Thurs. 8/22/19: Ferdinand Magellan's ship the Victoria was the first to circumnavigate the globe. However, he did not complete the journey. Research and explain what happened to Magellan.
SEPTEMBER
Tues. 9/3/19: There are several symbols in American history-- one of which is the bald eagle. What does the bald eagle represent and why is it important?
Mon. 9/9/19: The Columbian Exchange was the global transfer of plants, animals, technology, and ideas between Old & New Worlds in the 15th and 16th centuries. How did this impact people in their daily lives?
Wed. 9/25/19: English sea captain Francis Drake said, "It isn't that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better." What place makes you feel most at peace? Explain.
Fri. 9/27/19: If you could select any point to begin a new society in the New World, where would you have chosen and why?
2nd 9 Weeks
OCTOBER
Mon. 10/21/19: Common Sense- Thomas Paine's best-selling pamphlet laid out a simple call for independence. Research his arguments and explain his key points.
DECEMBER
Mon. 12/2/19: The Articles of Confederation-- America's first government had many problems. Research the Articles of Confederation and list 3 key weaknesses.