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World History:
1700: Leave it to the British! The English
began to play jokes on each other, beginning
the practice of April Fool’s Day. What is
the best April Fool’s Day prank you have
ever heard (or experienced) and what was
the worst?
American History:
1889: Josephine Cockrane from Chicago
markets the first dishwasher. It required the
owner to pour hot water over the dishes
and then let them dry. What is your
assessment of this style of cleaning your
dishes?
Word of the day:
Demand: The amount an item is desired. If
lots of people want a product, the producer
can produce more or charge more for what
he has. If he decides to just price it higher,
what usually happens in a free market
Economy?
Bonus Corner:
What invention am I?
• I was invented in 1929.
• I really have my ups and downs!
• There are tournaments now with me!
• You can string me along (and walk the
dog)!
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World History:
1805: Hans Christian Andersen was born in
Denmark. He wrote many fairy tales,
including “The Little Mermaid.” What would
be fascinating about living under water?
What creature would you be and as that
creature, what would terrify you?
American History:
1943: John Maunchly, a
physicist, wants to find an easier
way to calculate missile firing charts. His
invention becomes the first computer.
What is your favorite use of a computer?
Word of the day:
Income: The amount of earnings. What do
you hope to be your main source of income
as an adult? What do you need to do to
reach a point where that happens?
Bonus Corner:
What new experience was launched on this
date?
• The year was 1902.
• I was opened in Los Angeles.
• The cost was $.10.
• They used a circus tent for this first one.
• I could see the action for the first time!
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World History:
1559: 60 years of war are ended when
France, England and Spain sign a treaty.
This countries, however, will soon fight
again. Why do you think peace often has
a short history?
American History:
1860: The Pony Express began
on this date. This mail service
was greatly appreciated but
short lived. By October of 1861, it was no
longer in business. Infer what might have
been its downfall in such a short time.
Word of the day:
Natural rights: The ownership of naturally
occurring minerals, oil or water by persons
who have purchased the land. It is often
debated that just because you have the land,
many of these resources, especially water,
need to have shared ownership. What is
your opinion?
Bonus Corner:
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not
the mark of weakness, but of power. They
speak more eloquently than ten thousand
tongues. They are the messengers of
overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and
of unspeakable love.”
-Washington Irving (Born in 1783)
Share when tears speak words in your life.
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World History:
The oldest reference to a lunar eclipse was
recorded in:
1. 2094 B.C.E.
2. 1492 B.C.E.
3. 562 B.C.E.
4. 562 C.E.
American History:
1968: Martin Luther King Jr. was killed on
this day by James Earl Ray. He was 39 years
old. He left behind a legacy of peace and
racial equality. What evidence can you cite
that validates improvement in racial
equality?
Word of the day:
Manorialism: The system of lords with land,
nobles (vassals), knights and serfs who
populated Europe in the middle ages
(600-1300 C.E.) If you could serve in any role
at this time, what role do you think you
would be best suited for and why?
Bonus Corner:
The following quote was penned by Maya
Angelou, born on this date in 1928:
“I've learned that people will forget what
you said, people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made
them feel.”
How do you make others feel?
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World History:
1923: The tomb of King Tut was a
tremendous find but also a horrible
curse. On this day, yet another member
of the excavation group dies of a
“mysterious illness”, often called the
Mummy’s Curse. Create a fictionalized
story for why this man had to die!
American History:
1758: Mary Jemison was captured by
Seneca natives as a teenager along with
the rest of her family. She spent the rest
of her life with the tribe, having 7 children.
A biography was written of her life and
was quite popular. What would you imagine
were her joys and her fears?
Word of the day:
Vassal: A noble, during medieval times, who
received land in exchange for services and/or
protection. Many vassals became knights.
Knights pledged to a high moral code called
chivalry. It meant they lived a life of
honesty. If you were in this position, when
would you find it hardest to be honest?
Bonus Corner:
Who was I?
• I was born in 1856.
• I fought for rights of African Americans.
• I was an educator and author.
• My first name is novel!
• My last name is shared by an American
president!
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World History:
1945: As the British approached
Buchenwald Concentration Camp, the Nazis
marched the remaining 28,000+ prisoners
in order to elude capture and 7000 of them
died. Imagine living on almost no food for
days on end and then being forced to march.
