APUSH CW/Homework (09/24/09)

* Complete your Colonies Theme Chart that was started in class.
* Complete the ID List assignments given by the substitute.
* Complete the History of Slavery Project.

Use your class time wisely. I don't want to hear any excuses when I get back! Do your work and behave! I'll miss you all.

Everything is due: Tuesday, 09/29/09

Lincoln, Miami and the American Dream Essay

Lincoln, Miami and the American Dream

Lincoln’s life and actions demonstrate his commitment to American democratic ideals and values such as personal freedom and equality of opportunity. One can find many similarities between the values and ideals of Lincoln and the motivational factors that have influenced so many people, past and present, to venture to our nation and our community.

Abraham Lincoln’s American ideals and beliefs enabled him to demonstrate the characteristics of an outstanding citizen. After reflecting on what you’ve researched about his life and accomplishments, write to explain how President Lincoln demonstrated the qualities of an outstanding citizen, and how his actions and contributions continue to influence the citizens of our country and our community today.

Use the sites below to aid you in your research:
http://go.grolier.com/
http://www.fofweb.com
http://www.worldbookonline.com
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/lookingforlincoln/featured/watch-looking-for-lincoln/290/
http://www.biography.com/video.do?name=abrahamlincoln
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/institute/lincoln.html
http://www.biography.com/articles/Abraham-Lincoln-9382540

Your essay should be typed, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins. The essay needs to be from 650-750(do not exceed the maxiumum) words and should include citations of historical examples to support your arguments.

* Essays are due on Tuesday, 09/22/09

Attn: Per. 5 & 1: History of Slavery Project- Due Date Extended to 09/29/09

I went over this in class with period 1, but did not get a chance to with period 5. I need BOTH periods to please read below and complete the project by Tuesday, 09/29/09. Any questions should be posted to the blog. Thank you all for your cooperation in advance.

* Through internet research, create a timeline of slavery throughout history. Then create a journal that describes the differing forms and locations of those versions of slavery. The journal must incorporate the timeline, chapter key terms and concepts.

This is a project, treat this assignment like one! Put effort and creativity into it. You may use pictures, maps, etc., I am looking forward to seeing what you all create ;)

-Due Tuesday, 09/29/09 (Extended)

Chapter 3 Study Guide Questions Assignment

Use the following questions below to create a study guide for chapter 3.

Divine Breen Multiple Choice Chapter 03 Review

Essay Core Worksheet Assignment- Due Friday, 09/18/09

I had trouble uploading the document on Scribd. I think the website was having problems. I copy/pasted the handout temporarily until I could get the document uploaded.

Assignment: Answer the following essay question using the worksheet below.

Compare the ways in which religion shaped the development of colonial society
(to 1740) in TWO of the following regions:
New England
Chesapeake
Middle Atlantic

Core Structure Worksheet
Thesis Statement: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
State three major topic sentences that support the thesis.
1.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rank the four most important pieces of factual information that support the topic sentence.

1a _____________________
1b _____________________
1c _____________________
1d _____________________
2a _____________________
2b _____________________
2c _____________________
2d _____________________
3a _____________________
3b _____________________
3c _____________________
3d _____________________
Create a clincher sentence that ties the paragraph together and links it to the thesis.
1.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ch. 1 Notes

Ch. 1 Notes for those of you that were absent or otherwise. You're welcome ;)

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HW- (09/08)

I told the class to finish the packet, review Ch. 1 and start reading Ch. 2. We will quickly go over Ch. 2 in class tomorrow. Ch. 1 & 2 Test is scheduled for Mon., 09/14/09. Study and get your work done!

AP US History Video Website

http://www.annenbergmedia.org/resources/series123.html

Scroll down and click on the first video.