Monday, March 9

Good morning!

Today we will continue with the Urbanization of American cities, as well as Jacob Riis' How the Other Half Lives How the Other Half Lives pictorial power point and the need to improve health conditions for all. Please look back at the blog from Friday, March 6th for the 1st power point.

Good luck to all Spring Sports athletes!

Today in History
1841

The Supreme Court ruled that the Amistad slaves were free.

1862

The first battle between two ironclad ships, the Monitor (Union) and Merrimack (Confederate) occurred, revolutionizing naval warfare.

1933

The special session of Congress known as the "100 days" opened, launching FDR's New Deal.

1964

U.S. Supreme Court issued N.Y. Times v. Sullivan ruling.

1990

Dr. Antonia Novello was sworn in as both the first Hispanic and woman to be U.S. surgeon general.