Tue., Jan. 31st, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)

On this date in 1928, this invention, marketed by the 3M company, came about. Unscramble: TSOHCCPTAE

7th/8th Grade both:

We are looking back at significant people, places, and events of history. There are the Founding Fathers, the famous explorers, the inventors, the resilient survivors of the Great Depression...and the list goes on. Pretend it is the year 2117; what are the people of 2117 saying about your generation? Write a paragraph describing the things that you hope are said of your generation. 

Mon., Jan. 30th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)

On this date in 1933, ____________  ________________ wins public election to become the Chancellor of Germany. 

7th Grade:
In each pair of sentences below, choose the sentence that is TRUE.
1. a. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech and of the press.
    b. The First Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.
2. a. Double jeopardy means trying two people at the same time.
    b. Double jeopardy means being tried twice for the same crime.
3. a. The Ninth Amendment allows Congress and the courts to grant other basic rights to citizens in         addition to those in the Constitution.
    b. The Ninth Amendment forbids Congress and the courts to grant other basic rights to citizens in       addition to those in the Constitution.

8th Grade:
Unscramble the letters in each underlined word to reveal the solution to each clue.
1. smanfilednatmu Clue: A religious movement based on a belief in an exact, word-forword interpretation of the Bible.
2. obanexohip Clue: A fear of foreigners.
3. psprealf Clue: These women challenged traditional ideas of how women were supposed to behave.

Thu., Jan. 26th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)

On this date in 2005, _____________________  ______________ is sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State, becoming the first African American woman to hold the post. 

7th Grade:

Read the statements below and determine who or what is “speaking.” 

1. “I allow Congress to make all laws that are ‘necessary and proper’ for carrying out its duties. What am I?” 

2. “I am the powers granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution. What am I?” 

3. “I am the article of the Constitution that lists the powers of the executive branch. What am I?” 

4. “I was the first African American Supreme Court justice. Who am I?”

8th Grade:

Read the statements below and determine who is “speaking.” 

1. “I was the president of the United States who won the presidential election by promising Americans a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage.” Who am I? 

2. “I was the president of the United States who won the presidential election by promoting business and tax cuts for wealthier Americans.” Who am I? 

3. “I was the president of the United States who won the presidential election by promising to return the country to normalcy.” Who am I? 

4. “I helped to make it possible for many Americans to afford a car by mass-producing the Model T.” Who am I?

Wed., Jan. 25th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)

On this date in 1924, the first Winter _______________ begin. 

7th Grade:

Read the list of events below and put them in the correct order. 

a. Federalists and Anti-federalists debate whether to approve the U.S. Constitution. 

b. A group of farmers in western Massachusetts revolt in Shays’s Rebellion. 

c. The states ratify the Bill of Rights. 

d. All 13 states ratify the Articles of Confederation. 

e. Delegates to the Constitutional Convention sign the U.S. Constitution.

8th Grade:

Take the following practice quiz to see how you do on your 1920s history:

http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=jazz-age

Mon., Jan. 23rd, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)

On this date in 1737, _____________ __________________, the first signer of the Declaration was born. 

7th Grade:

We are preparing to start our study on the U.S. Constitution. A sad commentary on our own citizens today is that many of us do not know what our constitution even says. It is essential that we know this document and the rights provided to the citizens of our country guaranteed by this document. 

Pretend for a moment that you are new to this country and applying for citizenship...click on the link below and see if you could pass the test required to become a citizen of the U.S.

https://my.uscis.gov/prep/test/civics

8th Grade:

Read the list of events below and put them in the correct order. 

a. Germany agrees to an armistice. 

b. War breaks out in Europe. 

c. U.S. Congress declares war on Germany. 

d. The United States rejects the Treaty of Versailles.
e. The Chicago Cubs win the World Series

If YOU were there … You have been working in a car factory for years, and now you have finally bought a car of your own—a shiny new 1920 Ford Model T. As you set out on your first drive, the car rattles and bounces over unpaved roads that were designed for horse-and-buggy travel. But you don’t mind the rough ride. You now have the freedom to drive anywhere you want to go! How will owning a car change your life?

Fri., Jan. 20th, 2017

INAUGURATION DAY!!!!!

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Take the following online quiz and record your score...points to the highest score)

http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/07/25/us-news-quiz-how-well-do-you-know-your-presidents


7th Grade/8th Grade::
Today I want you to turn to the scripture and read Romans 13:1-7. After you read, the scripture, read through the following article: http://www.christianpost.com/news/national-day-prayer-for-our-nation-163395/ on the types of prayers we should be praying for our nation. 

