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Next Level Questions. Next level questions are optional extra credit questions for students interested in learning about the content by doing research outside of class. Next Level Questions. -Answer Must be Correct to get Credit (Answer will be graded in a strict manner)
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Next Level Questions Next level questions are optional extra credit questions for students interested in learning about the content by doing research outside of class.
Next Level Questions -Answer Must be Correct to get Credit (Answer will be graded in a strict manner) - You must work alone -Write Answer on a Note Card - Optional -Example: 10/0
Chapter 3: Colonies Take RootNext Level Question The Spanish became fabulously wealthy from the Gold they received from Central and South America. However, the value of Spanish Gold declined with each new shipment of Gold. What mysterious force caused the value of Gold to diminish? To solve the mystery, be sure to define and properly use the following terms: • Supply • Demand • Price Your answer must be at least 1 paragraph.
Economic Terms Defined • Supply- amount of product • Demand- amount of a product that people want or desire • Price- payment people are willing to make for a product (Based on Supply and Demand)
Chapter 5: The road to revolution Next Level Question(s) 1.What is it called when one organization has complete control over the sale of product? 2. List 3 negative consequences of one organization having complete control over the sale of a product. 3. Find an example of one organization having complete control over the sale of a product from the 1700’s and one example from today. (Worth 15/0 points)
Chapter 6: The American Revolution Next Level Questions A Tale of Two Thomas's… Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson were strong advocates for American independence from Britain. Research and record the 3 most compelling arguments for Independence from Paine and the 3 most compelling arguments from Jefferson. Paine Jefferson 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3.
Chapter 6 (Next Level)A Tale of Two Thomas's… Paine 1. Britain drags American Colonies into Wars 2. Britain prevents trade with other countries 3. Many have died for Freedom (Boston Massacre) 4. Many other Possible Answers Jefferson 1.Britian Violates our Natural Rights 2. Britain Passes unjust laws 3. Taxation without representation 4. Many other Possible Answers
Chapter 7: Creating the Constitution Next Level Question Slavery in the Constitution 1.Why was slavery not made illegal when the Constitution was created and ratified? If the institution of slavery had been abolished what might some states have done? Knowing this would you compromise your beliefs or try to abolish slavery and risk the consequences? (Worth 10/0 points)
Chapter 8: Launching a New Nation Next Level Question(s) • Identify and explain three things we discussed in this chapter that American did not have to do when the 13 states were ruled by England. • Discuss your answer in a paragraph (5 sentence minimum) Points Possible: 10
Chapter 9: The Era of Jefferson Next Level Question(s) • Do you think Thomas Jefferson was fundamentally a good president? • Support your answer with three reasons • Answer in paragraph form (5 sentence minimum) Points Possible: 10
Chapter 10: A Changing nation Next Level Question • How did Jackson change the office of the President of the United States of America? • Explain your answer with at least 5 complete sentences. • Support your answer with at least 3 specific examples. • You must cite your sources. 10 points possible
Chapter 11: A Changing nation Next Level Question • Find and research one building in the Berks County area with historical ties to the Industrial Revolution in the United States not discussed in class. Write a 6-8 sentence paragraph discussing the buildings history and its ties to the Industrial Revolution time period (late 1700’s to mid 1800’s). 10 points possible
Chapter 12: An age of Reform Compare and Contrast the Abolition and Women’s Rights movements. List 5 ways they are similar and 5 ways they are different. Similar Different 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 10 points possible
Chapter 13: Westward expansion • Mexican American War Opinion • In a 6-8 sentence paragraph describe your opinion on the Mexican American War. • Include reasons for the conflict. • The current President’s justification for the declaration of war. • How it affected U.S. territory. • How the territory gained still affects the U.S. today. 10 points possible
Chapter 14: The Nation divided • In a brief 6-8 sentence paragraph briefly talk about why the nation was splitting apart over the issue of slavery. • Use at least three key events from the book and the different opinions of those events by people in the North and People in the South. • Free Soil Party • John Brown’s Raid • Dred Scott Decision • Uncle Tom’s Cabin 10 points possible
Chapter 15: The civil war • In a brief 6-8 sentence paragraph describe Pennsylvania’s role in the American Civil War. • Be sure to discuss the following: • Key battle sites • Troops mustered • Supplies/fund contributed • Infrastructure used • Any other important contributions 10 points possible
Chapter 16: Reconstruction and the nEw South • In a brief 6-8 sentence paragraph describe how Southern white society dealt with their loss in the Civil War and the new freedom of former slaves. • Be sure to include the following topics: • A social response to the change. • A legal response to the change. 10 points possible