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Marx-Swatfigure - History 3: Early Modern Times (Section Wed 1) Assignments

Instructor
Ms. Elizabeth Marx Swatfigure
Term
2019-2020 School Year
Department
Social Studies
Description
 

Class Title:

History 3: Early Modern Times

Code:

E420

Text:

Story of the World Volume 3

Rating:

3

Prerequisite:

History 1 and 2 recommended

Grade:

5-6

Fees:

None

Max:

12

Can be repeated? No

Description: Early Modern Times (1600AD to 1850 AD). This class continues where Middle Ages left off and will focus on the major historical events in the years 1600 to 1850. The focus will be on the people, the culture, and other important facts based on each area. Students will create maps, timelines, and engaging projects as they explore history the way it was meant to be read - as a story! NOTE: Although SOTW is written in a 4 part series, parents may opt to have students take the classes in the History series in any order they choose. However, since the material in levels 3 and 4 is designed for students who are a little older, younger students should take levels 1 and 2 first.


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Assignment

Socratic Seminar Question for chapter 32, "The Open West" due March 18th.
 
The Lewis and Clark Expedition is often referred to as the "Corps of Discovery" because nearly forty people accompanied them on their journey to the Pacific Ocean.  Among the travelers were botanists, mapmakers, surveyors, zoologists, translators, etc...  If you were selected to join the "Corps of Discovery" what type of job would you like to do do?  Why?  And what special training or equipment would you need to help you accomplish this task for the expedition?
 
Please use evidence from the text to support your thinking when necessary.  Remember to answer the prompt with an essay.
 
 

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Socratic Seminar question for next class, March 4th:
 
"Napoleon himself believed the French would give him power as long as he gave them safety, strength and enough to eat." (pg. 278). These three fundamental concepts: safety, strength (security), and enough to eat, are at the forefront of many leaders' minds.  It is difficult to secure the backing of your citizens when they are starving to death or do not feel safe in their own homes!  But do you think being able to secure these three notions for yourself and family are worth the price of Freedom?  In other words, would you be willing to trade your Liberty for the basic human needs of safety, strength and the ability to be well nourished?
 
Explain your thinking.  Remember to use evidence from the text to help substantiate your thoughts.
 
Your response/argument MUST be written in an essay format.  Your essay should contain 5 to 7 sentences but please feel free to add more if necessary.
 
In addition, please read and take 5 notes on Chapter 30, "Freedom in the Caribbean".

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Here is next week's Socratic question for chapter 28, "Chi'en-lung and the Rest of the World":  
 
You work for Chi'en-lung as his Minister of Foreign Trade.  What types of things would you do in order to ensure prosperous longterm trade for China.  Consider the following as you formulate your answer:
- The Eight Regulations
-  The trade balance between the British and Chinese
-  The illegal trading of opium
 
Remember to use examples (evidence) from the text to help you support your thinking.

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Here is the Socratic Prompt for next week.  Remember you will read all of chapter 25, but instead of taking 8 notes on the chapter you will answer the question below.
 
King Louis XVI was an absolute monarch who ruled without any controls.  The way he handled The National Assembly lead in part to his downfall.  Imagine you are King Louis XVI's advisor.  1.)  What advice would you give him regarding collecting taxes?  AND 2.)  What suggestions would you make on how tor treat each Estate: First, Second and Third?
 
Remember to use evidence (information) from the text to help you support your answer.

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Note: there is a change to the course syllabus.  It says to read chapter 22 next week, but students will actually read and take notes on both chapters 21, "Fighting over North America" and 22, "Revolution!".