Link to website with slave song lyrics: http://www.osblackhistory.com/wade.php
India Arie Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjurvxuoLkg
Friday, November 20, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Trail of Tears
First hand accounts (a.k.a. primary source documents) we will be reading in class Tuesday:
*John G. Burnett's story as a soldier during the Trail of Tears
http://www.powersource.com/cherokee/burnett.html
*Samuel Cloud's story as a young Cherokee boy on the Trail of Tears
http://cherokeehistory.com/samuel.html
Map analysis
http://www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/118trail/118locate2.htm
If you're done early: visit this website to see traditional Cherokee Artwork.
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/art.html
*John G. Burnett's story as a soldier during the Trail of Tears
http://www.powersource.com/cherokee/burnett.html
*Samuel Cloud's story as a young Cherokee boy on the Trail of Tears
http://cherokeehistory.com/samuel.html
Map analysis
http://www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/118trail/118locate2.htm
If you're done early: visit this website to see traditional Cherokee Artwork.
https://www.allthingscherokee.com/art.html
Thursday, November 12, 2009
National Geograhic Photo of the Week
Arc de Triomphe Sunset, Paris, France.Photograph by Jonathon Riley
After a long day walking all around Paris, heading back to my hotel I could not help but be compelled to capture a truly amazing sunset through the Arc.
click here to do really cool jigsaw puzzles online using photographs from National Geographic. Time yourself, race your friends....
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Review Questions for Thursdays Quiz
From the colonial era until after the Civil War, the capital of Georgia was moved many times in response to what factor? Make sure you back up your answer with facts.
a. changing transportation patterns in the state.
b. the changing geographic center of the state.
c. the changing population center of the state.
d. changing political influences in the state.
Why was Louisville chosen as Georgia’s capital in 1786?
The city of Louisville was modeled after which northern city?
The First African Baptist Church in Georgia was established in 1788 in which Georgia city? Locate this church on the map below.
By 1860, what were the two largest denominations in Georgia? Why do you think this was the case? Make sure you back up your answers with facts.
Which church sent circuit riders to frontier settlements to provide monthly services? Why do you think these circuit riders were so important in spreading this religion?
Why did Methodist and Baptist churches split?
Do you think it would be difficult to go to church only once a month? Why or why not?
Why do you think circuit riders were necessary during the 1800s?
How did geography and location affect the spread of religion in Georgia?
How do you think the cotton gin changed the economy of the South?
How do you think Eli Whitney’s invention influenced the growth of slavery in the South?
a. it made it easier for slaves to pick cotton.
b. it increased the profits from growing cotton.
c. it made it easier to produce cloth from cotton.
d. all of the above.
What do you think the main cash crop in Georgia before the Civil War was?
Do you think the cotton gin had a positive or negative impact on the people living in the South. Make sure you think about large plantation owners who owned slaves, slaves who worked on these plantations, small farmers, and free blacks who may have owned land.
Which statement BEST describes a “land grant university,” such as the University of Georgia?
a. The college was established as an agricultural college to improve farming.
b. The college was a public university with free tuition to state residents.
c. The land for the college was donated by the federal government.
d. The land could not be used for any purpose other than a college.
What role did the establishment of the University of Georgia play in Georgia’s growth?
What role did the spread of churches have on Georgia’s growth?
What role did the establishment of Louisville as Georgia’s new capital have on Georgia’s growth?
a. changing transportation patterns in the state.
b. the changing geographic center of the state.
c. the changing population center of the state.
d. changing political influences in the state.
Why was Louisville chosen as Georgia’s capital in 1786?
The city of Louisville was modeled after which northern city?
The First African Baptist Church in Georgia was established in 1788 in which Georgia city? Locate this church on the map below.
By 1860, what were the two largest denominations in Georgia? Why do you think this was the case? Make sure you back up your answers with facts.
Which church sent circuit riders to frontier settlements to provide monthly services? Why do you think these circuit riders were so important in spreading this religion?
Why did Methodist and Baptist churches split?
Do you think it would be difficult to go to church only once a month? Why or why not?
Why do you think circuit riders were necessary during the 1800s?
How did geography and location affect the spread of religion in Georgia?
How do you think the cotton gin changed the economy of the South?
