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US History Homework Sheet
"If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday." --Pearl Buck
Due Friday, September 7th
Tree of Liberty Projects. Be prepared to present your Tree of Liberty to the class.
Due Wednesday, September 11th (homework is based on class activity)
My Experience as an Investor: It is 1618. You either invested a lot or a little in the Virginia Company, and now
you’re writing a postcard to tell your nephew about your great fortune or misfortune. Describe to him your
experiences/reactions to what occurred with your money. Include as much historical information as you can
remember.
Due Tuesday, September 12th
1. When you first began your Tree of Liberty project, what was your view of US history?
2. Did your view change during/after the presentation of your classmates’ projects? Be specific and give
examples.
3. What do you think are the most important topics/issues to study in American History? Explain.
4. We just observed the sixth anniversary of 9/11; in what ways has this impacted your views on freedom
and liberty?
5. What is the most important thing you learned from this project?
Due Monday, September 17th
First writing assignment due- Boats R US papers. Make sure a properly cited bibliography is included.
Due Tuesday, September 18th
Read: The Agricultural South and The Commercial North pgs. 66-71
1. Identify: Mercantilism, Navigation Acts, Glorious Revolution and salutary neglect.
2. How did the Glorious Revolution impact the colonies?
3. How did both the colonies and Great Britain benefit from the policy of salutary neglect?
4. As a result of the policies of Mercantilism and Salutary neglect what political, social and economic
identities developed within the colonies?
Due Wednesday, September 19th
Read pages 72-84 and complete the following:
1. Compare and Contrast the North and South in terms of their economy, government and social structure.
You may use a chart, Graphic Organizer or write several paragraphs.
For Thursday, September 20th
Extra Credit Movie: The Crucible in room 322
Due Monday, September 24th
Read The French and Indian War pgs.85-89
1. What caused the French and Indian war? Explain your answer.
2. Why were the British the victors?
3. Did the French and Indian War cause the American Revolution? How?
Due Tuesday, September 25th
Read The Stirrings of Rebellion pgs.96-102
1. Create a detailed chart of the causes of the American Revolution.
2. What do you think caused the American Revolution?
3. Was it inevitable? Explain your answer.
Due Wednesday, September 26h
Read Ideas Help Start a Revolution pgs. 103-108
1. Define: Olive Branch Petition; Enlightenment
2. To what extent was the publication of Common Sense responsible for the decision to declare
independence?
3. How did the ideas of John Locke influence the writings of Thomas Jefferson?
For Wednesday, September 26th
Extra Credit Movie: Revolution in room 322
Due Monday, October 1st
Read Struggling Toward Saratoga pgs. 113-117
1. Define: inflation; profiteering
2. What were the key strengths and weaknesses of the British and American armies at the beginning of the
Revolution?
Due Tuesday, October 2nd
Read Winning the War pgs. 118-123
1. Describe the terms of the Treaty of Paris 1783.
2. How did the American Revolution affect: Native Americans; African Americans, women – Think
socially, politically and economically.
3. What were the major political, economic, and social challenges facing the new nation?
Due Wednesday, October 3rd
Extra Credit: (Due by October 3rd) Read A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution by Carol
Berkin and write at least a one-page response making connections between the book and class discussions. In
addition you are also required to stay after school on the 3rd and partake in a book group discussion.
Due Thursday, October 4th
First Exam (On October 4th)- Complete the Review Sheet (it will be collected before the exam)
Topics Covered:
Colonization and the American Revolution
Due Tuesday, October 9h:
Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson expressed opposite opinions in the aftermath of Shay’s Rebellion.
Adams said: “Rebellion against a king may be pardoned or lightly punished, but the man who dares to
rebel against the laws of a republic ought to suffer death.”
Jefferson said: “A little rebellion now and then is a good thing. It is a medicine necessary for the sound
health of a government. God forbid that we should ever be without twenty years without such a
rebellion.”
1. After watching the movie (in class), which side do you agree with? Support your answer using evidence from
the movie.
Due Wednesday, October 10th
Read pages 140-144 and answer the following questions:
1. Why did the nation’s leaders decide to meet to reexamine the Articles of Confederation?
2. What did the delegates at the Constitutional Convention see as the main problem with the Articles? Why
had a government based on state sovereignty proven problematic?
3. In what ways did the new system of government fulfill the nation’s need for a stronger central
government and at the same time allay its fear of a government having too much power?
4. Do you agree with the creation of a system of checks and balances? Explain your answer.
Due Monday, October 15th
Read pages 145-149 and answer the following questions:
1. Why did the Anti-Federalists demand the creation of a national bill of rights?
2. How did the adoption of the Bill of Rights show the flexibility of the Constitution?
3. Which rights are still sources of controversy today?
4. Why was James Madison nicknamed “The Father of the U.S. Constitution?
5. Did the Constitution represent the will of the people? Explain your answer.
Due Thursday, October 18th
As our society has become increasingly democratic is the Electoral College still necessary or should it be
abolished? Why or why not?
*Homework for October 22nd- 25th will be based on reading handouts – to be given out in class
Monday, October 22nd
Second Amendment Assignment will be given out today.
Due Tuesday, October 23rd
1. What is the role of the Federal Judiciary?
2. How do federal judges get their jobs? Why do they have a life term?
Due Wednesday, October 24th
1. Describe the qualifications, and term of office for members of the House of Representatives.
2. Describe the qualifications, and term of office for members of the Senate.
3. Explain how a bill becomes a law in the House and the Senate.
4. Define – bill; resolution; Speaker of the House; quorum; Rules Committee; filibuster; cloture; veto;
pocket veto
Due Thursday, October 25th
1. What are the Constitutional requirements for the president?
2. What are the “informal” requirements?
3. Explain the Presidential roles.
Due Monday, October 29th
Read pages 182-187 and answer the following questions:
1. How was the first cabinet created?
2. Explain Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan.
3. What is the difference between strict construction and loose construction?
4. Did the Whiskey Rebellion weaken or strengthen the new government? Explain.
5. In your opinion, was George Washington a “great” President? Explain.
Due Wednesday, October 31st
2nd Amendment Assignment Due
Due Thursday, November 1st
Review sheet due.
Exam #2 today.