Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Gettysburg.com
The most famous battle fought in the western hemisphere has its own historical society.
Go to Gettysburg.com for history, music, and, believe it or not, the weather.
Go to Gettysburg.com for history, music, and, believe it or not, the weather.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Compromise of 1850
1. Answer "Critical Reading" on p. 417. What were some of the effects of The California gold rush?
then complete the following muli step research assignment
1. Go to the Infohio link on Mr. G's main page.
2. Click on the link "EBSCO HOST". It's a database.
3. Click on "All database search" (the one with rainbow colors)
4. Select "ACADEMIC SEARCH PRIMER"
5. Write "Compromise of 1850" or "effects of gold rush" in the search window.
6. Pick ONE source that you think is relevant, then write the bibliography, that is the bibliographic entry--"ATP"(AUTHOR, TITLE, PUBLICATION INFORMATION e.g [Gigham, Ryan. "Chaos and String Theory". Physicist Journal. Maryland University Press. Summer 2010.]
then complete the following muli step research assignment
1. Go to the Infohio link on Mr. G's main page.
2. Click on the link "EBSCO HOST". It's a database.
3. Click on "All database search" (the one with rainbow colors)
4. Select "ACADEMIC SEARCH PRIMER"
5. Write "Compromise of 1850" or "effects of gold rush" in the search window.
6. Pick ONE source that you think is relevant, then write the bibliography, that is the bibliographic entry--"ATP"(AUTHOR, TITLE, PUBLICATION INFORMATION e.g [Gigham, Ryan. "Chaos and String Theory". Physicist Journal. Maryland University Press. Summer 2010.]
Monday, March 5, 2012
Mexican American War Timeline
Due Friday, March 9.
Click on the Mexican American War Timeline, and view all of the slides to answer the following questions. Hint: go ahead and view the timeline first, then answer the questions, some of which are NOT in chronological order.
1. When did Texas become part of the United States
2. Who coined the term "Manifest Destiny" and when?
3. What president built a case for war with Mexico in his inaugural address?
4. Where did a skirmish take place in 1846 that resulted in a declaration of war?
5. Who led an army from New Mexico to California to secure that land for the US?
6. Who was president of Mexico during the Mexican American War?
7. When was the treaty signed that ended the Mexican American War, and what was it called?
8. Write your own question, and then provide an answer.
Click on the Mexican American War Timeline, and view all of the slides to answer the following questions. Hint: go ahead and view the timeline first, then answer the questions, some of which are NOT in chronological order.
1. When did Texas become part of the United States
2. Who coined the term "Manifest Destiny" and when?
3. What president built a case for war with Mexico in his inaugural address?
4. Where did a skirmish take place in 1846 that resulted in a declaration of war?
5. Who led an army from New Mexico to California to secure that land for the US?
6. Who was president of Mexico during the Mexican American War?
7. When was the treaty signed that ended the Mexican American War, and what was it called?
8. Write your own question, and then provide an answer.
MAP Assignment, for March 7
Each student has their own Map assignment for chapter 13:
1. Write a short blurb of 50 words explaining your subject. Use 8 point font.
2. Attach your paragraph to the image or icon.
3. Attach your work to the map, where it belongs.
1. Write a short blurb of 50 words explaining your subject. Use 8 point font.
2. Attach your paragraph to the image or icon.
3. Attach your work to the map, where it belongs.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Chapter 11 Crossword
Download the Crossword HERE and complete for Chapter 11
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Click and Complete the Crossword, then print!
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Click and Complete the Crossword, then print!
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