Due for Wednesday and Thursday (5/8 and 5/9) The American West Test
1) Prepare for the test on the American West today.
2) Finish reading chapter 4. and turn in the answers to the following questions:
a) What laws promoted the settlement of the American west? (Explain how each worked)
b) Who were the exodusters and why did they move west?
c) What ways did the Natives attempt to resist?
d) Discuss the importance of the Buffalo to the Natives.
e) What effect did the railroads have on the American West? Who was helped and hurt?
f) What inventions and innovations transformed the American West the most?
2) Begin working on this Review Packet which is due by 5/23 and 5/24. It is big so start working
it now!!!!
Due for Monday and Tuesday (5/6 and 5/7)
1) Begin reading Chapter 4 in the Blue Book about the American West. Then answer the following:
a) What laws promoted the settlement of the American west? (Explain how each worked)
b) Who were the exodusters and why did they move west?
c) What ways did the Natives attempt to resist?
d) Discuss the importance of the Buffalo to the Natives.
e) What effect did the railroads have on the American West? Who was helped and hurt?
f) What inventions and innovations transformed the American West the most?
2) Be ready for the test on the American West next class.
Due for Thursday 5/2 and Friday 5/3 American West
1) Read the last section on the American West and answer the Main Idea questions A-D.
2) Begin preparing for the American West test on Wednesday and Thursday (5/8 or 5/9).
Due for Monday 4/29 and Tuesday 4/30 The American West
1) Watch the Crash Course video on the US West and answer these questions.
Due for (Thursday 4/25 and Friday 4/26) The American West
1) We're going West so turn up the country music. Just kidding, but with less than 10 classes left,
we're close to wrapping up. Read the following section and answer the Main Idea questions A-G.
This the last historical period we'll cover this year!
Due during Spring Break! (Monday 4/22 and Tuesday 4/23)
1) Finish this review packet. The answers should be pretty easy & most can probably be done
from memory. It is worth a LOT of points so make sure its turned in on time!
Due for Thursday 4/11 and Friday 4/12 Reconstruction
1) Watch the Crash Course on Reconstruction and answer the movie questions.
2) Study the Reconstruction and Civil War Terms for the Unit Test today! It is the last
important test of The Civil War Era so take some time to STUDY!!! It will shape your 4th
Quarter Grade!
3) Have a great Spring Break! We will hold the Civil War game after we return but don't forget
to do the homework over the break. It's worth a big chunk of points.
Due for Tuesday 4/9 and Wednesday 4/10 The Civil War and Reconstruction
1) Read Chapter 12 Section 2 on Reconstruction Society and answer the Main Idea Questions.
Honors should also answer questions 1-2 at the end of the section.
2) Don't forget the Reconstruction test on Thursday/Friday!
Due for Friday 4/5 & Monday 4/8 Reconstruction
1) Read the Ch. 12 Sect. 1 textbook section on Reconstruction. Then complete the
Main Idea questions. Honors should also answer questions 1-3 at the end of the section.
2) Make a pictionary for each review term which includes BOTH a short definition and a
picture which highlights that you know what it means.
3) Here is the powerpoint for the Reconstruction period which helps explain the events of
the era. It's big so you may need a good connection to load the presentation. The Civil
War Game starts after we return from Spring Break so start preparing now.
4) If you want to share this Louisiana Literacy Test with your parent, feel free to print it and time
them at 10 minutes to finish it. Remind them no excuses!
Due for Wednesday 4/3 and Thursday 4/4 Civil War and Reconstruction
1) Read the Ch. 11 Sect. 5 textbook section on the Legacy of the War. Then complete the
Main Idea questions A-B. Honors students should then answer questions 1-5 at the end of
the section.
Due for Wednesday and Thursday 3/28 Civil War Review
1) The last day of the Quarter! Remember, if you are missing homework or tests, WEDNESDAY is
your last opportunity to turn it in.
2) Study for the Civil War Test ending the Quarter today. Its on the Antebellum Period and
Civil War itself. Reconstruction comes next quarter.
Due for Tuesday 3/26 and Wednesday 3/27 The Civil War Test
1) Finish the Textbook section on Ch. 11 Section 4 Civil War over and the North Wins! and
answer all the Main Idea questions in the section.
Honors: Finish the end of section questions 1-3
Due for Friday 3/22 and Monday 3/25 The Advantages of the North and South
1) Read the Textbook section on Ch. 11 Section 3 Civil War Life and answer the Main Idea
questions at the end of the section.
Honors: Finish the end of section questions 1-3
2) There will be a Saturday Review Session for American History at Hawthorne
High/Academy located at: 1411 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205.
