Bell Ringer
-FDR responds to the accusation that he feasts on a breakfast of grilled millionares in a comic
way.
New Deal Part 2 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Work Progress Administration:
This put people to work by working on civil projects or sponsoring art. It had to address problems with the elderly, poor, and the unemployed.
Describe the Social Security Act:
This act supplied pension for the elderly, started insurance for unemployment, work related accidents, and poverty stricken mothers, and disabled.
Describe how FDR favored Labor Unions in the New Deal:
He believed to get out the Great Depression, the standard of living had to be raised for industrial workers so the Wagner Act was passed. It recognized the rights to join labor unions.
Describe the problems FDR had with the SC and his solutions:
The Supreme Court had ruled many of Roosevelt’s projects unconstitutional, so in order to solve this he wanted to appoint six new judges which would take his side on the issues.
Describe the Effects of the New Deal:
The new deal gave many people hope, and changed the US government from taking the laissez faire approach to accepting responsibility and priming the economy. Also the US was turned into a welfare state.
Web Quest
1. 14 Points
a. A speech delivered by President Wilson intended to assure the country that the Great War was being fought for a moral cause.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
March 29, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Charley Bull suggested that many men became hobos and often left on top of freight trains,
and it was dangerous, many people died.
Great Depression Part 2 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How did GD affect cities?
Many ordinary people did not understand the stock market crash, however they did understand tat they were losing jobs and in a way everyone was affected by the Great Depression.
How did the unemployed live?
For workers, the hours were cut and eventually the job was completely lost. Many people went from factory to factory in search of work. Some families went to Bread lines and went into to homelessness as well, losing the American Dream.
How did GD affect farmers?
Prices fell, and drought ruined much of the soil and went even further into debt. Many even lost their farms and moved around the country and some others turned to being tenant farmers.
What other problems did farmers face?
With their farming techniques, farmers worsened their land and could not grow off of it with the drought. Many farmers and their families had to migrate elsewhere.
How did GD affect family life?
Some men felt ashamed and left their families, with this the birthrate dropped and women had to work hard to support their families. Some children stopped going to school and even ran away. Minorities suffered the hardest due to their economic status.
How did Hoover try to handle the depression?
He introduced a plan which relied heavily on volunteerism. The wealthy would’ve had to donate and asked business leaders to keep employees. It was not very successful.
Class Work
-Unification.
-It gave some sense of adventure
-Charley Bull suggested that many men became hobos and often left on top of freight trains,
and it was dangerous, many people died.
Great Depression Part 2 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How did GD affect cities?
Many ordinary people did not understand the stock market crash, however they did understand tat they were losing jobs and in a way everyone was affected by the Great Depression.
How did the unemployed live?
For workers, the hours were cut and eventually the job was completely lost. Many people went from factory to factory in search of work. Some families went to Bread lines and went into to homelessness as well, losing the American Dream.
How did GD affect farmers?
Prices fell, and drought ruined much of the soil and went even further into debt. Many even lost their farms and moved around the country and some others turned to being tenant farmers.
What other problems did farmers face?
With their farming techniques, farmers worsened their land and could not grow off of it with the drought. Many farmers and their families had to migrate elsewhere.
How did GD affect family life?
Some men felt ashamed and left their families, with this the birthrate dropped and women had to work hard to support their families. Some children stopped going to school and even ran away. Minorities suffered the hardest due to their economic status.
How did Hoover try to handle the depression?
He introduced a plan which relied heavily on volunteerism. The wealthy would’ve had to donate and asked business leaders to keep employees. It was not very successful.
Class Work
-Unification.
-It gave some sense of adventure
Friday, March 26, 2010
March 26, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Because stocks were a chance to make more money because of the booming businesses.
Great Depression Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How did Herbert Hoover win the election of 1828?
People were confident in him because of the booming economy and his past WWI accomplishments.
What things were going on in the 20’s that lead to the Great Depression?
Many farmers lost their property because they owed debt due to that they were producing too much due to the past war, wealthy families were making 50 times as much as the average family and the wealthy did not spend enough to keep the economy running, easy credit was sometimes never paid, the stock market crashed, and then citizens began taking their money out of the banks.
What was Black Tuesday? How did it happen?
October 29, 1929, the stock market completely crashed and Americans lost billions, many losing everything they had.
What effects did Black Tuesday have on the US?
It began the chain reaction which brought on the Great Depression, people became paranoid and took their money out of the banks.
How did the Depression spread globally?
There was an imbalance of international trade, and Germany had to pay the reparation payments. Much of the international economy had been funded by the US loans.
Class Work
-No it would not be fair to suggest the American economy stood "on thin ice" because there was
no sign of the tragedy occuring.
-There was benifit because those who could not afford something could purchase it with credit.
Exit Ticket
-The great depression was caused by other things than the crash of the stock market, farmers
were in debt, and rich families were 50 times greater than regular families.
Unit 3 Web Quest Words
1. Radical Republican
a. A political party from between 1854 to 1877 which was pro equal rights and wanted to reduce rights of ex confederates.
2. Wade-Davis bill
a. A bill created by the Radical Republican party for the re-admittance of the former CSA where the majority of a state had to take an oath that they never supported the Confederacy.
3. Freedman’s Bureau
a. A federal program which aided distressed refugees of the civil war.
4. Andrew Johnson
a. The 17th President of the US.
5. Fourteenth Amendment
a. A reconstruction policy which fully describes citizenship which excluded slaves from having constitutional rights.
6. Fifteenth amendment
a. The amendment which prohibits states from denying citizens the right to vote based off race or ethnicity.
7. scalawag
a. A southerner who worked with carpetbaggers.
8. carpetbagger
a. Northern demagogues who moved south during reconstruction.
9. sharecropping
a. When one allows farming on their land for a share of the produce.
10. Muckraker
a. One who exposes corruption of business or government to the public.
11. settlement house
a. A progressive reformist movement which was meant to bring the poor and rich closer together.
12. Jane Adams
a. The founder of the settlement house, also the second women to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
13. direct primary
a. An election which selects the candidates for a following election.
14. initiative
a. A petition signed by a certain amount of registered voters which will force a public vote.
15. referendum
a. A direct vote when a group of people are asked to accept or decline a proposal.
16. Recall
a. To summon the return of something.
17. Upton Sinclair
a. A Pulitzer Prize winning author most famous for writing “The Jungle”.
18. Jim Crow Laws
a. Laws enforced in southern states limiting the rights of black people.
19. NAACP
a. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
20. Plessey v Ferguson
a. This case allowed segregation as long as the facilities were equal.
21. sphere of influence
a. an area which a state has significant economic, cultural, and military, or political influence
22. Rough Riders
a. The name given to the 1st United States Volunteer Calvary
23. Big Stick Diplomacy
a. The slogan describing president Theodore Roosevelt’s proposition to the Monroe Doctrine.
24. Roosevelt Corollary
a. An amendment to the Monroe Doctrine meant to stabilize economic affairs in small states in the Caribbean and Central America.
25. Thomas Edison
a. An American inventor who was granted over 1,000 patents and credited for inventing the long lasting light bulb.
26. monopoly
a. A level of control on a certain market that one can manipulate prices.
27. cartel
a. A syndicate or trust to regulate prices in a field of business.
28. John Rockefeller
a. An American industrialist who founded the Standard Oil Company and ran it until he retired.
29. trust
a. To invest or entrust in something.
30. Andrew Carnegie
a. An industrialist, business man, and entrepreneur.
31. Sherman Anti-Trust Act
a. This act required federal government to investigate and pursue trusts, the first federal regulation to limit monopolies.
32. collective bargaining
a. organized workers, usually unions, meeting to discuss the work conditions with their employers.
33. Samuel Gompers
a. A union leader who founded the American Federation of Labor.
34. Ellis Island
a. A federal facility which immigrants from Europe had to go through to be granted citizenship.
35. Wounded Knee
a. The final armed battle between the US and the Great Sioux Nation.
36. Francis Ferdinand
a. An Archduke of Austria whose assassination on June 28 1914 sparked WWI.
37. U-Boat
a. German submarines built in WWI and WWII
38. Lusitania
a. An ancient roman province which was all of Portugal and some of Spain.
39. Zimmerman Telegram
a. A coded telegram which was trying to convince Mexico to attack the US, and in return Germany would help the Mexicans reclaim some of their lost territory.
40. Selective Service Act
a. A military draft passed in 1917 by congress while Wilson was in office.
41. Woodrow Wilson
a. The 28th president of the United States,
-Because stocks were a chance to make more money because of the booming businesses.
Great Depression Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How did Herbert Hoover win the election of 1828?
People were confident in him because of the booming economy and his past WWI accomplishments.
What things were going on in the 20’s that lead to the Great Depression?
