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



******Also-- Weekly Assignment 1 is due by midnight tonight!!*******

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

4th Quarter!!

Weekely Assignment #1 (4th Quarter #1) Due Friday at Midnight.

Missouri Compromise Review:

The Northern states and the Southern states argued about the Missouri Territory and whether it would come into the Union as a Free State or a Slave State.  Why did that matter??  Because the Seanat was balanced (11 states each) and whomever got Missouri would control the laws made in the Seanate.  This became a heated argument, until Maine territory wanted to become a state....they came to a compromise:

The Missouri Compromise:
1)  Missouri becomes a Slave State
2)  Maine becomes a Free State
3)  Created the 3630 line that separated territory into free and slave.  North of the line would enter as free states, south would enter as slave states...hopefully no more arguing over territory!! 

Monday, March 21, 2011

Good News!~

There will be no weekly assignment this week since it the last week of the quarter!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

New Reading-- Andrew Jackson Presidency

This is on Moodle also if you need it.  "Don't Know" book at the top.  Pages, 164-172 (book pages).

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

'Era of Good Feelings' Questions

Answer questions below COMPLETELY.

Use your OWN words.

  • Explain why Monroe's Presidency is known as the 'Era of Good Feelings'.
  • Explain why and how the United States aquired Florida.
  • Name and explain the two provisions (parts) of the Missouri Compromise.
  • Explain the Monroe Doctine and why you think (your educated opinion) we study it. 

Monday, March 14, 2011

Monroe Doctrine/ Missouri Compromise

Finish Reading and Discussion today. Please review the reading on your own.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Some Notations I Use:

Circle-- Around words that need to be defined

Star-- Next to very important information

Underline/Highlight-- Important information

Date-- To the side to keep chronology in my mind


You may use these notations when reading or your own, develop and use what works best for you.

Next Reading-- "Era of Good Feelings"

Reading is found on Moodle in "America--book" on pages 363-375 (book pages, not adobe).  We will read and discuss this packet today and tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Frontier House

We will be watching this series over the course of the next few weeks (about 1 day per week) to get a glipse of the life on the frontier in the mid-1800s.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Reading Quiz-- Tuesday

Answer the following questions on notebook paper.  You may use your packet, notes and dictionary.  Answer as completely as possible and make sure to use your own words.



  • Name and explain three causes of the War of 1812.
  • Name and explain three effects of the War of 1812.
  • Explain the different ways that the French and the British would 'harrass' the US merchant ships before the war.  Explain the two ways that the United States tried to stop this harrassment.
Remember to take your time and answer these completely, giving as many specific examples as you can.