A flyer is attached here. If you need a ride from NWSA on Saturday morning,
be at my class room trailer by 8:10am. Food will be served and extra credit
awarded.
Due for Wednesday 3/20 and Thursday 3/21 The Civil War
1) Read the Textbook section on Ch. 11 Sect. 2 Civil War and answer Main Idea questions (ALL).
Seriously, take the time to read the material. You may get "popped" on the quiz
you take today in class!
Honors: Finish the end of section questions 1-3
2) Finish reading the Union & Confederate Advantage handouts and fill out the attached chart.
3) Finish the graphing and questions and fill out the chart describing the advantages of the
Union and Confederacy at the start of the Civil War.
Due for Monday 3/18 and Tuesday 3/19 The Advantages of the North and South
1) Read the Textbook section on Ch. 11 Sect. 1 Civil War and answer Main Idea questions A-G.
Honors: Finish the end of section questions 1-3
Seriously, take the time to read the text. You be glad on the quiz you take today in class!
Due for Thursday 3/14 and Friday 3/15 Antebellum Test
1) Read the Section in textbook on Secession. Answer the Big Idea Questions A-F.
Honors: Answer questions 1-5 at the end of the reading.
2) Complete the following handout. Simply read it and use the information to answer the
questions on the sheet. It'll go fast, like your classmates. on Friday at the bell
3) Finish the map of the Union and Confederate States at the start of the Civil War. Fill in
the chart of free and slave states on the other side. Note there is a difference between
the "Slave" states and the states that eventually joined the Confederacy. (Not all the slave
states joined the Confederacy... seriously... think about that. Four slave states fought with the
North... Why?)
4) Be ready for a test today on the Antebellum terms.
Due for Wednesday 3/6 and Thursday 3/7 Antebellum Era
1) Complete the following handout to prepare for the test on Antebellum Events. It will be on
Mon/Tuesday 3/18-19.
2) Watch the following Crash Course Video on the Road to the Civil War and answer
these questions.
Due for Monday and Tuesday 3/4 and 3/5 The Antebellum Era
1) Read the following section in Chapter 3 of the Guide Book (3.01 & 3.02) It is one of the easiest
ways to cover the information. Once you read it, you'll find it's far easier than your textbook!!!
2) Complete ONLY section 1 and section 4 of this Civil War Study Guide.
3) Look up the remaining terms on the notes from class about Antebellum Events. There is a
test on the Antebellum terms next class!
Due for Thursday 2/28 and Friday 3/1 The Antebellum Era
1) Read Ch. 10 Section 2 in your textbook section and answer the Main Idea Questions
A-E . Honors - also answer questions 2,3,4 from the end of the section.
Due for Tuesday and Wednesday 2/26 and 2/27 The Antebellum Era
1) Read Chapt. 10 section 1 about the politics of Slavery. Then answer the Main Idea
Questions A-E. Honors : define the terms in question #1 and answer questions 2,3 and 4.
Due for Thursday 2/21 and Friday 2/22 Test on Andrew Jackson
1) Study for the Test by finishing this chapter reading. Answer the Main Idea Questions A-D and
Question numbers 2, 3 and 4 at the end of section 4.
2) A helpful video to watch about Jackson and Adams is here. Answer these questions
for extra credit.
Due for Tuesday 2/19 and Wednesday 2/20 Andrew Darn Jackson
1) Watch the video on Mr. Jackson and answer the following questions.
2) Honors: President Trump has repeatedly said he admires Andrew Jackson over most other
presidents. He recently is alleged to have removed a famous painting of Lincoln to make
room for Andrew Jackson's portrait in the White House. Write a short essay 150 words or more
comparing Trumps actions as president to those of Andrew Jackson. Please use at least 3 facts
and/or actual events to make your case. Avoid unfounded opinions. There is plenty in the news
so keep it factual!.
Due for Friday 2/15 and Monday 2/18 Test- Manifest Destiny, Reforms and Sectionalism
1) Test Today. Study the following notes: Expansion Reforms Sectionalism As noted last
class, They are EXACTLY what will be on the test!
2) Read text pages Ch. 7 Sect. 3 (pgs. 224-229) & answer Big Idea Questions A-D.
Honors: Then answer questions 3 and 4 at the end of the reading.
Due for Wednesday 2/13 and Thursday 2/14 Andrew Jackson
1) The test on Manifest Destiny & Reforms & Sectionalism has been moved to Friday/Monday!
Please study the terms on these handouts: Expansion Reforms Sectionalism They are
EXACTLY what will be on the test!
2) Jackson week starts afterwards! It's a bad time to ignore your grade but if you can't be a
shining example, you can still serve as a horrible warning for the 10th graders.
