Shay's Rebellion

Read this first - Click Here for Background Information on Shay's Rebellion.

Read this second - Thomas Jefferson Letter.

Jefferson vs. Washington

Today we are looking at Shay's Rebellion...............

Read this first - Click Here for Background Information on Shay's Rebellion.

Answer these questions: 
1. Describe what caused Shay's Rebellion. 
2. According to the textbook, what did Shay's Rebellion cause people to argue in favor of?
3. Think about the Articles of Confederation. How did Shay's Rebellion show the Articles as a weak form of government?

Read this second - George Washington Letter to James Madison.

Answer these questions:
4. What does Washington fear will happen as a result of Shay's Rebellion?
5. Does Washington favor a strong national government or a weaker national government? Use evidence from the letter to support your answer.

Read this third - Thomas Jefferson Letter.

Answer these questions:
6. Does Jefferson favor a strong national government or a weaker national government? Use evidence from the letter to support your answer.
7.What does Jefferson mean when he says, “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants?”
8.Why would the idea of poor farmers rebelling be scary to
many of the people at the Constitutional Convention?
9. How does this document challenge the information you read in the textbook?

Video Link

Vocab Quiz - Study Blue

Click Here to Study Vocab

12/15/2014 - Articles of Confederation

Link to Notes on the Articles of Confederation 

Time Capsule Video

Link to Video on Time Capsule Placed by Paul Revere

12/10/2014

Here is the link to .ppt notes on the Effects of the Revolutionary War 

12-8-2014 - A New Nation

We are starting a new unit this week. The title of the unit is called A New Nation. As citizens of a new nation, the American people found themselves having to adjust to a new series of relationships. Thirteen colonies owing allegiance to Great Britain transitioned into 13 sovereign states loosely united as a confederation. 

Here is a lesson plan link:

Lesson Plan

Study Guide

Test on Monday, December 8:

Study Guide Link 

Acts of Parliament Notes

Declaration of Independence Notes

Document Based Question Primary Sources

Propaganda in the Colonies


Enlightenment Thinkers

Jeopardy

jeopardylabs.com/play/enter-title208185.

12/2/2014 - QOD

QOD - Write down what you know about the Declaration of Independence.

Today we are learning about how the Enlightenment ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence.

Here is a link to the powerpoint about the Declaration of Independence

A Copy of Declaration of Independence

DOI - Link 2


DOI Reading Link 

Declaration of Independence (Enlightenment Ideas)

Today we are learning about how the Enlightenment ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence.

Here is a link to the powerpoint about the Declaration of Independence

A Copy of Declaration of Independence


DOI Reading Link 

12/1/2014 - QOD

Define the word influence.

Who influences you? Why is that person influential to you?

Today, we are going to have a mini-lesson on ideas from Enlightenment thinkers. We will take these ideas and see how they influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

Here is a link to help you:

Enlightenment Thinkers PPT

Document Based Question

Link to DBQ

11/19/2014 - QOD - Question of the Day

In your own words, what is a massacre?

Think about your definition...........do you consider the "Boston Massacre" a massacre?

Why do you think the Patriots called it the Boston Massacre?

Road to the Revolution Notes

11/19/2014 - Revolution Propaganda

     Many students misconstrue the American Revolution as a period of unanimous support for independence from Great Britain. However, colonists generally considered themselves loyal British citizens. After the French and Indian War ended in 1763, many colonies saw their right of self-rule stripped away by Parliament as it used greater authority over its empire. 

     Prior to declaring independence there were several attempts by the colonists to mediate their growing troubles with Great Britain. Many colonists (and eventually foreign nations) had to be persuaded to join in this revolution. In order to encourage support, speeches and letters were published outlining the colonial grievances in pamphlets. Through these documents, colonists attempted to create democratic change within their political structure. However, as time passed and tensions rose, these complaints formed the basis for the Declaration of Independence and created the American Revolutionary War. 

