Mr. Ewing's History Classes

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 Blo...

You need to read pages 280-284 and answer questions 3 & 5 on page 284. Read pages 285-289 and answer questions 2, 3, 4, & 5 on page 289 and question 4 (cartoon) on page 290.

We started the week looking at the Treaty of Paris.  Students were asked to look at the treaty's 9 articles and paraphrase them.  They then had to identify which 3 articles they believe are the most significant and why.  Lastly students had an additional handout which further addressed the Treaty of Paris and the impact it had after the Revolutionary War.  If this was not completed in class, this was to be completed for homework. The snow delay on Tuesday morning put a bit of a wrench in things for us.  Students who were absent that day and get the AoC handout from the classroom.  The other portion of the work is from the textbook.  Students were asked to read pages 176-180 (stop at Land Act of 1800).  Take notes on this reading as it will be part of the quiz next week.  Answer questions 1,3,4,5 on page 186. The book pages are down below.  If students did not complete the AoC (Articles of Confederation) handout in class (or they...

Students read the Declaration of Independence today.  We walked through the portions of it and what the meanings of each section were.  Students are asked to rephrase this document against the tyrants of their life (either their parent/guardians or their teachers).  They were asked to have a minimum of 10 grievances/complaints against these tyrants and these should use emotional language - the goal is to evoke support from those who read it. If this is not finished in class, this is homework.  Additionally, students should be working on the research for their quarter 2 essay.

We started off with a review of homework and the causes of the Boston Massacre.  We discussed viewpoints of an event and how different viewpoints can result in different opinions of an event. Students then did multiple readings about events that occurred prior to the start of the American Revolution. Homework: Students should complete the readings and questions that were started in class.

Explain what you think happened on March 5th, 1770.  Use evidence from class and be sure to include reasoning as to WHY you believe YOUR narrative is correct and others are incorrect.

Today students took a quiz on both the names and locations of the original 13 colonies and then a second short portion that reviewed recent lessons. Students have the night off from homework. Quarter 2 essay topics will go home next week.