Describe your feelings and view of life.
American History:
1830: Joseph Smith establishes
the Mormon Church in Fayette Township,
New York. He went on the expand his
faithful members and relocate several
times, ending up in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Why do you think the Mormons, like many
other faith groups, were persecuted for
their beliefs?
Word of the day:
Matriarch: A society in which women have
the power. Think of your home. What
aspects does your mother control? Which
elements are governed by your father?
Bonus Corner:
Who was I?
• I was born in 1874.
• My first name was Harry.
• I was Hungarian by birth.
• I really could disappear if I wanted to!
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World History:
1994: 10 peacemakers were killed in
Rwanda. The world stepped back and in
the next 3 months, 800,000 Tutsis were
killed, leaving in its wake the worst case of
genocide in modern history. How should we
keep this from happening? Why do we not
always intervene?
American History:
1891: Phineas Taylor Barnum, founder of
the traveling circus, dies. Interestingly, he
asked the paper to publish his obituary
before his death (he was quite ill) so he
could enjoy reading it and they did! What
do you want to be remembered for after
you are gone?
Word of the day:
Genocide: The systematic extermination of
a group, based on race, creed or lifestyle.
Whether it is in Rwanda or Nazi Germany,
genocide seems unstoppable until the death
toll becomes high. Predict what signs
might be present if this is the path a country
or people are heading down.
Bonus Corner:
1915: Billie Holiday was born. She was a
jazz singer and she used her music to
instrument change in how persons treated
others, including in their own family. What
are characteristics of your behavior that
show respect for others, (even your siblings)?
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World History:
563 B.C.E.: Buddha is born. His gave up
His royal heritage and money to follow
A spiritual path of goodness for all mankind.
What things do you do out of kindness,
expecting no reward?
American History:
1879: The latest in modern milk distribution
was begun on this date in New York:
glass bottles! Very few dairies use this any
more. What were the advantages and
disadvantages of glass bottles? Is what we
have today better or not? State a position
for modern packaging or glass bottling.
Word of the day:
Laissez-faire: An attitude of non-intervention,
especially in business and governmental
control. Many elements of life are closely
monitored but others are not. What elements
of our life do you think should be closely
controlled? Which elements should be
“hands off” from scrutiny?
Bonus Corner:
A watchmaker from London patented a
basket that could be lowered via a pulley
system in order to escape a fire. The year
was 1766. Was this a good and useful
invention or do you feel this was
problematic?
Share your ideas.
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World History:
1682: Rene-Robert LaSalle, a French
explorer, claimed the Mississippi and west
for the French and named it Louisiana.
Later, the American government was able to
Buy it back “for a song” (which means
cheaply!). What do you love best about the
American West?
American History:
1865: Robert E. Lee surrenders,
ending the four year Civil War
battle. Civil war is especially
devastating. Describe why
that would be so.
Word of the day:
Criminal court: The legal system in which
persons who commit crimes against other
persons are tried, determined innocent or
guilty and then sentenced if guilty. Do you
think our criminal court system is strict
or lenient? Share evidence from personal
experience to support your position.
Bonus Corner:
Robert E. Lee once said:
“We must expect reverses, even defeats.
They are sent to teach us wisdom and
prudence, to call forth greater energies, and
to prevent our falling into greater
disasters.”
What does this teach you about adversity?
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World History:
Word of the day:
1633: England goes bananas! The popular
fruit went on sale for the first time on this
date and have been enjoyed by many since
that time. What is your favorite fruit?
Refugees: Persons who have been displaced
from one’s home country due to persecution or
war. Refugees often have nothing but the shirt
on their back and need everything – shelter,
food, employment, etc. What would you
imagine to be the hardest thing to bear as
a refugee?
American History:
Bonus Corner:
1849: Thank goodness for the safety
pin! This little invention has saved many a
wardrobe malfunction! Create a clever
jingle, rap or poem extoling the merits of
the safety pin.
Joseph Pulitzer, journalist and initiator of the
Pulitzer Prize, once said of journalism:
“Put it before them briefly so they will read
it, clearly so they will appreciate it,
picturesquely so they will remember it and,
above all, accurately so they will be guided
by its light.” Do you think the news media of
today feel the same? Support your thoughts.
