Period 7 Honors Assignments
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My favorite part of American History
Please write one paragraph describing your favorite part of history that we studied this school year. Please give a few reasons why it was your favorite. If you could also mention what you liked best about 8th grade social studies class, I would also appreciate that. I am not giving any specific word count. Make sure you open up a google doc. Thank you
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The Black Codes
Read and respond where indicated
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After the Civil War, why did Southern states pass Black Codes?
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Who became President of the United States after Lincoln was assassinated?
Please type in your answer
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Who assassinated President Lincoln?
Please type in your response
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What were the consequences of the war
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The Civil War
Please choose the best answer
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The South Surrenders
Please read the attached article on "The South Surrenders". Complete Question #3 on the second side under A Second Look... Make sure your letter is at least 200 words and do not forget to date your letter from the time period.
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Ch. 13-5 - The Way to Victory
Please read Ch. 13-5 and complete questions 1-5 on pg. 613
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Life During the Civil War - A Primary and Secondary Source Analysis Activity
Please read the sources from Life During the Civil War and answer questions on the Source Guide. Remember Primary sources are writings directly from the time period. The use of "I" and "We" are common. Secondary Sources are written in the past tense and are looking back on an event. There are a couple that it could be either as there is not enough information to determine
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Ch. 13-4 - Textbook questions - Life During the Civil War
Read Ch. 13-4 and complete questions 1-5 on pg. 603
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Ch. 13-3 - A Call to Freedom
Please answer questions 1-5 on pg. 596
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Civil War Battles
Read about these famous Civil War battles and complete the close reading assignment. I have given you the source for question #1
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Ch. 13-2 - Early years of the War
Please read Ch. 13-2 and complete questions 2-5 pg. 583. Please remember to answer in complete sentences.
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Why did we Fight?
Read the Primary Sources and fill in the Graphic Organizer. Remember that you only have to copy a piece of the text using quotes to prove your answer. An example is provided for you. Some of the same sources will be used for both Union and Confederate soldiers. Email me with any questions.
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CH. 13-1 - The two sides
Please read Ch. 13-1 pgs 570-575 and complete questions 4-6. Please make sure #6 is at least 100 words. Email me if you have any questions
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John Brown - Hero or Criminal?
Read the source documents for each station and complete the source guide questions. After you complete the questions please complete the Final steps writing section on John Brown. Email me with any questions.
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Ch. 12 Causes of the Civil War
Please take notes from the presentation, review the questions and watch the videos just like we do in class. I will post a question daily. I have also attached a video by me that explains the topics as well. It is about 28 minutes long. Please also watch my newly added video on the causes of the Civil War Part 2 which explains the remainder of the chapter.
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Ch. 12-5 - Secession and War
Please read Ch. 12-5 pgs. 554 - 559 and complete the following question.
#6 only pg 559. Answer in one paragraph of 100 words or more.
#6 only pg 559. Answer in one paragraph of 100 words or more.
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Charles Sumner Caning - A Step Closer to Civil War
Watch the "Breaking News" video to complete the graphic organizer. The guided notes may not go in order of the video so please review what you are looking for first.
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Dred Scott Source Notes and Reaction Letter
Read the Introductory page and source pages from the Northern #1 and Southern #2 response to the decision. Then complete the source analysis page for each of the two sources. The final part of this activity is to complete the "Letter to the Editor" writing assignment. Please make sure that your letter is at least 150 words or longer. Email me with any questions.
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Ch. 12-4 - Challenges to Slavery
Please complete questions 2-5 on pg. 553. Remember to answer in complete thorough sentences.
All textbook questions will now be due on Wednesday.
All textbook questions will now be due on Wednesday.
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Nat Turner Webquest and writing
Follow all guidelines for webquest and answer questions in complete sentences. When completing the Nat Turner Final prompt, please make sure that your response is 1 paragraph. ( 150 words or more)
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Ch. 12-2 and 12-3
Please read the sections and answer the following questions.
Ques. 1-5 pg. 542
Ques. 1-5 pg. 547
Please make sure you open up a blank google doc in classroom and turn it in through classroom.
Ques. 1-5 pg. 542
Ques. 1-5 pg. 547
Please make sure you open up a blank google doc in classroom and turn it in through classroom.
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The California Gold Rush
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The Oregon Trail Short Story
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Manifest Destiny Painting
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Age of Jackson Digital Notebook
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Industrialization and Reform Webquest
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Inventions
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The Monroe Doctrine Investigation
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Dolley Madison Saves the Day
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War of 1812
Read the Documents and complete graphic organizer
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Louisiana Territory Investigation
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Washington's Ways
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Constitution Digital Notebook Part 2
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Bill of Rights and current events
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Constitution Digital Notebook Part 1
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Slavery in the Constitution
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Articles of Confederation
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Patriot or Loyalist or Neutral
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Causes of Revolutionary War Digital Notebook
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Boston Massacre
Please follow all instructions carefully
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Colonization Interactive Digital Notebook
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The Battle of Gettysburg: Why Was it a Turning Point?
Complete Body Paragraphs as instructed
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Primary and Secondary Source Questions - Slavery
Read the questions and answer in complete sentences
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Gold Rush Letter
Read the Writing assignments instruction and then type you letter on the Gold Rush Letter blank document provided.
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Articles of Confederation
Fill in answers with test box