Monday, April 11, 2011

Texas Quiz Question-- Tuesday

Explain in 3 paragraphs how Texas became a US State:

1st Paragraph (Move to Texas)
 Include words:   Stephen Austin, Cotton, Slavery, Religion
2nd Paragraph (Texas War for Independence)
Include words:  Immigration, Santa Anna, Federalist, Declaration of Causes, Expelled, Alamo, Sam Houston, Battle of San Jacinto, “Remember the Alamo”
3rd Paragraph (Texas Annexation)
Include words:  Manifest Destiny, Republic of Texas, Andrew Jackson, Van Buren, Tyler, Annexation, Polk, December 1845. 
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Extra Credit:
Explain how Oregon became US Territory. 
Use words:  54 40, Britain, 49 Parallel, Expansionist, Polk

Friday, April 1, 2011

Industrial Rev.Questions!!!

Explain the Nullification Crisis (make sure you tell me why it was a crisis).  Be sure to include the following words: Tarrif, South Carolina, nullify, state's rights....  ......Pg 376

Explain how the Industrial Revolution got started.  Be sure to use the following words:  England, Textile, Water Frame, Slater, Spinning Jenny, Factory.....CH 13



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