This is a great graphical representation of President Bush's proposed budget for FY '09. It only contains discretionary spending, which means that it doesn't include mandatory spending (spending required by law). It's best viewed full-screen.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
HoA - Paper 3 Questions (Assignment for 1st period)
With your partners, prepare an outline to answer one of the following real Paper 3 questions. On Thursday, you will share your answers with the class.
1. Analyse the aims and impact of the NAFTA agreements. (2008)
2. Explain why liberalism had become discredited in Latin Americas by the 1930s. Answer with reference to one country of the region. (2005)
3. Analyse the aims and achievements of one populist leader in Latin America in the first half of the twentieth century. (2005)
4. Assess the main obstacles faced by American countries in order to achieve full implementation of two of the following: Pacto Andino; NAFTA; Mercosur. (2005)
5. Assess the domestic (internal) programme and policies of one populist leader of Latin America in the period 1900 to 1955. (2001)
6. With reference to one state in either the Caribbean or mainland Latin America, assess the advantages and disadvantages of foreign investment in that state during the first half of the twentieth century (2001)
7. Analyse the main political and economic developments in either Canada or in one country in mainland Latin America during the period 1960 to 1990. (2001)
Please email me a copy of your outline by Thursday morning, so we may view the outline on the SmartBoard: jeffrey_mccarthy@apsva.us or mccarthyroom3011@gmail.com
1. Analyse the aims and impact of the NAFTA agreements. (2008)
2. Explain why liberalism had become discredited in Latin Americas by the 1930s. Answer with reference to one country of the region. (2005)
3. Analyse the aims and achievements of one populist leader in Latin America in the first half of the twentieth century. (2005)
4. Assess the main obstacles faced by American countries in order to achieve full implementation of two of the following: Pacto Andino; NAFTA; Mercosur. (2005)
5. Assess the domestic (internal) programme and policies of one populist leader of Latin America in the period 1900 to 1955. (2001)
6. With reference to one state in either the Caribbean or mainland Latin America, assess the advantages and disadvantages of foreign investment in that state during the first half of the twentieth century (2001)
7. Analyse the main political and economic developments in either Canada or in one country in mainland Latin America during the period 1960 to 1990. (2001)
Please email me a copy of your outline by Thursday morning, so we may view the outline on the SmartBoard: jeffrey_mccarthy@apsva.us or mccarthyroom3011@gmail.com
Monday, December 8, 2008
HoA - Correct Quiz Questions for Dec. 8th.
Wow!! Sorry for the mistake. Please indicate clearly on your quiz which of the following questions you are answering (choose one):
1. “By the end of the 1920s the original objectives of the Mexican Revolution had been abandoned.” To what extent do you agree with this judgment?
2. How important were economic grievances in causing the Mexican Revolution that began in 1910, and to what extent were these grievances solved by the Constitution of 1917?
3. To what extent were the aims of Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa realized during the Mexican Revolution (1910 to 1940)?
4. How successful were both moderates and radical in achieving their aims in the Mexican Revolution by the end of the 1920s?
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1. “By the end of the 1920s the original objectives of the Mexican Revolution had been abandoned.” To what extent do you agree with this judgment?
2. How important were economic grievances in causing the Mexican Revolution that began in 1910, and to what extent were these grievances solved by the Constitution of 1917?
3. To what extent were the aims of Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa realized during the Mexican Revolution (1910 to 1940)?
4. How successful were both moderates and radical in achieving their aims in the Mexican Revolution by the end of the 1920s?
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HoA: In-Class Resources for Dec. 8
Sorry I couldn't be in class today. I'm drinking lots of O.J. and eating chicken noodle soup so I can feel better tomorrow.
I've uploaded a sample "Flash Card" for you to use as a template for your group. Please turn in your flashcard on Wednesday morning and I'll scan them so we can look at them on the SmartBoard. Your group will spend about 5 minutes on Wednesday summarizing the important characteristics of your Mexican President's term. The "Flash Cards" should be 8.5"x11" in size. If you wish, you may ask Mr. Taylor to share some thick cardstock to make your flashcard. The cardstock is located on one of the shelves in the high cabinet closest to the classroom's window. The "Flash Card" will count as a homework grade (a rare event in our class) and your presentation on Wednesday will be counted as a participation grade.
The reading assignment for 6th period HoA is to read "Mexico Must Become a Nation of Rules and Laws" and "The Formation of the Single Party State". I've just loaded both readings to my box.net account and they are available in the blue box to the right on this webpage.
Good luck on your quiz!
I've uploaded a sample "Flash Card" for you to use as a template for your group. Please turn in your flashcard on Wednesday morning and I'll scan them so we can look at them on the SmartBoard. Your group will spend about 5 minutes on Wednesday summarizing the important characteristics of your Mexican President's term. The "Flash Cards" should be 8.5"x11" in size. If you wish, you may ask Mr. Taylor to share some thick cardstock to make your flashcard. The cardstock is located on one of the shelves in the high cabinet closest to the classroom's window. The "Flash Card" will count as a homework grade (a rare event in our class) and your presentation on Wednesday will be counted as a participation grade.
The reading assignment for 6th period HoA is to read "Mexico Must Become a Nation of Rules and Laws" and "The Formation of the Single Party State". I've just loaded both readings to my box.net account and they are available in the blue box to the right on this webpage.
Good luck on your quiz!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
AP Gov: In-Class Resources for Dec. 8
Hi Everyone,
Sorry I'm not here today, but I've been pretty sick all weekend. I plan on being back at school tomorrow.
The President-Elect's weekly address:
The NewsHour's segment on the economy can be found by clicking here.
Sorry I'm not here today, but I've been pretty sick all weekend. I plan on being back at school tomorrow.
The President-Elect's weekly address:
The NewsHour's segment on the economy can be found by clicking here.
Friday, December 5, 2008
HoA Reading Assignments
The reading assignment for 1st period HoA is to read "Mexico Must Become a Nation of Rules and Laws" and "The Formation of the Single Party State". I've just loaded both readings to my box.net account and they are available in the blue box to the right on this webpage.
Have a good weekend!
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Great Article on Slate
Slate has a great article this morning on the coin crisis in Argentina. It seems that the Argentine public doesn't believe that there are enough coins in circulation and so have begun hoarding the coins that they can find.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
In the News...
Watch CBS Videos Online
- Barack Obama has named the members of his national security team.
- Experts wonder whether Obama's plan to increase troop strength in Afghanistan will work.
Monday, December 1, 2008
APGov Reading Assignments: Dec. 1 - Dec. 5
Period 3
MONDAY - Janda pp. 577-587
TUESDAY - Janda pp. 587-594
WEDNESDAY - Janda pp. 594-597
THURSDAY - Janda pp. 597-601
FRIDAY - Janda pp. 601-607
Periods 5 & 7
MONDAY - Janda pp. 577-587
WEDNESDAY - Janda pp. 587-597
FRIDAY - Janda pp. 597-607
Period 4
TUESDAY - Janda pp. 577-587
THURSDAY - Janda pp. 587-597
MONDAY - Janda pp. 577-587
TUESDAY - Janda pp. 587-594
WEDNESDAY - Janda pp. 594-597
THURSDAY - Janda pp. 597-601
FRIDAY - Janda pp. 601-607
Periods 5 & 7
MONDAY - Janda pp. 577-587
WEDNESDAY - Janda pp. 587-597
FRIDAY - Janda pp. 597-607
Period 4
TUESDAY - Janda pp. 577-587
THURSDAY - Janda pp. 587-597
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