Homework Questions

America’s Economic Revolution
Chapter 10

We will be talking about the information below all next week, so be sure you are prepared.
The answers to the questions below should be done in your notebook. When I return from MUN, I will check to make sure you have completed them.

Read pages 261 - 267 and answer the questions the below.
1. What were the reasons for and the effect of the rapid increase in population between 1820 and 1840?

2. What were the major immigrants groups that came to the United States and where did they settle?

3. Why was the rise of New York City so phenomenal? What forces combined to make it America’s leading city?

Read pages 278 - 283 and answer the questions the below.
1. What was the general condition of workers in the northeastern factories?

2. What attempts were made to better conditions in the northeastern factories? What role did unions play in these attempts, and what was accomplished?

Read pages 283 - 292 and answer the questions the below.
1. Why was the increasing wealth of America not widely or equally distributed?

2. How did the middle-class life in the years before the Civil War establish itself as the most influential cultural form of urban America?

Parent Conferences

Just a reminder that parent/teacher conferences will take place on
Tuesday, February 5th.

Be sure your parents sign up for a meeting!

Upcoming Quiz

Short Answer, True/False, Multiple Choice “Surprise Quiz”
Wednesday, January 23rd

Be sure to know the answers to the questions below.

Jeffersonian Era
What effect did America’s transportation system have on industrialization?

Explain the “cultural independence” that Jeffersonian Americans sought. What means of expression did this “independence” find?

What role did Native American religious leaders play in events leading to the War of 1812?

Explain the role that Eli Whitney played in America’s industrial revolution. What impact did his inventions have on the South? on the North?

What was the purchase of the Louis and Clark expedition and what did the expedition accomplish?

Jacksonian Era
What were the general characteristics of “Jacksonian Democracy,” its philosophy, and its practice?

How did the “party philosophy” of the Whigs differ from that of the democrats?

What was Jackson’s attitude towards Native Americans and how did it contribute to the decision in the favor of removal?

What was Jackson’s opinion on the Bank of the United States. On what did he base his views? What other factors contributed to his stand?

How did the spoils system fit into Jackson’s “democratic” plans? What other means did he use to bring more people into the political process?

Jackson DBQ

Just wanted to remind you that the Jackson DBQ is due on Monday, January 21. If I don't have you that day, just give it to Mrs. Hamery. Also, if you hand it in this week, you will receive 2 extra points and if you turn it in next week, you will receive 1 extra point. This extra credit point will be added to your final Jackson DBQ grade.

We will continue to talk about Jacksonian Democracy next week. Please, be sure to read the chapter on Jackson in the Brinkley book.

Your test on Jefferson and Jackson will be the last week of January. It will be a short answer/multiple choice test.

Extra Credit

Hello.

I hope everyone is enjoying the Time article about France's cultural decline. Be sure to highlight and talk to the text as you read. Your notes will help when you are supporting your ideas during tomorrow's Socratic Seminar.

Extra Credit-
This will count towards raising your homework grade in the class.

Please, answer the questions in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper.

What role did Native Americans play in events leading to the War of 1812? Explain.

Holiday Gift Exchange

We will be having a "holiday celebration" the last day of class before break.

December 19 for 2-C.
December 20 for 2-A.

You will need to bring in a 5 euro gift for our holiday exchange. Please, make sure it is wrapped!! Also, the gift needs to be appropriate for a boy and a girl.

If you would like to bring in a snack, please do.

Long Awaited Update

First, I want to apologoze for not updating this blog sooner.

Secondly, if you are in my advisory class and have not met with me yet, please send me an email, so we can confirm a date.

FYI -I have tried emailing many of you, but I seem to have the wrong addresses or you just don't want to email me back. I would like to think it is the latter.

michelesilvestri@yahoo.com

You should all be in the process of writing your SHORT one to two page description of the identity of the USA in the early 19th century (Describe the national identity of the United States during the Jeffersonian Era). It is due on Monday, December 10, for 2-C and Thursday, December 6, for 2-A.

Also, I hope you continue watching the news and/or reading the newspaper. There are SOOO many interesting and, some may say, important events happening around the world. For extra credit and to just keep you in the "current event loop", OOIP a recent political cartoon. Be sure to include your observations, outside knowledge of the subject and any inferences you are able to make. Don't forget to put it all together.

See you all soon. Have a good week!
Ms Silvestri