Thursday, Dec 17

Good morning!

We will continue to examine the power point on Texas independence, Gold Rush and settlement of the west.

HOMEWORK - P1 - Read p 293 - 299 and answer #5; P 2&8 - Read 293-299 and answer #4. 

Current Events

This is a story that you must pay attention too - the Federal Reserve raised interest rates yesterday - Interest Rates Rise for first time in nearly 10 years. Meaning - it will cost you more to borrow money for college.

First Baltimore police officer on trial in Freddie Gray's death results in a deadlocked jury - NY Times - Freddie Gray jury deadlocked

Today in History

1777

France recognized American independence.

1903

Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight in a heavier-than-air plane at Kitty Hawk, N.C.

1944

The U.S. Army announced the end of its policy of holding Japanese-Americans in internment camps, allowing "evacuees" to return home.

1969

The U.S. Air Force ended its "Project Blue Book" and concluded that there was no evidence of extraterrestrial activity behindUFO sightings.

1992

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed by U.S., Canada, and Mexico.