Many farmers lost their property because they owed debt due to that they were producing too much due to the past war, wealthy families were making 50 times as much as the average family and the wealthy did not spend enough to keep the economy running, easy credit was sometimes never paid, the stock market crashed, and then citizens began taking their money out of the banks.
What was Black Tuesday? How did it happen?
October 29, 1929, the stock market completely crashed and Americans lost billions, many losing everything they had.
What effects did Black Tuesday have on the US?
It began the chain reaction which brought on the Great Depression, people became paranoid and took their money out of the banks.
How did the Depression spread globally?
There was an imbalance of international trade, and Germany had to pay the reparation payments. Much of the international economy had been funded by the US loans.
Class Work
-No it would not be fair to suggest the American economy stood "on thin ice" because there was
no sign of the tragedy occuring.
-There was benifit because those who could not afford something could purchase it with credit.
Exit Ticket
-The great depression was caused by other things than the crash of the stock market, farmers
were in debt, and rich families were 50 times greater than regular families.
Unit 3 Web Quest Words
1. Radical Republican
a. A political party from between 1854 to 1877 which was pro equal rights and wanted to reduce rights of ex confederates.
2. Wade-Davis bill
a. A bill created by the Radical Republican party for the re-admittance of the former CSA where the majority of a state had to take an oath that they never supported the Confederacy.
3. Freedman’s Bureau
a. A federal program which aided distressed refugees of the civil war.
4. Andrew Johnson
a. The 17th President of the US.
5. Fourteenth Amendment
a. A reconstruction policy which fully describes citizenship which excluded slaves from having constitutional rights.
6. Fifteenth amendment
a. The amendment which prohibits states from denying citizens the right to vote based off race or ethnicity.
7. scalawag
a. A southerner who worked with carpetbaggers.
8. carpetbagger
a. Northern demagogues who moved south during reconstruction.
9. sharecropping
a. When one allows farming on their land for a share of the produce.
10. Muckraker
a. One who exposes corruption of business or government to the public.
11. settlement house
a. A progressive reformist movement which was meant to bring the poor and rich closer together.
12. Jane Adams
a. The founder of the settlement house, also the second women to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
13. direct primary
a. An election which selects the candidates for a following election.
14. initiative
a. A petition signed by a certain amount of registered voters which will force a public vote.
15. referendum
a. A direct vote when a group of people are asked to accept or decline a proposal.
16. Recall
a. To summon the return of something.
17. Upton Sinclair
a. A Pulitzer Prize winning author most famous for writing “The Jungle”.
18. Jim Crow Laws
a. Laws enforced in southern states limiting the rights of black people.
19. NAACP
a. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
20. Plessey v Ferguson
a. This case allowed segregation as long as the facilities were equal.
21. sphere of influence
a. an area which a state has significant economic, cultural, and military, or political influence
22. Rough Riders
a. The name given to the 1st United States Volunteer Calvary
23. Big Stick Diplomacy
a. The slogan describing president Theodore Roosevelt’s proposition to the Monroe Doctrine.
24. Roosevelt Corollary
a. An amendment to the Monroe Doctrine meant to stabilize economic affairs in small states in the Caribbean and Central America.
25. Thomas Edison
a. An American inventor who was granted over 1,000 patents and credited for inventing the long lasting light bulb.
26. monopoly
a. A level of control on a certain market that one can manipulate prices.
27. cartel
a. A syndicate or trust to regulate prices in a field of business.
28. John Rockefeller
a. An American industrialist who founded the Standard Oil Company and ran it until he retired.
29. trust
a. To invest or entrust in something.
30. Andrew Carnegie
a. An industrialist, business man, and entrepreneur.
31. Sherman Anti-Trust Act
a. This act required federal government to investigate and pursue trusts, the first federal regulation to limit monopolies.
32. collective bargaining
a. organized workers, usually unions, meeting to discuss the work conditions with their employers.
33. Samuel Gompers
a. A union leader who founded the American Federation of Labor.
34. Ellis Island
a. A federal facility which immigrants from Europe had to go through to be granted citizenship.
35. Wounded Knee
a. The final armed battle between the US and the Great Sioux Nation.
36. Francis Ferdinand
a. An Archduke of Austria whose assassination on June 28 1914 sparked WWI.
37. U-Boat
a. German submarines built in WWI and WWII
38. Lusitania
a. An ancient roman province which was all of Portugal and some of Spain.
39. Zimmerman Telegram
a. A coded telegram which was trying to convince Mexico to attack the US, and in return Germany would help the Mexicans reclaim some of their lost territory.
40. Selective Service Act
a. A military draft passed in 1917 by congress while Wilson was in office.
41. Woodrow Wilson
a. The 28th president of the United States,
Thursday, March 18, 2010
March 18, 2010
World War I Part 2 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How does the US build an army during WWI?
When the US entered into WWII, the army was only a fraction of the size of Europe’s so Wilson instituted a military draft.
How does the US gov control the economy during WWI?
The Council of National Defense which created array of new federal agencies to oversee war efforts.
How does the US gov control the press during WWI?
Certain things could not be sent in mail because of the espionage act and more posters were made to support the war effort.
How does the US gov control dissent during WWI?
People who resisted the draft were court-martialed and arrested.
How are women affected by WWI?
The women formed the women’s peace party and women’s international league for peace. Many women came to support the war effort though as the united states began combat.
How are African Americans affected by WWI?
Many viewed as a way to prove their loyalty and patriotism and fought in the war in segregated units. Also many moved up north to avoid racism and for economic advancements.
How are Mexican Americans affected by WWI?
They moved up north as well for the same reason as the blacks, and many worked in agriculture.
Exit Ticket
-I learned about the black segregated army units, the the cause of WWI, and how things went in
in the states
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How does the US build an army during WWI?
When the US entered into WWII, the army was only a fraction of the size of Europe’s so Wilson instituted a military draft.
How does the US gov control the economy during WWI?
The Council of National Defense which created array of new federal agencies to oversee war efforts.
How does the US gov control the press during WWI?
Certain things could not be sent in mail because of the espionage act and more posters were made to support the war effort.
How does the US gov control dissent during WWI?
People who resisted the draft were court-martialed and arrested.
How are women affected by WWI?
The women formed the women’s peace party and women’s international league for peace. Many women came to support the war effort though as the united states began combat.
How are African Americans affected by WWI?
Many viewed as a way to prove their loyalty and patriotism and fought in the war in segregated units. Also many moved up north to avoid racism and for economic advancements.
How are Mexican Americans affected by WWI?
They moved up north as well for the same reason as the blacks, and many worked in agriculture.
Exit Ticket
-I learned about the black segregated army units, the the cause of WWI, and how things went in
in the states
Friday, March 12, 2010
March 12, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Du Bois believed blacks had to demand civil rights while Washington believed blacks needed to
get an education and wait for the rights to come.
-Today leaders still have the demand or peacefully wait arguments on many different
arguments.
Progressive Part 2 Movements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe what a settlement house is:
A settlement house is a community center which provides services to the urban poor like childcare classes, education opportunities, English classes, and art classes for adults.
Who was the leading figure of the settlement house movement? Why?
Jane Adams was the leading figure of the settlement house movement. She opened Hull House in Chicago. It grew into 13 buildings and inspired many to pursue social work.
Describe Progressive Children’s reforms:
Progressives wanted to improve children’s lives which would cause laws regulating child labor, which didn’t come until 1938, and also for kids to be required to go to school until a certain age.
Describe Progressive Industrial Workers Reform: What was the leading cause of it?
The workers had long hours and were exposed to poor ventilation and hazardous fumes, and worked with unsafe machinery. So when a fire broke out at Triangle Shirt Factory on March 1911, it killed 146 workers because most of the exits were locked by the managers. Laws were passed regulating the conditions. Limits on hours were also passed but were than overturned by the Supreme Court.
Describe gov reforms during progressive era:
Because of poor planning with hurricane response in Texas, the city replaced the mayor and alderman with a 5 person committee. Many cities followed the example because it curbed the power of political bosses and political machines and allowed the government to purchase utilities curtailing some of the high rates.
Direct primary-
The direct primary took the choice out of party leaders and gave it to the people.
Recall-
This would allow citizens to remove elected officials by voting.
Referendum-
This allowed students to vote or reject laws.
Initiative-
Gave people the power to propose laws by getting enough signatures. Then it would propose a new law on the ballot.
Jim Crow Laws-
Laws passed in the South to limit the rights of blacks, including voting, and segregation.
Plessey vs. Ferguson
The case of Plessey vs. Ferguson made segregation a reality.
Describe how the NAACP started and its mission
Riots over the possible lynching of black prisoners started the NAACP.
Class Work
-It is stating that the tax payers got nothing for what they paid for, and it didn't go toward
bettering the streets or the important things.
Exit Ticket
-Jeans
-Shirt
-Belt
-Vest
-Du Bois believed blacks had to demand civil rights while Washington believed blacks needed to
get an education and wait for the rights to come.
