History fact for the day:

March 16, 1861

Sam Houston is fired as governor of Texas for refusing to take the oath of loyalty to the Confederacy.

TOC: 03/16 US1.8a New Territories Notes p. 53

Homework:
History:  study notecards - map assessment on Wednesday
Writing: Final draft due Wednesday if not complete



Today I will.....................

• study note cards for 5 minutes
• complete page 53 in notebook
• spend a few minutes reviewing new territories on map
• finish coloring  map on page 52
• writing assessment

So that I can...........................

• identify the ways the new territories became a part of the United States

I'll know I have it when I can.............

• locate the territories on a map and explain how they became part of America

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