3) Enjoy your Valentine's Day. Like these peeps.
Due for Monday 2/11 and Tuesday 2/12 Sectionalism
1) Sectionalism- Read Chapter 8, section 4 on the development of Northern Industry. We've
spent some time discussing Southern Agriculture and the growth of Cotton... now learn what
the North was doing to keep up.
Honors: Then answer the Main Idea Questions A-E and the end of section questions 1-4.
Due for Thursday 2/7 and Friday 2/8 - Manifest Destiny and Territorial Expansion
1) Watch the following video about US Expansion and answer these questions.
2) Complete the pictionary assignment for the expansion terms.
3) The expansion test will be on Monday/Tuesday. Answer these questions to
prepare. Welcome to second semester!
Due for Tuesday 2/5 and Wednesday 2/6 Early Expansion
1) If you haven't completed the Map and worksheet showing the territorial additions to the USA,
please finish it here. Use colors for Heaven's sake- It's an Arts school after all. Borrow crayons
from your little brother if you have to but make sure you put them back when your done.
2) You can view this map online to see how the nation grew. It's pretty good.
3) There will be an after-school meeting for the Charleston trip on Wednesday after school from
4:25 to 5:00 in Mr. Vitale's trailer/classroom.
Due for Thursday 1/31 and Friday 2/1 Early National Expansion
1) Complete the following chapter reading on Expansion. Then answer the Main Idea
questions A-E. Honors Students should also finish questions 3 & 4 at the end of the section.
2) Fill in the this Chart which tracks the growth of the United States. Knowing these territorial
additions will be critical to doing well on today's quiz!
3) Watch the following video about expansion! Please review it again if you don't understand
something... its only 3 minutes but your grade will last forever.
Due for Tuesday 1/29 and Wednesday 1/30 Early National Period Reforms
1) Watch the following Crash Course video and answer the following questions.
2) Finish reading this SHORT textbook section on Women's contributions and answer the
Main Idea Questions A-D. Honors students should also answer the end of section questions
1-4 at the end of the reading.
Due for Friday 1/25 and Monday 1/28 Early Nation Reforms
1) Welcome back! We will finish discussing Reform in the early 1800's. Complete this handout
to show you've got it!
2) You should have the notes from class filled out and memorized.
EXAM WEEK from Tuesday 1/15 to Friday 1/19
1) Study for your Midterms.
2) Seriously, study for your midterms.
Due for Friday 1/11 and Monday 1/14 Sectionalism, Reform and Expansion
1) Welcome to Exam Week which starts on Tuesday 1/15 and runs to Friday 1/19! Remember
the study guide from Winter Break? It is a perfect roadmap to prepare for the exam .
2) For today's class, read the textbook section on Reform efforts. When women start
changing society, tensions rise and America improves unless you like living in squalor,
getting drunk in public and avoiding church. Read to understand what these crazy women
change. Then answer the Main Idea questions A-E to show you got it!
2) Watch the following short video of the Reforms which swept through American Society
during this time period. It is led by a college professor and it helps explain why Americans
are so reform minded, even today. Then answer these questions.
Due for Wednesday 1/9 and Thursday 1/10 Sectionalism, Reform and Expanison
1) Read Chapter 8, section 4 on the development of Northern Industry. We've spent some
time discussing Southern Agriculture and the growth of Cotton... now learn what the North
was doing to keep up. Then answer the Main Idea Questions A-E .
Honors students also answer the end of section questions 1-4.
2) One of the most famous new industrial factories to hire women was the Lowell Mills. Read
this account of one of the first women factory workers in America and answer the questions
at the end. Its a short reading but provides a window into what the first female workers
were have been thinking in a male dominated society. Please come in prepared to discuss it!
(There will be a quiz to make sure you study for it.)
Due for Monday 1/7 and Tuesday 1/8 War of 1812 and Era of Good Feelings
1) We will review the War of 1812 and the Era of Good Feelings in class today. It will be on the
Midterm exam. Please take the time to know the terms from the reading.
There will be a formal assessment today on this so take the time to re-read it f your grade
matters! It's only 4-5 pages so c'mon!
2) If you are a member of Rho Kappa, please be at the mandatory meeting on Tuesday 1/8 in
the Library a 4:25. There will be a guest speaker.
Due for the Winter Break
1) Complete the Midterm Review Packet- answer all questions! Pay invest some time to know
these terms. DO NOTignore the assignment as it represents a LARGE grade and lost time
can never be found again. Especially not with a week to go before exams after we come back!