-Today leaders still have the demand or peacefully wait arguments on many different
arguments.
Progressive Part 2 Movements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe what a settlement house is:
A settlement house is a community center which provides services to the urban poor like childcare classes, education opportunities, English classes, and art classes for adults.
Who was the leading figure of the settlement house movement? Why?
Jane Adams was the leading figure of the settlement house movement. She opened Hull House in Chicago. It grew into 13 buildings and inspired many to pursue social work.
Describe Progressive Children’s reforms:
Progressives wanted to improve children’s lives which would cause laws regulating child labor, which didn’t come until 1938, and also for kids to be required to go to school until a certain age.
Describe Progressive Industrial Workers Reform: What was the leading cause of it?
The workers had long hours and were exposed to poor ventilation and hazardous fumes, and worked with unsafe machinery. So when a fire broke out at Triangle Shirt Factory on March 1911, it killed 146 workers because most of the exits were locked by the managers. Laws were passed regulating the conditions. Limits on hours were also passed but were than overturned by the Supreme Court.
Describe gov reforms during progressive era:
Because of poor planning with hurricane response in Texas, the city replaced the mayor and alderman with a 5 person committee. Many cities followed the example because it curbed the power of political bosses and political machines and allowed the government to purchase utilities curtailing some of the high rates.
Direct primary-
The direct primary took the choice out of party leaders and gave it to the people.
Recall-
This would allow citizens to remove elected officials by voting.
Referendum-
This allowed students to vote or reject laws.
Initiative-
Gave people the power to propose laws by getting enough signatures. Then it would propose a new law on the ballot.
Jim Crow Laws-
Laws passed in the South to limit the rights of blacks, including voting, and segregation.
Plessey vs. Ferguson
The case of Plessey vs. Ferguson made segregation a reality.
Describe how the NAACP started and its mission
Riots over the possible lynching of black prisoners started the NAACP.
Class Work
-It is stating that the tax payers got nothing for what they paid for, and it didn't go toward
bettering the streets or the important things.
Exit Ticket
-Jeans
-Shirt
-Belt
-Vest
Thursday, March 11, 2010
March 11, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Children were allowed to work the dangerous jobs then because there were no child labor laws
in place and children were the only ones who could reach certain places.
Progressive Part 1 Movements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Where did the Progressive movement come from?
The Progressive movement came from all walks of life, mainly the middle class and dissatisfied industrial workers.
What were the goals of the progressive movement?
They wanted to bring women’s rights, eliminate political corruption, fix basic public services usually controlled by corrupt bosses, for government to regulate big business, create equal opportunity for small business, and reduce the gap between wealthy and poor
What is a muckraker?
A muckraker is a nickname given by Teddy Roosevelt to the journalists who were fascinated with the bad things in life. Many took offence to it at the beginning but later viewed it as a badge of honor.
Describe Ida Tarbell’s writing:
She described Rockefeller’s ruthless methods used to run off competitors, charge higher prices, and reap huge benefits.
What did Upton Sinclair write about? What influence did it have over gov?
Sinclair wrote about the horrible conditions of workers in Chicago stockyards, and meat packing facilities. It convinced congress to pass the first legislation regulating the food, meat, and drug industries.
Class Work
-The images reveal how the slums are neglected by the government.
-He wrote in a descriptive straight foward fashion.
-It boosts his credibility because he is releasing the truth of the conditions of the slums to all of
the Nation.
Exit Ticket
-I learned about the conditions of the old slums, how meat used to be carelessly handled, and
how a book put in many of the sanitiation laws that we have today.
-Children were allowed to work the dangerous jobs then because there were no child labor laws
in place and children were the only ones who could reach certain places.
Progressive Part 1 Movements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Where did the Progressive movement come from?
The Progressive movement came from all walks of life, mainly the middle class and dissatisfied industrial workers.
What were the goals of the progressive movement?
They wanted to bring women’s rights, eliminate political corruption, fix basic public services usually controlled by corrupt bosses, for government to regulate big business, create equal opportunity for small business, and reduce the gap between wealthy and poor
What is a muckraker?
A muckraker is a nickname given by Teddy Roosevelt to the journalists who were fascinated with the bad things in life. Many took offence to it at the beginning but later viewed it as a badge of honor.
Describe Ida Tarbell’s writing:
She described Rockefeller’s ruthless methods used to run off competitors, charge higher prices, and reap huge benefits.
What did Upton Sinclair write about? What influence did it have over gov?
Sinclair wrote about the horrible conditions of workers in Chicago stockyards, and meat packing facilities. It convinced congress to pass the first legislation regulating the food, meat, and drug industries.
Class Work
-The images reveal how the slums are neglected by the government.
-He wrote in a descriptive straight foward fashion.
-It boosts his credibility because he is releasing the truth of the conditions of the slums to all of
the Nation.
Exit Ticket
-I learned about the conditions of the old slums, how meat used to be carelessly handled, and
how a book put in many of the sanitiation laws that we have today.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
March 9, 2010
Immigrants and Indians Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the process of immigrants coming to America:
Industry had brought immigrants from Ireland, Germany, and South and East Europe but they faced many rough conditions when coming to America. They only brought what they could carry, and illness spread. When the immigrants arrived to America, they had to stop at processing stations, for Europeans usually Ellis Island, and for Asians, San Fran at Angel Island. Very few of the immigrants were denied entry.
Describe Immigrant Life in the US:
Most of the immigrants to the US worked in factories and generally lived in neighborhoods with similar ethnicities, and faced discrimination because natural born Americans were thought to be superior, and the Chinese immigrants faced much hostility. Congress even passed the Chinese Exclusion Act. Another act by congress was passed which denied handicapped immigrants. However, many of the customs and traditions of the immigrants became a part of America.
Describe the Red River War:
The Red River War was a series of conflicts which lead to the defeat of the Southern plains Indians. In result, the southern plains opened up for white settlers and ended southern buffalo herds. The conflicts began because the US Government not being able to keep white buffalo hunters off Indian hunting grounds, food and supplies from the government failed to be delivered, and white lawlessness in their territory.
Describe the battle of Little Big Horn:
Prospecting of gold attracted white settlers into the Sioux hunting grounds in 1875, so Indian leaders Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse assembled the Indians to drive the whites out, the US Army was sent in to fight back. There were 2,000 Indian men fighting against 250 cavalry men. The cavalry was annihilated.
Describe the massacre at Wounded Knee:
Crazy Horse was captured by the US Army, but Sitting Bull had escaped into Canada, but his arrest was ordered in 1890 after he returned to curtail activities. He and many others were killed when confronted. Indians fled and the cavalry killed them when confrontation occurred at Wounded Knee.
Exit Ticket
-Laptop
-Mouse
-Charger
-Stick
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the process of immigrants coming to America:
Industry had brought immigrants from Ireland, Germany, and South and East Europe but they faced many rough conditions when coming to America. They only brought what they could carry, and illness spread. When the immigrants arrived to America, they had to stop at processing stations, for Europeans usually Ellis Island, and for Asians, San Fran at Angel Island. Very few of the immigrants were denied entry.
Describe Immigrant Life in the US:
Most of the immigrants to the US worked in factories and generally lived in neighborhoods with similar ethnicities, and faced discrimination because natural born Americans were thought to be superior, and the Chinese immigrants faced much hostility. Congress even passed the Chinese Exclusion Act. Another act by congress was passed which denied handicapped immigrants. However, many of the customs and traditions of the immigrants became a part of America.
Describe the Red River War:
The Red River War was a series of conflicts which lead to the defeat of the Southern plains Indians. In result, the southern plains opened up for white settlers and ended southern buffalo herds. The conflicts began because the US Government not being able to keep white buffalo hunters off Indian hunting grounds, food and supplies from the government failed to be delivered, and white lawlessness in their territory.
Describe the battle of Little Big Horn:
Prospecting of gold attracted white settlers into the Sioux hunting grounds in 1875, so Indian leaders Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse assembled the Indians to drive the whites out, the US Army was sent in to fight back. There were 2,000 Indian men fighting against 250 cavalry men. The cavalry was annihilated.
Describe the massacre at Wounded Knee:
Crazy Horse was captured by the US Army, but Sitting Bull had escaped into Canada, but his arrest was ordered in 1890 after he returned to curtail activities. He and many others were killed when confronted. Indians fled and the cavalry killed them when confrontation occurred at Wounded Knee.
Exit Ticket
-Laptop
-Mouse
-Charger
-Stick
Monday, March 8, 2010
March 8, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Andrew Carnegie may feel one who dies rich is disgraced because it shows they are selfish when
they bring wealth with them to the grave.
Inventors and Big Business Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe inventions of Edison and their effect on US:
Without Edison’s inventions, many of the things that we consider necessities today would not be in existence.
Describe inventions of other such as Bell, Bessemer, and Marconi:
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, Guglielmo Marconi invented the telegraph which led to the radio, Bessemer developed steel which lead to bridges, and skyscrapers.
