Saturday, January 28, 2017

Article: Arms of the People Should Be Taken Away


This is an article published in American Rifleman that looks at primary resources to show the reasoning and movement of British officials to attempt to disarm the colonists prior to and during the American Revolution.  These movements would later lead to the Founding Fathers adding the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution.  Obviously 2nd Amendment rights is a hot button issue but this article gives a unique look into period resources.  Therefore it makes for good study for budding historians.  http://banks7th.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/7/4/22749944/american_rifleman_-_the_arms_of_all_the_people_should_be_taken_away.pdf

Monday, January 9, 2017

IL Constitution Test Date



Mark Your Calendars:  Mr. Banks will be giving the IL Constitution Test this year on January 26th, 2017.  Retakes will be the following day.

Monday, December 5, 2016

Now on Twitter

In an attempt to share more content and extra information, I have created a class Twitter account.  Follow me @MrBanksHJHS

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

The Hudson River School

We talked briefly about the Hudson River School, a group or artists who took the ideas of Romanticism and applied it to American Landscapes.  I encourage you to view some of the fantastic artwork done by Thomas Cole and the other artists.  https://www.google.com/search?q=hudson+river+school&biw=1280&bih=565&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjGsMGns5_LAhVH0h4KHYoIAOcQ_AUIBigB

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Welcome

Welcome to the 7th Grade Class Blog.  This is a place where you will eventually find interesting articles and useful information.  More to come soon.