Driving Question: Which event caused the American Revolutionary War?

Directions:

1. Read the background information about each document.
2. Analyze each piece of propaganda used in the colonies.

3. Answer the questions that follow on a separate sheet of paper. 

Link 1

Link 2

Link 3

11/18/2014 - QOD - Question of the Day

QOD:



1. Write down observations.
2. The picture was drawn after the stamp act was repealed. Does this picture represent British ideas or Colonist ideas?
3. What does the dog symbolize?

LINK for NOTES on British Taxes and Acts 

Week of 11/17/2014 - US History

We are continuing our Road to the Revolution:

Lesson Plan Link

Here are the main concepts you should understand for this section:

• I can explain these causes of the Revolutionary War (you should also understand how each event angered the colonists):
• The French & Indian War
• The Proclamation of 1763
• The Stamp Act
• The Boston Massacre
• The Tea Act
• The Intolerable Acts
• I know how John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau influenced the Declaration of Independence
• I can define how the following individuals or groups influenced the Revolutionary War
• George Washington
• Thomas Paine
• Paul Revere
• John Adams
• The Continental Congress
• The Sons of Liberty
• Tories/Loyalists

Veterans Day - QOD

Video Link - On The Road with Steve Hartman

Video Link - Everybody has a Story

Video Link  - On the Road with Steve Hartman 

French and Indian War Project - Repost

We will be creating a movie poster and movie critique about the French and Indian War. 

Helpful Links:

French and Indian War Notes 
French and Indian War Website
History Channel - French and Indian War
Gilder Lehrman  



Poster and Critique Examples:

Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
Example 6
Example 7 - Movie Poster 
Example 8 - Movie Poster 

French and Indian War - Map

Maps that show French and Indian War:

Direction Sheet Link 

1. Use this map for Direction 1, Direction 2:
Map of North America with Boundary Disputes

2. Use this map for Direction 3 and Direction 4:
Colonies Map

3. Use this map for Direction 6:
Proclamation Line of 1763

4. Use these pages for Direction 1, Direction 3, Direction 4, Direction 6:
Or use Pages 138-139 in text and Page 142.

Link to Vocabulary

11/5/2014 - QOD - Question of the Day

QOD -

What is the difference between United Kingdom, Britain, and England? In other words, what countries are included with each term?

Upcoming Assignments

Mr. Moler's Blog: Map - French and Indian War

Mr. Moler's Blog: Map - French and Indian War: Maps that show French and Indian War : Map of North America with Boundary Disputes Colonies Map Proclamation Line of 1763 Or use Pages ...

Timeline Link

Link for Timeline

QOD - Questions of the Day 10/30/2014

What motivates people to want to change their society?

Map - French and Indian War

Maps that show French and Indian War:

Map of North America with Boundary Disputes
Colonies Map
Proclamation Line of 1763
Or use Pages 138-139 in text and Page 142.

Link to Vocabulary

QOD - Question of the Day.

QOD -

List 2 things you learned from the documentary, The Black Atlantic.



My Jeopardy Template

Mr. Moler's Blog: QOD - 10/8/2014

Mr. Moler's Blog: QOD - 10/8/2014: QOD : What do you think the Jamestown colonists encountered when they first arrived? Jamestown/Plymouth Notes

QOD - Question of the Day (10/22/2014)

Please watch the video about indentured servants. Write down anything that surprised you, anything new you learned, or any questions you may have.

Bacon's Rebellion

Bacon's Rebellion was probably one of the most confusing yet interesting chapters in Jamestown's history. Click on the links to learn more. 

Link 1

Link 2

QOD - Question of the Day

The QOD was an in-class activity. If you were absent, no worries.

Today we discussed indentured servants. 

Here is the link to the notes.

Indentured Servants - Video

QOD - Question of the Day (10/20/2014)

Why did the South rely on slavery more than the New England and Middle Colonies?

Lesson Plan Link for week of 10/20/2014

Week of 10/20/2014 - Lesson Plan  - subject to change.