Describe how big business tried to maximize profit:
They created group ownerships called corporations, decreased workers pay, paying minimum for raw materials, high scale advertisement, and formed monopolies.
Describe how Rockefeller and Carnegie changed big business in the US:
Rockefeller used horizontal integration to maximize profits and created a trust, Carnegie did the same.
Describe how the gov regulated big business:
Congress began investigating unfairness in the railroad industry, and passed the Sherman Antitrust act which prohibited any trust that acts in restraint of commerce.
Exit Ticket
I learned what a monopoly is, what Rockefeller did to become famous, and about how some laws came into plays.
-Andrew Carnegie may feel one who dies rich is disgraced because it shows they are selfish when
they bring wealth with them to the grave.
Inventors and Big Business Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe inventions of Edison and their effect on US:
Without Edison’s inventions, many of the things that we consider necessities today would not be in existence.
Describe inventions of other such as Bell, Bessemer, and Marconi:
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, Guglielmo Marconi invented the telegraph which led to the radio, Bessemer developed steel which lead to bridges, and skyscrapers.
Describe how big business tried to maximize profit:
They created group ownerships called corporations, decreased workers pay, paying minimum for raw materials, high scale advertisement, and formed monopolies.
Describe how Rockefeller and Carnegie changed big business in the US:
Rockefeller used horizontal integration to maximize profits and created a trust, Carnegie did the same.
Describe how the gov regulated big business:
Congress began investigating unfairness in the railroad industry, and passed the Sherman Antitrust act which prohibited any trust that acts in restraint of commerce.
Exit Ticket
I learned what a monopoly is, what Rockefeller did to become famous, and about how some laws came into plays.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
March 1, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Mary Chestnut belonged to the wealth social class. I know because the quote said so. However,
at the end of the war, they were poor. Since the south was mostly just large plantatiions, I
think much of the same experience occured for most southerners.
Reconstruction Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction
Lincoln created a plan sympathetic to the south. When 10 percent of state voters took a loyalty oath, they could set up a new government. Each state had to abolish slavery and provide education for African Americans to regain congress seats.
Describe the Radical Republican’s plan for Reconstruction
They advocated full citizenship and suffrage for African Americans. Passed Wade Davis in 1864 which required Confederate voters to swear loyalty and guarantees African American equality but was killed by Lincoln pocket veto.
Describe Johnson’s Plan for Reconstruction
It would offer pardons and land restorations to most confederates but leaders had to apply personally, each state had to ratify the 13th amendment and draft constitution abolishing slavery. He was not pro African American rights, but was pro states rights which left the African American rights up to the state.
Describe the 13th amendment
The 13th amendment abolishes slavery except for a punishment for a crime.
Describe the 14th amendment
The 14th amendment was one of the reconstruction amendments and provides a broad description of citizenship.
Describe the 15th amendment
The 15th amendment prohibits each state government from denying a citizen to vote based on a citizens race or color or previous condition of servitude.
Describe Johnson’s impeachment
Johnson tried to remove the secretary of war, the house voted to impeach Johnson.
Class Work
1. Johnson favored immediate readmission because he was a confederate himself.
2. They broke all the ties that kept everything together.
3. I would have required equal rights for everyone reguardless of race or color, and of course the
abolishment of slavery.
Exit Ticket
1. Cat
2. Dog
3. Computer
4. Book
-Mary Chestnut belonged to the wealth social class. I know because the quote said so. However,
at the end of the war, they were poor. Since the south was mostly just large plantatiions, I
think much of the same experience occured for most southerners.
Reconstruction Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction
Lincoln created a plan sympathetic to the south. When 10 percent of state voters took a loyalty oath, they could set up a new government. Each state had to abolish slavery and provide education for African Americans to regain congress seats.
Describe the Radical Republican’s plan for Reconstruction
They advocated full citizenship and suffrage for African Americans. Passed Wade Davis in 1864 which required Confederate voters to swear loyalty and guarantees African American equality but was killed by Lincoln pocket veto.
Describe Johnson’s Plan for Reconstruction
It would offer pardons and land restorations to most confederates but leaders had to apply personally, each state had to ratify the 13th amendment and draft constitution abolishing slavery. He was not pro African American rights, but was pro states rights which left the African American rights up to the state.
Describe the 13th amendment
The 13th amendment abolishes slavery except for a punishment for a crime.
Describe the 14th amendment
The 14th amendment was one of the reconstruction amendments and provides a broad description of citizenship.
Describe the 15th amendment
The 15th amendment prohibits each state government from denying a citizen to vote based on a citizens race or color or previous condition of servitude.
Describe Johnson’s impeachment
Johnson tried to remove the secretary of war, the house voted to impeach Johnson.
Class Work
1. Johnson favored immediate readmission because he was a confederate himself.
2. They broke all the ties that kept everything together.
3. I would have required equal rights for everyone reguardless of race or color, and of course the
abolishment of slavery.
Exit Ticket
1. Cat
2. Dog
3. Computer
4. Book
Thursday, February 25, 2010
February 25, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Douglas sais the Union has been fighting slavery.
Civil War Part 6 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition. Where it says from a certain number that tells you what number it is from in your notebook.
What did Union do when came across African Americans early in the war?
When the Union crossed American Americans early in the war, they either put them to work or freed them.
What is Emancipation Proclamation?
A plan put together by Lincoln to free all slaves, which went into effect on September 22, 1862, and it freed the states in rebellion.
Why does Lincoln issue proclamation?
Lincoln was hoping the CSA would surrender before the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect.
What effect does proclamation have?
It had mixed reactions in the North, but it made the Civil War about eliminating slavery.
How African Americans participated in the war:
The Union began making all black regiments with white officers. However they were paid less, assigned menial tasks, longer guard duty, and placed in exposed positions.
Describe Life in North during War:
The lack of cotton hurt the textile industry, but others began making war supplies and income tax was introduced to wage the war, and tariffs were also raised.
Describe Life in South During War:
The economy was bad because they had no money, and were lacking recourses. Union blockade forced the south to rely on their own farms and factories, so both the military and citizens were suffering.
Describe Life of Soldiers during the War:
Shoes were in an unmet demand in the south, and supplies had to be recovered from the dead to continue, but it gave many of the soldiers a travel experience. Some of the soldiers would be fighting against their own families.
Describe Life of Women during the War
With the men away at work, women took over the family businesses and plantation work, some even disguised as men so they could fight in the war. The most notable role of women during the war was as nurses.
Exit Ticket
-Computer
-School
-iPhone
-Desk
-Douglas sais the Union has been fighting slavery.
Civil War Part 6 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition. Where it says from a certain number that tells you what number it is from in your notebook.
What did Union do when came across African Americans early in the war?
When the Union crossed American Americans early in the war, they either put them to work or freed them.
What is Emancipation Proclamation?
A plan put together by Lincoln to free all slaves, which went into effect on September 22, 1862, and it freed the states in rebellion.
Why does Lincoln issue proclamation?
Lincoln was hoping the CSA would surrender before the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect.
What effect does proclamation have?
It had mixed reactions in the North, but it made the Civil War about eliminating slavery.
How African Americans participated in the war:
The Union began making all black regiments with white officers. However they were paid less, assigned menial tasks, longer guard duty, and placed in exposed positions.
Describe Life in North during War:
The lack of cotton hurt the textile industry, but others began making war supplies and income tax was introduced to wage the war, and tariffs were also raised.
Describe Life in South During War:
The economy was bad because they had no money, and were lacking recourses. Union blockade forced the south to rely on their own farms and factories, so both the military and citizens were suffering.
Describe Life of Soldiers during the War:
Shoes were in an unmet demand in the south, and supplies had to be recovered from the dead to continue, but it gave many of the soldiers a travel experience. Some of the soldiers would be fighting against their own families.
Describe Life of Women during the War
With the men away at work, women took over the family businesses and plantation work, some even disguised as men so they could fight in the war. The most notable role of women during the war was as nurses.
Exit Ticket
-Computer
-School
-iPhone
-Desk
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
February 24, 2010
Bell Ringer
Describe the final day of Gettysburg.
-The North was able to claim victory after using the same tactics the south used at
Fredricksburg by fighting the south from the higher ground.
Civil War Part 7 Review
Civil War Part 7 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition. Where it says from a certain number that tells you what number it is from in your notebook.
How did Lincoln’s death effect US?
It was the first and only presidential assassination in the US, and all the members who were involved in any way with the conspiracy were executed.
Why did the North win the war?
Sherman set fire to anything in his path and took the Confederate Army head on which the South could not handle. It turned into total war.
How was the economy effected by the war/
The economy was effected by the war because the burnt and pillaged cities.
How was society effected by the war?
Since the war had turned into a total war, many citizens of the south lost everything due to the pillaging and burning of their towns.
