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#9 - Bill of Rights Project
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Background: The ratification conventions in many of the states from 1787 to 1791 debated (in some cases angrily) the need for a Bill of Rights. Some were withholding their votes until they saw proof that the people would have their rights protected FROM the government and its possible abuses of pow...
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#5 - Revolutionary War Choices
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From this assignment, you will learn about different choices individuals made during the Revolutionary War. This simulation gives you the beginning of a story. You can choose to begin it as a 'patriot', 'loyalist' or as a 'woman' living during this time period. After a brief introduction, you a...
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#2 - Slavery and the Making of America
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Website: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/ Group #1: Legal Rights and Government Assignment: 1. Collect 5 facts from the HISTORICAL OVERVIEW.2. Provide a brief explanation for the CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT (3+ sentences).3. Examine the YOU BE THE JUDGE link and arrive at a...
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#3 - Modern Slavery
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Imagine yourself as a secret government agent sent undercover to learn about the possibility of slavery in the world today. You have been given unlimited time, funds and resources, including the most modern technology, to gather as much information as possible concerning this issue. Your task...
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#7 - Revolution Discussion
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Since we've been learning about the American Revolution, its causes and its effects, I wanted to hear your opinions on a couple of questions that historians ask about this period. Tell me your opinions and provide evidence to support your positions, ok? Choose any of the following to discuss: 1) H...
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#6 - Revolutionary War Video
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When the Iraq War began in March of 2003, the US military decided that it would allow reporters to travel with some divisions of the army. These reporters brought back newcasts from the 'front lines' of the battles and they were called 'embedded' reporters (meaning that they ate, travelled, report...
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#1 - First Day Assignment
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In order to get to know each other better, let's share some answers to the following questions: 1) If you could go back in time, who would you choose to meet and what would you ask or do? 2) What is the most confusing thought/question you have ever had? 3) What is your most prized possession and why? 4) Wh...
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Assignment #8: Race Unit
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RACE UNIT (US History I) Reconstruction/Jasper Questions ¡ How do you define racism? Explain your answer in at least 3 sentences. ¡ How does Reconstruction connect to the Jasper murder of James Byrd in 1998?¡ Do you believe any of these injustices suffered by African Americans during Reconst...
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Week 18 Unit
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18: The Civil WarLincoln/RepublicansThe ConfederacyBattlesLeadersConsequencesText: Chapter 10:3Text: Chapter 11:1-3Text: Chapter 11:4Text: Chapter 11:2,4 Text: Chapter 11:5Essay Question: The Civil War ended a chapter in American history. Events and issues, since the nations foun...
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Week 17 Unit
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17: The Coming of War Uncle Toms CabinDred ScottKansas/NebraskaLincoln/DouglasHarpers FerryText: 280, 290, 291Text: 299-300, 302Text: 291-298Text: 300-302, 313Text: 293, 302-303Essay Question: Many historians have since viewed the American Civil War as an inevitable clash of economic f...
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Week 16 Unit
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16: Manifest DestinyManifest DestinyLone StarRepublicThe Mexican WarCalifornia & GoldThe FrontierText: Chapter 9:2Text: Chapter 9:3Text: Chapter 9:4Text: Pages 276-277 Text: Chapter 9:2-4Essay Question: Expansion of political, economic and military power also includes the expa...
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Week 15 Unit
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15: Native AmericansKing Phillips WarPontiacs RebellionRevolutionary WarTecumsehThe Trail of TearsText: Pages 55-57Text: Page 86Text: 103, 109, 111Text: Page 190 Text: Pages 211-213Essay Question: Since time began (for civilizations in North America) the Native Americans have loved, f...
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Week 14 Unit
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14: The Age of ReformsTranscendentalismLiterature Religious RevivalInstitutional ReformSeneca Falls Convent.Text: Chapter 8:1Text: Chapter 8:1Text: Chapter 8:1Text: Ch. 8:4, 9:1Text: Chapter 8:3Essay Question: America has been unique in the world in developing their own identity dir...
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Week 13 Unit
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13: Economy and IndustryPower of PropertyPower of SteamThe Lowell MillsInventions/CapitalismImpact of IndustryText: NoneText: Chapter 8:4Text: Chapter 8:4Text: Chapter 9:1Text: Ch. 8:4, 9:1Essay Question: American power would not exist without the factory production capacity develop...
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Week 12 Unit
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12: The Sectional DebateConstitution & SlaveryMissouri Comp.Factories vs. Plantat.Problem of TexasCompromise of 1850Pages 144-168Pages 207-208Text: Chapter 7:1Text: Chapter 9:3,4 Pages 284-287Essay Question: Since the ending of the Constitutional Convention and the beginning o...
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Week 11 Unit
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11: Slavery in AmericaMiddle PassageSlave Block & LawsLife on PlantationsSlave RevoltsUnderground RailroadText: Ch. 8:2, 10:1,4Text: Ch. 8:2, 10:1,4Text: Ch. 8:2, 10:1,4Text: Ch. 8:2, 10:1,4Text: Ch. 8:2, 10:1,4Essay Question: Taking into account the political, economic and social...
