Unit 1: Settlement of the New World (1492 - 1676)

Homework 9/7/10 - Read the selections mentioned in class and be prepared to discuss

Homework 9/9/10 - Read the Mayflower Compact and the rest of the info on this page.  Be ready to discuss what the compact was and why it's important

Homework 9/13/10 - In looking at this picture, what do you think is happening? Who is who and how can you tell? Who do you think made the drawing, English or Native American and why? What else stands out to you as important or interesting?

Homework 9/14/10 - Read the selection and write down your thoughts on what drove them to fight both the Native Americans and the leadership of Jamestown.  Why could it be said that this rebellion led to more African slavery?

Period 4 only - Homework 9/16/10 - 1 page written or in bullets on the question you wrote from the board. 

Unit 2: Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution 

Homework 9/21/10 - In looking at these homes write your thoughts on who would have lived in the different styles.  Also record your thoughts on what these homes show about Virginia society in the early 1700s.

Homework 9/22/10 - Your first essay assignment will be to write an argumentative essay.  You can argue any point you'd like (as long as it is school appropriate).  Your homework tonight is to come up with a topic for approval.  The essay is due Wed. 9/29/10 for period 4 and Fri. 10/1/10 for period 3. Having your topic for tomorrow is worth 10 points, all or nothing.

Homework 9/27/10 - Period 3 read from the beginning to where it says George Whitefield and stop and then read the section called some results of the Great Awakening at the bottom. Period 4 read the whole page. Some questions to consider: What were the causes and effects of the Great Awakening? What was the religious experience like for people in Colonial times?

Homework 9/29/10 - What would have been potential impacts from the British gaining this land from the French and Indian War?

Homework 10/4/10 - Write an introduction paragraph for the French and Indian War question we have been working with in class.

Unit 3: The American Revolution (1763-1783)

Homework 10/18/10 - Read through this timeline of events that led to the Revolutionary War and answer in your notebooks the following: Were there times when the war could have been avoided? explain.  Why do you think it took so long for colonists to begin to call for revolution?

Homework 11/1/10 - Read this summary of the fighting in the Revolutionary War.  In your notes divide it into 3 phases: Boston, Philadelphia / New York, and the South.  Fill in the major events for each phase.  Due Wednesday 11/3/10.

Homework 11/4/10 - Read this information on Washington Park and stop when you see the giant rock.  Period 3 only

Homework 11/9/10 - Answer the following two questions in bullets or sentences (20 points) 1) Why were women essential in winning the war? 2) Why are these roles often untold?

Homework 11/10/10 - Choose 1 patriot and 1 loyalist African American and compare their experiences during and after the war.  (30 points)

Unit 4: The Constitution (1783-1790)

Homework 12/6/10 - Read this brief outline of the Constitution's parts in preparation for tomorrow's short quiz. P.S. Ignore the last part on Article 7; it will not be on the quiz either. (20 point quiz)

Homework 12/14/10 - Read Amendments 1 - 10 and create a graphic organizer for the 10 amendments.  (20 points)

See the Review Guide for Unit 4 in the useful documents section above

Unit 5: A New Nation (1789 - 1812)

Homework 1/3/11 - Read the Early Years and Accomplishments in Office sections and be prepared to answer questions in class tomorrow.

Homework 1/10/11 - Use this link to learn basic information about Martha Ballard.  Once you have read that use this link to pick one of the themes covered in her diary.  You should write the following: 3 things that stood out to you as interesting, 2 questions you have from the diary or the topic, 1 connection you can make to the history we've learned about.  Feel free to further explore the website at this link if you are interested in learning more about being a midwife or life in the late 18th and early 19th century.