Colonies Vocab Quiz - 1st 12 Words

Link 1 - Quiz

Link 2 - M. Quiz 

QOD - Question of the day 10/16/2014

Explain the difference between the Separatists and Puritans.

Link to Vocabulary Words 

WE HAVE A VOCAB TEST TOMORROW.

Southern Colonies

Virginia was the first successful southern colony. While Puritan zeal was fueling New England's mercantile development, and Penn's Quaker experiment was turning the middle colonies into America's bread basket, the South was turning to cash crops. Geography and motive rendered the development of these colonies distinct from those that lay to the North.

Political:
Royal Government Link

Economics:
Washington Plantation
Economic Map 
Rice Field 1
Rice Field 2
Tobacco Picture
Tobacco 2
Tobacco 3

Geography:
Map of Southern Colonies
Rice

Social:
Maryland Historical Marker

QOD - Question of the Day 10/15/2014

Our question of the day was a quiz over the New England region. 

Colonial Regions - Middle Colonies

Learn about the unique identity and diversity of the middle colonies that led America to be called a melting pot. English control of the middle colonies began with the takeover of New Netherland, from which all of the other middle colonies can trace their beginnings.

Analyze these sources to discover more about the Middle Colonies.....

Political: There are no sources to view. Read and answer the question on your sheet. 

Economy: 

Source 1 - Farming
Source 2 - Farm
Source 3 - Economy Map 

Geographically:

Source 1 - Map
Source 2 - Map of Philadelphia
Source 3 

Social: 

Source 1 - Treaty with Natives

QOD - 10/14/2014

1. Based on this picture, create a definition of subsistence farming.

2. Why did the New England colonies use subsistence farming?

Colonial Regions - New England Colonies

In this lesson, you will learn how the colonies were shaped Politically, Economically, Geographically, and Socially (PEGS) by analyzing various sources. At the end of this lesson, we will fill out a notes chart on each region.

New England Colonies Sources

Politically - The questions are located on your paper. In class we read and discussed the Mayflower Compact which helped influence other forms of government brought to the New England colonies. Answer the questions about specific passages from the Mayflower Compact.

Economically - Use the sources below to help you understand the economic activities created by the location of the New England region.

Source 1 - click here

Source 2 - click here

Source 3 - click here

Source 4 - click here

Source 5 - click here

Source 6 - click here
Source 7 - click here

Geographically - use these sources to help you understand how the geographic location affects industries and people in the New England region.

Source 1 - click here

Source 2 - click here - Take note of the bodies of water, the harbor and ports, and wharfs.

Source 3 - click here - This is a picture of a port near Boston.
Snow Picture

Socially - use these sources to help you understand the social aspects on the New England colonies.

Source 1 - click here

Source 2 - click here - study the map and read the caption.

Thursday, 10/9/2014 - US History

QOD/Quiz:

1.What was the name of the joint-stock company that helped start Jamestown?

2.Why did Jamestown almost fail as a colony?

3.What crop helped save Jamestown?

4. What did the Jamestown colonists create to help govern themselves?

QOD - 10/8/2014

QOD:
What do you think the Jamestown colonists encountered when they first arrived?

Jamestown/Plymouth Notes

10/7/2014 - US History and QOD

Map Quiz on Friday.

QOD:

If you had a chance to go to an unknown land, would you risk everything and go? Explain why or why not.

Links:
Study for Vocab
Map Key

10/6/2014 - The Day in US History and QOD

Map Quiz on Friday (10/10/2014)

Today we made posters stating our theories for the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Refer to this link with the Roanoke video for more information.

Here is the QOD:

Write down anything you can remember about the Lost Colony of Roanoke from Thursday and Friday. (Names, events, etc...)

US History - Week of 10/5

This week in US History, we are covering the development of colonies in North America. We are beginning with Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth. Then we are moving into how North America developed into 3 distinct regions (New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies).