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World History:
1940: Norway has usually been a country of
neutrality and when Germany attacked,
most anticipated a German dominance but
on this date, three days after the initial
attack, Norwegians destroyed three
German ships and four cruisers. Pen a
newspaper heading in the Oslo Times.
American History:
1957: At Edwards Air Force Base in
California, a jet was able to take off and
land vertically for the first time.
What would be the advantage
of that skill?
Word of the day:
Natural hazards: Problematic naturally
occurring events that negatively effect
people. Examples would be earthquakes,
droughts and tornados. What natural
hazards threaten where you live? What
do you do to lessen the impact?
Bonus Corner:
1803: On this date, France offered to sell
the Louisiana Territory. Thomas Jefferson
was really pushing for this to happen,
especially after the Lewis and Clark
expedition revealed the value of the
American West. What states made up this
purchase?
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World History:
1204: The fourth crusade conquered
Constantinople, the first time the city
had been conquered in 900 years. A
crusade was a religious war, waged with
Christians against Muslims. What parallels
do you see in the news today?
American History:
1861: On this date, the Civil War begins. It
will begin the four bloodiest years in
American history. When the war ended,
however, three major amendments were
added to the constitution. What rights did
they guarantee?
Word of the day:
Multinational corporation: A business with
leadership and production in many countries.
What is the value in this type of business?
What is the downside?
Bonus Corner:
1786: Philadelphia, often termed the “City
of Brotherly Love,” opened a facility that
handed our medicine free of charge to the
poor who needed it. What acts of kindness
do you do (or plan to do someday) to help
those less fortunate?
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World History:
1598: French King Henry IV was
instrumental in ending 40 years of
religious battle. The Edict of Nantes
left the Catholic Church as the state church
but gave Protestants the right to practice
their beliefs. What role does faith play in
people’s lives today?
American History:
1943: The Jefferson Memorial
was dedicated, 200 years after
Jefferson’s birth. Washington D.C. is a
fascinating place to visit. What did you
enjoy most on a visit there; or, what do
you hope to see when you travel there?
Word of the day:
Reformation: The reforming of the church
system which divided the Catholic Church,
some remaining allegiant to Catholicism and
the remainder becoming Protestants. Who
was the leader of the reformation?
(His name is part of a famed African American
freedom fighter)
Bonus Corner:
Who am I?
• I had the greatest season in golf at age 21.
• On this date, I won the Masters.
• By 24, I had won the top four golf
tournaments and was the youngest ever to
so.
• Excelling in golf as an African American
was also rare.
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World History:
1916: Sir Ernest Shackleton was a British
Explorer of Antarctica. On this date, he and
his men were rescued after five months on
an ice floe. Use your imagination – how do
you stay warm on an ice floe
for five months?
American History:
1865: John Wilkes Booth played a key role
in history on this date. He assassinated
Abraham Lincoln in the Ford Theater.
Booth was confident that even though the
Civil War was virtually over, killing the
president might give the Confederacy a
chance. What is your favorite fact/memory
of Abraham Lincoln?
Word of the day:
Money supply: The amount of money that is
available to run commerce. How do you keep
your money supply plentiful?
Bonus Corner:
What famed discovery did Christiaan Huygens
make?
• He was Dutch, born in 1629.
• He loved to study the night sky.
• He recognized and could name the planets.
• He noticed a feature of the largest planet.
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World History:
1912: The British ocean liner, Titanic, sinks
in the North Atlantic after striking an iceberg.
Why were there so many deaths of the
2200 aboard?
American History:
1923: Insulin is available commercially for
the first time. Insulin naturally occurs in
most persons and limits the destructive
elements of sugars to the body. Diabetics
have either none or very little insulin so
taking this helps their body remain healthy.
They also limit their sugar intake. What
sugar goodness would be hardest to give up?
Word of the day:
Jurisdiction: The legal right to determine
policy for a given area. Jurisdiction gets
complicated when it comes to the oceans.
Different countries want to govern the
fishing and boating lanes. What seems
fairest in deciding these debates?
Bonus Corner:
Who am I?
