Directions: Use evidence from the article "Shrimp peeled by slaves" and the slavery texts we have read in class to answer the question: DOES SLAVERY STILL EXIST TODAY? (Minimum 8-10 sentences).
Directions: After reading and analyzing the "The First Thanksgiving" primary sources, choose the document that you feel gives historians the most valuable information about the very first Thanksgiving. Explain why (7 sentences minimum).
Directions: Create a short "Bill of Rights" scenario (similar to the examples in your Workbook pages #204-207) in which at least three civil liberties are being violated. Remember, some of the Amendments protect us in more than one way.
*Due Date: Friday 11/6
Directions: Read the article "The American Revolution" (posted under the "Period 3" tab), and then answer the question below in 8-10 sentences: Q: Was the American Revolution inevitable (going to happen eventually), or could the relationship between the 13 Colonies and Great Britain have been repaired? Support your claim using evidence from the essay. EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ASSIGNMENT! Good luck. * Due: Friday 10/30 by 8AM
Directions: My idea is that this will be an evolving blog post that will help you with your quiz this Friday. As you read Chapter #9, add key ideas (along with your analysis!) to the blog post that will help everyone else. In other words, your classmates should be able to get a good idea about what Chapter #9 is about just from reading these blog posts. Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with! Maybe I'll even choose the quiz questions from your posts.. *Due: Monday 10/19 by 8AM
Directions: After reading Chapter 6 in the Textbook ("The Duel for North America: 1608-1763), pick one section of the text and elaborate on it (tell us why you picked your section, and/or why this section is the most significant in your opinion, etc.). Feel free to comment on your classmates blog posts as well. Minimum: 5 sentences. *Due: Tuesday 10/6 by 8AM
Directions: After reading the article "Myths and Misconceptions: Slavery and the Slave Trade" (posted under APUSH-Period 2 Tab), answer these questions: Why do you think so many myths exist about the Slave Trade? Which "Fact" did you find most surprising? (5 sentence minimum) |
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