All students are required to post ONE response and ONE peer comment. If you post, I agree, you will receive a 0. Due Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Discussion Questions:
1) Compare and contrast the Declaration of Independence and A Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. How are they different? How are they similar?
2) Make a list of some of the main ideas from the A Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
3) Why do you think the author(s) included provision 13?
4) What ideas from The Social Contract are prevelant in A Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen? Mention specific provisions.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Hamilton vs. Jefferson
Each person is responsible for posting ONE response and ONE peer comment.
Due Tuesday, April 7, 2009 by 7:45AM
In addition, you must also print out a copy of your response and bring it to class in order to get credit.
1) Compare and contrast Hamilton's view on the National Bank and Jefferson's view on the National Bank. Do you agree with Hamilton or Jefferson? Explain.
2) In class we discussed the "loose interpretation" and the "strict interpretation" of the constitution. Which do you agree with and why?
3) Who would be likely supporters of Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans?
4) Who would be likely supporters of Hamilton and the Federalists?
5) If you were to join a political party in 1790, would you join the Federalists or the Democratic-Republicans? Explain your answer giving examples from the text.
Due Tuesday, April 7, 2009 by 7:45AM
In addition, you must also print out a copy of your response and bring it to class in order to get credit.
1) Compare and contrast Hamilton's view on the National Bank and Jefferson's view on the National Bank. Do you agree with Hamilton or Jefferson? Explain.
2) In class we discussed the "loose interpretation" and the "strict interpretation" of the constitution. Which do you agree with and why?
3) Who would be likely supporters of Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans?
4) Who would be likely supporters of Hamilton and the Federalists?
5) If you were to join a political party in 1790, would you join the Federalists or the Democratic-Republicans? Explain your answer giving examples from the text.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
A Meeting of the Minds
Answer the following questions based on the person you chose. Be sure to INCLUDE who you chose before you answer the questions! You will take a quiz tomorrow about the Meeting of the Minds. You should also PRINT OUT the answers to these questions to help you in class tomorrow!
1) Where is your interviewee from?
2) What is his occupation?
3) What does he believe are the basic principles of a good government?
4) What does he base those beliefs on?
5) Do you agree with his ideas on government?
1) Where is your interviewee from?
2) What is his occupation?
3) What does he believe are the basic principles of a good government?
4) What does he base those beliefs on?
5) Do you agree with his ideas on government?
Monday, March 16, 2009
Minidramas
Each student must post ONE response to the questions and ONE peer response.
1) How did the cumulative effect of the laws and proclamations persuade colonists to seek independence from Britian?
2) Of the events dramatized, which do you think were of greater and lesser importance in increasing support for independence? Why?
3) What aspects of our present-day legislative process, judicial system, economy, and society may have developed in response to various British acts during the colonial periods?
1) How did the cumulative effect of the laws and proclamations persuade colonists to seek independence from Britian?
2) Of the events dramatized, which do you think were of greater and lesser importance in increasing support for independence? Why?
3) What aspects of our present-day legislative process, judicial system, economy, and society may have developed in response to various British acts during the colonial periods?
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Boston Tea Party
Everyone must post ONE response and ONE peer comment. DO NOT say I agree with...as your response.
1) Why were colonists angry at those trying to steal the tea to take home with them?
2) Imagine that you had decided to take part in the Boston Tea Party. What would your thoughts be as you were dumping tea into the harbor?
3) On a scale of 1-10, how dangerous do you think The Boston Tea Party was? Give an example of why you think that.
1) Why were colonists angry at those trying to steal the tea to take home with them?
2) Imagine that you had decided to take part in the Boston Tea Party. What would your thoughts be as you were dumping tea into the harbor?
3) On a scale of 1-10, how dangerous do you think The Boston Tea Party was? Give an example of why you think that.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Colonists Reaction to the Stamp Act
Pick ONE of the colonists and post a brief comment that explains why that particular colonist would be likely to oppose the stamp tax.
Comment on at least TWO other postings that include colonists other than the one you chose.
Respond to at least ONE of the comments made about your original posting.