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Week 10 Unit
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10: The Age of JacksonAndrew JacksonJackson DemocratsNative AmericansJackson & BankNext PresidentsText: Chapter 7:3Text: Chapter 7:3Text: Chapter 7:3Text: Chapter 7:4Text: Chapter 7:4Essay Question: Analysis in history is more vital to understanding our past and ourselves than mer...
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Week 9 Unit
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9: The Second Three PresidenciesMadisonMonroeJohn Q. AdamsThe War of 1812Domestic PolicyText: Chapter 6:4Text: Chapter 7:2Text: Chapter 7:3Text: Chapter 6:4Text: Chapter 7:1Essay Question: Consider the struggles of the second three Presidents (Madison, Monroe and Adams) and determine i...
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Week 8 Unit
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8: The First Three PresidenciesWashingtonAdamsJeffersonDomestic PolicyForeign PolicyText: Chapter 6:1Text: Chapter 6:2Text: Chapter 6:3Text: Chapter 6:1,3Text: Chapter 6:2Essay Question: Being the first has its advantages and disadvantages. Consider the struggles of the first thre...
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Week 7 Unit
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7: The Bill of RightsFirst AmendmentGuns and PrivacyTrials/PunishmentRights of AccusedIntent/ApplicationPages 144-169Pages 144-169Pages 144-169Pages 144-169Pages 144-169Essay Question: The protection of the rights of individuals has often been tested throughout American history....
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Week 6 Unit
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6: The US ConstitutionThe ConventionLegislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial BranchAmendmentsPages 144-169Pages 144-169Pages 144-169Pages 144-169Pages 144-169Essay Question: Examine the political, economic and social characteristics of America today and identify areas of stru...
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Week 5 Unit
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5: Articles of ConfederationStates & CongressWeaknessesExpansionShay's Rebellion A ConstitutionText: Chapter 5:1Text: Chapter 5:1Text: Chapter 5:1Text: Chapter 5:1Text: Chapter 5:1 Essay Question: Using Shay's Rebellion as a template of class revolt in America, examine in detai...
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Week 4 Unit
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4: Revolutionary WarLeadersPeople's HistoryThe BattlesAlliesEffectsText: Chapter 4:3No TextText: Chapter 4:3Text: Chapter 4:4Text: Chapter 4:4 Essay Question: Examine the causes of a conclusive American victory at Yorktown by identifying 10 historical 'variables' (for example, econ...
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Week 3 Unit
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3: Pre-Revolutionary AmericaEnlightenment Colonial TaxationBoston's RebellionCont. CongressLexingtonText: Chapter 3:3Text: Chapter 3:4,4:1Text: Chapter 4:1Text: Chapter 4:2Text: Chapter 4:2Essay Question: The British Empire was one of the world's largest in history. It's reach ex...
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Week 2 Unit
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2: Colonial AmericaColonial OriginsEnglish TensionGreat AwakeningMiddle PassageFrench & Ind. WarText: Chapter 3:1,2,3Text: Chapter 3:1Text: Chapter 3:3Text: Chapter 3:2Text: Chapter 3:4Essay Question: Religion has always played a vital role in the history of individuals and natio...
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Week 1 Unit
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1: First SettlementsWhat is America?Native AmericansSpanish AmericaJamestownPuritans No TextText: Chapter 1:2Text: Chapter 2:1Text: Chapter 2:2Text: Chapter 2:3 Essay Question: Examine the events, issues and individuals responsible for the early settlements of the North American co...
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Assignment #12: Women Unit
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ASSIGNMENT #1 Source: http://www.engineofsouls.com/mc-women.htm Background: History, as a study of the past, has often ignored the roles and accomplishments of women. Many societies, in a male-dominated, patriarchal manner, limited the legal rights, the participation, and the opportun...
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Assignment #9: Native American Unit
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Wednesday: Use the site listed here http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm and choose a Native American Tribe. Read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) and then write 1) five things you learned about your tribe, 2) two questions you have concerning your tribe and 3) one topic you would li...
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Assignment #10: Native American PowerPoint
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POWERPOINT ASSIGNMENT: [Choose, Design, Post, Review & Grade] Students will 1) choose two topics theyve researched and 2) design a PowerPoint presentation on it. Students will then 3) post their PowerPoints to my website or save it to our shared folder. A gallery of PowerPoint presentati...
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Assignmen #7: Slavery and the Making of America
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Website: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/ Group #1: Legal Rights and Government [Ana, Daquan, Jawara] Assignment: 1. Collect 5 facts from the HISTORICAL OVERVIEW.2. Provide a brief explanation for the CHARACTER SPOTLIGHT (3+ sentences).3. Examine the YOU BE THE JUD...
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