tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83109206653976043712011-10-11T11:26:24.436-07:00Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.comBlogger1601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-59689088208240242732011-01-14T08:49:00.000-08:002011-01-14T08:56:24.924-08:00Launching the New Government<br />1789-1800<br />Chapter 9<br /><br /><strong>Washington Takes Office</strong><br />April 30th, 1789 Washington takes office<br /><strong>Inauguration</strong>- ceremony in which the President officially takes office<br /><strong>Precedent</strong>- act or decision that sets an example for others to follow<br />Washington’s Cabinet<br />5 departments to Washington’s cabinet<br />Departments of: State, Treasury, War, Attorney General, and Postmaster General<br /><br />John Adams- Vice President<br />Alexander Hamilton- Secretary of the Treasury<br />Thomas Jefferson- Secretary of State<br /><br /><strong>Judiciary Act of 1789</strong>- called for the creation of the Supreme Court. 1 Chief Justice (John Jay) and 5 Associate Judges. It also set up the framework for district and circuit courts across the nation<br /><br /><strong>Reducing the Nation’s Debt</strong><br /><strong>National Debt</strong>- total amount a government owes to others<br /><strong>Bond</strong>- certificate that promises to repay the money loaned, plus interest, on a certain date<br />Hamilton’s Plan<br />Hamilton wanted to pay off old bonds by selling new bonds then paying those off as economy grew<br /><br /><strong>Debating Hamilton’s Plan</strong><br /><strong>Speculator</strong>- someone who invests in risky ventures in hopes making a profit<br />Speculators were buying up old Revolutionary bonds for pennies on the dollar. Hamilton felt in order to keep the nations trust, they must be paid in full. Congress agreed<br />James Madison was against Hamilton’s plan since it called for repaying state debt. <br />The problem is that by 1789 the southern states had repaid their Revolutionary debt.<br />North should do the same<br /><br /><strong>Hamilton’s Compromise</strong><br />South wanted the nation’s capital in the South<br />If they agreed with his plan it would move to Washington D.C.<br />They agreed<br />Moved from New York to Philadelphia then to Virginia in 1800<br /><br /><strong>Plans to Build the Economy</strong><br />Hamilton and Congress –<br />1791 Setup the Bank of the United States<br /><strong>Passed Tariff’s</strong>- taxes on foreign goods<br />The idea was to make foreign goods more expensive than domestic goods, promoting people buying American made goods<br />Northern states- industrial made most of the goods liked the plan<br />Southern states- imported a lot, did not<br /><br /><strong>Whiskey Rebellion</strong><br />To raise money for the Treasury, Hamilton and Congress approved a tax on liquor<br />Sparked a rebellion that would test the strength of the new government<br />Back country farmers often converted corn to whiskey for ease of transporting<br />They refused to pay and compared this tax to what British had done to the colonies<br />1794 tax collector in Penn. were tarred and feathered and marched and protests occurred<br />G. Washington responded quickly<br />Sends the militia, farmers heard they were coming and they fled and went home<br />Hamilton wants leaders of the rebellion executed<br />Washington disagrees and pardons them. Believed mercy was as important as strength<br />The rebellion showed that the government could respond quickly and firmly<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-5968908820824024273?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-22184854294096803522011-01-10T09:55:00.000-08:002011-01-10T10:00:22.886-08:00For Wednesday, you need to have Section 5 notes in your note book and be ready for 8.1-8.4 quiz. Will finish talking about Section 5 on Wednesday and review. We will test over chapter 8 on Friday. Below are the notes.<br /><br /><strong>Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship</strong><br /><strong>Chapter 8<br />Section 5</strong><br /><br /><strong>What is a Citizen?</strong><br /><strong>Citizen</strong>- Person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections<br />To be a U.S. citizen you must fulfill 1 of 3 requirements<br />1) Be born on U.S. soil<br />2) Be <strong>naturalized</strong>- completed the official legal process to becoming a citizen<br />3) Be under 18 when your parents were naturalized<br /><br /><strong>Becoming a Citizen</strong><br /><strong>Resident Alien</strong>- noncitizen living in a country<br />After 5 years alien can apply for citizenship<br />Naturalized citizens enjoy all the same rights as natural-born citizens<br />Rights are not free…..citizens have some responsibilities<br /><br /><strong>Civic Virtue and Democratic Values</strong><br /><strong>Civic Virtue</strong>- willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at greater sacrifice<br />Copied Roman model<br /><strong>Patriotism</strong>- feeling of love and devotion towards ones country<br />Total respect for everything<br />Personal and public responsibilities<br />Physical and moral courage<br /><br /><strong>Responsibilities of Citizens</strong><br />Voting<br />Obeying the Law<br />Defending the Nation<br />Serving on a Jury<br />Serving the Community<br />Being Informed<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2218485429409680352?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-5750899193314867602011-01-06T07:46:00.000-08:002011-01-06T07:49:29.760-08:00Here are the notes 8th grade. Please have these into your in your note book by Monday.