Period 1: U.S. History SAS (Period 1) Assignments
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- School Year 2012-2013
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- Social Studies
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- D212
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Test: Reconstruction and Civil Rights
Complete the following outline due 5/13.
I. The War Ends
A. Reconstruction Governments
B. Reconstruction Act of 1867
C. Radical Republicans
D. Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
II. Civil Rights
A. Thirteenth Amendment
B. Fourteenth Amendment
C. Fifteenth Amendment
III. Violations to Civil Rights
A. Black Codes
B. Jim Crow Laws
C. Poll Tax
D. Hate Group
E. Plessy v. Ferguson
IV. Social Change for African Americans
A. Political Opportunities
B. Military Opportunities
V. Civil Rights Movement
A. Brown v. Board of Education Topeka, Kansas
B. Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Test: The Civil War
I. A Nation Divided
The United States of America and the Confederate States of America
President, Capital, States
Issues Dividing the Nation
Slavery, Economy, States Rights
II. The War Begins
Fort Sumter
Advantages and Disadvantages of the North and South
III. The War
Important Battles
Technology
African American Participation
IV. The War Ends
Last Battles
The South Surrenders
V. Abraham Lincoln
Election and Reelection
Political Party
Emancipation Proclamation
Assassination
II. The War Begins
Fort Sumter
Advantages and Disadvantages of the North and South
III. The War
Important Battles
Technology
African American Participation
IV. The War Ends
Last Battles
The South Surrenders
V. Abraham Lincoln
Election and Reelection
Political Party
Emancipation Proclamation
Assassination
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Timeline of Civil War Battles
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Complete Page 485 Section Review
1. Terms and Names
2. Using Graphics
3. Main Ideas
4. Critical Thinking
1. Terms and Names
2. Using Graphics
3. Main Ideas
4. Critical Thinking
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Test: Slavery in America and Events Leading to the Civil War
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Slavery in America's Past
Slavery in the World Today
Slavery in the World Today
Resources: Video - Roots, Text - Chapters 4, 8, 11, Internet - www.un.org, www.antislavery.org
Using the above resources answer the following questions and observation in complete sentences:
1. When, where and why were slaves introduced to North America?
2. What region relied most on slave labor?
Explain why i.e. uses for slave labor, types of crops, regional economy, etc.
3. Explain how slavery was addressed in the framing of the Constitution. (pg. 232)
4. List and explain the reasons for the expansion of slavery in the late early 1800s.
5. Describe the slave hierarchy.
6. Describe slave culture i.e. religion, music and family life.
7. In your opinion, how do you think people justify slavery?
8. Research: Slavery still exists in the world today.
Give examples and describe where and why human slavery is used today.
What types of people are use for slave labor today?
Explain why, in your opinion, slavery is tolerated in the world today.
Using the above resources answer the following questions and observation in complete sentences:
1. When, where and why were slaves introduced to North America?
2. What region relied most on slave labor?
Explain why i.e. uses for slave labor, types of crops, regional economy, etc.
3. Explain how slavery was addressed in the framing of the Constitution. (pg. 232)
4. List and explain the reasons for the expansion of slavery in the late early 1800s.
5. Describe the slave hierarchy.
6. Describe slave culture i.e. religion, music and family life.
7. In your opinion, how do you think people justify slavery?
8. Research: Slavery still exists in the world today.
Give examples and describe where and why human slavery is used today.
What types of people are use for slave labor today?
Explain why, in your opinion, slavery is tolerated in the world today.
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American Ideas and Culture Graphic Organizer
Create a graphic organizer for the following:
1. The Industrial Revolution (341-345)
2. The Transportation Revolution (341-345)
3. American Ideas and Culture (429-445)
4. Reform Movements (433-445)
5. Immigration in the 1800s (423-428)
Required Elements:
Dates and Places
Main Ideas
Key People, Leaders, Inventors, Inventions
Format:
May use any combination of shapes
Can be a poster, book, 3D or other design lending itself to a creative graphic organizer.
