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Final project due May 20th. You may turn it in early.
Reconstruction
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The Civil War
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Homework 4/27- Page 540 #5-7. Due Thursday, 4/30
Chapter 14- The Nation Divided
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Homework 3/19- Chapter 14 vocabulary (14 total). Due Friday 3/20
Homework 3/23- Read the following excerpt from Uncle Tom's Cabin for class on Thursday.
Homework 3/23- Read the following excerpt from Uncle Tom's Cabin for class on Thursday.
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Homework 4/8- Chapter 14 Review, page 506 #4-8. Due Friday, 4/10
Chapter 14 Test- Thursday, April 16
Essay Quesions:
1. Describe the Dred Scott case. What was Scott's argument and what was the Supreme Court’s decision? How did America react?
2. Describe the Compromise of 1850. What led to the Compromise and what were the results?
3. What events led to "Bleeding Kansas"? How did this show the growing tensions of slavery in America?
Chapter 14 Test- Thursday, April 16
Essay Quesions:
1. Describe the Dred Scott case. What was Scott's argument and what was the Supreme Court’s decision? How did America react?
2. Describe the Compromise of 1850. What led to the Compromise and what were the results?
3. What events led to "Bleeding Kansas"? How did this show the growing tensions of slavery in America?
Industrial Revolution, Slavery, and Women's Rights
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Homework 2/19- Write the vocabulary and definitions for 11.1, 11.2, 12.2, and 12.3 (20 words total)
Homework 3/4- Page 426 #1-3 Due Thursday 3/5
Homework 3/12- Complete the questions from the document below. This will need to be turned in to the substitute on Monday or emailed to me by Monday at 12:00pm.
Homework 3/4- Page 426 #1-3 Due Thursday 3/5
Homework 3/12- Complete the questions from the document below. This will need to be turned in to the substitute on Monday or emailed to me by Monday at 12:00pm.
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Test on the Industrial Revolution, Slavery, and Women's Rights Wed 3/18. Your essay questions can be found below.
1. Pick three inventions of the Industrial Revolution. Who invented them? What did they do? How were they important and what impact did they have on society?
2. What role did cotton play in the increase in slavery? Why did the South want so badly to keep slavery and why was the North, for the most part, indifferent towards slavery in the early 19th century?
3. How did the women's rights movement begin? Who started it? What were some of the key victories of the women's rights movement in the first half of the 19th century?
1. Pick three inventions of the Industrial Revolution. Who invented them? What did they do? How were they important and what impact did they have on society?
2. What role did cotton play in the increase in slavery? Why did the South want so badly to keep slavery and why was the North, for the most part, indifferent towards slavery in the early 19th century?
3. How did the women's rights movement begin? Who started it? What were some of the key victories of the women's rights movement in the first half of the 19th century?
Chapter 10- A Changing Nation
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Homework 2/2/2015- Chapter 10 vocabulary and definitions. Due Wednesday 2/4
Homework 2/9- Page 370 #5-9. Due Wednesday for 4th period and Thursday for 2nd period.
Chapter 10 Essay Questions: You will need to pick two of the following three questions below to answer on your test in a well formed essay.
1. What was sectionalism? What were the issues and who were the leaders during this time? What role did it play in the tension in America following the Era of Good Feelings?
2. Describe three court cases discussed in Chapter 10. What led to the court cases and what was their outcome and impact?
3. Describe the changing Native American policy in the 1820's-1840's. What events ultimately led to the removal of Native Americans to the Indian Territory?
Homework 2/9- Page 370 #5-9. Due Wednesday for 4th period and Thursday for 2nd period.
Chapter 10 Essay Questions: You will need to pick two of the following three questions below to answer on your test in a well formed essay.
1. What was sectionalism? What were the issues and who were the leaders during this time? What role did it play in the tension in America following the Era of Good Feelings?
2. Describe three court cases discussed in Chapter 10. What led to the court cases and what was their outcome and impact?
3. Describe the changing Native American policy in the 1820's-1840's. What events ultimately led to the removal of Native Americans to the Indian Territory?
Chapter 9- The Era of Jefferson
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Homework 1/14- Complete questions 1 and 2 (a and b) on page 313. Due Thursday, 1/154
Reading and Homework 1/15- Finish the questions from the reading on Thursday 1/15. The questions need to be completed by Wednesday, 1/21.
Homework 1/23- Write out the vocabulary and definitions for chapter 9 (22 words)
Chapter 9 Test- Thursday, 1/29
Reading and Homework 1/15- Finish the questions from the reading on Thursday 1/15. The questions need to be completed by Wednesday, 1/21.
Homework 1/23- Write out the vocabulary and definitions for chapter 9 (22 words)
Chapter 9 Test- Thursday, 1/29
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Chapter 8- Launching a New Nation
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Homework 12/8- Page 287, #1-2
Homework 12/10: Complete the George Washington presidential biography worksheet by Thursday.
Reading/Homework DUE 12/18: Please read up on the pros and cons of big vs. small government. This debate began in the 1780's and still continues today. Here is a link to some of the common arguments as well as my PowerPoint from class. Each pro/con gives a quick summary. You can click on the title for further information. We will have a structured debate in class next Thursday. On Monday you will be asked to choose a side. With your members of your group, you will discuss and formulate arguments that back up your opinion of whether the United States should operate a big or a small government. Each side will be given alternating opportunities to make a case and then respond to the argument of the other side.
http://debatepedia.idebate.org/en/index.php/Debate:_Big_government#Pro.2Fcon_articles
Homework 1/5/2015- Complete Chapter 8 Review Sheet. Due Wednesday 1/7
Chapter 8 Test- Friday 1/9/2015- We will review on Wednesday 1/7. If you feel that you need extra help for review schedule a time with me one morning this week.
