31Oct12

Who was responsible for the 5 deaths at the Boston Massacre? Was it REALLY their responsibility? Make an argument.

19Oct12

Why did King George and Parliament issue the Proclamation of 1763?

15Oct12

What was the main result of the Treaty of Paris 1763?

20Sep12

Explain the difference between the Puritan view on religious freedom and the Quaker view on religious freedom.

11Sep12

According to the Jamestown interactive, who (one person) was responsible for saving Jamestown, and what finally made Jamestown profitable.

6Sep12

Describe the relationship between the French and the Native Americans. Describe the relationship between the Spanish and Native Americans.

4Sep12

How would one get rich with a "fountain of youth?"

30Aug12

What European country was the first to settle in the "New World?" Please don't forget to put your first name and last initial in the "Name/URL" box.

27Aug12

Please post one tip that you have learned this week for keeping safe online. Remember to only use your first name and last initial.

23May12

Watch this video on Chancellorsville, this one on Fredericksburg, and this one on the surrender at Appomattox. What significant negative incident happened to the Confederates at Chancellorsville? What were the terms of the surrender at Appomattox (You may have to look to other sources besides the video for this answer)?

22May12

Read the Emancipation Proclamation at this link. Which slaves does the Emancipation Proclamation apply to? Name 3 states that this applies to.

19Apr12

Watch this video. Which side is your opinion on? Was John Brown a murderer or a martyr? A heathen or a hero? Support your answer with facts and/or quotes from the video.

12Apr12

Name one way that the North differs from the South in their economies. In other words, what types of jobs do most people in the North have compared to those in the South? What is one other way they differ from each other?

29Mar12

Watch this video. Excluding the Missouri Compromise, explain two causes of the Civil War from the video. Don't just name them, you need to name and then explain them. What made them a cause of the Civil War? What was the view of the two sides on each issue?

End of Quarter Bonus

Watch this movie. Complete the scavenger hunt and the map assignment that I've shared with you on Google Docs. This assignment will be worth 10 bonus points and will only be graded if you have NO MISSING ASSIGNMENTS.

Manifest Destiny

IN YOUR WORDS explain the idea of Manifest Destiny. Please provide a link to the website(s) you used to come to this definition. Spend some time reading and learning about the idea of "Manifest Destiny" and then take this quiz. The passcode is jameskpolk.

Andrew Jackson

Watch this video then watch this video. Discuss why Andrew Jackson wanted the Indians gone from their lands and where did he suggest they go?

Monroe Doctrine

Watch this video, and then this video. Do some further reading if you need to on the topic. Describe the Monroe Doctrine and why it was and still is important.

22Feb12

Take a look at this picture. Describe 2 things you see that may tell you what is happening in this picture. For example, where do these kids work? About how old are they? What other things can you see that give you clues about these kids?

Negative Aspects of the Industrial Revolution

Please discuss one negative aspect of the Industrial Revolution and then tell how it was resolved later. In other words, the industrial revolution contributed many great increases in productivity, but what was the cost? These could be environmental issues, human rights issues, or any other negative impact. Then tell what was done to minimize that negative impact.

Technology in the Industrial Revolution

Discover and describe one new technology in manufacturing that improved productivity in the United States in the early part of the 1800s. Then describe HOW it improved productivity.

Lake Erie/New Orleans

What happened on Lake Erie? What happened at New Orleans? Post the answers in this order. Don't forget to cite your sources...

War with Britain

What caused a second war with Britain in 1812? Don't forget links, images, or videos.

Foreign Problems

What foreign problems did the U.S. face in the early 1800s? Please include links, images, or videos.

Yesterday's Assignment (6Feb12)

Some notes on yesterday's assignments, in preparation for the future's assignments:
1. Be sure that you include a link to the website you used to find the information.
2. Be sure that you explain one thing you learned from that website in your blog post.
3. Be sure that the link you share goes directly to a website related to the topic.
4. Be sure that you include the name and last initial of your partner (if you work with someone) where you normally type just your name and last initial.
5. Your explanation of what you learned should be in your own words, not copied directly from the source.

LA Purchase

Please spend the next 25 minutes of class searching for CREDIBLE resources to find information about the Louisiana Purchase. Post a comment about one thing you learned with your name (and a partner's if you worked with a partner.) Please include a link or image (with link to the image) in your blog response.

23Jan12

Name one thing George Washington did that the President still does today (precedent).

12Jan12

How is the Great Compromise related to the Legislative branch today?

5Jan12

Name the three branches of government created by the Constitution.