1. The Industrial Revolution (341-345)
2. The Transportation Revolution (341-345)
3. American Ideas and Culture (429-445)
4. Reform Movements (433-445)
5. Immigration in the 1800s (423-428)
Required Elements:
Dates and Places
Main Ideas
Key People, Leaders, Inventors, Inventions
Format:
May use any combination of shapes
Can be a poster, book, 3D or other design lending itself to a creative graphic organizer.
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The State of the Union Address
Article II, Section 3
"He shall from time to time give the Congress information of the state of the Union..."
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Watch the State of the Union Address and report on the following:
1. List at least five Cabinet and Congressional leadership members in attendance.
2. List at least five main topics of the President's address.
3. List the guests in attendance.
4. Name the Cabinet missing member.
6PM, Tuesday 02/12/13
Broadcast Channels: CBS 2, NBC 4, ABC 7, FOX 11
Cable News Channels: CNN, FNC
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Lowell Mill Girls
Write a letter home describing your experiences as a Lowell Mill Girl.
Include the following information:
Your experiences working in the factory.
Describe your daily routine.
Describe your living conditions.
How much are you paid?
How are you treated?
What do you do during your time off?
Include the following information:
Your experiences working in the factory.
Describe your daily routine.
Describe your living conditions.
How much are you paid?
How are you treated?
What do you do during your time off?
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The Industrial Revolution (pgs. 341-3450
Answer the following questions:
1. Define "Industrial Revolution."
2. Where and when did the Industrial Revolution begin?
3. What industry did it begin with?
4. Describe the factory system.
5. Describe the Lowell System
Labor used?
How was it organized?
6. List and describe the new inventions and advancements in the following:
Farming
Transportation
Communication
Manufacturing
Answer the following questions:
1. Define "Industrial Revolution."
2. Where and when did the Industrial Revolution begin?
3. What industry did it begin with?
4. Describe the factory system.
5. Describe the Lowell System
Labor used?
How was it organized?
6. List and describe the new inventions and advancements in the following:
Farming
Transportation
Communication
Manufacturing
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American Expansion Outline
Complete the following outline by filling in the details.
I. The War of 1812
A. Events leading to war.
B. Major events in the war.
C. Treaty of Ghent
1. Purpose
2. Terms
D. Consequences of the War
II. The Era of Good Feeling
A. Definition
B. National Boundaries
1. Rush-Bagot
2. Convention of 1818
3. Adams-Onis
C. Monroe Doctrine
1. What does it say?
2. What is the purpose?
III. The Age of Jackson
A. Background and Accomplishments
B. Policies
1. The Spoils System
2. The National Bank
3. Indian Removal
a. Indian Removal Act of 1830
b. Supreme Court Decision
c. Trail of Tears
IV. American Expansion
A. Missouri Compromise
B. Trails West
1. Oregon Trail
2. California Trail
3. Mormon Trail
C. The American System
V. Manifest Destiny
A. Definition
B. The Mexican War
1. The Texas Revolution
2. Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
Complete the following outline by filling in the details.
I. The War of 1812
A. Events leading to war.
B. Major events in the war.
C. Treaty of Ghent
1. Purpose
2. Terms
D. Consequences of the War
II. The Era of Good Feeling
A. Definition
B. National Boundaries
1. Rush-Bagot
2. Convention of 1818
3. Adams-Onis
C. Monroe Doctrine
1. What does it say?
2. What is the purpose?
III. The Age of Jackson
A. Background and Accomplishments
B. Policies
1. The Spoils System
2. The National Bank
3. Indian Removal
a. Indian Removal Act of 1830
b. Supreme Court Decision
c. Trail of Tears
IV. American Expansion
A. Missouri Compromise
B. Trails West
1. Oregon Trail
2. California Trail
3. Mormon Trail
C. The American System
V. Manifest Destiny
A. Definition
B. The Mexican War
1. The Texas Revolution
2. Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo
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Graph: U.S. Population Growth
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Your Advice to the Nation
Based on your knowledge of the issues impacting the United States today, write an essay listing and describing at least ten issues that you believe are most important and your advice about each of these issues.
The essay must be at least five paragraphs and may be in a letter or essay format.
Based on your knowledge of the issues impacting the United States today, write an essay listing and describing at least ten issues that you believe are most important and your advice about each of these issues.
