RAFT Project

By using the knowledge gained from the readings in the textbook along with the information presented in class, please complete the RAFT Project (you have been given time during three class periods for this as well. 

Due Date:
D & E 3/2
A, B, & C 3/3

D Block questions:
Who is in the war of 1812?
Where was it fought?
How/why were Native Americans involved?
Today, why do we forget about this war?
What were the motives for the War of 1812?
How were civilians involved?
Why can't we get along?
Why was D.C. burned?

E Block questions:
Why were so many deaths from natural causes?
Why were they fighting?
Where did the war happen?
Who fought in the war of 1812?
How were civilians involved?

A Block Questions:
Why was the White House burned?
Who were the leaders during the War of 1812?
How were the Indians (Native Americans) involved?
What were people fighting for?
Why was there a person running with the flag in the image?
What happened to prisoners?

B Block Questions:
Who fought in the War of 1812?
How did the United States win if we lost more lives?
Who were the leaders during the War of 1812?
Why were so many men captured?
How were Native Americans involved?
What were the causes of death?
What caused the War of 1812?

C Block Questions:
Why were they fighting?
Why was the War of 1812 forgotten?
Who was involved in the War of 1812?
How were Native Americans involved?
Why were slaves freed?
What did the French have to do with the War of 1812?

Here is a link to the RAFT assignment.

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