TOMORROW: Be prepared for a QUIZ on colonial reaction
Comment on at least TWO other postings that include colonists other than the one you chose.
Respond to at least ONE of the comments made about your original posting.
TOMORROW: Be prepared for a QUIZ on colonial reaction
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Salem Witch Trials
DUE MONDAY, MARCH 2, BY 7:45 AM
You must post ONE response to the questions and TWO repsonses to your peers.
1) People in Salem are being accused of being witches, but what are the specific accusations? (What did these women do that have caused people to think they are witches?)
2) What reason would someone have to call someone a witch, even if they knew they were not a witch?
3) Using document 13, what is the demographic (how many are men, women, young, single, married, etc.) of the accused witches and the witnesses?
4) Based on document 14, were the accussed witches people the villagers probably liked?
5) What is Ann Putnam confessing in document 16?
6) What role does the 2nd Great Awakening play in allowing the "witch trial hysteria" to take place?
7) Document 17 is a secondary source, meaning it was written long after the Salem Witch trials occurred (1986). What reasons does he give for the witch trials taking place and how does he fit it into the "big picture" of what was going on during the late 1600s?
You must post ONE response to the questions and TWO repsonses to your peers.
1) People in Salem are being accused of being witches, but what are the specific accusations? (What did these women do that have caused people to think they are witches?)
2) What reason would someone have to call someone a witch, even if they knew they were not a witch?
3) Using document 13, what is the demographic (how many are men, women, young, single, married, etc.) of the accused witches and the witnesses?
4) Based on document 14, were the accussed witches people the villagers probably liked?
5) What is Ann Putnam confessing in document 16?
6) What role does the 2nd Great Awakening play in allowing the "witch trial hysteria" to take place?
7) Document 17 is a secondary source, meaning it was written long after the Salem Witch trials occurred (1986). What reasons does he give for the witch trials taking place and how does he fit it into the "big picture" of what was going on during the late 1600s?
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Movie Questions
DUE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009 AT 7:45 AM
You are required to post AT LEAST one response to the questions and AT LEAST one comment on another students' response.
These are some tough questions, use each other to help answer them. You will see these questions on your next test.
1) Why do you think that slaves refer to themselves and each other as "niggers."
2) How was slavery different depending on your "occupation" or sex?
3) How were slaves able to keep their African culture alive and how is this represented in African-American culture today? (Think about rappers, church, dialect, etc.)
4) Describe how the religion that develops among the slaves contains African beliefs and traditions as well as Christian beliefs and traditions. What about the Bible may be appealing to slaves?
You are required to post AT LEAST one response to the questions and AT LEAST one comment on another students' response.
These are some tough questions, use each other to help answer them. You will see these questions on your next test.
1) Why do you think that slaves refer to themselves and each other as "niggers."
2) How was slavery different depending on your "occupation" or sex?
3) How were slaves able to keep their African culture alive and how is this represented in African-American culture today? (Think about rappers, church, dialect, etc.)
4) Describe how the religion that develops among the slaves contains African beliefs and traditions as well as Christian beliefs and traditions. What about the Bible may be appealing to slaves?
Monday, February 23, 2009
Assignment #1 Virginia Laws
DUE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009 BY 2:35 PM
Lesson: How to Read a Primary Source
Good reading is about asking questions of your sources. Keep the following in mind when reading primary sources. Even if you believe you can't arrive at the answers, imagining possible answers will aid your comprehension. Reading primary sources requires that you use your historical imagination. This process is all about your willingness and ability to ask questions of the material, imagine possible answers, and explain your reasoning.
As a historian, you will want to ask:
What can I know of the past based on this material?
How can I be sure about it?
How do I know these things?
Now that you have read the Virginia Laws, write a brief comment about what you think about this source. Keep in mind the following questions:
1) What does it tell you about Virginia society and how people from Virginia viewed slaves?
2) How does this fit into the "big picture" of southern society?
Lesson: How to Read a Primary Source
Good reading is about asking questions of your sources. Keep the following in mind when reading primary sources. Even if you believe you can't arrive at the answers, imagining possible answers will aid your comprehension. Reading primary sources requires that you use your historical imagination. This process is all about your willingness and ability to ask questions of the material, imagine possible answers, and explain your reasoning.