2) (Juniors Only) Write a short (650 word Max = 1 page) college essay. The list of
essay prompts from the common app are attached here and you can write about virtually
anything. The finished product can be used for next year's college application so put some
thought into it. It's only 1 page, so don't act like its a scene from the Mission Impossible movie.
DueforMondayandTuesday12/17 and12/18 Early Nation Test
1) Study for the test today. It covers everything from the Constitution to the War of 1812.
2) Seriously... study.
3) Watch the Crash Course US History on the War of 1812 and answer these questions.
4) Did I forget to suggest you study for the test today? Christmas is so much better when you
can show your parents an awesome grade. Speaking as a parent, sometimes its the
best gift you can give.
Due for Wednesday 12/12 and Thursday 12/13 Jefferson through War 1812
1) Read the textbook on the War of 1812 and answer the Big Idea Questions A-B.
Honors Only: Then answer all the questions 1-3 at the end of the section.
2) Complete the following handouts on the War of 1812.
Due for Monday 12/10 and Tuesday 12/11 Jeffersonian Democracy
1) I'll think of something amazing. Just you wait. Just you wait. (Like an ICESTORM that will keep
you out of school. ) If there is no class, there will be no homework. If there is class, your
homework will follow here.
Due for Thursday 12/6 and Friday 12/7 Jeffersonian Democracy
1) Read Chapter 6 Section 3 and answer the Main Idea Questions.
Honors Only: Then also answer all the questions at the end of section 3.
2) Watch the Crash Course on Jefferson and answer these questions.
3) Read this real-life Graffiti painted in New York by a very determined graffiti artist after (the
very unpopular) Jay's Treaty was signed: (Who said impressment didn't matter?)
"Damn JOHN JAY. Damn everyone who won't damn JOHN JAY. Damn
everyone that won't put candles in the window and stay up all
night damning JOHN JAY."
4) The death of Alexander Hamilton in a duel with Aaron Burr is memorialized in this
funny commercial. Recall his loss and remember who shot him... it might make a cool
musical one day.
Due for Tuesday 12/4 and Wednesday 12/5 - Baby USA and the "Critical Period"
1) Read Chapter 6 Section 2 and answer the Main Idea Questions. Honors Students should also
complete the questions 1-5 from section 2. Make sure to answer all questions completely!
2) Complete the questions on this take home assignment. Yes, its like a test. No you
cannot copy it from a friend. Yes, I will figure out if you did the work yourself. ;) You'll
appreciate it if you did the work the right way.
3) Watch the following video about the Early USA and answer the attached questions.
4) To better understand the importance of family time over the holiday season, enjoy this
2 minute video.
Due for Friday 11/30 and Monday 12/3 Baby USA and the "Critical Period"
1) The new Nation will struggle to find its way after Independence. Washington's first
years in office are covered in Ch. 6 Section 1 and answer these questions:
a) What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 actually do?
b) Who were the members of Washington's Cabinet and what were their roles?
c) What were the 4 parts of Hamilton's economic plan?
d) Why did the location of the US Capital move from New York to Philly to DC?
e) What was the effect of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Honors Only:
2) Answer the End of Chapter questions for Ch. 6 Section 1 #2-5
Due for Wednesday 11/28 and Thursday 11/29 Baby USA and the Critical Period
1) The new Nation will soon realize the Articles of Confederation are not working well. To
replace them, two groups will begin a debate... led by leaders Alexander Hamilton and
Thomas Jefferson. Read both short guides and answer the questions on each. Don't copy
from a friend as you will be assured of a zero and a lump of coal for Christmas. Plus Jesus
is probably watching. Next time somebody asks you WWJD... you can tell em: HOMEWORK.
2) Optional: Finish watching the second part of the AOC video and complete these questions.
a) How many states ratified the A.O.C?
b) What did Washington fear?
c) Who was the USA's ambassador to France?
d) What three things did Congress need to do to win the war?
e) What event lead Maryland to FINALLY ratified the A.O.C?
3) Click on this link if you need a copy of the Early Nation class notes we will use or the
Comparison chart of the Federalists and Dem-Republicans.
Due for Monday 11/19 and Tuesday 11/20 Thanksgiving
1) To celebrate the idea of Thanksgiving, you can donate a can of food for a needy family
instead of completing the homework. For holiday reasons, this is a one time offer so late
donations cannot be accepted. Help those who can't enjoy what we take for granted!
If you want to do the assignment instead, watch the sequel videos about the nation's 1st
government: The Articles of Confederation. It's from the same group
To be sure you actually understand it, answer these questions AFTER VIEWING IT.
a) How many states ratified the A.O.C?
b) What did Washington fear most?
c) Who was the USA's ambassador to France?
d) What three things did Congress need to do to win the war?
e) What event lead Maryland to FINALLY ratified the A.O.C?
f) Write a TWO page essay answering "How effectively did the Constitution address the
failures of the AOC? (must be handwritten)
Due for Thursday 11/15 and Friday 11/16 The American Revolution and AOC Test
1) Watch this short video about the nation's 1st government: The Articles of Confederation
It's from a new group and does an amazing job of explaining the events we are discussing.
