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These questions require at most one or a few phrases to answer; you do not need to write complete sentences. | These questions require at most one or a few phrases to answer; you do not need to write complete sentences. | ||
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| − | The preferred way to submit your answers by posting them online at: | + | The preferred way to submit your answers is by posting them online at: |
http://www.conservapedia.com/American_History_Homework_One_Answers | http://www.conservapedia.com/American_History_Homework_One_Answers | ||
| − | <br> | + | <br>If submitted online, your answers will be considered for the weekly model answers, and grading will be quicker. Only use your first name and last initial when you post anything on a website. Alternatively, you can also hand in your written homework for grading. |
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1. List the European nations that settled in the New World from 1450-1650, in chronological order. | 1. List the European nations that settled in the New World from 1450-1650, in chronological order. | ||
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2. What inspires you the most about [[Christopher Columbus]]? | 2. What inspires you the most about [[Christopher Columbus]]? | ||
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| − | 3. Why do you think | + | 3. Why do you think some early settlements failed? |
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4. What was the motivation for the first settlements in the Massachusetts area? Include mention of how the Pilgrims differed from the Puritans. | 4. What was the motivation for the first settlements in the Massachusetts area? Include mention of how the Pilgrims differed from the Puritans. | ||
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6. What were the four types of colonies, and (if possible) give an example of each. | 6. What were the four types of colonies, and (if possible) give an example of each. | ||
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| − | 7. Briefly | + | 7. Briefly discuss (in a few sentences) any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture. |
== Honors Questions (answer any 3) == | == Honors Questions (answer any 3) == | ||
H1. What problems do you think a colony based on a particular religion or religious ideal might encounter? Do you think it can survive and thrive? Give at least one example. | H1. What problems do you think a colony based on a particular religion or religious ideal might encounter? Do you think it can survive and thrive? Give at least one example. | ||
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H2. Explain what the Massachusetts Bay Company did, and how it was financed and managed. | H2. Explain what the Massachusetts Bay Company did, and how it was financed and managed. | ||
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| − | H3. Pick out | + | H3. Pick out any mystery of your choice prior to or during this period and suggest an explanation for it. Examples are at: |
<br>http://www.conservapedia.com/Essay:Greatest_Mysteries_of_American_History | <br>http://www.conservapedia.com/Essay:Greatest_Mysteries_of_American_History | ||
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H4. Explain mercantilism and add a sentence or two describing your view of it. | H4. Explain mercantilism and add a sentence or two describing your view of it. | ||
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| − | H5. | + | H5. Discuss any of the debate or discussion topics from the lectures. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[American History Lecture One]] | * [[American History Lecture One]] | ||
Revision as of 01:29, September 3, 2008
American History Homework One
Instructor: Andy Schlafly
Read the lecture, and then reread it if that is helpful.
For written assignments, this course has two tracks: Honors and regular. The Honors track is for those who want to excel on a College Board exam, or are very interested in history and want to learn more about it. Students can try the Honors track and then drop back to the regular track later if they like, so there is no harm in attempting the Honors track.
Most questions can be answered easily by using the lecture, but a little outside research may help, since every source has a different viewpoint and details. Use outside sources as much as possible! Use www.conservapedia.com if you want to look up any terms you do not understand.
These questions require at most one or a few phrases to answer; you do not need to write complete sentences.
The preferred way to submit your answers is by posting them online at:
http://www.conservapedia.com/American_History_Homework_One_Answers
If submitted online, your answers will be considered for the weekly model answers, and grading will be quicker. Only use your first name and last initial when you post anything on a website. Alternatively, you can also hand in your written homework for grading.
1. List the European nations that settled in the New World from 1450-1650, in chronological order.
2. What inspires you the most about Christopher Columbus?
3. Why do you think some early settlements failed?
4. What was the motivation for the first settlements in the Massachusetts area? Include mention of how the Pilgrims differed from the Puritans.
5. Explain how William Penn was remarkable.
6. What were the four types of colonies, and (if possible) give an example of each.
7. Briefly discuss (in a few sentences) any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture.
Honors Questions (answer any 3)
H1. What problems do you think a colony based on a particular religion or religious ideal might encounter? Do you think it can survive and thrive? Give at least one example.
H2. Explain what the Massachusetts Bay Company did, and how it was financed and managed.
H3. Pick out any mystery of your choice prior to or during this period and suggest an explanation for it. Examples are at:
http://www.conservapedia.com/Essay:Greatest_Mysteries_of_American_History
H4. Explain mercantilism and add a sentence or two describing your view of it.
H5. Discuss any of the debate or discussion topics from the lectures.