Exit Ticket
-When Sherman burned and pillaged towns, the citizens and military had to evacuate, so he kept
using this tactic to push back the Confederate troops.
General Sherman,
Your ruthless tactics are no longer just effecting our military force but the citizens of the Confederacy as well. Many of the citizens are left homeless and with no posessions but the clothes on their back. Please reconsider the use of these tactics.
Describe the final day of Gettysburg.
-The North was able to claim victory after using the same tactics the south used at
Fredricksburg by fighting the south from the higher ground.
Civil War Part 7 Review
Civil War Part 7 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition. Where it says from a certain number that tells you what number it is from in your notebook.
How did Lincoln’s death effect US?
It was the first and only presidential assassination in the US, and all the members who were involved in any way with the conspiracy were executed.
Why did the North win the war?
Sherman set fire to anything in his path and took the Confederate Army head on which the South could not handle. It turned into total war.
How was the economy effected by the war/
The economy was effected by the war because the burnt and pillaged cities.
How was society effected by the war?
Since the war had turned into a total war, many citizens of the south lost everything due to the pillaging and burning of their towns.
Exit Ticket
-When Sherman burned and pillaged towns, the citizens and military had to evacuate, so he kept
using this tactic to push back the Confederate troops.
General Sherman,
Your ruthless tactics are no longer just effecting our military force but the citizens of the Confederacy as well. Many of the citizens are left homeless and with no posessions but the clothes on their back. Please reconsider the use of these tactics.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
February 23, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Lee may have thought he had to go into the north to win the war because he felt he had to
demoralize the Union Army.
Clip Question
-Why was the Southern charge on the third day of Gettysburg such a poor strategy?
-Because the South was no longer fighting on a defensive campaign and pretty much fought
how the North did at Fredricksburg.
Civil War Part 4 Review
1. Describe why Lee makes the move to Gettysburg:
-Lee moves north to demoralize the Union Army and lead to victory.
2. Describe Gettysburg Day 1:
-Lee's troops encounter Federal Calvery to the northwest of Gettysburg, so the Feds called for
support. The Confederate troops pushed the Union troops down hill and stopped the advance
at night fall which allowed Meade to bring in reinforcements.
3. Describe Gettysburg Day 2:
-Lee orders General Longstreet to attack from the south end of the battle line, and is met by a
Union force which left Little Round Top, and the rebels could not break through. The rebels
also tried to take Little Round Top but were defeated by a unit led by Neville Chamberlain.
4. Describe Gettysburg Day 3:
-Lee gave one last attempt by first opening in the morning with heavy cannon fire meant to
break up Union troops, then ordered a full frontal assault on Cemetery Ridge. Union cannon
cannon and musket fire rained down on the Confederate troops ending Gettysburg, this was
known as Pickett's Charge.
5. Describe the Gettysburg Address:
-In November of 1863, Lincoln went to Gettysburg and gave a short speech honoring the dead
and described the war as a struggle to fulfill the Declaration of Independence.
Exit Ticket
If Jackson had been at Gettysburg, would the outcome of the battle been different? Why?
-It may have been different because General Jackson was never known to stop assault, so he
would have probably kept applying fire after nightfall.
-Lee may have thought he had to go into the north to win the war because he felt he had to
demoralize the Union Army.
Clip Question
-Why was the Southern charge on the third day of Gettysburg such a poor strategy?
-Because the South was no longer fighting on a defensive campaign and pretty much fought
how the North did at Fredricksburg.
Civil War Part 4 Review
1. Describe why Lee makes the move to Gettysburg:
-Lee moves north to demoralize the Union Army and lead to victory.
2. Describe Gettysburg Day 1:
-Lee's troops encounter Federal Calvery to the northwest of Gettysburg, so the Feds called for
support. The Confederate troops pushed the Union troops down hill and stopped the advance
at night fall which allowed Meade to bring in reinforcements.
3. Describe Gettysburg Day 2:
-Lee orders General Longstreet to attack from the south end of the battle line, and is met by a
Union force which left Little Round Top, and the rebels could not break through. The rebels
also tried to take Little Round Top but were defeated by a unit led by Neville Chamberlain.
4. Describe Gettysburg Day 3:
-Lee gave one last attempt by first opening in the morning with heavy cannon fire meant to
break up Union troops, then ordered a full frontal assault on Cemetery Ridge. Union cannon
cannon and musket fire rained down on the Confederate troops ending Gettysburg, this was
known as Pickett's Charge.
5. Describe the Gettysburg Address:
-In November of 1863, Lincoln went to Gettysburg and gave a short speech honoring the dead
and described the war as a struggle to fulfill the Declaration of Independence.
Exit Ticket
If Jackson had been at Gettysburg, would the outcome of the battle been different? Why?
-It may have been different because General Jackson was never known to stop assault, so he
would have probably kept applying fire after nightfall.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
February 10, 2010
Bell Ringer
-To be in the middle of such a battle would be traumatizing. Waking up to gun and cannon fire at
two in the morning would be something unforgettable.
Mexican American War Movie Questions
-The location of the Alamo was important to both Santa Anna, the Texians, and Tejanos because
the it was closer to the North where the settlers wanted to settle in but Santa Anna wanted to
keep the are under control.
-The battle at the Alamo, the Mexican Army showed they would show no mercy, however, the
rebels used it as a motivation to defeat the Mexican Army.
-The significance of the Battle of the Alamo at the time was that the rebels would not give up on
the war even if they had to fight the Mexican Army. It is important now because Texas would
not be a state if the rebels woulod have given up.
Mexican American War Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why was there tension between Mexicans and the American settlers to Texas?
To Americans, Texas became a target only to expand the States. To defend the province, Mexico offered cheap land grants to Americans who agreed to become Mexican citizens.
Describe the Battle of the Alamo and why it was fought?
Santa Ana led an attack against the fort Alamo to crush the rebellion. He eventually overtakes it and kills all that are left behind except the women and children.
Describe Sam Houston’s defeat of Santa Ana:
Describe the US’s annexation of Texas:
Describe how Polk provokes the Mexican’s into war:
Describe the Military aspects of the Mexican American War:
Describe what the US gets from the Treaty ending the Mexican American War:
-To be in the middle of such a battle would be traumatizing. Waking up to gun and cannon fire at
two in the morning would be something unforgettable.
Mexican American War Movie Questions
-The location of the Alamo was important to both Santa Anna, the Texians, and Tejanos because
the it was closer to the North where the settlers wanted to settle in but Santa Anna wanted to
keep the are under control.
-The battle at the Alamo, the Mexican Army showed they would show no mercy, however, the
rebels used it as a motivation to defeat the Mexican Army.
-The significance of the Battle of the Alamo at the time was that the rebels would not give up on
the war even if they had to fight the Mexican Army. It is important now because Texas would
not be a state if the rebels woulod have given up.
Mexican American War Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why was there tension between Mexicans and the American settlers to Texas?
To Americans, Texas became a target only to expand the States. To defend the province, Mexico offered cheap land grants to Americans who agreed to become Mexican citizens.
Describe the Battle of the Alamo and why it was fought?
Santa Ana led an attack against the fort Alamo to crush the rebellion. He eventually overtakes it and kills all that are left behind except the women and children.
Describe Sam Houston’s defeat of Santa Ana:
Describe the US’s annexation of Texas:
Describe how Polk provokes the Mexican’s into war:
Describe the Military aspects of the Mexican American War:
Describe what the US gets from the Treaty ending the Mexican American War:
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
February 9, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Jackson's inauguration was unusual because Andrew Jackson was the first president from the
common populatioin.
Age of Jackson Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe Jackson’s push and winning of the presidency:
Jackson became a strong critic of John Adams where he pushed a program of federal spending for improvements and science.
Describe the Indian Removal Act:
People in the South wanted Jackson to remove Indians in the area. So in 1830 Congress passed the Indian Removal Act which sought to peacefully trade land with the natives.
Describe the Bank Crisis:
Congress passed charter for Second Bank of US in 1816. Jackson and his supporters opposed it because they saw it as corrupt and with interests only for the rich, it was voted to renew but Jackson vetoed it calling it unconstitutional.
Describe the reaction to Jackson’s policies:
Banks supporters denounced Jackson and formed a party called the Whigs, and they challenged Jackson’s democrats on all levels. Jackson weakened the federal bank by withdrawing federal funds from it.
-Jackson's inauguration was unusual because Andrew Jackson was the first president from the
common populatioin.
Age of Jackson Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe Jackson’s push and winning of the presidency:
Jackson became a strong critic of John Adams where he pushed a program of federal spending for improvements and science.
Describe the Indian Removal Act:
People in the South wanted Jackson to remove Indians in the area. So in 1830 Congress passed the Indian Removal Act which sought to peacefully trade land with the natives.
