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First Quarter - Due: November 6th
First Quarter - Due: November 6th
Complete any three (3) for 5% extra credit on your quarter grade
Complete 1 extra credit to replace any 0 on a HW assignment
Courting in Colonial America:
Courting in Colonial America:
Dating as we know it is a very modern idea, especially for teenagers. Please read "Colonial Courtship" (pgs 90/91) to get a glimpse of the different ways people 'courted' (dated) and got married. You are required to answer questions 1 & 2 in the Thinking Critically box (bottom of pg 90).
The first question will ask you to compare the courtship rituals of different colonial populations and the second will ask you to compare them to dating/courtship rituals of today.
Your answer should be at least 3/4 of a page in length.
Chapter 3 The Americans - The Colonies Comes of Age.pdf"How did Dutchess County get its name?"
"How did Dutchess County get its name?"
Review (using Google or another search engine) the history Dutchess County and craft a paragraph that explains how Dutchess County got its name. You should include the names of relevant individuals in your answer.
Your answer should be at least 1/2 page in length.
History & Use of the Pledge of Allegiance
History & Use of the Pledge of Allegiance
You have been hearing (& saying) the Pledge of Allegiance ever since kindergarten. This assignment asks you to explore this Pledge more closely & in doing so, gain a greater understanding of the history of the Pledge itself & how it has been used since it was created.
Part 1:
Research the origins and evolution of the Pledge of Allegiance. (Where did it come from? Why was it originally conceived/written? How has it changed over time? What are some of the reasons it has changed?)
Part 2:
I want you to try and identify some of the rationales (reasons) for having school children say it everyday. Use the following questions to help you out in your thoughts.
Why might society think this is a good idea? What do you believe society is hoping to achieve through this process? Can this be achieved through any other means/ What might some of the advantages to be gained from it? What positive outcomes might arise from saying it everyday? Why might some protest saying it? What negative outcomes might arise from saying it everyday?
Your paper should be approx. one paged (typed if possible ).
Trial of Peter Zenger:
Trial of Peter Zenger:
Please write 1/2 page min in response to the following questions on the Zenger Case of 1735;
Guiding Questions:
What was the Zenger Case (please provide some basic narrative describing the case)?
How is it relevant to our studies of US History?
In what way(s) might it be relevant to modern US society (be sure to provide specific examples to support your assertion).
US History goes to the Movies:
US History goes to the Movies:
For one of the units per semester, you watch a film/movie from the list below for extra credit.
The Assignment- what you have to do: Watch the film, then write up a one page analysis of how this particular film ties into the history we have been studying in class. Be as specific as possible, and make as many logical connections as you can. Also, what do you think of the film, and why?
***Please be aware that I have not seen all of these films, but have collected ideas from other educators. Some are rated R, so please discuss your choice with your family, as is appropriate.
NOTE - Complete the assignment for more than one movie & it will count as an additional extra credit.
1st Quarter Movies:
Last of the Mohicans (French-Indian War)
The Patriot (Revolutionary War)
John Adams - Two episodes of your choice from the HBO series (Revolutionary War & Constitution)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (classic - Legislative Branch)
12 Angry Men (get the Henry Fonda version-Judicial branch)
2nd Quarter - Due: January 28th, 2026
2nd Quarter - Due: January 28th, 2026
Complete any three (3) for 5% extra credit on your quarter grade
Complete 1 extra credit to replace any 0 on a HW assignment
US History goes to the Movies:
US History goes to the Movies:
The Assignment- what you have to do: Watch the film, then write up a one/two page analysis (12 pt font & double spaced) of how this particular film ties into the history we have been studying in class. Be as specific as possible, and make as many logical connections as you can. Also, what do you think of the film, and why?
***Please be aware that I have not seen all of these films, but have collected ideas from other educators. Some are rated R, so please discuss your choice with your family, as is appropriate.
NOTE - Complete the assignment for more than one movie & it will count as an additional extra credit.
2nd Quarter Movies List:
O Pioneers (Manifest Destiny)
Unchained Memories - Readings from the Slave Narratives (Documentary 2003)
Amazing Grace (slave trade & abolitionism)
Amistad (slave trade & abolitionism)
12 Years a Slave (this one is VERY intense- won Best Picture in 2013)
Gone with the Wind (Best Picture in 1939)
Lincoln (2012 - The president during the Civil War)
Gettysburg (Telling of most famous battle of the Civil War)
Glory (African American unit in Civil War)
Abolition Arguments Crossword
Abolition Arguments Crossword
While America was winning new territories, the argument over slavery divided the nation. The goal of abolition (anti-slavery) groups was to prevent slavery from spreading. Some wanted to abolish slavery altogether. The puzzle (right) presents some of the aspects of slavery and the fight for abolition. Print out the crossword & use the provided clues to complete the puzzle.
abolition crossword.pdfCivil War General
Civil War General
Research a major battle from Civil War (choose from the list below). You are to create a map on a poster board showing major events of a battle, write a description (12 pt font & double spaced) of the battle and it's outcome and must include a bibliography/work cited page. You can choose to write from the perspective of either the Union or Confederate General leading their forces. In your description of the battle, be sure to address the following in your description of the battle:
The goals for your forces (what were your forces hoping to gain from the battle?)