Lesson Plan Link

Standards Covered:

Ohio

1. Primary and secondary sources are used to examine events from multiple perspectives and to present and defend a position.

2. North America, originally inhabited by American Indians, was explored and colonized by Europeans for economic and religious reasons.

3. Competition for control of territory and resources in North America led to conflicts among colonizing powers.

4. The practice of race-based slavery led to the forced migration of Africans to the American colonies. Their knowledge and traditions contributed to the development of those colonies and the United States.

13. Modern and historical maps and other geographic tools are used to analyze how historic events are shaped by geography.

15. The movement of people, products and ideas resulted in new patterns of settlement and land use that influenced the political and economic development of the United States.

CCSS:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

Extended Standards:

HIS.68.5a Explain the results of making a change.
GEO.68.1a Use appropriate maps, globes and other geographic resources (e.g., Internet) to locate various sites or places).
GEO.68.2a Recognize that maps can change over time based on political, social and physical events.

Thursday in US History - 10/2/2014

QOD:

Why was Sir Walter Raleigh granted a charter? What are some reasons for England's colonization of North America?

We watched this video in class:

Wednesday, 10/1/2014

QOD - 

What are your thoughts and feelings from taking yesterday's test on the computer through Google Forms?

Here are the Vocabulary Words for Chapter 3 and 4 (Colonization)

Here are the map keys for the maps that must be completed.

Exploration Test

WHEN TAKING THIS TEST:
a. DO NOT refresh page
b. Must be completed within the class period (answers do not save). 

1. Link for Test




2. Link for Test - mod.
    Link for Audio 

US History for 9/29/2014

We are having a test tomorrow over the exploration and colonization of North America. Here is the study guide: Study Guide Link 

Here is the QOD:

How have the explorers (countries) left their mark on the areas they explored?

QOD - Question of the Day - 9/25/2014

What is your current opinion of the European explorers who explored and colonized North America? 

Explorers, merchants, missionaries, or conquerors?

Explain your opinion.....

Question of the Day (QOD) - 9/24/2014

Reading Notes 3 - Due Thursday (3,4,5,6 Periods only).
Notes - PPT

QOD - 9/24/2014

1. Make some observations about this picture. What do you see?

2. Based on our discussions, who do you think is in this picture? What is he trying to find? How do you know this?

Explorers, Merchants, Missionaries, or Conquerors?

There are 3 DIFFERENT forms.

Form 1 - Links 1A - 1F
Form 2 - Links 2A - 2F
Form 3 - Links 3A - 3D

Introduction:

Beginning in the late fifteenth century, explorers, conquerors, missionaries, merchants, and adventurers sought to claim new lands to colonize. Looking through primary sources and maps, your goal is to decide if these explorers were Explorers, Merchants, Missionaries, or Conquerors.

1st Step: Define (look up) the definitions for explorers, merchant, missionary, and conqueror.

2nd Step: Use the link here: Map of Territories to help you complete the map attached to the form.

3rd Step: use these links to answer the questions with each source.

Link 1A - Link 1B - Link 1C - Link 1D - Link 1E - Link 1F

Link 2A - Link 2B - Link 2C - Link 2D - Link 2E - Link 2F

Link 3A - Link 3B - Link 3C - Link 3D

4th Step: Use the evidence from your answers and sources to answer the following question: Which label best describes the very first wave of European immigration to the Americas in the late fifteenth to early sixteenth centuries: explorers, missionaries, merchants, or conquerors?

In class today - 9/23/2014

We went over economic and religious reasons for French and English exploration/colonization.

No homework.

Reading Notes 3 - will be handed out tomorrow.

Question of the Day (QOD) - 9/23/2014

1. Describe what you see in this picture. 
2. What policy is this picture illustrating?

QOD and US History - Monday, 9/22/2014

Reading Notes 2 - Due on Tuesday
Study for Vocabulary Quiz 
QOD:

Choose one group:

1. Native Americans 
2. Europeans (Spanish)

How did the Columbian Exchange affect that group?