To be sure you actually understand it, answer these questions AFTER VIEWING IT.
a) According to the speaker what type of government does America create?
b) What action did Britain take to punish the colonist after the Boston Tea Party? ( there’s 2)
c) In the summer of 1776 what three things did the Continental Congress do?
d) Who created an early plan of union which was thrown out?
e) Who wrote Letters from a Pennsylvanian Farmer?
f) Under the A.O.C how the new government would be funded?
g) What is the GREATEST American city? (Just saying...)
2) The Articles of Confederation was a very weak form of government. Finish
the worksheet listing at least 6 weaknesses of America's first government. We did this
in class but expect to be tested on it today just in case!
Due for Tuesday 11/13 and Wednesday 11/14 -Articles of Confederation and Baby USA
1) Complete this take home set of questions reviewing the material we have covered. It will
be a heavily weighted assignment which requires some thought. Please get it done on time.
2) If you want to get ahead, check out the new material! This powerpoint introduces USA
for those of you curious enough to wonder if the new United States nation will make it.
Due for Thursday 11/8 and Friday 11/9 American Revolution
1) Finish reading Ch. 4 section 4 on Wining the Revolution. Then answer ALL the Main Idea
questions AND Honors students also questions 1-3 at the end of the section.
Due for Tuesday 11/6 and Wednesday 11/7 American Revolution Review
1) Complete the following Pictionary and define each of the terms. Your pictionary and
definitions should demonstrate you know the terms, so don't draw lame generic cartoons.
2) To achieve a cool prize, make your predictions for the a few 2018 Midterm races. If
you are like most budding political analysts, you will have to look at the map projections of
polling experts like Nate Silver or CNN Political Center. (There are more resource links in the
document). Take your time and research your predictions which are due on Monday Night if
you want a shot at the prize! Send your results to me atalan.vitale@cms.k12.nc.usbefore
10 pm. Mrs. Sears, Mr. Lawler and Mr. Whitehead will all pick against you. Beat them... It's
not hard if you just use the maps and common sense!
Due for Friday 11/2 and Monday 11/5 - Fireworks and the American Revolution
1) Read Ch.4 sect.3- "Struggle to Saratoga" then complete "Main Idea Questions" A-E and
end of section questions 1-3.
Honors Only
2) Try this quiz on the American Revolution.
Due for Tuesday 10/30 and Thursday 11/1 The American Revolution
1) Watch the following video and write 20 questions as if you were the teacher creating a
video guide. It's an awesome introduction to the Revolution and prior students really
liked it. The questions should be evenly spaced from start to finish and make it
clear you watched the ENTIRE video. A good guide will be usable by your classmates.
2) Complete the Chapter 4 section 2 reading and answer the Main Idea questions.
Honors Only:
Answer questions 1-3 at the end of the section.
3) In honor of Halloween, show your little brother or sister you love them by telling them
a scary story which keeps them up all night. ... Or let them play this game and film their
response. It's a fun test of skill and freaky at the same time.
Due for Friday 10/26 and Monday 10/29 Road to Revolution
1) We will use this set of notes for the buildup to the Revolutionary War. Make sure you know
the terms for the test next week.
2) Complete this handout on Samuel Adams, a controversial hero of the Revolution.
3) Read Chap. 4 Section 1 on the American Revolutionary and answer the Main Idea
Questions A-E and end of section questions 1-2. Seriously, sit down and read this
short textbook reading for understanding. Then watch how it changes what you get
from class today. It's makes all the difference.
Honors Only:
4) Watch the following Crash Course and answer these questions.
Due for Wednesday 10/24 and Thursday 10/25 - Road to Revolution
1) Read the description of the Road to the American Revolution. It stops at Lexington
& Concord but explains why Taylor Swift was right... England and USA will never get
back together. Make a Timeline with at least 10 of the events described in the reading
and add a short description of each of your 10 events onto your timeline. It should be
good enough for a classmate to use on today's surprise quz. What's funny about this? …
I guarantee someone in your class will be surprised there's a quiz and that it's modeled
on the following samples: this or this.
2) If you were interested in applying for a summer employment position or CPCC classes
this spring or next fall, please contact Mrs. O'Boyle at the following link. Please finish the
short 1/2 page essay before Friday and get it to Mrs. O'Boyle. Several students have
completed it in class while they waited so do not put it off.
