Blog #7: Causes of the American Revolution

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Monday, October 8, 2012 12:00a.m. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment).Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.


1. Analyze the effect the French and Indian War and its aftermath on the relationship between Great Britain and the British colonies. Confine your answer to the period from 1754 to 1776.


2. To what extent did economic issues provoke the American Revolution?

Blog #6: Unit #2 Colonial Settlement/American Revolution

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Monday, October 1, 2012 12:00a.m. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Wednesday, October 3, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment).Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.

6. In the twodecades before the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, a profound shift in the way many Americans thought and felt about the British government and their colonial governments. Assess the validity of this statement in view of the political and constitutional debates of these decades.

7. For the period before 1750, analyze the ways in which Britain's policy of salutary neglect influenced the development of American society as illustrate in the following:
A. Legislative Assemblies
B. Commerce (business)
C. Religion

Blog #5: Unit #2 Colonial Settlement and American Revolution

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Tuesday, September 25, 2012 12:00a.m. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Thursday, September 27, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment).Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.

4. From 1600-1763, several European nations vied for control of the North American continent. Why did England win the struggle?

5. Britain's wars for empire (French and Indian War), far more than its mercantilist policies, dictated the economic fortunes of Britain's North American colonies in the eighteenth century. Assess the validity of this statement.

Blog #4:Unit #2 Essay Questions-Colonial Settlement and American Revolution

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Friday, September 21, 2012 12:00a.m. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Sunday, September 23, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment).Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.

1. Between 1607 and 1763, American colonists gained control of their political and economic institutions. To what extent and in what ways do you agree or disagree with this statement.

2. To what extent and why did religious toleration increase in the American colonies during the 17th  and 18th centuries? Answer with reference to three individuals, events or movements in American religion during the 17th and 18th centuries.

3.To what extent did economic issues provoke the American Revolution

Unit # 1: Essay Questions 5 & 6

Students,

The following questions should be answered by Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:00a.m. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays by Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment).Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.

Questions:

5. What was the nature of the colonial encounter between English newcomers and Algonquian natives in the Chesapeake?

 

6. What factors contributed to Europe’s expansionist impulses?

Unit #1: Essay Questions 3 & 4

Students,
The following questions should be answered by Wednesday, September 12, 2012 12:00a.m. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extention Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates essays by Friday, September 14, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the arguement or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment).Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.

Questions:

3. Evaluate the role of social, economic, and political dissent in the creation and evolution of the various colonies.

 

4. In what ways were the Spanish, French, and English colonies in North America similar? In what ways were they different?

Unit #1: Essay Questions 1& 2

Students,
The following questions should be answered by Friday, September 7, 2012 12:00a.m. Students, essay questions should be answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and paste or write in someone else's words. Content information should be accurate and based on informational readings and text. Each question should be answered in paragraph form and state a thesis sentence based on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be the 1st or 2nd sentence). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before submitting your essay questions. Essay questions are worth 80 points (40 points each).

Extension Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates' essays by Sunday, September 9, 2012 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3 sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10 points per comment).Your overall grade will come from Mrs. Ladd.

Questions:

1. How did religion shape European efforts to colonize the New World?

 

2. Europeans and Native Americans “exchanged” many things as they began interacting with each other. Focusing on no more than 2 items, analyze how the intercontinental exchange affected North/South America OR Europe after these items were transplanted to the new region.