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American History Homework One
 
American History Homework One
 
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'''Read the lecture, and then reread it if that is helpful.'''
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'''Read the lecture, and then reread parts which you did not fully understand.'''
  
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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.
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This course has two tracks:  Honors and regular.  Students can try the Honors track and then drop back to the regular track later if they like, or answer honors questions for extra credit.
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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.
 
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These questions require at most one or a few phrases to answer; you do not need to write complete sentences.
 
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<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.
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'''Answer 6 out of 7 questions below, and study and take the quiz for week 1''':
 
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2.  What inspires you the most about [[Christopher Columbus]]?
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1.  Pick three of the English colonies in America, and compare and contrast them.
 
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3.  Why do you think several early settlements in America failed?
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2.  Contrast the French exploration and settlements in America with England's.
 
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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.
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3.  What is the significance of Christopher Columbus in history?  Include mention of the time period in your answer.
 
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5.  Explain how [[William Penn]] was remarkable.
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4.  Why do you think Philadelphia became the most populated city in North America by the mid-1700s, and the second most populated city (after London) in the entire British Empire?
 
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6.  What were the four types of colonies, and (if possible) give an example of each.
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5.  Contrast the Spanish settlements in North America with the English settlements.
 
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7.  Briefly discuss (in a few sentences) any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture.
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6.  How did the colonies help build the economic strength of England?
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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.
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H1.  Explain how the settlement in Jamestown survived.
 
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H3.  Pick out any mystery of your choice prior to or during this period and suggest an explanation for it.  Examples are at:
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H2.  Here are several unsolved mysteries from this time period in American history.  Pick one and discuss it:
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<br>http://www.conservapedia.com/Essay:Greatest_Mysteries_of_American_History
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*Where did the American Indians come from?
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*Did the Vikings really settle in North American, at L'anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland? If so, then why would they abandon it?
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*How was Christopher Columbus able to navigate himself across the Atlantic Ocean on his second voyage to the same location as before?
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*What happened to the Lost Colony?
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*Did Puritans allow dancing?
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H3. Identify one or more colonies for which the King of England revoked their charters and retook control over them. Why?
 
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H4.  Explain mercantilism and add a sentence or two describing your view of it.
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H4.  Pick another unsolved mystery or any issue from the lecture of interest to you, and discuss it.
 
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H5.  Discuss any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture.
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== See also ==
 
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* [[American History Lecture One]]
 

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Lecture - Questions

American History Homework One
Instructor: Andy Schlafly

Read the lecture, and then reread parts which you did not fully understand.

This course has two tracks: Honors and regular. Students can try the Honors track and then drop back to the regular track later if they like, or answer honors questions for extra credit.

Answer 6 out of 7 questions below, and study and take the quiz for week 1:

1. Pick three of the English colonies in America, and compare and contrast them.

2. Contrast the French exploration and settlements in America with England's.

3. What is the significance of Christopher Columbus in history? Include mention of the time period in your answer.

4. Why do you think Philadelphia became the most populated city in North America by the mid-1700s, and the second most populated city (after London) in the entire British Empire?

5. Contrast the Spanish settlements in North America with the English settlements.

6. How did the colonies help build the economic strength of England?

7. Explain the four types of colonies, including an example of each.

Honors Questions (answer any 3)

H1. Explain how the settlement in Jamestown survived.

H2. Here are several unsolved mysteries from this time period in American history. Pick one and discuss it:

  • Where did the American Indians come from?
  • Did the Vikings really settle in North American, at L'anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland? If so, then why would they abandon it?
  • How was Christopher Columbus able to navigate himself across the Atlantic Ocean on his second voyage to the same location as before?
  • What happened to the Lost Colony?
  • Did Puritans allow dancing?


H3. Identify one or more colonies for which the King of England revoked their charters and retook control over them. Why?

H4. Pick another unsolved mystery or any issue from the lecture of interest to you, and discuss it.

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