African American History, November 10

Chapter 5 Notes:

After 1783 there was a growing trend in the North that favored emancipation. The Mid-Atlantic area also agreed but it took longer because whites were invested in the continuation of slavery.

The US constitution was a major force for the continuation of slavery. Key clauses helped strengthen the institution of slavery in the South

The emergence of the cotton industry (and invention of cotton gin) increased the need for slaves. Most of the cotton was exported to England who was the world’s largest supplier of textiles.

There was also new land for the United States. The Louisiana Purchase opened a debate about whether the new territory would permit slavery

Free black communities developed institutions to strengthen their standing. The first was the mutual aid society that served as a type of life insurance and also financed early abolitionist activity.

The Church served as the core of the African American community.

Black schools were supported by the church and mutual aid societies

By the 1790s there was a small black elite class in the North

Slave rebellions became more violent in the south and whites instituted new laws that limited the possibilities of an insurrection.

In the years after the War of 1812 there was an increased amount of friction over slavery in the new territories
The Missouri compromise (1820) was an effort to maintain sectional balance by allowing Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and Maine to enter as a free state, while banning slavery north of the 36’30’’ line of latitude.

African American History, November 9th

Chapter 4 Review:

There was a war going on between France and England in the later part of the 1700s. England eventually won and France left the Northwest Territories in 1763.

The British needed money to pay for the war so they decided to tax the colonies. The colonies were used to self-government rebelled against the new taxes. The term ‘no taxation without representation’ comes from this period

The new taxes led to the creation of the Continental Congress. In July 1776 they wrote the declaration of Independence. It is important to note that DOI had separate rights fro Blacks and Whites.

The DOI was written during the time of the enlightenment and many African Americans assumed that the universal rights described by the founding fathers would also include Blacks.

The enlightenment shaped the careers of America’s first intellectuals

New institutions made science and literature more widely available and blacks took advantage the new opportunities

As the war began between the colonies and Britiain, African Americans had to choose a side; when the British offered freedom to escaped slaves who joined their army many joined their side

Necessity forced the Continental Congress to allow African Americans to serve and as a result African Americans in the north were given their freedom
Anti-slavery societies led by the Quakers (Pennsylvania) played a key role in freeing Blacks.

World History, November 6

If you are absent today, November 6th, you will be expected to know the following definitions. You may use the internet for definitions and analysis which will help you with further understanding the content. The vocabulary words will serve as an introduction as we begin chapter 10 in our textbooks

Allah
Muhammad
Islam
Hijrah
Mosque
Hajj
Qur'an
Sunna
Shari'a

If you are having any problems locating the definitions, you may email me at rschloss@philasd.org

African American History, November 6

To all my classes:

If you are absent today, November 6th, you will be expected to know the following definitions. You may use the internet for definitions and analysis which will help you with further understanding the content. Most of the words should serve as a review of what we have been learning over the past two weeks.

Abolitionist
Antislavery society
Shay’s rebellion
Fugitive slave act
Gabriel’s Revolt
Three-fifths clause
Cotton gin
Mutual aid society
Free African society
Prince Hall
Liberia
Toussant Louveriture
Missouri Compromise

If you are having any problems locating the definitions, you may email me at rschloss@philasd.org

Septa Strike day 2: African American and World History

For all those who are unable to make it to school today, we did not have any assignments to hand in. Instead of teaching the lesson I had planned, I am having students make up work that they may have missed. I imagine that there will be better attendance tomorrow and therefore will be treating tomorrow as a regular day. If you are unable to attend as the strike continues, I will post all notes/work/assignments on the blog. Remember, it is your job to do your work regardless of any outside circumstances!

Septa Strike!

Hello everyone,

As I am sure you are aware there is a SEPTA strike today.  Because I know that students are coming from all parts of the city I will be as accommodating as possible; if you are unable to attend school  I will have all of the resources available online along with the assignment.    This week we will take a close look at the City of Philadelphia in African American studies and in World History we are looking at the founding of Islam.  We will be completing the assignments in class and I expect those students who are out to keep up with the work.  The quarter is quickly closing and I want everyone to receive good grades!

Period 7-8 Grades as of 11/1