• I was born in 1452.
• I loved to write in a way that the only way
to read it was to show it in a mirror.
• I was an inventor and painter.
• Mona Lisa was my creation.
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World History:
1705: Isaac Newton became Sir Isaac
Newton on this day. The honor was
bestowed, making him the first scientist
to receive knighthood. What are two
meanings for the
term “gravity”?
American History:
1813: Standardization means that products
are made with all the same parts so that
the final product has a consistency. This
makes good sense but was not instituted
until 1813 and it was part of a contract for
20,000 pistols. Why would this be especially
important with weaponry?
Word of the day:
Cold War: Conflict between nations that does
not erupt in violence but is rhetoric-based.
The United States and Russia were wrapped
up in a cold war for almost 50 years. Why do
you think neither country advanced their
cause through violence?
Bonus Corner:
Sir Kingsley Amis, English poet and novelist
Born on this day in 1933, once said:
“There was no end to the ways in which
nice things are nicer than nasty ones.”
Do you agree or not? Support your
premise.
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World History:
1524: Giovanni Verrazano discovers New
York Harbor. He was Italian but was in
America, exploring for the French. Later,
the French donated a statue that still
stands in that harbor. What has the Statue
Of Liberty grown to symbolize?
American History:
1945: 1,100 tons of Uranium are seized in
Germany, hopefully preventing the Germans
from using Uranium to develop an Atomic
Bomb. The United States used this
technology to end to war in August of 1945.
Where did America use this devastating
Weapon?
Word of the day:
Cultural diffusion: The spreading of a traits
that are part of a given group of people.
America is formed from many cultural pieces,
integrated together to form our identity.
What characteristics does your family include
from different cultures? (food, holidays, etc.)
Bonus Corner:
What famous man died on
this day in 1790?
• He was a statesman.
• He was an author.
• He was a scientist (loved kites!).
• He was a printer.
• He signed the Declaration of
Independence.
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World History:
1506: The building began, in Rome, of
Saint Peter’s Basilica (church) and it took
109 years to complete the project. Imagine
you are the project manager.
Pen your speech for
dedication day (when the
church was completed).
American History:
1775: “One if by land, and two if by sea;
And I on the opposite shore will be,
Ready to ride and spread the alarm
Through every Middlesex village and farm.”
This poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
describes what event?
Word of the day:
Political Party: A group organized by similar
beliefs of how the government should be run.
Why is it good that there are at least two
political parties?
Bonus Corner:
What happened on this day in 1906?
• San Francisco, CA.
• It makes me tremor!
• Felt as far away as South Africa.
• It measured 8.0 on the Richter Scale.
• Fires after the event lasted for four days.
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World History:
69: Vitellius was confirmed as the next
emperor by the Roman Senate. In a few
months, he was killed by his soldiers. He
was said to be good natured but that led
to his downfall. Why would it be fatal for
a Roman emperor to be
“good natured”?
American History:
1994: The federal building was bombed
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, killing 168
persons. The car bomb, left out in front
of the building, changed security policies
for all federal buildings. Why do you think
the U.S. always has to learn to change
policies after a disaster?
Word of the day:
Oligarchy: A form of government in which
the governmental control is in the hands of a
few. Rome, in the later days of the empire,
became this style of leadership. Why is
this form of government often corruptible?
Bonus Corner:
Who am I?
• I was born in 1903.
• I was an FBI agent.
• The gangs ran for cover when they heard
my name.
• My name rhymes with less.
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World History:
1862: Louis Pasteur and Claude Barnard
develop the process that became know as
pasteurization (this process makes milk safe
to drink). When does a cold glass of milk
taste best?
American History:
1999: Columbine High School in Littleton,
Colorado became the site of a deadly school
shooting. Thirteen students, one teacher
and the two shooters were dead in when
SWAT entered the building four hours after
the shooters. What things are done at your
school to ensure your safety?
Word of the day:
Map projection: The style of making a
rounded globe show accurately on a flat
surface. What parts of the globe are often
most distorted?
Bonus Corner:
What famed dictator was born in this date?
• The birth year was 1889.
• He was born in Austria.
• He was an artist.
• He wrote Mein Kampf in
prison.
• He believed that he was part of a
superior race.