For your warm up today, I want you to consider what you have read above and write a prayer (in your doc) for our nation. Don't just scribble a few words, think deeply about what you want God to do here and now. Be specific!

Thu., Jan. 19th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)

On this date in 1883,the first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by ____________  _______________, begins service at Roselle, NJ. 

7th:
Read the statements below and determine who or what is “speaking.”
1. “I was elected president of the Constitutional Convention. Who am I?”
2. “I prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. What am I?”
3. “I settled the disagreement over representation between the large states and the small states. What am I?”
4. “I am the system of sharing power between a central government and the states that make up a country. What am I?”

You are a newspaper editor in Philadelphia. During colonial rule, officials sometimes closed down your newspaper because you had criticized the governor. Now you are one of many Americans who want to be sure the new Constitution will guarantee individual rights. You are writing an editorial in your paper explaining what you want. What rights would you want the Constitution to protect?


8th:
Indicate whether each sentence below is TRUE or FALSE. If the sentence is false, change the underlined word to make the sentence true.
1. Austria-Hungary agreed to a ceasefire and armistice, or truce, that ended the war on November 11, 1918.
2. American soldiers began fighting in Europe in 1917, three years after the war started.
3. The Allied Expeditionary Force was a force made up of American soldiers.
4. The Germans transferred troops to the western front after Russia dropped out of the war.

Your older brother was drafted in 1917 and sent to fight on the western front in Europe. He has written home about the terrible conditions in the trenches and the horror of seeing men killed in battle. Now the war is over. You read in the newspaper that a peace treaty is being negotiated in Paris, France. What do you hope the peace treaty will say?

Wed., Jan. 18th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)
On this date in 1644, Confused Pilgrims in what city reported America's first UFO sighting?

7th Grade:
Match the sets of letters to the correct vocabulary term.
1. TA __ __ __ FS
2. INTERSTATE CO __ __ __ RCE
3. DANIEL S __ __ __ S
4. __ __ __ RESSION

DEP
HAY
RIF
MME

8th Grade:
It is April 1918. You are marching into Paris with your army unit on your way to the front lines. Women and children throw flowers from windows and balconies as you pass through the city. You want to do whatever it takes to defend this city and its residents. You know that defeating Germany will be difficult and very dangerous. Do you think American forces can help the Allies win the war?

Tue., Jan. 17th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)
On this date in 1899, __________  ______________, famous Chicago gangster and bootlegger, was born.

7th Grade/ 8th Grade:

There are several representatives from Congress that are boycotting the inaugural ceremony on Friday because of lack of support for our new President. Do you think representatives should be allowed to boycott the inauguration? Why or why not? What message do you think this sends to the nation as a whole?

Fri., Jan. 13th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)
On this date in 1794,President George Washington approved adding two stars and two stripes to the American flag, following admission of ________________ and __________________ to the union. 

8th:
MATCHING In the space provided, write the letter of the term, person, or place that matches each description. Some answers will not be used.
______ 1. sunk by a German U-boat killing 1,200 people, including 128 Americans
______ 2. sent by German foreign minister to Mexico; decoded and published by American newspapers
______ 3. asked Congress to declare war on Germany in April 1917
______ 4. required men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register to be drafted
______ 5. organized rallies and parades and published posters and pamphlets to support the war ______ 6. restricted free speech and allowed the government to arrest war opponents
______ 7. provided billions of dollars for loans to the Allies
______ 8. oversaw the production and distribution of steel, copper, cement, and rubber
______ 9. voted against the United States’ entering World War I
______ 10. helped workers and management avoid strikes and reach agreements, established a minimum wage and limited work hours

a. Committee on Public Information b. Espionage Act of 1917 c. Jane Addams d. Jeannette Rankin e. Liberty bonds f. Lusitania g. National War Labor Board h. prices i. Selective Service Act j. Sussex k. War Industries Board l. Woodrow Wilson m. Zimmerman Note

7th:
Decide whether each sentence below is TRUE or FALSE. If the sentence is false, change the underlined word to make the sentence true.
1. American models of government included New England town meetings, the Virginia House of Burgesses, and the Mayflower Compact.
2. Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government consisted of a president and a Confederation Congress.
3. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 declared that no person could be forced to attend a particular church.
 4. The state of Maryland refused to ratify the Articles of Confederation until other states gave up their western land claims.

