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Daily Question
Today, you will be analyzing a political cartoon depicting the XYZ affair. “Cinque-tetes, or the Paris Monster” is the title of this
political cartoon satirizing the XYZ Affair. On the right, the five members of
the French Directory, or ruling executive body, are depicted as a five-headed
monster demanding money. The three
American representatives, Elbridge Gerry, Charles Pinckney, and John Marshall,
are on the left, exclaiming “Cease bawling, monster! We will not give you
six-pence!”
Analyzing Political
Cartoon Questions:
- How would you contrast the cartoon’s depiction
of the U.S. representatives with its depiction of the French Directory?
- What other details in the cartoon show the
cartoonist’s attitude toward the French?
Fourth Block...
Please take a few minutes (no more than fifteen) to complete your chart comparing the first political parties. See my example on the front table. Use your notes based on the descriptions I gave you to fill in each space. DO NOT USE YOUR COMPUTER. After you have completed, place them on the front table.
Your lesson for today...
You will be learning about the Jeffersonian Presidency today. From yesterday, you learned that Thomas Jefferson was part of the (Democratic) Republican party. This marked an end to Federalist presidents and a beginning of the (Democratic) Republican ones. There is a video HERE you can view to complete your notes to explain the Google Slide found under the Assignments tab or HERE. When you have completed the notes, answer the assessment questions.
Partner Activity - Lewis and Clark Webquest (PDF file)
With the person sitting beside of you, learn more about the expedition to finally determine there was a way to go west to get to the Pacific Ocean. An answer sheet should be completed by EACH person, but you can work with your partner to discuss and complete the passages. Go to THIS WEBSITE to access directions for this activity. At the end of class, TURN YOUR PAPERS INTO THE BOX! We will work on these tomorrow if needed.
Above all, please behave and give your teacher respect while I am gone! :)