As a historian, you will want to ask:
What can I know of the past based on this material?
How can I be sure about it?
How do I know these things?
Now that you have read the Virginia Laws, write a brief comment about what you think about this source. Keep in mind the following questions:
1) What does it tell you about Virginia society and how people from Virginia viewed slaves?
2) How does this fit into the "big picture" of southern society?
History Forum
Need help with your history homework? Don't understand something from class? No problem! Post your question here and let your peers help you out! Ms. Eades is also available to answer questions posted here as well, however, if you have a specific question for Ms. Eades, please email her directly.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ms. Eades' Golden Rules
"I have never let schooling interfere with my education." --Mark Twain
Welcome to Ms. Eades' history forum!
For the next 8 weeks, we will be responding to primary source readings and discussion questions in a digital format. This is an opportunity for you to improve upon your historical analysis.
Before we get started,there are a few rules for you to read.
Ms. Eades' Golden Rules of Blogssay Forum Writing:
1) Absolutely NO PROFANITY! This includes all common swear words, innuendo, racial slurs or links to profane websites. Do NOT post anything that Ms. Eades may find offensive.
2) Keep in mind that Ms. Eades finds most things offensive:) Anything posted that is offensive will be reported to the dean immediately.
3) Only use constructive criticism. No name-calling, insults or otherwise hurtful comments.
4) NO TEXT LANGUAGE! I h8 txt. OMG, pls. Ur smarter than that.
5) Ms. Eades' Golden Rules of Writing apply to everything posted on this site. Your grade will be determined based on writing quality as well as content.
6) Please stay on topic. I don't want to hear about where you got your nails did, what latest itune you just downloaded or why I should try Vikki's new lip gloss. Historical topics only!
Throughout the chapter, I will hand out primary sources to be discussed/analyzed within this forum. You are responsible for completing the each item below by the assigned due date.
1) EVERY student must post ONE independently written comment based on his/her interpretation of the primary source
2) EVERY student must post TWO comments in regards to other student interpretations.
3) I will post discussion questions each week related to the primary source. EVERY student must post ONE independently written comment regarding the discussion questions.
4) EVERY student must post TWO comments regarding other student comments about the discussion questions.
This should be treated as an open forum for discussion on historical anaylsis. During these forums, you will be discussing your interpretations of historical documents with your peers, as well as how the document fits into historical context.
Welcome to Ms. Eades' history forum!
For the next 8 weeks, we will be responding to primary source readings and discussion questions in a digital format. This is an opportunity for you to improve upon your historical analysis.
Before we get started,there are a few rules for you to read.
Ms. Eades' Golden Rules of Blogssay Forum Writing:
1) Absolutely NO PROFANITY! This includes all common swear words, innuendo, racial slurs or links to profane websites. Do NOT post anything that Ms. Eades may find offensive.
2) Keep in mind that Ms. Eades finds most things offensive:) Anything posted that is offensive will be reported to the dean immediately.
3) Only use constructive criticism. No name-calling, insults or otherwise hurtful comments.
4) NO TEXT LANGUAGE! I h8 txt. OMG, pls. Ur smarter than that.
5) Ms. Eades' Golden Rules of Writing apply to everything posted on this site. Your grade will be determined based on writing quality as well as content.
6) Please stay on topic. I don't want to hear about where you got your nails did, what latest itune you just downloaded or why I should try Vikki's new lip gloss. Historical topics only!
Throughout the chapter, I will hand out primary sources to be discussed/analyzed within this forum. You are responsible for completing the each item below by the assigned due date.
1) EVERY student must post ONE independently written comment based on his/her interpretation of the primary source
2) EVERY student must post TWO comments in regards to other student interpretations.
3) I will post discussion questions each week related to the primary source. EVERY student must post ONE independently written comment regarding the discussion questions.
4) EVERY student must post TWO comments regarding other student comments about the discussion questions.
This should be treated as an open forum for discussion on historical anaylsis. During these forums, you will be discussing your interpretations of historical documents with your peers, as well as how the document fits into historical context.
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