American History Homework One

American History Homework One
Instructor: Andy Schlafly
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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. The Honors track will also address issues of bias more than the regular track. Students can try the Honors track and then drop back to the regular track later if they like.

1. List by sequence when each European nation settled in the New World.

2. What inspires you the most about Christopher Columbus?

3. Identify the settlements that did not survive.

4. Explain how William Penn was remarkable.

5. Why do you think Virginia produced four of the first five Presidents of the United States?

Honors Questions

H1. Establishing a colony based on a particular religion or religious ideal might encounter which problems? Do you think it can survive and thrive? Give one or more examples.

H2. Pick out a mystery of your choice prior to or during this period and suggest an explanation for it.