US History Timeline

US History Time 1607-1877

Age of Exploration Homework

You must find one current influence for each present day country which was colonized during the Age of Exploration. Example:Texas was colonized by Spain and Present-day influence is the Rodeo. Do the same for each country below, 
This is due Monday August 29, 2016.

Portugal-

Great Britain-

Spain-

Dutch-

France-

The 13 Colonies Song

8th grade Social Studies Mrs. Perez

Learning the 13 Colonies in an AWESOME way!

Constitutional Convention

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-bmAqhMrX4

Watch video to prepare for upcoming exam on Constitutional Convention.

Federalist v. Anti-Federalist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAmZdp1cH0g


Watch video to prepare for upcoming Exam on the origins of Federalist and Anti-Federalist.

Importance of Lewis and Clark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7vCQpqolXw

Watch video and answer following questions:

Due Friday December 04, 2015

Why is Lewis and Clark important?

Who was Sacagawea?

What was the result of their expedition? How did the United States benefit from it?

What president is responsible for sending Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

Who did the United States purchase land from due to expedition and in what year did it occur?

Sectionalism: The Road to Civil War

Watch this video and list three causes that lead to Civil War. Make sure you explain and label the causes whether they are political, social, and/or economic. Due on Wednesday March 19, 2014.