Describe the Bank Crisis:
Congress passed charter for Second Bank of US in 1816. Jackson and his supporters opposed it because they saw it as corrupt and with interests only for the rich, it was voted to renew but Jackson vetoed it calling it unconstitutional.
Describe the reaction to Jackson’s policies:
Banks supporters denounced Jackson and formed a party called the Whigs, and they challenged Jackson’s democrats on all levels. Jackson weakened the federal bank by withdrawing federal funds from it.
Monday, February 8, 2010
February 8, 2010
Bell Ringer
-Grimike's argument in support of women's rights was that the rights needed to be examined to be understood and asserted.
Reform Movement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the expansionist movement:
In 1820, Mexico claimed it’s independence from Spain, so Americans take it as an opportunity to take lands like Texas and California.
Describe Manifest Destiny and what people used it to justify:
Manifest Destiny was a term which meant Destined by God and people used it to take land, claiming it was Manifest Destiny that God wanted the US to own all of North America, so the US expanded west.
Describe the Temperance Movement:
The US expanded as well as crime, sickness, and poverty. Many of the problems attributed to alcohol. Temperance meant drinking in moderation which some pushed for even though others pushed for Prohibition.
Describe the Abolition Movement:
The Abolition Movement was a movement against slavery based of moral grounds.
Describe the Education Reform Movement:
There were no public schools in colonial times, there for many did not go to school. Reformers wanted to start a school system funded by tax money. Horace Mann started the state board in Massachusetts.
Describe the Reform Movement for Women’s rights including the Seneca Falls Conference
Starting in 1820 with the North industrializing, women had new opportunities to work outside homes. The Seneca Fall Convention was organized by Elizabeth Stanton and adopted a Declaration of Sentiments on woman’s rights.
-Grimike's argument in support of women's rights was that the rights needed to be examined to be understood and asserted.
Reform Movement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the expansionist movement:
In 1820, Mexico claimed it’s independence from Spain, so Americans take it as an opportunity to take lands like Texas and California.
Describe Manifest Destiny and what people used it to justify:
Manifest Destiny was a term which meant Destined by God and people used it to take land, claiming it was Manifest Destiny that God wanted the US to own all of North America, so the US expanded west.
Describe the Temperance Movement:
The US expanded as well as crime, sickness, and poverty. Many of the problems attributed to alcohol. Temperance meant drinking in moderation which some pushed for even though others pushed for Prohibition.
Describe the Abolition Movement:
The Abolition Movement was a movement against slavery based of moral grounds.
Describe the Education Reform Movement:
There were no public schools in colonial times, there for many did not go to school. Reformers wanted to start a school system funded by tax money. Horace Mann started the state board in Massachusetts.
Describe the Reform Movement for Women’s rights including the Seneca Falls Conference
Starting in 1820 with the North industrializing, women had new opportunities to work outside homes. The Seneca Fall Convention was organized by Elizabeth Stanton and adopted a Declaration of Sentiments on woman’s rights.
Friday, February 5, 2010
February 5, 2010
Bell Ringer
-The women work in the Lowell Mill for 12 and a half hours a day. I think it would have a positive effect on the young through developing self discipline.
Industrial Rev Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe advances in road construction:
Some states started turnpikes which were toll roads where toll was a way to pay for road improvements.
Describe advances in water transportation:
The invention of the steamboat sped up transportation in the water by powering paddles with steam.
Why is the Eerie Canal important?
It connected the Hudson River with Lake Erie and funneled goods through New York City making it an industrial center.
Describe advances in railroads:
Railroads began to appear in the US in the 1820’s. They were beneficial because their cost was less than of ships, moved faster than ships, and could carry more weight.
Describe advances in industry including Samuel Slater:
In 1793 Samuel Slater leaves England and builds the first water powered textile mill from memory. In 1813 after touring England, Francis Lowell opens a fully operational mill where the aspects of clothes were made.
Describe the inventions of Sam Morse and Eli Whitney:
Eli Whitney introduced interchangeable parts which allowed factories to use identical parts in place of another. Sam more invented the electric telegraph which allowed long distance communication.
Why did the Cotton Gin expand slavery?
Because the cotton gin increased profit cotton, and increased production, which increased the need of slaves to pick the cotton.
Web Quest Unit 1 Words
1. missionary
a. someone sent from a church to do educational or hospital work.
2. viceroy
a. someone elected to rule a nation.
3. Northwest Passage
a. A ship route going through the arctic coast which joins the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
4. Samuel De Champlain
a. The French navigator who found Quebec city
5. charter
a. a document laying out someone’s conditions which they’re organized and their rights.
6. joint stock company
a. association between individuals in business with transferable shares of stock.
7. Powhatan
a. Indian confederacy based in Virginia.
8. House of Burgess
a. An elected lower house which is part of the legislative branch.
9. Royal Colony
a. A colony ruled by officials elected by and responsible for maintaining power of the parent state.
-The women work in the Lowell Mill for 12 and a half hours a day. I think it would have a positive effect on the young through developing self discipline.
Industrial Rev Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe advances in road construction:
Some states started turnpikes which were toll roads where toll was a way to pay for road improvements.
Describe advances in water transportation:
The invention of the steamboat sped up transportation in the water by powering paddles with steam.
Why is the Eerie Canal important?
It connected the Hudson River with Lake Erie and funneled goods through New York City making it an industrial center.
Describe advances in railroads:
Railroads began to appear in the US in the 1820’s. They were beneficial because their cost was less than of ships, moved faster than ships, and could carry more weight.
Describe advances in industry including Samuel Slater:
In 1793 Samuel Slater leaves England and builds the first water powered textile mill from memory. In 1813 after touring England, Francis Lowell opens a fully operational mill where the aspects of clothes were made.
Describe the inventions of Sam Morse and Eli Whitney:
Eli Whitney introduced interchangeable parts which allowed factories to use identical parts in place of another. Sam more invented the electric telegraph which allowed long distance communication.
Why did the Cotton Gin expand slavery?
Because the cotton gin increased profit cotton, and increased production, which increased the need of slaves to pick the cotton.
Web Quest Unit 1 Words
1. missionary
a. someone sent from a church to do educational or hospital work.
2. viceroy
a. someone elected to rule a nation.
3. Northwest Passage
a. A ship route going through the arctic coast which joins the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
4. Samuel De Champlain
a. The French navigator who found Quebec city
5. charter
a. a document laying out someone’s conditions which they’re organized and their rights.
6. joint stock company
a. association between individuals in business with transferable shares of stock.
7. Powhatan
a. Indian confederacy based in Virginia.
8. House of Burgess
a. An elected lower house which is part of the legislative branch.
9. Royal Colony
a. A colony ruled by officials elected by and responsible for maintaining power of the parent state.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
February 4, 2010
War of 1812 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How does the US become involved in the war between GB and the French?
The US participated in re-export trade by picking up goods in the West Indies, taking them to the US, and then shipping them to France to circumvent the British shipping restrictions, the British were also taking American sailors and forcing them to work in the British Navy.
Impressments-
Many thought impressments insulted the US, and threatened the economy. After the British attack an American warship, many called for action.
What initial action does Jefferson take in war between GB and France to protect the US?
Jefferson persuaded congress to declare an embargo or suspending of trade by ordering ships to stay in port. It did not work because the British found alternative trading partners.
Describe the Congressional Action that pushes the US to war:
War Hawks denounced impressments of US sailors and British support of Indians. They also pushed for war with Great Britain and invasion of Canada.
What does Madison ask Congress to do?
Madison urges congress to declare war on Great Britain, and Congress follows through in June of 1812.
Describe the initial actions of the US in the War of 1812:
The US invaded in 1812 and 1913 many times but were turned away due to their lack of training.
Describe US action along fronts other than the Canadian:
The US Navy performed well capturing several British ships and defeated the Indians within their own territory.
What happens in the War when GB’s war with Napoleon ends?
Thousands of British troops became free to fight in North America, took offensive in Maine, New York, Maryland, and New Orleans.
Describe the end of the war including the writing of the star spangled banner:
Britain suffered defeat in Baltimore where Francis Scott Keys wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
What battle makes Jackson a hero?
New Orleans.
Exit Ticket
School, Shirt, iPod, Computer
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How does the US become involved in the war between GB and the French?
The US participated in re-export trade by picking up goods in the West Indies, taking them to the US, and then shipping them to France to circumvent the British shipping restrictions, the British were also taking American sailors and forcing them to work in the British Navy.
Impressments-
Many thought impressments insulted the US, and threatened the economy. After the British attack an American warship, many called for action.
What initial action does Jefferson take in war between GB and France to protect the US?
Jefferson persuaded congress to declare an embargo or suspending of trade by ordering ships to stay in port. It did not work because the British found alternative trading partners.
Describe the Congressional Action that pushes the US to war:
War Hawks denounced impressments of US sailors and British support of Indians. They also pushed for war with Great Britain and invasion of Canada.
What does Madison ask Congress to do?
