Ms.
Blanchard’s
American History Class
This
page lists your assignments for April 20th through April 24th.
The web sites will provide you with valuable information for each assignment.
Group projects and presentations are due in two weeks.
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Day |
Assignment |
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Monday: Events Leading up to the Civil War |
« Read pp. 277-290 in your textbook. Be prepared to discuss the chapter readings and the following Web sites in class on Monday and Tuesday. · President Lincoln’s First Inaugural « Based upon classroom discussions and chapter readings, write a one page reflection on slavery and the abolitionists during the time leading up to the Civil War. The reflection is due on Wednesday. |
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Wednesday: Major Battles |
« Read pp. 293-325 in your textbook. Be prepared to discuss the chapter readings and the following web sites in class on Wednesday and Thursday. « Write a one-page paper comparing and contrasting the Battle of Gettysburg and the battle of Fort Sumter. Also, describe why the Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the war. The paper is due on Friday. |
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Friday: Resources for Research |
« Be prepared to discuss the following web sites in class on Friday. · Gettysburg National Military Park « Group Projects- Refer to the project guidelines and the assessment rubric that were passed out in class. Use the following Web sites to assist you with your research. · The American Civil War Homepage |