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World History:
753 B.C.E.: Rome is founded. The legend
is that twins, Romulus and Remus, were
raised by wolves and Romulus defeated
Remus, beginning ancient Rome. What
fascinates you most about Ancient Rome?
American History:
1878: Firemen in New
York struggled with quickly getting from the
second floor to the first when the alarm
was sounded. The firehouse pole was
invented. What would be difficult about
using one of those things? Would you like
to try it or not? Why?
Word of the day:
Cabinet: Selected advisors to the president
who have expertise in areas the president
does not. If you create a cabinet
member to help you with homework, what
area would it be in?
What area (s) could you
be the expert?
Bonus Corner:
What architectural feat is being described?
• This structure was opened in 1962.
• President Kennedy opened it with a
remote control switch from Florida.
• The structure is in Seattle, Washington.
• It has a revolving restaurant on the top
which makes a complete circle every hour.
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World History:
1056: A supernova in the night sky
triggered astrologists to predict the worst!
Create a mini ad or display of what
astrologists might have created
(if they had your skills!)
American History:
1886: The Sooners,
thousands of settlers
who were promised
cheap land in Oklahoma, raced
across the borders at noon, trying to
homestead a piece for themselves.
Describe your strategy if you
were attempting the same thing.
Word of the day:
Exchange rate: The value of one country’s
currency in terms of another. Sometimes,
the United States money is quite valuable
and at other times, it is worth less.
Where do you like to shop? Do you pick
it for what they sell or that they sell things
cheaper?
Bonus Corner:
“No man should escape our universities
without knowing how little he knows.”
-J. Robert Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer, born on this day in 1904,
created the atomic bomb. What does his
statement imply about knowledge?
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World History:
1564: William Shakespeare is born. He
went on to be the leading playwright in all
of history. The most amazing thing is that
his work is still loved, read and performed
today. What plays do you know of by
Shakespeare?
American History:
1867: The Zoetrope is patented which
was the early stages of motion pictures.
The machine would show pictures and
because each picture varied slightly, they
appeared to be moving. The techniques
of today’s films are amazing. What
films use the most incredible visual effects?
Word of the day:
Political map: A map which shows boundaries
determined by countries, states or counties.
How does that differ from a topographical
Map?
Bonus Corner:
Who was I?
• I had darling curls.
• I was born on this date in 1928.
• I died in 2014.
• I could sing and dance.
• My last name sounds like a place to
worship.
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World History:
1915: New Zealand and Australia
hoped to open up the Dardanelle Straits in
Turkey, but were defeated soundly - 300,000
lives were lost! It was discovered later that
the waters were littered with mines.
What might have been the strategy
following this disaster?
American History:
1833: Americans must love
Jacob Ebert and George
Dulty! They patented the
first soda fountain!
What is your favorite kind
(or kinds) of soda?
Word of the day:
Feudal relationship: The way a lord, the
vassals and serfs interacted in order to make
the manor successful. Imagine you are lord
of a manor. Convince the poor people of the
town to come work for you (remember, you
want most of the
profit!)
Bonus Corner:
The oldest woman in America was born in
1867 and lived 113 years, 273 days. That
means she lived from 1867-1980. What
events, inventions and people did she
know in her lifetime?
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World History:
1792: The people of prior times were often
thought to be a little barbaric. That may
be true when it comes to the guillotine.
This instrument would drop down, cutting
off the head of a criminal. Do you think the
electric chair or lethal injection is more
humane? State your stance.
American History:
1901: License plates are required for the
first time. The vanity plates (plates that
you name) are fun! One eye doctor had
the following: 2 C C Me! Create a clever
vanity plate that you could use in the
future! (remember – there is a limit of seven
letters or numbers!)
Word of the day:
Caste system: Hierarchy of people, placing
them in levels, used for some time in India.
The sad part of the system was that if a person
was placed in a low level,
it was almost impossible
to get status. How is life
different in the U.S.?
Bonus Corner:
What was my invention?
• Marconi came up with the idea (born
on this date in 1874).
• It used to run on a transistor.
• You don’t have to pay for my services.
• Most people have their favorite DJ!
• I have a dial and different stations.