Madison urges congress to declare war on Great Britain, and Congress follows through in June of 1812.
Describe the initial actions of the US in the War of 1812:
The US invaded in 1812 and 1913 many times but were turned away due to their lack of training.
Describe US action along fronts other than the Canadian:
The US Navy performed well capturing several British ships and defeated the Indians within their own territory.
What happens in the War when GB’s war with Napoleon ends?
Thousands of British troops became free to fight in North America, took offensive in Maine, New York, Maryland, and New Orleans.
Describe the end of the war including the writing of the star spangled banner:
Britain suffered defeat in Baltimore where Francis Scott Keys wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
What battle makes Jackson a hero?
New Orleans.
Exit Ticket
School, Shirt, iPod, Computer
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010
Bell Ringer
1. The map and images reflect Jefferson's belief that the expedition was a "Corps of Discovery"
because they found species never seen before, encountered different customs, and new lands.
2. The expedition's charge to learn from the Native Americans conflict with the U.S. policy
toward Native Americans in general because the Indians were not even viewed as American
citizens.
Territorial Expansion Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Northwest Ordinance:
The Northwest Ordinance provides government for Western territories based from Jefferson’s ideals, a territory would have a government, secretary, and three judges, when a territory would have 5,000 people, they would have an elected assembly, 60,000 could request statehood equal to the other 13.
Describe Jefferson’s plan to expand the US:
Jefferson wanted to expand to the Pacific Ocean, and they believed the Spanish would be easy to conquer but Napoleon of France took over and threatened to block New Orleans.
Describe the Louisiana Purchase:
Jefferson reasons with Napoleon and completes the Louisiana Purchase including New Orleans.
Describe the Lewis and Clark Expedition:
Describe the Monroe Doctrine:
1. The map and images reflect Jefferson's belief that the expedition was a "Corps of Discovery"
because they found species never seen before, encountered different customs, and new lands.
2. The expedition's charge to learn from the Native Americans conflict with the U.S. policy
toward Native Americans in general because the Indians were not even viewed as American
citizens.
Territorial Expansion Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Northwest Ordinance:
The Northwest Ordinance provides government for Western territories based from Jefferson’s ideals, a territory would have a government, secretary, and three judges, when a territory would have 5,000 people, they would have an elected assembly, 60,000 could request statehood equal to the other 13.
Describe Jefferson’s plan to expand the US:
Jefferson wanted to expand to the Pacific Ocean, and they believed the Spanish would be easy to conquer but Napoleon of France took over and threatened to block New Orleans.
Describe the Louisiana Purchase:
Jefferson reasons with Napoleon and completes the Louisiana Purchase including New Orleans.
Describe the Lewis and Clark Expedition:
Describe the Monroe Doctrine:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
February 2, 2010
Legislative
-The House of Representatives:
-The length of office for a member of the House of Representatives is 2 years
-25 years of age must be attained to hold office in the House of Representatives
-The House of Representatives can propose tax laws
-The House of Representatives holds the sole power of impeachment
-Senate
-The length of office for a member of the Senae is 6 years
-30 years of age must be attained to hold office inthe Senate
-The Senate approves appointments
-The Senate approves all treaties
-The Senate holds the power to try impeachment
-Both together
-Congress holds the power to make laws
-Congress holds the power to declare war
-The Senate can override presidential vetoes with 2/3 votes
-Congress can propose amendments tot he U.S. constitution
Executive
-President, Vice President, Cabinent
-The term of office for presidency is 4 years
-The House of Representatives:
-The length of office for a member of the House of Representatives is 2 years
-25 years of age must be attained to hold office in the House of Representatives
-The House of Representatives can propose tax laws
-The House of Representatives holds the sole power of impeachment
-Senate
-The length of office for a member of the Senae is 6 years
-30 years of age must be attained to hold office inthe Senate
-The Senate approves appointments
-The Senate approves all treaties
-The Senate holds the power to try impeachment
-Both together
-Congress holds the power to make laws
-Congress holds the power to declare war
-The Senate can override presidential vetoes with 2/3 votes
-Congress can propose amendments tot he U.S. constitution
Executive
-President, Vice President, Cabinent
-The term of office for presidency is 4 years
Thursday, January 28, 2010
January 28, 2010
Bell Ringer: Madison says this because the situation in the states is bad.
A New Nation Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did Congress want to revise the Articles of Confederation?
Because they wanted to have power to regulate trade and tax.
Describe the characteristics of the Constitutional Convention:
The Constitutional Convention was held in secret so delegates could speak freely, the windows were closed so it was hot, and included leading statesmen except Jefferson and Adams who were diplomats.
Describe the VA Plan:
The Virginia Plan was proposed by Madison and gave power to tax, and regulate trade. It proposed a government with three branches. It also included a executive with a 7 year term and states with larger populations have more members.
Describe the New Jersey Plan:
The New Jersey Plan was intended as only small changes to the Articles and was favored by small states. It gave power to tax and regulate trade as well. There was a executive committee rather than just one person. Maintained unicameral leg with each state getting one vote.
Describe the Connecticut Compromise:
The Connecticut Compromise ended stalemate over the Virginia and New Jersey plans. It called for government having power over tax and trade, bicameral legislature including 1 by population, 1 equal, and 1 executive.
Describe the 3/5 compromise:
A slave’s vote counted as 3/5 of a vote. This was because the south became concerned their vote would not count because the north had many more free people. The constitution forbids congress from blocking slave trade for 20 years. A slave counted as 3/5 a person in the population count. This also applied to taxes. All states were required to return runaway slaves to slave owners.
A New Nation Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did Congress want to revise the Articles of Confederation?
Because they wanted to have power to regulate trade and tax.
Describe the characteristics of the Constitutional Convention:
The Constitutional Convention was held in secret so delegates could speak freely, the windows were closed so it was hot, and included leading statesmen except Jefferson and Adams who were diplomats.
Describe the VA Plan:
The Virginia Plan was proposed by Madison and gave power to tax, and regulate trade. It proposed a government with three branches. It also included a executive with a 7 year term and states with larger populations have more members.
Describe the New Jersey Plan:
The New Jersey Plan was intended as only small changes to the Articles and was favored by small states. It gave power to tax and regulate trade as well. There was a executive committee rather than just one person. Maintained unicameral leg with each state getting one vote.
Describe the Connecticut Compromise:
The Connecticut Compromise ended stalemate over the Virginia and New Jersey plans. It called for government having power over tax and trade, bicameral legislature including 1 by population, 1 equal, and 1 executive.
Describe the 3/5 compromise:
A slave’s vote counted as 3/5 of a vote. This was because the south became concerned their vote would not count because the north had many more free people. The constitution forbids congress from blocking slave trade for 20 years. A slave counted as 3/5 a person in the population count. This also applied to taxes. All states were required to return runaway slaves to slave owners.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Am Rev Part 1 Review
Am Rev Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the beginning of the Am Rev:
The war broke out in Concord and Lexington, two towns west of Boston, the governor of Massachusetts had set troops to seize stockpiled weapons belonging to John Hancock and Sam Adams.
Describe the battle of Lexington:
British showed up in Lexington and ordered the militia to disperse, and they did but shots were still fired. Then the British marched into Concord and had a small skirmish and when they tried to return to Boston, the militia had hid behind trees on the road and killed the British.
Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress:
The Continental Army was formed under General George Washington, even most wanted independence, some still wanted to stay a part of Britain.
Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies:
s.
The book swings opinion to independence, it argued independence from Britain, and a republican government, and a union of stat
Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence:
The declaration was signed and the war began.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the beginning of the Am Rev:
The war broke out in Concord and Lexington, two towns west of Boston, the governor of Massachusetts had set troops to seize stockpiled weapons belonging to John Hancock and Sam Adams.
Describe the battle of Lexington:
British showed up in Lexington and ordered the militia to disperse, and they did but shots were still fired. Then the British marched into Concord and had a small skirmish and when they tried to return to Boston, the militia had hid behind trees on the road and killed the British.
Describe the actions of the Second Continental Congress:
The Continental Army was formed under General George Washington, even most wanted independence, some still wanted to stay a part of Britain.
Describe the book Common Sense and the affect it had on the colonies:
s.
The book swings opinion to independence, it argued independence from Britain, and a republican government, and a union of stat
Describe the signing of the Dec of Independence:
The declaration was signed and the war began.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Causes of Am Rev Part 2 Review
The Causes of Am Rev Part 2 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe where the protest over new taxes got many of their ideas:
They took up ideas from John Locke which encouraged individual rights.
Describe what action the Stamp Act Congress took, and the British response to it:
The colonists began to unify and the amount of violence grew against the British, so the representatives of the colonies at the Stamp Act Congress to agree the boycott of British goods.
Describe the Boston Massacre and its causes:
Colonists hurled snowballs as well as rocks at British soldiers, so the soldiers returned fire killing 5.