Thur., Jan. 12th, 2017

No entry- chromebooks not available

Wed., Jan. 11th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)
On this date in 1973, Owners of the _________  league voted to adopt the _____________ - _________ rule on a trial basis. 


7th Grade:
Answer the following question again (in light of yesterday's Constitutional Convention exercise): DO NOT JUST COPY AND PASTE FROM YOUR EARLIER ENTRY. Q: You have been appointed to serve as ambassadors from your state to help design our nation's first national constitution. What are some of the challenges you foresee in the future? Do you think this will be a difficult or an easy task? WHY?

8th Grade: 
You have been e-mailed your character assignments for our upcoming 1920s festival; check your inbox!

Go to the following site and take this short practice quiz: http://www.logoquiz.net/

Q: Do you think advertising could be considered a form of propaganda? Why or why not?

Tue., Jan. 10th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)
On this date in 1861 ______________ seceded from the Union becoming the 3rd state to join the Confederate States of America.

7th:
Put the following events in the correct order:
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Constitution of the U.S.
Articles of Confederation
Annapolis Convention
Philadelphia Convention

8th: 
Check out the following link for an interactive map on the battles of WW1: 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/animations/western_front/index_embed.shtml

Explain: What events brought the U.S. into WW1?

Mon., January 9th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)
On this date in 1902, ________  ____________ (state) introduced a bill to outlaw __________ in public.

7th:
Q: You have been appointed to serve as ambassadors from your state to help design our nation's first national constitution. What are some of the challenges you foresee in the future? Do you think this will be a difficult or an easy task? WHY?

8th:
In each pair below, select the event or thing that came first.
1. U.S. policy of isolationism OR U.S. policy of imperialism
2. Alaska becomes a U.S. state. OR Puerto Rico becomes a U.S. territory.
3. Dollar diplomacy OR Roosevelt Corollary
4. Panama Canal OR Spanish American War

Watch the following 4 minute clip: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/life-in-a-trench

Fri., January 6th, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)
On this date in 1912 _____  ____________  became the _____ U.S. State


7th Grade:
Read the list of events below and put them in the correct order.
a. George Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River and launch a surprise attack to win the Battle of Trenton.
b. France joins the Patriots in the war against Great Britain.
c. British general Charles Cornwallis surrenders to General George Washington in the Battle of Yorktown.
d. Minutemen and Redcoats clash at Lexington and Concord.
e. The thirteen colonies formally declare independence from Britain.

If YOU were there … You live in a town in New England during the 1770s. In the town meeting, people are hotly debating about who will have the right to vote. Most think that only men who own property should be able to vote. Some think that all property owners—men and women—should have that right. A few others want all free men to have the vote. Now it is time for the meeting to decide. How would you have voted on this issue?

8th Grade:
In each of the following pairs of sentences, choose the sentence that is TRUE.
1.
a. America was eager to enter the war once it started in Europe.
b. Most Americans wanted to stay out of the war after it started in Europe.
2.
a. German U-boats attacked passenger ships, including the Lusitania and the Sussex.
b. Allied forces sank the German U-boat, the Lusitania.
3.
a. Many women worked outside the home for the first time during the war.
b. Most women had to quit working outside the home during the war.

Write down a full paragraph answer to the following question: What events lead to the beginning of World War 1 (at least 3)?

Thur., Jan. 5th, 2017

SNOW DAY!!!! Enjoy the day off!

Wed., Jan. 4th, 2017

History 7 and History 8

My family and I took a short trip to Glenwood Springs and Frisco to have some fun in the snow!

Happy New Year! Welcome back to History class - I am really looking forward to this year and the things we have ahead of us. Remember, history is the only class that gets longer and harder every day!

To get started, I would like you to write me a paragraph (or two) about your Christmas break (what did you do, where did you go, what was the favorite gift you received, what was the favorite gift you gave).

To do so, you will need to follow these directions:
1) From Google Docs, you are going to create a new Doc and title it "Last Name History (Section) Warm Up"  (Example: Mine would be "Teigland History 8A Warm Up")
2) Once you have titled your doc, you will need to share it with me so that I can edit/make comments. My gmail account is: teig@sechristianschool.org
3) Once this is all set up, begin typing your response to the above. I would love to have you include a photo of your break if you have any you can add. You may see me log on to your doc while you are typing. Don't be weirded-out by this, I just like to make sure everyone is on track.