U.S. History - Week of 9/23/2014

We are still working through Exploration of North America. 

This week we will explore:

1. Spain taking over North America.
2. England and France exploring North America.
3. Spanish, French, and English economic and religious reasons for exploration. 


Lesson Plan Link

Tuesday, 9/24 - Vocabulary Quiz 

Question of the Day (QOD) - 9/18/2014

 Does this picture show God or Glory? Then, cite an example from the picture that illustrates God or Glory (2-3 sentences).

TBT Pics (Old Cincinnati Public Library and Old Cincinnati Public Library):

Question of the Day (QOD) - 9/17/2014

List one historical event that contributed to the Age of Exploration. Explain how that event contributed to the Age of Exploration.

Columbian Exchange - DBQ

The term, “Columbian Exchange” refers to the exchange of biological commodities and ideas between the Old World and the New World as a result of the European voyages of exploration that started with Christopher Columbus.

On your own - examine the documents about the Columbian Exchange and answer the questions..................

1. DBQ for Columbian Exchange

2. DBQ for Columbian Exchange - modified

Use your DBQ to complete the graphic organizer. Then choose 1 of the following:

Wednesday, September 17

How did the search for a water route to asia affect Europe and the Americas?

Notes for Chapter 2-1
Chapter 2 Guided Notes
Reading Notes 1 - due Thursday.
Video Link 
RN

Question of the day (QOD) - Monday, 9/15/2014

In your opinion, what is the reason for the Age of Exploration?

Tuesday, September 16 - Age of Exploration Unit

1. Age of Exploration Chapter 2.1, 2.2 notes
2. Guided Notes

Monday, September 15 - Exploration Unit Vocab - Chapter 2

Here is vocabulary for the Age of Exploration.
Due Tuesday, September 16.

Chapter 2 - Starts on pg. 32.
Exploration Unit Vocab

Here is the mapping activity for the Age of Exploration.
Due Wednesday, September 17.
Quiz on Friday, September 19.

Mapping Activity

Question of the Day (QOD) - 9/12/2014

Click this link and write down any citation information

Reading Notes 1 - Age of Exploration

Click this link to access the Reading Notes

Week of 9/15/2014 - Age of Exploration Unit

Here are the standards we are covering in U.S. History for the week of 9/15/2014:

Lesson Plan - 9/15/2014

ODE: 

8.1. Primary and secondary sources are used to examine events from multiple perspectives and to present and defend a position.
8.2. North America, originally inhabited by American Indians, was explored and colonized by Europeans for economic and religious reasons.
8.13. Modern and historical maps and other geographic tools are used to analyze how historic events are shaped by geography.

8.16. Cultural biases, stereotypes and prejudices had social, political and economic consequences for minority groups and the population as a whole.

8.22. Choices made by individuals, businesses and governments have both present and future consequences.

CCSS:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.8
Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.9
Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.

Extended Standards:

HIS.68.1a Use various sources to describe a historical event or period from different perspectives. 

GEO.68.1a Use appropriate maps, globes and other geographic resources (e.g., Internet) to locate various sites or places).

GEO.68.4a Draw/trace an alternate route and identify if it is shorter or longer.

Question of the Day (QOD) - 9/11/2014

Write a response or reaction to this video.

Links for 9/11 Project

Slide 4:

http://www.911memorial.org/faq-about-911

Slide 5:

http://www.911memorial.org/images-videos/video/stories-they-tell

http://911digitalarchive.org/gallery_index.php


Slide 6:

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/911-to-now-ways-we-have-changed/

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/impact-from-9-11-still-felt-a-decade-later/

Slide 7:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/remembering-what-america-found-after-9-11/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7OCgMPX2mE – USE HEADPHONES

http://www.michigandaily.com/content/outburst-patriotism-after-911-still-evident

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/8410977/ns/us_news/t/poll-us-patriotism-continues-soar/#.VAy1R_ldWSo