Describe British response to the Boston Massacre:
In response to the Boston Massacre, the British removed most of the Townsend Acts, and soldiers, but the tax on tea remained to preserve the principle of Parliament supremacy.
Describe the Boston Tea Party and the British response to it:
Colonists dressed as Indians, and dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor. The British leaders closed the port, until the tea was paid for and sent troops and warships to take action, as well as passing the intolerable acts.
Describe the First Continental Congress and what policies came out of it:
The colonies sent representatives to Philadelphia for the First Continental Congress, and at this convention, it was agreed that all British goods would be boycotted and set up a system to enforce this.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe where the protest over new taxes got many of their ideas:
They took up ideas from John Locke which encouraged individual rights.
Describe what action the Stamp Act Congress took, and the British response to it:
The colonists began to unify and the amount of violence grew against the British, so the representatives of the colonies at the Stamp Act Congress to agree the boycott of British goods.
Describe the Boston Massacre and its causes:
Colonists hurled snowballs as well as rocks at British soldiers, so the soldiers returned fire killing 5.
Describe British response to the Boston Massacre:
In response to the Boston Massacre, the British removed most of the Townsend Acts, and soldiers, but the tax on tea remained to preserve the principle of Parliament supremacy.
Describe the Boston Tea Party and the British response to it:
Colonists dressed as Indians, and dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor. The British leaders closed the port, until the tea was paid for and sent troops and warships to take action, as well as passing the intolerable acts.
Describe the First Continental Congress and what policies came out of it:
The colonies sent representatives to Philadelphia for the First Continental Congress, and at this convention, it was agreed that all British goods would be boycotted and set up a system to enforce this.
Friday, January 15, 2010
The Causes of Am Rev Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the similarities and differences between the British and colonial govs:
The British government was the model for the Colonial government. The British government was not a formal document but a series of law and tradition while the Colonies had a formal document.
Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies:
The British officials wanted to change the situation with the governors by taxing colonists to provide governors pay, and also they wanted the colonists to pay debt from the French Indian War.
Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
The sugar act made it so taxes on colonists could not be avoided. The taxes included taxes on pretty much any property as well as printed papers.
Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:
The Stamp Act required colonists to pay tax on printed material. The colonists angrily protested this tax.
Describe the similarities and differences between the British and colonial govs:
The British government was the model for the Colonial government. The British government was not a formal document but a series of law and tradition while the Colonies had a formal document.
Describe why the British gov imposes new taxes on the colonies:
The British officials wanted to change the situation with the governors by taxing colonists to provide governors pay, and also they wanted the colonists to pay debt from the French Indian War.
Describe some of the new taxes imposed by the British gov in the 1760’s:
The sugar act made it so taxes on colonists could not be avoided. The taxes included taxes on pretty much any property as well as printed papers.
Describe the Stamp Act and the colonist response to it:
The Stamp Act required colonists to pay tax on printed material. The colonists angrily protested this tax.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wars of Empire Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Why did the British and French fight over the colonies?
The British and French fought over territory.
When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?
The French and the British both tried to get the Native Americans on their side because they did not have many troops.
Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war?
The French built Fort Duquesne, so the enraged Brit’s sent George Washington over to evict the French, and though he was successful, he later had to surrender when the French counter attacked.
How do British turn the tide of war?
The British turned the tide of war by using their navy and setting up blockades and cutting off supplies to the French.
Describe Pontiacs Rebellion:
During the summer of 1763, many Indian groups affected by the trade cut off, rebelled and captured several British forts.
Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War:
Indians made peace in return for British restraints on settlers but to few British troops in colonies to enforce restraints.
Why did the British and French fight over the colonies?
The British and French fought over territory.
When go to war over the colonies, what group do the French and the British try to get on their side and Why?
The French and the British both tried to get the Native Americans on their side because they did not have many troops.
Describe the events in the Ohio River Valley that led to the outbreak of war?
The French built Fort Duquesne, so the enraged Brit’s sent George Washington over to evict the French, and though he was successful, he later had to surrender when the French counter attacked.
How do British turn the tide of war?
The British turned the tide of war by using their navy and setting up blockades and cutting off supplies to the French.
Describe Pontiacs Rebellion:
During the summer of 1763, many Indian groups affected by the trade cut off, rebelled and captured several British forts.
Describe the aftermath of the French Indian War:
Indians made peace in return for British restraints on settlers but to few British troops in colonies to enforce restraints.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Colonial Life Review
Colonial Life Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How were colonial govs set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?
The people governed themselves under a few conditions set from Mary and William including the colonies would have to aid England.
Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
Slave trade worked in a triangle cycle where Brittain would ship guns and other equipment to Africa which the Africans traded slaves for, and the slaves were shipped to the states and the states would ship cotton to Britain.
Describe colonial trade and taxes:
Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How were colonial govs set up and how did the Glorious Rev in England affect them?
The people governed themselves under a few conditions set from Mary and William including the colonies would have to aid England.
Describe the slave trade and how it affected the colonies:
Slave trade worked in a triangle cycle where Brittain would ship guns and other equipment to Africa which the Africans traded slaves for, and the slaves were shipped to the states and the states would ship cotton to Britain.
Describe colonial trade and taxes:
Describe the commercial rev in the colonies:
Describe how the enlightenment affected the colonies:
Describe the Great awakening in the colonies:
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Other Settlements Review
Other Settlements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe initial Spanish exploration of the New World:
The Spanish were in search of gold and other recourses and conquered the Inca’s, Mayan’s, and Aztecs during the process.
Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US including their treatment of Indians:
The Spanish waged war against the natives and massacred many tribes.
Describe French Exploration of the New World:
The French were in search of a “Fountain of Youth”
Describe French founding of New Orleans:
Describe Dutch Exploration in North America:
The Dutch founded modern day New York, and called it New Amsterdam.
Describe the discovery of Pennsylvania:
Pennsylvania was given to a Quaker and it was successful because the land was rich and good for farming.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe initial Spanish exploration of the New World:
The Spanish were in search of gold and other recourses and conquered the Inca’s, Mayan’s, and Aztecs during the process.
Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US including their treatment of Indians:
The Spanish waged war against the natives and massacred many tribes.
Describe French Exploration of the New World:
The French were in search of a “Fountain of Youth”
Describe French founding of New Orleans:
Describe Dutch Exploration in North America:
The Dutch founded modern day New York, and called it New Amsterdam.
Describe the discovery of Pennsylvania:
Pennsylvania was given to a Quaker and it was successful because the land was rich and good for farming.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
New England Settlement Review
New England Settlement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Puritans and why they came to the New World:
Puritans came as settlers to the New World in search of religious freedom. Their goal was to “purify” the Anglican Church.
Describe Puritan Society:
The Puritans set up their ideal society, and did not tolerate other religious differences.
Describe Puritan interaction with the Indians:
The puritans viewed the Indians as savages and wanted to cultivate the Indian’s land.
Describe King Phillip’s War:
Indians began to rebel and won first but their ammunition was soon depleted due to the trade cut off.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Puritans and why they came to the New World:
Puritans came as settlers to the New World in search of religious freedom. Their goal was to “purify” the Anglican Church.
Describe Puritan Society:
The Puritans set up their ideal society, and did not tolerate other religious differences.
Describe Puritan interaction with the Indians:
The puritans viewed the Indians as savages and wanted to cultivate the Indian’s land.
Describe King Phillip’s War:
Indians began to rebel and won first but their ammunition was soon depleted due to the trade cut off.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
VA Settlement Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the first attempts at settling in what is the modern day US?
The Spanish and French ignored the East coast so English settlers took advantage of the opportunity, first attempts were led by Walter Releigh who failed to colonize modern day North Carolina.
Why did the colonist settle in Jamestown?
Because the land offered resources.
What Indians did the colonist deal with in Jamestown?
The Powhatan Indians.
What hardships did the people of Jamestown face?
Disease from mosquitoes and other local insects.
What crop beces the one that allows Jamestown to turn a profit?
Tobacco.
What are the effects of the Jamestown colonies expansion?
Free land was given to attract more colonist, so as more colonists arrived, war broke out.
Describe Bacon’s Rebellion:
Bacon rebelled against the governor and removed him.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the first attempts at settling in what is the modern day US?
The Spanish and French ignored the East coast so English settlers took advantage of the opportunity, first attempts were led by Walter Releigh who failed to colonize modern day North Carolina.
Why did the colonist settle in Jamestown?
Because the land offered resources.
What Indians did the colonist deal with in Jamestown?
The Powhatan Indians.
What hardships did the people of Jamestown face?
Disease from mosquitoes and other local insects.
What crop beces the one that allows Jamestown to turn a profit?
Tobacco.
What are the effects of the Jamestown colonies expansion?
Free land was given to attract more colonist, so as more colonists arrived, war broke out.
Describe Bacon’s Rebellion:
Bacon rebelled against the governor and removed him.
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