Chesapeake Powerpoint

This powerpoint was created by Mrs. Pojer at Horace Greely High School, and can be seen in its original form here (http://www.historyteacher.net/AHAP/Topics/AHAP_Topic1.htm)

ChesapeakeColonization-2

Homework for 9/23

Did you know that September 23 is Bruce Springsteen's birthday? WOOO!!

Here's your homework; sorry for the delay:


You are to read one of two documents for understanding. Please take any notes you feel necessary to facilitate your ability to participate in a class discussion about these documents.

First is the Mayflower Compact, which was written aboard the Mayflower in 1620.

Next is A Model of Christian Charity, written by John Winthrop in 1630. Be aware that this is a much longer document, so be sure to allot yourself sufficient time to read it and read it well.

Focus your reading on identifying the goals of each settlement. Be sure to identify any obvious POV/bias in the reading...

Slavery vs. Indentured Servitude

Please read "Our Plantation is Very Weak."

As you read, please focus on how the system of indentured servitude worked, and what conditions were like for indentured servants.

OR

Please read "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano..."

As you read, please focus on what conditions he describes, and how he contrasts slavery in Africa with that in America.

The Slave Trade

The Slave Trade

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HW for 9/21

Please read pages 23-31 and answer the following questions:

1. What commercial factors contributed to England's decision to seek colonies in the New World?
2. How did the English Reformation differ from that of Luther and Calvin? Why did it fail to satisfy the religious desires of many English people?
3. What did the Puritans wish to accomplish, and why did they clash with James I?
4. How did the English colonization of Ireland influence the way in which the English colonized America?
5. Where did the French and Dutch establish colonies in North America, and how did their efforts differ from those of the Spanish and English?
6. Describe the colonization efforts of Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh.
7. How did James I settle the rivalry between London and Plymouth merchants over the exploration of North America?
   

homework for 9/17

Read the Columbus letter. Answer the questions for analysis provided with the source, numbers 3, 4, 5, and 7.

Homework for 9/15/09

Please read pages 4-11 and take written notes.

Our first unit!

Hi everyone!

It's that time again; time for back to school!
Our first week of school will have us getting to know one another, getting to know our textbooks, and reviewing class policies. Then we jump right in!

Our first unit will have us looking at the three different cultures that came together in North America; the English, the Spanish, and Native Americans.

This year, we will be working with a class blog to virtually discuss current events. You can check out the beginnings of that blog here; be sure to vote in the first poll!

I look forward to meeting and working with all of you!

Here is your course syllabus... take a look whenever you wish or need to!
You can also download/view here.

USI History Syllabus 09-10

Homework due 9/25/08

You are to read two documents for understanding. Please take any notes you feel necessary to facilitate your ability to participate in a class discussion about these documents.

First is the Mayflower Compact, which was written aboard the Mayflower in 1620.

Next is A Model of Christian Charity, written by John Winthrop in 1630. Be aware that this is a much longer document, so be sure to allot yourself sufficient time to read it and read it well.

Focus your reading on identifying the goals of each settlement.

Some comments on Current Events

• "This article is about..." Don't do it! It's not good writing. Rather, just come out and say it. For example, "This article is about the snow falling in July" would become "Last July, snow fell in New Jersey."
  
• Summary is IN YOUR OWN WORDS what the article says. Analysis is your thoughts about the event.
  
• Many students like to include a quote from someone quoted in the story. In general, this is unnecessary. If the point is important, you could just as easily put it in your own words. For the most part, however, a single quote is not so important to our understanding of the event.
  
• Focus on the event, not the article. Remember that the article is a report about the event, and you should react to the event itself.
• Don't forget to cite your source and date on your write up as well as having it attached to your article.
• Half a page, when following the formatting rules, is about 12 lines. Keep this in mind, but also remember that a full and insightful short analysis will always be better than a long one with no real thought, organization, or analysis.
• Be sure to choose EVENTS. Just because something is in the newspaper doesn't mean it is an event. For example, you don't want to select an opinion piece or an interview. Instead, see if you can find an article reporting about the topic described in the opinion piece or interview.
  

Change in Late Policy

Because of my crazy schedule, I've realized it is very difficult for you to see me with late work outside of class. SO, I've changed my late policy to the following:

• Late work will lose ten percent per CLASS day
• Late work will be accepted no more than 5 class days after the due date
  

Slavery vs. Indentured Servitude

Please read "Our Plantation is Very Weak."

As you read, please focus on how the system of indentured servitude worked, and what conditions were like for indentured servants.

OR

Please read "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano..."

As you read, please focus on what conditions he describes, and how he contrasts slavery in Africa with that in America.