How effective were colonial protests against the Stamp Act?

How did the colonists react to the Stamp Act?

Was the Stono Rebellion justified?

Watch Who became a slave?

Was the Stono Rebellion justified?



Homework:

Read over New York Slave Laws and answer the four questions that follow.

9/20 - Homework: Talk Back Journal

Talk Back Journal

Directions: 

1.    Read the article about Emmanuel Driggus.  

2.    Find three statements in the reading that evoke emotion:  surprise, upset, anger, or impress you.

3.    On a sheet of loose leaf paper, write those statements and explain your reaction to them and why you chose them for your journal.

4.    Remember to use your proper heading:   

Name

Date

U.S. History

Borzone

Talk Back Journal:  Emmanuel Driggus

Would you have emigrated to Plymouth, MA or Jamestown, VA?

HOMEWORK:


Imagine that you are a young teen wanting to leave England for the New World. Your mom recommends you go to Plymouth; your Dad recommends that you go to Jamestown. To which colony do you decide to emigrate? Why? Write a letter to a friend explaining your dilemma, your thought process, and the reasons for your decision. Be sure to include some facts about Jamestown or Plymouth in your letter. (20 points)

Click here to get the homework assignment in google.docs.

Which Native American Nations did Mrs. B visit?

See Slide Show here.

To which region of the U.S. would you most like to travel? Why?

Use the following websites to make your travel brochure.

You can choose a park or a place in a particular state.

http://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm

http://www.infoplease.com/states.html

Here's a template of the brochure.  

Welcome to U.S. History and Government!

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