Due for Monday 10/22 and Tuesday 10/23 Late Colonial Period and 7 Years War Test
1) Study for the test on the Late Colonial Period and the 7 Years war. Make sure to have your
notebook ready with the following new additional pages.
Late Colonial Terms 7 Years War Notes
2) If you want to review the 7 Years War PPT, Click Here. Pay attention to the last slides
showing the consequences of the 7 Years War! It might be a test question... just saying.
Due for Thursday 10/18 and Friday 10/19 Late Colonial Period
1) Read the following short section from an amazing guidebook. I showed it to a couple
students and they loved it. It is written in a direct, no-nonsense style of writing which
makes it easy to understand. Monday/Tuesday's test is the last before the quarter
ends so please study! Pay particular attention to the Stono Rebellion... it's on the test.
If your don't know it, look it up! (Despite this, does anyone want to guess who in class will
still ask what the Stono Rebellion was?)
2) A former student created an awesome Quizlet to help you guys study. Try it. Anyone
who can finish the LEARN Function for this quizlet can claim a prize in class. You must
bring proof you completed it.
3) Complete this pictionary for the following 7 Years War terms.
Due for Tuesday 10/16 and Wednesday 10/17 - Late Colonial Period and 7 Years War
1) Read Ch. 3 Section 4 about the French and Indian War & answer Main Idea Questions A-C
AND questions 1-2 at the end of the section.
2) Know the terms for Wednesday/ Thursday's test on the Late Colonial Period and
the 7 Yrs. War.
3) Watch the following short video on the 7 Years War and answer these questions.
Due for Friday 10/12 and Monday 10/15 Late Colonial Period and 7 Years War
1) Watch the following two videos describing the importance of the French and Indian War.
Khan Academy video #1 and video #2 and answer these questions. I know its a little
"dry" but think of it as a good test of your ability to follow a college professor's class.
Due for Wednesday 10/10 and Thursday 10/11 Late Colonial History
1) Look over the late colonial terms handout we discussed in class.
2) Complete the attached handout 1 and handout 2.
Due for Monday 10/8 and Tuesday 10/9 Late Colonial History
1) Read Chapt. 3 sec. 3 and answer the Main Idea questions (A-D)
2) Complete this Pictionary by drawing the key terms. Any drawing, regardless of skill
needs to show you know what the term signifies.
Honors Only- Also answer questions 1-3 at the end of the section questions.
Due for Thursday 10/4 and Friday 10/5 -- Test Today!!!
1) Read Chapter 3, sect. 2 and answer the main idea questions (A-F).
Honors Only- Also answer questions 1-5 at the end of the section in addition.
PLEASE READ IT and MAKES SURE YOU UNDERSTAND IT!
2) Test Today! Study and have your notebooks!
Due for Tuesday 10/2 and Wednesday 10/3 Finish Early Colonial History
1) The Test has been moved to Thursday! Have your 3 Ring notebooks ready to be checked
with the 3 documents listed below in an organized order.
2) Watch the following Crash Course video about the Middle British colonies. Then answer
the following questions.
Due for Friday 9/28 and Monday 10/1 Early Colonial History
1) Study for the test next class. Please prepare by reviewing (and have in your notebook) the
following completed study guides:
Early Colonial Notes Colonial Geography Facts 13 Colonies Map
2) Finish these short handouts on Northern and Southern colonies.
3) Read Ch. 3, Sect 1 from the text on the growth of the English colonies. Answer
questions 1-5. Also, Answer the Big Idea Questions A-C
Honors must also do the following:
4) It is important that you know the differences between the New England, Middle and
Southern Colonies before the test on Tuesday/Wednesday. Please watch the following
superb video by a teacher on those differences. It's really short but packed with info.
Write up at least a page of notes which you can use on today's quiz.
Due for Wednesday 9/26 and Thursday 9/27 The Original 13 Colonies
1) Read the following textbook section on the middle colonies. Answer Big Idea questions
A-C AND the questions at the end of the section 1-4.
2) Complete the following worksheet after reading the study guides. This will help you
prepare for the first in-class test on Tue. 10/2 / Wed. 10/03. The test will cover the following:
Early Colonial Notes Colonial Geography Facts 13 Colonies Map
Honors only- 3) Watch the following video by a great SC teacher and answer the attached
questions. No, you cannot switch into his class because he is smarter, better looking and
more interesting than Mr. Vitale He doesn't teach at NWSA. Sorry...not sorry.
