Wednesday, September 16

Good morning!

We will continue our studies of the colonies and their reasons for challenging England (French & Indian War, tax revolts, economics). You will be given a textbook to work on defining terms from this time period.

HOMEWORK - Finish the definitions if you do not complete this in class. You will be working on your own in the classroom.

Today in History

1630

The Massachusetts village of Shawmut changed its name to Boston.

1810

Mexico began its revolt against Spanish rule.

1908

General Motors was founded by William C. Durant.

1919

The American Legion was incorporated by an act of Congress.

1940

The United States first adopted peacetime conscription when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service Act into law.

1974

President Ford announced conditional amnesty for Vietnam War deserters and draft evaders.

1987

The Montreal Protocol was signed by 25 nations, limiting production of substances that harm the ozone layer. To date, 197 nations have ratified the protocol.