Thursday, August 21, 2014

US HISTORY HOMEWORK

Homework:
1. Finish the Declaration of Independence Reading from last night (see previous post)
2. Chapter 1 Section 3 Checkpoint questions
3. Organize your Notebook (Notebook Check FRIDAY August 22, 2014)


Chapter 1 Section 3 PAGE 15
Answer the 4 Check point questions:

RULES for Homework: 
1. Write the questions
2. Write your answers in complete sentences

CHECKPOINT QUESTIONS

1. What were the chief (main) weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
     ANSWER: The Articles of Confederation had big weaknesses such as _____________________.

2. What key compromises did delegates to the Constitutional Convention make?
      ANSWER: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention made key (important) compromises such as        ____________________________________________________.

3.  What were the main arguments for and against ratification of the Constitution?
      ANSWER: The main arguments for and against the ratification of the Constitution were  
        ________________.

4. What major principles (ideas) appear (are in) in the US Constitution?
      ANSWERS: The US Constitution had major principles such as ________________________.



Supplemental Material for Declaration of Independence:

Reading:

Brain Pop Video
Username: GreenwichPS 
Password: GPS2009

Declaration of Independence:


I also liked how this explained everything to the kids... I will print it out and may read through it with my Deaf kids tomorrow. 





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