What inspires, or motivates you in school, life, or work? 8/21 Bellwork What inspires, or motivates you in school, life, or work? Remember, BW should be 2-4 sentences to earn full credit.

8/22 Bellwork (US) On a sheet of paper, draw a map of the U.S. to the best of your abilities. Label as many states as you can. Remember, to earn full credit, bellwork should be 2-4 sentences. You may use the same sheet of paper as yesterday.

8/22 Bellwork (APUSH) After last night’s reading, what is your opinion on Native American populations prior to European contact? Do you side with the “high counters” or the “low counters”? Why? Remember, to earn full credit, bellwork should be 2-4 sentences. You may use the same sheet of paper as yesterday.

8/23 Bellwork Respond to the above quote. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Can you give an example of American history growing or changing?

8/24 Bellwork Respond to this quote. Do you agree that dissent (protest, boycotts, etc.) is a form of patriotism? Why or why not? Be sure to write 2-4 sentences AND answer the entire prompt to earn full credit.

8/25 Free Write Friday On Fridays you will have 5 minutes to free write. You should keep writing until I call time. You can write about anything, just know I do read them so keep it appropriate!! If you’re stuck and don’t know what to write about, here’s a prompt…. What would a perfect weekend look like for you??? Remember writing the entire time…. 

8/28 Bellwork (US) Do you think Reconstruction was successful? Why or why not? From the perspective of a freed slave, do you think reconstruction was successful? Remember to write 2-4 sentences for full credit.

8/28 Bellwork (APUSH) In 1491 would you have preferred to be a Native American or European? Remember some of the descriptions of each group from 1491, Cahokia, and Seasons of Want and Plenty. Explain your reasoning for choosing either group. Remember bell work should be 2-4 sentences to get full credit.

8/29 Bellwork (US) Why does Wells not believe there is anything that can be done about lynching? Do the reconstruction amendments protect African Americans from this form of persecution?

8/29 Bellwork (APUSH) In response to last night’s reading, do you believe Columbus Day should still be celebrated? Why or why not? What was your reaction to the actions of the Spaniards in Hispaniola?

8/30 Bellwork (US) Without looking at your notes or vocab, what is the main difference between Jim Crow laws and black codes?

8/30 Bellwork (APUSH) Looking back on this first unit of our class, what is one thing you need to study/look over tonight? Is there anything you feel very confident on?

8/31 Bellwork (US) How does the Industrial Revolution affect you today? *Think of the technological advances, affect on climate, and the more modern idea of capitalism.

8/31 Bellwork (APUSH) Use your time wisely and study for your exam!!!!  If you have questions, PLEASE come ask me!

9/1 Free Write Friday I will set a timer for 5 minutes, remember you should be writing the entire time. You can write about whatever you want. If you cannot think of what to write, here’s a prompt: What are your plans for the long weekend?

9/6 Way back Wednesday (US) What is Social Darwinism? Do you think this “survival of the fittest” logic still exists today?

9/6 Way back Wednesday (APUSH) What group of Europeans treated indigenous people well, or in a friendly manner? Why did this group treat Indians well, what were they getting out of it?

9/7 Bellwork (US) Looking back on yesterday’s reading, how biased was Zinn’s view of the “robber barons”? Did you agree with his version of the story?

9/7 Bellwork (APUSH) Looking back to yesterday’s lecture, name two differences between the Chesapeake colonies, and the colonies in New England. If you were a colonist, which region do you think you’d fit in better?

9/8 Free Write Friday I will set a timer for 5 minutes, remember you should be writing the entire time. You can write about whatever you want. If you cannot think of what to write, here’s a prompt: If you could be any animal, which animal would you choose and WHY?

9/11 Bellwork (US) Do you characterize the wealthy businessmen of this time period as “robber barons” or ”captains of industry”? Use evidence to support your statement. ALL Bellwork will be turned in tomorrow. Remember 2-3 sentences are required for full credit!

9/11 Bellwork (APUSH) Name two reasons colonists turned from indentured servitude to slavery. Answer in complete sentences… Bellwork will be taken up with the next Unit Exam on 9/20

9/12 Bellwork (US) Spend the next 15 minutes getting caught up on last week’s assignments. Due today: Bellwork HL1 &2 Robber Barons and Rebels Chapter 3 & 4 vocabulary

9/12 Bellwork (APUSH) In response to last night's reading, did the English or French Enlightenments have an effect on the American Enlightenment? Name two of the 6 main ideas of enlightenment thought in the U.S.

9/13 Bellwork (US) Describe what a monopoly is. Provide an example of a monopoly (other than the AT&T/cell phone example).

9/13 Bellwork (APUSH) What was the impact of the Great Awakening in America? Do you think you would have been swept up in the fervor of this religious zeal?

9/14 Bellwork (US) In your VOCAB notebook, copy these two definitions. Push factors – something that forcefully PUSHES someone out of their country. (famine, political/religious persecution) Pull factors – something that attracts new immigrants to a country. (religious freedom, possibility for economic success)

9/14 Bellwork (APUSH) What are some of the characteristics of indentured servants? What is the average length of indenture contracts?

9/15 Free Write Friday I will set a timer for 5 minutes, remember you should be writing the entire time. You can write about whatever you want. If you cannot think of what to write, here’s a prompt: Do you think that intelligent life exists outside of Earth? Why or why not?