RJ Social Studies

The official Twitter feed of the Red Jacket Social Studies Department.

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Hey @RJSchools high school students! Follow all the latest developments on COVID19 and its effects right here on the official feed of the Red Jacket Social Studies Department.

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When Thomas Jefferson had to ignore his own Constitutional philosophy for the deal of the century...

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

Louisiana Purchase was ratified by US Senate today 1803, doubling size of United States:

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@MrPereiraCA @CABraves @CanandaiguaCSD Congrats to Mr. Pereira!

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Tonight the nation mourns the loss of one of the most impressive women in U.S. History. RIP RBG.

[TIME @TIME]

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a crusader for women’s rights, has died at the age of 87 https://t.co/U8VxLluPcf

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Our region has always led on the issue of women’s rights!

[Library of Congress @librarycongress]

On this date in 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention ended and attendees signed the “Declaration of Sentiments." Did you know the original manuscript is missing? #otd #ChronAm
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@RJSchools students DOMINATED their AP history exams with a combined 27 of 33 students scoring a 3 or higher to get potential college credit. That's 82%! To compare, the combined rate of 3+ in NY was 66% and world-wide it was 59%.

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@RJSchools students DOMINATED their AP history exams with a combined 27 of 33 students scoring a 3 or higher to get potential college credit. That's 82%! To compare, the combined rate of 3+ in NY was 66% and world-wide it was 59%.

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@RJSchools students DOMINATED their AP History Exams with a combined 27 of 33 students getting a 3 or higher on their U.S. History and Modern World History exams. That's 82%! To compare, combined NY rate of 3 or higher on those exams is 66% and world-wide is 59%.

[Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson]

A force of nature unto himself, he lived and breathed social justice — as citizen, activist, & long-time Member of Congress.

A reminder to those in power that our founding documents promise Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness — for all.

John Lewis RIP: 1940-2020

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https://t.co/p6UrdEtuBu He marched alongside Dr. King. He was arressted more times than he could count. But he was there was LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965; and he was there for the election of our first black POTUS in 2008.

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The duel was 216 years ago yesterday. Alexander Hamilton died 216 years ago today. 😞 #RaiseaGlass #BurrShotFirst

[Trevor Packer @AP_Trevor]

The 2020 AP US History scores: 5: 13%; 4: 19.2%; 3: 26.6%; 2: 20.4%; 1: 21%

[Trevor Packer @AP_Trevor]

The 2020 AP World History – Modern scores: 5: 9.2%; 4: 22.8%; 3: 28.2%; 2: 26.1%; 1: 13.7%.

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Congratulations @RJSchools Class of 2020. Picture Perfect Day for Graduation.

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https://t.co/s8OMqGivVG New Across the Hall Podcast with @Brockport history professor Joe Torre. We talk about the importance role our region played in U.S. History in the 19th century. @BrockportHist

[Col. Doug Hurley @Astro_Doug]

I stayed up late last night to spend some time looking out the window. It was a beautiful day to see the Great Lakes and my childhood home in upstate New York.

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https://t.co/dqmoZcTMXl 52 years ago Monday, between 1 and 2 million people showed up alongside the tracks to pay their respects to Bobby Kennedy, who had been assasinated two days earlier.

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Just talked about this yesterday in the context of 1968...

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

Robert Kennedy died today 1968—here is his grave at Arlington National Cemetery, photographed on 50th anniversary of his death:

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

Landing on D-Day, today 1944: #NARA

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https://t.co/JCucp2WYmz New Across the Hall Podcast! RJ Superintendent Charlene Dehn joins Mr. Harrington to discuss what it's been like leading the district through the past few months. We talk about graduation, the upcoming school budget vote, and Mrs. Dehn's love of flying.

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Talk about a HOT take from a former APUSH student. ☀️🤣