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USA History / Mr.Saindon
February 6 to February 10
OBJECTIVES
By the end of January, I will be able to:
Describe and explain the powers given to the:
Legislative Branch - Congress...listing the 3 major powers of the Senate and the House
Executive Branch ...list the 2 major roles and 5 major powers of the President
Judicial Branch and be able to explain in writing the role the Supreme Court plays in keping the other two branches in check
How does the Civil Rights Movement cause the Supreme Court/President/Congress to follow through on its job of upholding the Constitution?
Europe "Discovers" the
"New World"
Spain
England
France
Portugal
Interactive Notebook Chapter 2
Native Americans before European Colonization
Powerpoint: The Age of Exploration
Download Columbus Reading
Age of Exploration: The Spanish
Watch this thrilling Hollywood Blockbuster and Write 10 facts on a separate piece of paper. Pay special attention to the impact the Spanish had on the Native Americans. You will here what three professors (2 from U.C.Davis and 1 from New York University) have to say about Columbus.
Columbus on Trial..... What do you think?
Download and then copy or print this map activity. Follow the instructions on the map. You will need at least 6 different colored pencils or markers to complete this assignment.
Master History Teacher Michael Zoeller (of Freedom Middle School) explains to us all there is to know about the first permanent English colony at Jamestown
The Economics of Jamestown
The Story of the Sea Venture
Tobacco Economy - Jamestown
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