

- Kept wages low

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Monday- went through PowerPoint

• cities grew quickly
• not very good conditions
• disease, crime, etc.

Tuesday- continue PowerPoint-

• "How the Other Half Lives"- crowded living areas
• Horses for transportation- lots of manure to clean up
• Lots of garbage
• Fires- buil

Monday- 

Immigration notes- 

Why are immigrants disliked in the US in the late 1800's/early 1900's? The fact of them being different (different colors, language, religion, etc..). Immigrants took up more space and jobs.. along with keeping wages low. *

Monday (11-14-16)- Mr. Bruns continues to talk about chapter 7

Angel Island- most people had forgotten about the island because it involved people that weren't cared about by others because of their skin color or whatever.

Step 4- Beyond Ellis Island

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Monday: We watched videos on Ancient Rome 

Tuesday: ABSENT

Wednesday: ABSENT

Thursday: Watched videos on Ancient Romes

Friday: ABSENT

Ancient Rome Notes:

• The Second Triumvirate-43 BC-33 BC
  • Civil War broke out after Caesar's death
  • The Roman Republic was now c

Monday- presentation

Why were immigrants disliked in the US in the late 1800's/early 1900's

• Took jobs
• Kept wages low
• Different culture
• Racism

Chinese Exclusion

• Banned all Chinese immigration to the US form 1882-1902
• Why ban Chinese immigrants?
• Took jobs
• mower

Monday - Took notes on immigration 

Tuesday - Took notes on immigration 

Wednesday - Took notes on immigration 

Thursday - Took notes on immigration 

Friday - Took notes on immigration 

Monday- 

Ancient Rome (continued) 

• The Second Punic War Video(s) Notes:
  • Hannibal attacks the Saguntines 
  • Rome didn't rescue the Saguntines like their treaty said and then they went to war with Hannibal and the Carthaginians 
  • Skippio was a great Roman lead

Monday- videos over ancient Rome 

Tuesday- notes 

Wednesday- Julius Caeser video today 

Thursday- finished the Julius Caeser video and notes 

Friday- notes 

The Roman Republic Falls Apart

- Why?

1.) Growing gap between rich and poor- income inequality.

-As R

Mon- Today we watch a video on Ancient Rome. 

Tues- Today we take notes on Ancient Rome. 

Wed- Today we watch a video. 

Thurs- Watch the video again. 

Fri- We take more notes on Rome again. 

Monday: The forum post leaders talked about their stories.  Reviewed Rome notes.  Watched videos on the Punic Wars. 

Tuesday: Finished our videos on the Punic Wars. 

Wednesday: Took some notes and watched a Caesar video.

Thursday: Finished Caesar video.

Click here for my notes!

Mon.- Video day! AKA Nap time :)

Tues.- Watch video on Caesar

Wed.- Watch video on Caesar

Thur.- Finish video on Caesar and take notes over Augustus 

Fri.- Took some more notes over Augustus 

Monday: 

Rome wouldn't help out it's ally because they were at war

Hannibal knew that North Africa was lost cause and so was Iberia so he went to Northern Italy

They ran into some scouts and they got away then reported to their general

Hannibal lost 72,0

Monday- Test day and politic talk

Tuesday- Notes

Wednesday- Election talk

Thursday- Notes

Friday- Notes

• The first Romans

  • Latines

    • Built the original settlement at Rome on Palatine Hill

    • This is where Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf

  • Greeks

    • Establishe

October 31 (Monday)- No School. 

November 1(Tuesday)- Participated in the state student voting poll for president, senate, etc., talked about the test, and continued notes. Notes on Buddhism and Islam below. Notes on Juadism, Christianity, and Hinduis

Monday-  

Finish the test, work day, talked about election

Tuesday-

Ancient Rome-

What geographic features do you see that would benefit Rome?

• Rivers, Mountains for protection

Advantages of Rome's Geography

• Close to Mediterranean Sea
• Alps and the Apennines M