Thursday, October 1

Good morning!

We will examine the Articles of Confederation and their failure. In it's failure, we will look at the birth of the US Constitution.

13 COLONIES LINK - 13 colonies quiz

Current Events - Have you been paying attention to the discussions of LEGO LAND in Haverstraw ??- Haverstraw - Legoland

This story also bears watching; it could cost ROCKLANDERS a lot of money - Summit Park Deal Falls Through

Homework - Read CH 5 Sec 2 and answer questions 2 & 3

Today in History

1800

Spain ceded Louisiana to France in the secret Treaty of San Ildefonso.

1908

Henry Ford introduced the first mass-produced automobile on the market—the Model T car to the market. Each car cost 825.

1961

Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his 61st home run of the season, breaking Babe Ruth's record of 60 set in 1927.

1971

Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida.