Study up!

Here is a link to the vocabulary that will be covered on the FINAL TEST!
http://quizlet.com/23394011/american-history-final-flash-cards/

Civil War Scavenger Hunt

Click on the following link to complete the "Civil War Scavenger Hunt"
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/cwphtml/cwphome.html

Civil War Extra Credit Research

For ten (10) EXTRA CREDIT points on the test, research and write a 5-paragraph essay about ONE new technology used in the Civil War.

Paragraph 1: Introduction: THESIS (main idea sentence)
Paragraph 2: Explanation of what it was like before the invention
Paragraph 3: Description of the new invention/technology
Paragraph 4: Analysis of how the technology/invention affected the war and American culture
Paragraph 5: Conclusion

Include at least two (2) sources.

ALTERNATE: Instead of writing a paper, you can create a Prezi, Powerpoint, model, or exhibit explaining the technology.  You must still include the information that would be in the paragraphs

Man·i·fest Des·ti·ny:

The 19th-century belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continent was both justified and inevitable.

Read the article "Manifest Destiny" and describe 3 reasons Americans moved west during the 19th century.

Individual Research Project

Directions:

-Powerpoint/ Flipchart/ Prezi must include 5 slides:

(1) Title page: Include your topic & name 

(2-4) Body: Include important/ interesting information about your topic 

(5) Quiz: Include 5 questions about your topic 

*Each Slide should include a heading and at least 1 picture

**Completed projects should be saved in the drop box on the server (StudentCommon--Cen--PetulloB--DropBox)

***If you do a Prezi you must create an account @ prezi.com and your project will be saved online.

Use one or more of the following sites to find information about your topic:

1. www.usa.gov/
2. www.archives.gov
3. www.americanjourneys.org
4. www.ourdocuments.gov
5. www.loc.gov
6. www.gpoaccess.gov
7. www.kids.gov
8. http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
9. www.gpoaccess.gov/gmanual/index.html

The War of 1812

Use this website to complete the "War of 1812 Scavenger Hunt": http://mrnussbaum.com/war1812/

Thesaurus.com

Use this site to complete today's activity: http://thesaurus.com/

America's Founding Fathers: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

Learn about our nation's "founding fathers" and the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Click the following link and complete the ws you were given in class. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_founding_fathers.html

When you are finished with your ws answer the following questions using p. 262-265 in your textbook:

1- Who gives the government its power?
2- How are people's views represented in government?
3- How is power shared?
4- How is power divided?
5- How is power evenly distributed?
6- How is abuse of power (tyranny) prevented?
7- How are personal freedoms protected?
8- List 3 rights listed in the bill of rights (p. 286-288).

Click here to use the online textbook (username-cenpetullo password-student): http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/amer_hist_recon/book_home.htm?state=IA

Shay's Rebellion

Read about Daniel Shays and describe why he led a rebellion after the Revolution ended. Or did it?
http://www.historic-northampton.org/highlights/shays.html

Sporcle

Check out this site to test your knowledge! Caution: may be addictive.
http://www.sporcle.com/

Black History Interactive Timeline

http://www.history.com/topics/martin-luther-king-jr/interactives/black-history-timeline

The "Swamp Fox"

Use the following links to learn more about the real Ben Martin (A.K.A. Francis Marion):

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/biography/fox.html

http://www.patriotshistoryusa.com/teaching-materials/bonus-materials/american-heroes-francis-marion/

The Road to Revolution

Play "The Road to Revolution" game. Complete the following phrase when you are done: Liberty is __________________. *(Hint: answer will be given when you answer all 14 questions.)