Due for Monday 9/24 and Tuesday 9/25 - Jamestown v. Massachusetts Bay
1) Read the following textbook pages and define the vocabulary on Pg 54 in "The Americans"
•Puritans •John Winthrop •Separatist •Plymouth Colony •Massachusetts Bay Colony
•Roger Williams •Anne Hutchinson •Pequot War •Metacom •King Philip’s War
2) Answer The Big Idea Questions A-E and questions 1-4 on page 54. Be able to
explain your answers in class!
3) The design your own colony project is due today. It will count as a test grade.
I will grade it carefully so please don't turn in something your little brother would laugh at
and expect a good grade.
Due for Wednesday 9/19 and Thursday 9/20 - Jamestown v. Massachusetts Bay
1) We discussed the problems faced by both Jamestown and Mass. Bay early in their
histories. Your challenge is to design your own colony which would avoid similar disasters.
To make it worth your while, it will count as a test grade. Future tests will be
quite difficult so seize the opportunity to earn a good grade on one you control.
Don't be afraid to look up what other forts looked like OR ask an adult for advice.
I will grade it carefully so please don't turn in something thrown together at the last minute.
If you think about it, that's why the real Jamestown turned out so badly.
The assignment must include:
A) Map/Layout (3D or drawn)
B) List of 5 Laws which will govern your colony
C) List of 50 individuals and their professions to start your colony
(You can have more than 1 of a single job... example: 3 farmers or 5 soldiers)
D) List of 5 large items to bring. Assume 1 animal includes both a male and female.
E) Choose and JUSTIFY your selection of location A, B or C.
It will be due NEXT CLASS on Friday 9/21 or Monday 9/24.
2) (Optional) If you ever worry about humanity, this is food for the soul. But only watch
it after finishing the assignment.
Due for Monday 9/17 and Tuesday 9/18 - English Settlement at Jamestown
1) Enjoy a rare homework break. Walk around in the grass without shoes. Pet a kitten.
Tell your little brother/sister you love them, even if you sometimes don't. They won't know
and your parents will think you're awesome.
2) Don't forget to bring in a bag of Skittles or regular M&M's for our colonization activity.
You'll get a homework pass and a chance to eat small chocolate flavored colonists.
3) Begin working on the take home "Create a Colony project above due on 9/21 or 9/24.
Due for Thursday 9/13 or Friday 9/14 - English Settlement at Jamestown
1) Read Ch. 2 Sect. 2 (Pgs. 42 - 47 ONLY) about the English founding of Jamestown.
Then answer Big Idea Questions A-E on a separate sheet of paper. Jamestown is a tough
place to live, eh?
2) Define the following terms:
•Capt. John Smith •joint-stock company •Jamestown •Powhatan
•headright system •indentured servant • Royal Colony
Due for Tuesday 9/11 or Wednesday 9/12 - European Conquest of the New World
1) Watch Episode # 1 of John Green's Crash Course US History and answer the Episode #1
questions. Watch the video as many times as need be to ensure you understand the
narrator as he talks faster than the average Southerner. Or just play it at a slower speed.
2) Optional- Bring in a large bag of M&M's or Skittles in exchange for a homework pass so we
can do a fun mapping activity that explains immigration in the British Colonies.
3) Don't forget about the Rho Kappa Honor Society meeting after school at 4:25 on Tuesday!
There will be food as it is the first formal History Honor Society meeting and its in the library.
A membership form can be found on the Rho Kappa Page and takes just a minute to fill out.
4) In a twist, a hurricane is forming in the Atlantic. It matches our discussion about the
wind patterns of colonial shipping and there is an unusually high chance this one will hit the
NC coast on Friday. It is rare for a hurricane to take this path as only one other has hit land
from that angle. Still, it will make for some excitement and rain for next weekend.
Due for Friday 9/7 or Monday 9/10 - Age of Exploration
1) Read Chapter 2, Sect. 1 from the textbook and answer the Big Idea Questions A-E on
a separate sheet of paper. Its an interesting description of how Spain conquered much
of the New World.
2) Define the terms listed in question 1 at the end of the reading: (Quiz next class?)
•Hernándo Cortés •Conquistador •New Spain •Mestizo •Encomienda •
Francisco Pizarro• Ponce de León •New Mexico •Popé • Mission
3) Know the estimated native populations of North America (4 Million), Central America (25 Million)
and South America (20 million) around the year 1491 and be able to explain what food sources
fueled the native civilizations there. (3 Sisters Agriculture, Potato, etc.)
Due for Wednesday 9/5 or Thursday 9/6 - Age of Exploration
1) Please watch the following video about European Contact with the New World. Then
answer the video questions at the end of the video on a sheet of notebook paper.