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World History:
1994: South Africa elected Nelson Mandela
in a landslide victory. Even though Mandela
had been imprisoned for many years, the
people of South Africa recognized a great
man. What characteristics should a great
leader possess?
American History:
1954: The polio vaccine was tested in the
United States. In a few short years, this
vaccine would eradicate polio. What do you
predict will be the diseases the future will
not have to deal with when modern
research locates a cure?
Word of the day:
Demographics: Statistical make up of a
population. Demographics counts people by
male/female, age, occupation, ethnicity, etc.
What are the demographics of where you
live?
Bonus Corner:
Charles Francis Richter was born on this date
in 1900. He was a seismologist who came
up with the test to rate earthquake activity.
A level 2 is 10 times greater than a 1 and a
level 3 is ten times greater than a level 2.
When there is a 7 or 8 pointer, you can see
why it is so devastating. Share what you
know about earthquakes in your area.
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World History:
1521: I guess it was a bad day to visit the
Philippines! After sailing ¾ the way around
the world, Ferdinand Magellan is killed by
a poison arrow. What might have been a
clever retort he could of said, just before
he passed on?
American History:
1865: It is awful to have a tragedy at the
end of a tragedy. The Civil War was ending
and as veterans returned home, 1700
perished when the boat they were in
exploded and sank. The Mississippi was
overflowing and most drowned. What
do you love and fear about the water?
Word of the day:
Credit: The amount that you can pre-spend
with the guarantee that you will pay it back.
Many things are bought on credit these days.
What are the pleasures and the dangers of
buying on credit?
Bonus Corner:
Who was I?
• I was born in 1822.
• I served as president of the United States.
• I fought in the Civil War (Generally).
• I was a Union man!
Take off with history!
Welcome to April 28!
Historical brains engaged…commence ignition!
World History:
66: Roman forces sack Jerusalem. Jerusalem
has always been a city that many want. It
is significant to Christianity, Islam and
Judaism. Where is Jerusalem located?
American History:
1897: Under pressure from the U.S.
government, the Chickasaw and Choctaw
Tribes of Oklahoma give up their claim to
the land, allowing more settlers to enter.
Describe what the natives lost in addition to
their land.
Word of the day:
Jim Crow Laws: Laws that limited freedoms
of African Americans. These laws were in
place prior to the Civil War but were abolished
after the war. What groups of people,
living in America, do you feel are restricted
and it what way?
Bonus Corner:
1770: Captain James Cook arrives in
Australia. Australia has the most unique
features and wildlife. Describe what about
Australia you would most like to see.
Take off with history!
Welcome to April 29!
Historical brains engaged…commence ignition!
World History:
1429: Joan of Arc, then 17, broke the siege
of Orleans. Despite her accomplishment,
she was later burned at the stake. What
inspires one so young to be unusually
brave? Infer what might have given her
the ability beyond her years.
American History:
1898: The first cancer lab is established in
New York City. We are still battling this
disease today. Why do you think cancer
is still unbeatable, in some cases, yet today?
Word of the day:
Civil Rights: The privileges of citizens and
their relationship with other citizens.
What freedoms do you possess? What are
the limits to those freedoms?
Bonus Corner:
Duke Ellington, jazz great, was awarded the
Medal of Freedom in 1969. When asked
about being snubbed for previous awards
because he was African American, he said,
“Fate doesn’t want me to be famous too
young.” He was 66. Describe how his words
make you feel about him.
Take off with history!
Welcome to April 30!
Historical brains engaged…commence ignition!
World History:
1494: He’s back! Christopher Columbus
lands in the New World again: Cuba!
Our country has a rugged relationship with
Cuba. The communistic government does
not set well with our democratic ideals!
Where is Cuba and how far is it from The
United States?
American History:
1789: George Washington is sworn in as the
first President of the United States. He had
many challenges to face, especially starting
a new nation. What are the difficulties with
starting something new?
Word of the day:
Consumer: A person who purchases and
uses products. We are all consumers. What
products does your family depend on?
How do you decide where to buy what you
need?
Bonus Corner:
What happened on this date?
• I began in 1997.
• All we do is talk, talk, talk!
• I am hosted by a humorous blond!
• The hostess gives her guests gifts.