Homework 12/10: Complete the George Washington presidential biography worksheet by Thursday.
Reading/Homework DUE 12/18: Please read up on the pros and cons of big vs. small government. This debate began in the 1780's and still continues today. Here is a link to some of the common arguments as well as my PowerPoint from class. Each pro/con gives a quick summary. You can click on the title for further information. We will have a structured debate in class next Thursday. On Monday you will be asked to choose a side. With your members of your group, you will discuss and formulate arguments that back up your opinion of whether the United States should operate a big or a small government. Each side will be given alternating opportunities to make a case and then respond to the argument of the other side.
http://debatepedia.idebate.org/en/index.php/Debate:_Big_government#Pro.2Fcon_articles
Homework 1/5/2015- Complete Chapter 8 Review Sheet. Due Wednesday 1/7
Chapter 8 Test- Friday 1/9/2015- We will review on Wednesday 1/7. If you feel that you need extra help for review schedule a time with me one morning this week.
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Chapter 7- Creating a New Constitution
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Chapter 6- The American Revolution
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Reading for 10/30: Common Sense by Thomas Paine that was given out in class Wednesday.
Homework 11/12: Write the vocabulary and definitions for Chapter 7 by Friday, 11/14
Chapter 6 Test: Wednesday 11/12
Homework 11/12: Write the vocabulary and definitions for Chapter 7 by Friday, 11/14
Chapter 6 Test: Wednesday 11/12
Chapter 5- Road to Revolution
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Homework 10/15: Please read the following document for class tomorrow. http://www.bretrodgers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/The-Sugar-Act.pdf
CHAPTER 5 TEST: FRIDAY 10/24
CHAPTER 5 TEST: FRIDAY 10/24
Chapter 3- The Colonies Take Root
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Homework 9/18- Write the vocabulary for Chapter 3. There are 26 words in total. Due 9/19.
Reading Due 9/25- Please read the following documents by Thursday. PLEASE PRINT THEM OUT AND HAVE 2-3 "WHY" QUESTIONS PREPARED FOR CLASS
Reading Due 9/25- Please read the following documents by Thursday. PLEASE PRINT THEM OUT AND HAVE 2-3 "WHY" QUESTIONS PREPARED FOR CLASS
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Chapter 2- Europe Looks Outward
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Reading Due 9/4: Please read the handout called Dario of Christopher Columbus' First Voyage to America, 1492-1493
Homework 9/3: Read the chart titled "Columbian Exchange" on page 40. Choose one of the things on the list from the chart and write a paragraph about how the movement of that particular food, animal, or disease changed the world. Due Friday, 9/5.
Reading Due 9/11: Please read the following document by Thursday. Make sure you open and print all four pdf's. Remember to write down 2-3 "why" questions for our discussion.
Homework 9/8: Create a chart with the following explorers. The chart should include the name of the explorer, the year of their expedition, the country for whom they were exploring, and what they explored/discovered. Columbus, Cortez, Pizarro, de Soto, de Vaca, Coronado, Cabot, Verrazano, Cartier, Hudson, Champlain, Marquette, La Salle,
Homework 9/12: Finish the classwork from Friday (page 60, 5-9 except 7b)
Chapter 2 Test: Wendesday, September 17
Homework 9/3: Read the chart titled "Columbian Exchange" on page 40. Choose one of the things on the list from the chart and write a paragraph about how the movement of that particular food, animal, or disease changed the world. Due Friday, 9/5.
Reading Due 9/11: Please read the following document by Thursday. Make sure you open and print all four pdf's. Remember to write down 2-3 "why" questions for our discussion.
Homework 9/8: Create a chart with the following explorers. The chart should include the name of the explorer, the year of their expedition, the country for whom they were exploring, and what they explored/discovered. Columbus, Cortez, Pizarro, de Soto, de Vaca, Coronado, Cabot, Verrazano, Cartier, Hudson, Champlain, Marquette, La Salle,
Homework 9/12: Finish the classwork from Friday (page 60, 5-9 except 7b)
Chapter 2 Test: Wendesday, September 17
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Chapter 1- Roots of the American People
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Homework 8/20- Please have a parent sign a return you syllabus (located at the top of the page). Due 8/21
Homework 8/21- Please find definitions for the following vocabulary words for Chapter 1. Glacier, Irrigation, Surplus, Civilization, Culture, Culture Area, Kayak, Potlatch, Adobe, Clan, Sachem
Reading Due 8/28- Please read the Origins Story Handouts by next Thursday
Homework 8/25- page 30 #2-4 (Due Wednesday 8/27)
CHAPTER ONE TEST (SECTIONS 1 AND 2 ONLY) FRIDAY, AUGUST 29! This test will only count as half of a grade both as an 8th grade warm up as well as that there is less material covered. Trashketball will be Wednesday prior.
Homework 8/21- Please find definitions for the following vocabulary words for Chapter 1. Glacier, Irrigation, Surplus, Civilization, Culture, Culture Area, Kayak, Potlatch, Adobe, Clan, Sachem
Reading Due 8/28- Please read the Origins Story Handouts by next Thursday
Homework 8/25- page 30 #2-4 (Due Wednesday 8/27)
CHAPTER ONE TEST (SECTIONS 1 AND 2 ONLY) FRIDAY, AUGUST 29! This test will only count as half of a grade both as an 8th grade warm up as well as that there is less material covered. Trashketball will be Wednesday prior.