Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Revolutionary War Notes

1.  Was the Revolutionary War inevitable? 




Due Dates:
  • Chapter 6 RG - Due Friday
  • Chapter 6 Quiz - Friday
  • Periods 2 and 3 Test (Chapters 2-6) - Monday and Tuesday!

Monday, September 21, 2015

Begin French and Indian War

Continue DBQ practice from Friday!

1.  Was 1763 a "turning point" for colonial and British relations?




Due Dates:
  • RG Chapter 4 -Thursday
  • RG Chapter 5 - Friday


Friday, September 18, 2015

Your New Favorite Letters - DBQ!

Introduction to the DBQ


  • Jocz Video and in-class practice (page 64)




Have a good weekend, everyone!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Intro the the Long Essay Question

Thesis Statements - Don't worry, we will get better!


Still confused?  Watch this again:



Due Dates:
  • Chpt 3 RG - Due Friday!


Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Reading Like a Historian

In-class Assignments:

What Historical Thinking Skills (HTS) are being used in:
  • Pequot Wars
  • Salem Witch Trials


Due Dates:
  • Chapter 3 RG - Due Friday!

Monday, September 14, 2015

The New England Colonies

Today's Lesson:
New England Colonies Notes


1.  What are the differences between the Chesapeake and New England colonies?
2.  How did Puritans and Pilgrims view society?  Similarities?  Differences?



Due Dates:

Chapter 3 RG - Due Thursday

Friday, September 11, 2015

The Chesapeake Colonies

Notes over the Chesapeake Colonies

Due Dates:

  • Chapter 2 RG - Monday!

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Introduction to Historical Thinking Skills (HTS)

1.  What are HTS?
2.  How will HTS be used in AP US History?





Due Dates:
  • Chapter 1 Quiz - Friday!
  • Chapter 2 RG - Monday!