10-3-13
You live in the American colonies and are working very hard for "Mother England" under the policy of mercantilism. What is your view/opinion about this policy? (Write one complete sentence that describes how you feel about the policy. Be sure that your understanding of mercantilism is clear. If you're not familiar with the term, click on it and you'll be directed to a definition.)
You live in the American colonies and are working very hard for "Mother England" under the policy of mercantilism. What is your view/opinion about this policy? (Write one complete sentence that describes how you feel about the policy. Be sure that your understanding of mercantilism is clear. If you're not familiar with the term, click on it and you'll be directed to a definition.)
10-4-13
Yesterday, we discussed the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights of 1689. Both discussed an idea, or new right, called “consent.” Read this quote from the famous women’s rights activist, Susan B. Anthony, and write a one-sentence definition of “consent” based on how it’s used in context in the quote and the two documents we discussed yesterday.
“No man is good enough to govern any woman without her consent.”
Yesterday, we discussed the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights of 1689. Both discussed an idea, or new right, called “consent.” Read this quote from the famous women’s rights activist, Susan B. Anthony, and write a one-sentence definition of “consent” based on how it’s used in context in the quote and the two documents we discussed yesterday.
“No man is good enough to govern any woman without her consent.”
10-7-13
Early American history is framed by many stories of wars. One such war, which was very important in the development of idea of American independence, was the French & Indian War. This war was fought when the British and their ally, the Huron Indians, went to war with the French and their ally, the Iroquois.
Answer two things, in one or two complete sentences:
1. What do you think these two great colonial powers, along with Indian allies, fought about?
2. What, in your opinion, is worth getting into a war about?
10-8-13
In a sentence, tell how the decisions made by William Pitt (from yesterday’s questions) was important to the success of the British efforts to fight the French in the French & Indian War. Be sure to include some of the decisions he made in your response. You may use your answers to help you complete this task.
10-9-13
Based on your observations, and your answers to video questions, explain why the cooperation of Native American groups was essential in determining the outcome of the Seven Years War. (Write 1-2 complete sentences.)
10-10-13
Is this fair, if every colonist was an English citizen? Take a position and write 1-2 sentence response. You can either choose to support the King or oppose (go against) the King.
10-11-13
As a result of the Sugar Act, a common complaint in the colonies was “no taxation without representation.” What does this complaint mean? (Write in a complete sentence.)
10-14-13
The colonist were VERY unhappy with the Sugar Act of 1764. What would have been an appropriate response? If you were a colonist, what action would you support, in response to these extra taxes?
10-15-13
Has there ever been a time when you feel you were being treated unfairly? What did you feel like? How did you handle the situation?
10-16-13
Students were given a handout as they entered the classroom. You can find a copy (coming soon!). Answer each of the following questions in a complete sentence. You may work alone, or with one other person NEAR YOUR SEAT.
1. What is the reason for this Act, or set of laws?
2. When was it enacted (created)?
3. Who is in control of the colonies and plantations in America? Cite evidence from the text.
4. What is to be taxed?
10-18-13
The Stamp Act was enacted (placed) on the colonies to help King George III and Parliament recover $ spent in the French & Indian War, and to fund British soldiers in the colonies. (Complete the following to make it true.):
The American colonists opposed this tax because they ___.
- only wanted colonial soldiers in the colonies
- wanted British soldiers in the colonies
- didn’t want British soldiers in the colonies
- they preferred to allow British soldiers to stay in their homes
10-21-13
You're King George III. The colonists are demanding that you repeal (revoke) the Stamp Act. What decision do you make? Why? (Answer in 1-2 complete sentences.)
10-22-13
Construct a simple Time Line |------|-------|-------|--------|--------|--------|
Place the following events in the proper order: Boston Massacre, Proclamation of 1763, French & Indian War, Stamp Act, Sugar Act.
Early American history is framed by many stories of wars. One such war, which was very important in the development of idea of American independence, was the French & Indian War. This war was fought when the British and their ally, the Huron Indians, went to war with the French and their ally, the Iroquois.
Answer two things, in one or two complete sentences:
1. What do you think these two great colonial powers, along with Indian allies, fought about?
2. What, in your opinion, is worth getting into a war about?
10-8-13
In a sentence, tell how the decisions made by William Pitt (from yesterday’s questions) was important to the success of the British efforts to fight the French in the French & Indian War. Be sure to include some of the decisions he made in your response. You may use your answers to help you complete this task.
10-9-13
Based on your observations, and your answers to video questions, explain why the cooperation of Native American groups was essential in determining the outcome of the Seven Years War. (Write 1-2 complete sentences.)
10-10-13
- Fact: After the French & Indian War, King George III had to recover the $ he spent on the war.
- Fact: He decided to tax the people living in the colonies.
- Fact: English
citizens in England did not have to pay these new taxes.
Is this fair, if every colonist was an English citizen? Take a position and write 1-2 sentence response. You can either choose to support the King or oppose (go against) the King.
10-11-13
As a result of the Sugar Act, a common complaint in the colonies was “no taxation without representation.” What does this complaint mean? (Write in a complete sentence.)
10-14-13
The colonist were VERY unhappy with the Sugar Act of 1764. What would have been an appropriate response? If you were a colonist, what action would you support, in response to these extra taxes?
10-15-13
Has there ever been a time when you feel you were being treated unfairly? What did you feel like? How did you handle the situation?
10-16-13
Students were given a handout as they entered the classroom. You can find a copy (coming soon!). Answer each of the following questions in a complete sentence. You may work alone, or with one other person NEAR YOUR SEAT.
1. What is the reason for this Act, or set of laws?
2. When was it enacted (created)?
3. Who is in control of the colonies and plantations in America? Cite evidence from the text.
4. What is to be taxed?
10-18-13
The Stamp Act was enacted (placed) on the colonies to help King George III and Parliament recover $ spent in the French & Indian War, and to fund British soldiers in the colonies. (Complete the following to make it true.):
The American colonists opposed this tax because they ___.
- only wanted colonial soldiers in the colonies
- wanted British soldiers in the colonies
- didn’t want British soldiers in the colonies
- they preferred to allow British soldiers to stay in their homes
10-21-13
You're King George III. The colonists are demanding that you repeal (revoke) the Stamp Act. What decision do you make? Why? (Answer in 1-2 complete sentences.)
10-22-13
Construct a simple Time Line |------|-------|-------|--------|--------|--------|
Place the following events in the proper order: Boston Massacre, Proclamation of 1763, French & Indian War, Stamp Act, Sugar Act.