The essay must be at least five paragraphs and may be in a letter or essay format.
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Constitution Project: The Constitution Book For Kids
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Page 297, Section I Assessment
1. Terms and Names
2. Using Graphics
3. Main Ideas
4. Critical Thinking
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2. Using Graphics
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Test Outline: The Constitution
I. Forms of Government
Ruled by the Many
Ruled by the Few
II. Forming a New Government
English Models
American Models
III. Problems in a New Nation
Domestic - Shays Rebellion, National Debt
International - Trade Conflict
VI. Constitutional Convention
Where? When?
Plans for Representation
The Great Compromise
V. The Constitution
The Preamble
The Articles
VI. The Bill of Rights
Individual Rights Protected
VII. Citizenship
Types of American Citizens
Right of a Citizen
Responsibilities of a Citizen
Ruled by the Many
Ruled by the Few
II. Forming a New Government
English Models
American Models
III. Problems in a New Nation
Domestic - Shays Rebellion, National Debt
International - Trade Conflict
VI. Constitutional Convention
Where? When?
Plans for Representation
The Great Compromise
V. The Constitution
The Preamble
The Articles
VI. The Bill of Rights
Individual Rights Protected
VII. Citizenship
Types of American Citizens
Right of a Citizen
Responsibilities of a Citizen
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The Debate Over The Constitution
The Federalists
1. List the key Federalists.
2. Explain the philosophy the Federalists have regarding the Constitution and a strong
centralized government.
3. Describe the role the Federalist played in the Constitutional Convention.
The Anti-Federalists
1. List the key Anti-Federalists.
2. Explain the philosophy the Anti-Federalists have regarding the Constitution and a strong centralized government.
3. Describe the role the Anti-Federalists played in the Constitutional Convention.
The Federalist Papers
1. List the authors of the Federalist Papers.
2. List and explain the main points of the Federalist Papers.
3. Explain the purpose and the goal of the Federalist Papers.
1. List the key Federalists.
2. Explain the philosophy the Federalists have regarding the Constitution and a strong
centralized government.
3. Describe the role the Federalist played in the Constitutional Convention.
The Anti-Federalists
1. List the key Anti-Federalists.
2. Explain the philosophy the Anti-Federalists have regarding the Constitution and a strong centralized government.
3. Describe the role the Anti-Federalists played in the Constitutional Convention.
The Federalist Papers
1. List the authors of the Federalist Papers.
2. List and explain the main points of the Federalist Papers.
3. Explain the purpose and the goal of the Federalist Papers.
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Test: The Thirteen English Colonies, Events Leading to the American Revolution, The Declaration of Independence and The American Revolution
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Test Review Outline
I. The Thirteen English Colonies
New England
Middle
Southern
II. Events Leading to Revolution
1. Pay the French and Indian War debt.
2. Pay for standing standing army to protect the colonies.
Taxes and Legislative Acts
Stamp Act
Tea Act
Townshend Act
Sugar Tax
Coercive Acts
Colonial Protest and Conflict
Boycott
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
III. First Continental Congress
Where, When
Accomplishments
Results
IV. The First Conflict
Lexington
Concord
V. The Second Continental Congress
Where, When
Accomplishments
Results
VI. The Declaration of Independence
Purpose
Main Ideas
VII. The American Revolution
Important People
Battles
VIII The Treaty of Paris
Terms
U.S. Boundaries .
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The Declaration of Independence insures all Americans the right to the Pursuit of Happiness.
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Write an essay, at least 300 word, on Your Pursuit of Happiness
Describe those people, activities and things that make you happy.
You may have multiple examples or just a single subject.
Describe how you pursue and incorporate these people, things and activities in your life.
How does happiness feel to you when you engage with these people, activities and things.
Your essay must be error free and typed or in blue or black ink.
Describe how you pursue and incorporate these people, things and activities in your life.
How does happiness feel to you when you engage with these people, activities and things.
Your essay must be error free and typed or in blue or black ink.
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Colony Project and Essay
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Quiz: Geography and American Exploration
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U.S. Political Map