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 5 sentences).
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Directions: After reading the article "First Thanksgiving Meal," write down three facts you learned about the very first Thanksgiving. Then pick the fact you find most interesting and explain why. 5 sentence minimum.
*Due: Friday 11/13
Watch the movie "The Crossing" (link below), about George Washington and the Continental Army's surprise attack on Hessian troops at the battle of Trenton during the Revolutionary War, and then answer the two (2) question below: Q1: What was the outcome of the Battle of Trenton? (3-5 sentences) Q2:What factors led to this outcome? Be specific. (3-5 sentences) "The Crossing" Movie Due date: Friday 10/30 by 8AM Directions: Read the article "Creating a Constitution, 1781-1789," and write a 5-sentence response to the following question: Q: Why did the Articles of Confederation not last as America's first government? (Be sure to use evidence from the handout in your answer).
*Due: Monday 10/19 by 8AM
Directions: After reading the article "Loyalists, Fence-sitters, and Patriots," post what you learned from the article. In addition, if you were alive in 1776, would you have been a Loyalist, Fence-sitter (Moderate), or Patriot? Explain (minimum: 4 sentences). *Due: Tuesday 10/13 by 8AM
Directions: Go to the "History through Film" tab, and click the "Slavery/Middle Passage" video link. After watching the video (7 minutes), record your immediate reaction to what you watched. ***4 Sentence Minimum*** *Due: Tuesday 10/6 by 8AM
http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/french-indian-war/ten-facts-about-george-washington-and-the-french-indian-war/ Directions: Choose the "Fact" about George Washington and the French and Indian War that you find most interesting in your opinion, and explain why (4 sentence minimum). Directions: Click the link below and read the history of the Salem Witch Trials. Then, in 4-5 sentences, write what you found to be most interesting/surprising/significant about the article.
*Due Date: Friday 10/2 by 8am http://www.history.com/topics/salem-witch-trials
Directions: Click the link above ("I will Fight No More Forever" by Chief Joseph) and read the Primary Source. Then answer the two "Guided Questions."
**Note: Include your first AND last name, as well as your class section in parentheses after your name: For example: John Smith (US-2) or Jane Johnson (US-98) Due Date: Tuesday 9/29 by 8AM! How did American colonies differ from one another and how were they similar?
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