Tuesday, October 27

Good morning!

Today we will begin studying how George Washington began to put together his administration, as well as all the ideas needed on how to run the country.

***PERIOD 1 - DBQ due FRIDAY***

Per 1, 2, 8 - Homework - Read Ch 6, Sec 1 and answer questions 2 & 3.

Today in History

1787

The first of the Federalist Papers, which called for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, was published.

1904

New York City's first rapid transit subway, the IRT, opened. History Channel - IRT Subway Opens (1904)

1938

Du Pont announced that it would name its new synthetic yarn nylon.

1978

Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin were named winners of the Nobel Peace Prize for their work toward a Middle East accord.

1997

The Dow Jones industrial average fell 554.26 points, forcing the stock market to shut down.

2004

After an 86 year wait, the Boston Red Sox finally captured a World Series trophy.