How do you think Eli Whitney’s invention influenced the growth of slavery in the South?
a. it made it easier for slaves to pick cotton.
b. it increased the profits from growing cotton.
c. it made it easier to produce cloth from cotton.
d. all of the above.
What do you think the main cash crop in Georgia before the Civil War was?
Do you think the cotton gin had a positive or negative impact on the people living in the South. Make sure you think about large plantation owners who owned slaves, slaves who worked on these plantations, small farmers, and free blacks who may have owned land.
Which statement BEST describes a “land grant university,” such as the University of Georgia?
a. The college was established as an agricultural college to improve farming.
b. The college was a public university with free tuition to state residents.
c. The land for the college was donated by the federal government.
d. The land could not be used for any purpose other than a college.
What role did the establishment of the University of Georgia play in Georgia’s growth?
What role did the spread of churches have on Georgia’s growth?
What role did the establishment of Louisville as Georgia’s new capital have on Georgia’s growth?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Technology and Westward Expansion Art Analysis
George Innes "Lackawanna Valley"
John Gast "American Progress
Monday, November 9, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Our Next Unit!!
We're about to move to our next unit of study. Before we get started though, a few housekeeping reminders:
- Monday, November 9 is your LAST day to make-up the Unit 3 Test. If you made below a 75% you MUST make-up this test. Remember, our goal is 80% mastery!
- Thursday, November 12 will be a Mini-Test. Think of it as a big quiz, the Mini-Test will cover the following items:
* Articles of Confederation vs. U.S. Constitution: What's the difference?
* U.S. Constitution today
* separation of powers
* checks and balances
* 3 branches of government: what are their roles/responsibilities?
* Georgia Constitution today
* Elections
* Voting
* Our role as a citizen
* The Establishment of the University of Georgia (go dawgs!)
* Louisville, Georgia
* The spread of Baptist and Methodist Churches in Georgia
* Growth and Expansion in Georgia after the American Revolution
....It sounds like alot, but I promise you will be more than prepared to take this "test" by Thursday.
That being said, check out these cool websites for a sneak preview of our next unit:
* http://www.uga.edu/profile/history.html : The history of the best, most incredible university not just in our state, but in our nation. You can even learn the school fight song!
*http://eits.uga.edu/dms/ugarama/north/index.php?c=north : take a virtual tour!
*http://www.ourlouisville.com/ : our state capitol from 1796-1806, Louisville, Georgia is located in between the University of Georgia and Augusta Georgia.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Friday In-Class Activities
Computer Activity 1: Go to this link to see how government affects not just our country, but you and me!
http://pbskids.org/democracy/
Click on the link that says "how does Government affect me?"
Computer Activity 2: Coolest game EVER! See how the separation of powers works:
http://www.texaslre.org/branches_game.html
Computer Activity 3: Need review on the US Constitution? Click on the link below for an interactive website about the writing of the Constitution and its powers.
http://www.congressforkids.net
http://pbskids.org/democracy/
Click on the link that says "how does Government affect me?"
Computer Activity 2: Coolest game EVER! See how the separation of powers works:
http://www.texaslre.org/branches_game.html
Computer Activity 3: Need review on the US Constitution? Click on the link below for an interactive website about the writing of the Constitution and its powers.
http://www.congressforkids.net
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
National Geographic Photo of the Week
Photograph by Larry LouieThis Month in Photo of the Day: Your Photos
Kathmandu has become such a chaotic place. The streets are crowded and everyone is doing their own thing. This image depicts the activities on the street, which juxtaposes with the stillness of the mother and child on the street.
Atlanta mayors race districts and the Georgia constitutions
Take a look at this interactive map showing election results from the Atlanta mayoral race:
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-mayor-race-2009-185261.html
Remember how we talked about the 10 Georgia constitutions throughout the years? Read a blurb about the differences and similarities between each: http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-588
Extra Credit opportunity: Choose two and create a double bubble comparing and contrasting them.
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-mayor-race-2009-185261.html
Remember how we talked about the 10 Georgia constitutions throughout the years? Read a blurb about the differences and similarities between each: http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-588
Extra Credit opportunity: Choose two and create a double bubble comparing and contrasting them.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Government Mini Unit
This link has soft copies of the text we'll be using in class the next couple of days. Check it out to stay ahead: http://sites.google.com/site/georgiagovernment/home
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