The major events of the battle (how did the battle unfold)
the impact of the battle (what was the battle's significance in the determining the course of the Civil War)
Selected Battles of the Civil War -
Battle of Antietam (1862)
Battle of Shiloh (1862)
Battle of Gettysburg (1863)
Siege/Battle of Vicksburg (1863)
Battle of Chancellorsville (1863)
Atlanta Campaign (1864)
War Propaganda Posters:
War Propaganda Posters:
You are to create two small posters, one from each side of the Civil War, the Union forces of the North & the Confederate forces of the South. One poster will contain a graphic and slogan for the Union drawn by you. Use color. The other poster will contain a graphic and slogan for the Confederate States of America drawn by you, . The posters must, through your slogan & imagery, convey the main reasons for supporting & fighting for each side of the Civil War. They (your posters) must also be classroom appropriate, and they will be expected to be aesthetically/visually pleasing.
3rd Quarter - Due April 15th, 2026
3rd Quarter - Due April 15th, 2026
Complete any three (3) for 5% extra credit on your quarter grade
Complete 1 extra credit to replace any 0 on a HW assignment
US History goes to the Movies:
US History goes to the Movies:
The Assignment- what you have to do: Watch the film, then write up a one page analysis of how this particular film ties into the history we have been studying in class. Be as specific as possible, and make as many logical connections as you can. Also, what do you think of the film, and why?
***Please be aware that I have not seen all of these films, but have collected ideas from other educators. Some are rated R, so please discuss your choice with your family, as is appropriate.
NOTE - Complete the assignment for more than one movie & it will count as an additional extra credit.
3rd Quarter Movie List:
Geronimo - An American Legend (Native American Resistance)
Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee (Native American Resistance)
High Noon (classic Western)
Citizen Kane (a classic - age of Capitalism)
Age of Innocence (Gilded Age)
Gangs of New York (Immigration)
Iron Jawed Ladies (Women's Suffrage)
The Unforgettables (Prohibition)
Cinderella Man (Great Depression)
Grapes of Wrath (Great Depression)
Modern Times - Charlie Chaplin (Great Depression)
Oh Brother Where Art Thou? (Great Depression - lots of music)
History of Daylight Savings Time
History of Daylight Savings Time
Prepare a one page paper on the adoption, impact and continued use of Daylight Savings Time in the United States.
Some guiding questions you should consider -
What were some of the reasons for adopting Daylight Savings Time?
When was it adopted?
What impact has it had on US society?
Do you believe it should be continued to be used? Why or why not.
Be sure to use multiple sources in crafting your answer. You should try to use several different sources and compile your answer on the similarities/commonalities between each. Be sure to include a bibliography listing the sites from which you got your information
"Women & Political Power"
"Women & Political Power"
Task:
Review the readings tracing the steps in the growth of women's political power (TB Pg 124/125) and answer the following questions -
Answer Question 1 Pg 125 (should be at least 3/4 page)
Identify and discuss any further steps, if any, that you believe society needs to take to allow women women greater equality in today's society.
Chapter 4 The Americans - The War for Independence.pdf4th Quarter - Due: June 12th, 2026
4th Quarter - Due: June 12th, 2026
Complete any three (3) for 5% extra credit on your quarter grade
Complete 1 extra credit to replace any 0 on a HW assignment
US History goes to the Movies:
US History goes to the Movies:
The Assignment- what you have to do: Watch the film, then write up a one page analysis of how this particular film ties into the history we have been studying in class. Be as specific as possible, and make as many logical connections as you can. Also, what do you think of the film, and why?
***Please be aware that I have not seen all of these films, but have collected ideas from other educators. Some are rated R, so please discuss your choice with your family, as is appropriate.
NOTE - Complete the assignment for more than one movie & it will count as an additional extra credit.
4th Quarter Movies:
Casablanca (US moves towards WW2)
Flags of our Fathers (WW2)
Good Night & Good Luck (McCarthyism & the Media)
Pleasantville (Conformity in 1950's Suburbia)
The Right Stuff (Space Race)
Dr. Stangelove (Satire about the Cold War)
13 Days (Cuban Missile Crises)
Platoon (Vietnam War)
All The Presidents Men (Watergate Scandal)
Charlie Wilson's War (1970's/80's - US Policy in Central America- El Salvador)
Argo (US Embassy in Iran - 1979)
Forest Gump (1960's & 1970's)
A Raisin on the Sun (based on the award winning Broadway play - Racism in US)
Remember the Titans (Racism in US)
Selma (Civil Rights)
Malcom X (Denzel Washington - Civil Rights)
Milk (the Hollywood Sean Penn movie that deals with Harvey Milk's life)
Emergence of the Teenager
Emergence of the Teenager
Complete the reading (TB - Pg 864-865) & review the Data File on the emergence of the teenager as new group in American Society.
Task:
Answer Qs 1 & 2 (pg 865).
Chapter 27 The Americans -- The Postwar Boom.pdfScience & Technology; Impacts on Society
Science & Technology; Impacts on Society
Review the "Tracing Themes" reading on Science & Technology (TB page 794/5) about the development of war time inventions and their later beneficial uses for peacetime societies.
Task:
Answer questions 1 & 2 in the 'Thinking Critically" box in the lower right hand corner of pg 795. Your answers should total at least a page length.
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