2) Check out your textbook... it has been asking about you all summer and can't wait to
meet you. Today's reading is short... Then answer the Big Idea Questions A-E on the
sides of the pages of the reading. Also answer Critical Thinking question 3 at the end
of the reading.
3) Don't forget to retake the geography quiz if you struggled. I will make parent
phone calls home this week and would prefer to talk about positive things., like how you
fixed your grade by coming in after school for a retake. Then again, we can talk about the
NY Yankees, low grades, and stuff that makes people sad.
Due Friday 8/31 and Tuesday 9/4-- Age of Exploration
1) Read thefollowing article & answer the questions about Columbus' arrival.
Then read the second article and answer the questions. Its longer but it tells a horror story
that is hard to believe.
2) Print out the following study guide for the Early Colonial Era. It will guide you for your
next test.
3) Watch this interesting video by a college professor about early American settlement. Then
create 10 questions evenly spread throughout the video (with answers). Write them as if
you were the teacher and wanted to make sure your students had UNDERSTOOD the
video. Your questions will say a lot about you as a student and thoughtful questions will be
given a score over 100%. . If you like the video, you'll love college. If not, we have some
work to do to prepare you for life after NWSA.
4) Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend!
Due for Wednesday 8/29 and Thursday 8/30- Welcome to American History I. Your 1st
Homework Assignment will be:
1) Memorize the following names and locations within the 13 Original US Colonies.
Key Terms: Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut New York
New Jersey Delaware Virginia Maryland N. Carolina
S. Carolina Georgia Pennsylvania Florida- (Spanish colony)
Jamestown Philadelphia New York City Charleston Boston
St. Augustine
Atlantic Ocean Chesapeake Bay Massachusetts Bay Gulf of Mexico
2) Next, label the above terms on the attached map or PDF version. If you don't see a term on
the map, look it up!
3) Return your signed copy of the Syllabus and your completed student Info sheet.
Due for Monday 12/11 Era of Good Feelings
1) Read Chapter 7 sect. 1 on Regional Differences between the North and South. Answer
the Big Idea questions A-E and complete Questions 1-4 at the end of the Chapter.
Due for Thursday 12/7 Test on Early Nation Test
1) The New Nation Test will be Today for Period 4B. Be Ready and review Section 4 to make
sure you know the War of 1812 terminology.
Due for Tuesday and Wednesday 12/5 and 12/6 Early Nation
1) Study for the test today.
2) Seriously... study.
Due for Friday 12/2 and Monday 12/4 Jefferson through War 1812
1) Read the text on the War of 1812 and answer the Big Idea Questions A-B. Then answer
questions 1-3 at the end of the section.
2) Complete the following handouts on the War of 1812.
3) Watch the Crash Course US History on the War of 1812 and answer these questions.
4) The test on the Critical Period through the War of 1812 is on Tuesday and Wednesday
so STUDY over the weekend!
Due for Wednesday 11/29 and Thursday 11/30 Jeffersonian Democracy
1) Read Chapter 6 Section 3 and answer the Main Idea Questions. Then answer the questions
at the end of section 3 after you read the text.
2) Watch the Crash Course on Jefferson and answer these questions.
3) Enjoy this actual Graffiti painted in New York by a very determined street artist after (the
very unpopular) Jay's Treaty was signed: (Who said impressment didn't matter?)
"Damn JOHN JAY. Damn everyone who won't damn JOHN JAY. Damn
everyone that won't put candles in the window and stay up all night
damning JOHN JAY."
4) The death of Alexander Hamilton in a duel with Aaron Burr is memorialized in this
funny commercial. Enjoy his loss and remember who shot him... you never know when
it could come in handy.
Due for Thanksgiving Break - Baby USA and the Critical Period
1) Read Chapter 6 Section 2 and answer the Main Idea Questions. Then answer questions
1-5 from section 2. Make sure you answer them completely!
2) Complete the following questions on this take home assignment. Yes, its a test. No you
cannot copy it from a peer. Yes, I have a way to verify you did the work yourself.
3) Watch the following video about the Early USA and answer the attached questions.
4) To better understand the importance of the watching movies together with family over
the holidays, enjoy this 2 minute video. By the way, Star Wars comes out this December.
Due for Tuesday 11/21 Baby USA and the Critical Period
1) The new Nation will struggle to find its way after Independence. Washington's first
years in office are covered in Ch. 6 Section 1 and answer these questions:
a) What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 actually do?
b) Who were the members of Washington's Cabinet and what were their roles?
c) What were the 4 parts of Hamilton's economic plan?
d) Why did the location of the US Capital move from New York to Philly to DC?
e) What was the effect of the Whiskey Rebellion?
2) Answer the End of Chapter questions for Ch. 6 Section 1 #2-5