1. How much did the American Revolution Change Society?
2. Click here to open the DBQ "How Revolutionary was the American Revolution"? A. Read the instructions on page 2 B. Read the Background Reading C. Read and analyze the documents 3. Flex time HW: None
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1. Who is Alexander Hamilton?
2. American Revolution Slideshow
3. Read: Dunmore's Proclamation HW: Assignment #44 - Causes of the American Revolution Hi Everyone,
I am out today. All three assignments are due for next class: 1. Assignment #42 - DOI Slideshow 2. Modern Declaration of Independence 23-24 3. Assignment #43 - Re-examining the Revolution A. Read this - Re-examining the Revolution B. After reading answer the following questions: 1. In a 8-10 sentence paragraph summarize the main idea of the reading with 2-3 examples from the text (do not quote, explain examples in your own words). 2. Which common "myth, untruth, or oversimplification" about the American Revolution is the most interesting or significant to you? Explain why in several sentences. 3. Consider this quote from the last page of the text: "If we teach our students that a few special people forged American freedom, we misrepresent, and even contradict, the spirit of the American Revolution." Explain what the author means, and provide at least one example from the text that would support the argument. 1. Current Events
2. Review "Seven Events" 3. American Revolution Slideshow
4. Thoughts about the Zinn reading? Chapter 4 of "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn focuses on the American Revolution and its impact on various social classes. Zinn argues that the revolution was not just a war against British oppression, but also a struggle between different classes within American society. Key points in Chapter 4 include:
HW: Assignment #41 Using Google Forms, write a five question multiple choice quiz about the federal funds rate, using the video we watched in class (What is the federal funds rate?). You five questions should ask about key information and major concepts, not minor details or "random" information. Submit the link to your quiz (the link to complete the form) as a private comment to the Google Classroom assignment. 1. Current Events
2. Taxes & Smuggling - Prelude to Revolution: Crash Course US History #6 3. 7 Events That Enraged Colonists and Led to the American Revolution. Click here to complete the assignment! HW: A. Read this! B. In 2-3 paragraphs, explain how Zinn provides a different perspective and alternative explanation of what led up to the American Revolution. What does he see as the motivations of the colonial elite who led the colonies into conflict against the British. Does this change your view of the American Revolution? 1. The French and Indian War
2. Edpuzzle Games - Taxes & Smuggling - Prelude to Revolution: Crash Course US History #6 3 . Edpuzzle Games - The American Revolution a the Declaration of Independence HW: 1. Primary Updates
2. Back to the ticking clock the might rock the nation and block Tik Tok
3. Assignment #38 - Write to one of your Senators about your thoughts on the potential TikTok ban. If the bill that just passed the House goes to a vote in the Senate, how do you want them to vote, and why?
HW: Assignment #39 Go back to people you have been asking about presidential politics. This time you will be asking them about their thoughts on the TikTok ban. A. Explain to them what's happening with Tiktok. B. Ask them the following questions (and record their answers): 1. What are you initial thoughts on the possibility of Congress passing (and President Biden signing) a bill that would ban Tiktok as long as it's owned by the Chinese company Bytedance. Are you for or against it? Why? 2. How would the ban impact your personally? 3. Would the ban impact your future voting behavior in any way (make it more or less likely for you to support a particular party or politician? 1. Most Americans Can't Pass United States Citizenship Test, Survey Finds
2. Quote Analysis and Discussion - with a partner
A. "Democracy has to be born anew every generation, and education is its midwife." - John Dewey B. “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free...it expects what never was and never will be.” - Thomas Jefferson C. Some stats:
3. Review US Citizenship and Civics Test 4. Assignment #37 - Americans think democracy is in peril in the 2024 election HW: Finish Assignment #37 *Profound Damage Found in Maine Gunman’s Brain, Possibly From Blasts
1. State of the Union 2. Nikki Haley ends campaign after Super Tuesday losses 2. Primary Updates
3. In your groups:
3. US Civics and Citizenship Test
HW: Assignment #36 It is clear that President Biden and former president Trump will be the two main nominees for the 2024 Presidential Election. Go back to the same adults you talked with earlier this week about the primary. Ask them the following: A. How do you feel about the fact that the election of 2024 will be a rematch of the 2020 election? B. Do you already know who you plan to vote for (you don't have to say who), or are you undecided? C. If you know, do you forsee anything that could change your mind? If no, why? If yes, what might change things for you? D. If you are still undecided, what issues or things are you looking at to help make your decision? E. Are you concerned about violence or civil unrest related to this election like we saw after the 2020 election. Why or why not? F. (question for the student only). What are your thoughts about each of the questions above? Hi Everyone,
I am out today on a field trip. Please complete the assignment below in my absence. We are going to be starting a new unit about the basics and history of the US government. To begin, we are going to take a look at a version of test that new Americans have to take in order to become naturalized citizens of the country. Let's see how well you do? Either on your own, or with a classmate, complete the US Government and Civics Citizenship Test posted in Google Classroom. The top three individuals or teams will be handsomely rewarded with Parise Dollars! You may look up the answers! Please spread out around the room! It is due by the end of class (assignment submission will turn off at the end of class). Enjoy, Mr. Parise |
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