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mr. C<br /><br />Changing the Constitution<br />&<br />State & Local Government<br />Sections 3 & 4<br /> <br />Changing the Constitution<br />• Amendment Process<br />– Complex process that takes months or even years<br />– Can be ratified- approved 2 ways<br />• 3/4ths of state Legislatures must approve it<br />– Every Amendment but 21st happened this way<br />• By special convention, approved by 3/4ths of states<br /><br />• Bill of Rights<br />– 1) Protects Basic Individual Liberties <br />• Freedom of religion, speech and press<br />– 2-4) Protect Against Abuse of Power<br />– 5-8) Protect Rights of the Accused<br />– 9) Citizen’s rights are not limited to the ones listed in Constitution <br />– 10) All powers not given to the national government or denied to the states are reserved for the states or the people <br /><br />• Later Amendments<br />– 13-15) Civil War Amendments<br />• Dealt directly with slavery and the treatment and rights of African Americans<br />– 19) Gave women right to vote<br />– 26) Lowered voting age from 21 to 18<br /><br />State and Local Government<br />• State Constitutions<br />– Every state has its own Constitution<br />– Follow the framework of Federal Constitution<br />• Preamble<br />• 3 Branch System<br />• Amendments-approved by people through a vote- 2 ways<br />• Constitutional Initiative- signatures on a petition<br />• Constitutional Convention- still needs votes <br /><br />• States Provide Services<br />– Maintain Law and Order<br />– Supervise Public Education<br />– Public Health and Welfare Programs<br />– Build and Maintain Infrastructure<br />• Ex. Roads, Bridges, Tunnels<br />– Operate State Parks<br />– Regulate Use of State Owned Land<br />– Issue Drivers License <br /><br />• Local Government<br />– Government on the County, Parish, City or Town, or Village level<br />– This government has the greatest impact on your every day life<br />– Perform all the same functions as a state government on a smaller scale<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-575089919331486760?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-39880069932879111382011-01-04T08:02:00.000-08:002011-01-04T08:05:32.974-08:00Here is section 1 and section 2 notes. I will be checking your notebook on Thursday to make sure they are in there.....10 points.<br /><br />Government, Citizenship, and the Constitution<br />Chapter 8 <br />Goals and Principles of the Constitution<br />&<br />How the Federal Government Works<br /><br />Sections 1 & 2 <br />Goals and Principles of the Constitution<br />• Preamble: opening statement<br />– 6 goals<br />1)Form a More Perfect Union<br />2) Establish Justice<br />3) Insure Domestic Tranquility<br />4) Provide For Common Defense<br />5) Promote General Welfare<br />6) Secure Blessings of Liberty<br /><br />• Articles & Amendments<br />– Articles establish a framework for government<br />• 1-3- describe branches of government<br />• 4- relations between the states<br />• 5- process of amending the Constitution<br />• 6- states may not make laws that violate the Constitution <br />• 7- process for states to ratify the Constitution<br /><br />• Amendments<br />– 7 basic principles<br />Popular Sovereignty- people have the right to change or abolish the government<br />Limited Government<br />Separation of Powers<br />Checks and Balances<br />Federalism- division of power between federal government and states<br />Republicanism- citizens elect representatives<br />Individual Rights<br /><br />How the Federal Government Works<br />• Legislative Branch-<br />– 2 Bodies<br />• House of Representatives<br />– 435 members- based on state population<br />– 2 year terms<br />– Entire House up for reelection every other year<br />– Speaker of the House- leader of House of Representatives, 3rd in line to Presidency <br /><br />• Senate<br />– 100 members- 2 per state<br />– 6 year terms<br />– 1/3 of senate up for reelection every 2 years<br />– Originally appointed by state legislature<br />– 7th Amendment changed that and people elected Senators<br />– Vice President rules over Senate, breaks tie votes<br /><br />• Powers of Congress<br />– Make’s laws for the Nation<br />– Elastic Clause- “Congress can make laws which shall be necessary and proper”<br />• This clause allows congress to stretch its power to deal with a changing nation<br />• What is necessary and proper?<br />– Committees <br />• 10,000 bills a year. Not all could be heard by every Legislator. They break them down by topic. Agriculture, Banking, Business, Defense, Education, Science, and Transportation<br /><br />• Executive Branch<br />– Most misunderstood position in our government<br />– Role of President<br />• Represents the nation around the world<br />• Sign bills into law<br />• Commander and Chief of Military<br />– Only Senate can declare war<br />• Welcome foreign leaders<br />• Make speeches on holidays and give out medals to heroes<br />• Electing a President<br />– Every 4 years<br />– 2 terms allowed<br />– People vote for Electors that cast their vote for them<br />– Can become President but lose the popular vote (2000 election)<br /> <br />• Judicial Branch<br />– 2 court systems<br />• State<br />– Trial Court -> Appellate Court-> State Supreme Court -> Federal Supreme Court <br />• Federal<br />– District Court -> Court of Appeals -> Federal Supreme Court<br />– Supreme Court<br />• Highest court<br />• 9 Supreme Court Justices <br />• Appointment for life<br />• Reviews lower court decisions<br />• Decide cases involving the Constitution<br /><br />• Checks and Balances<br />– 3 branches of government limit powers of each other<br />– President checks Legislature by vetoing bills<br />– Senate checks President through impeachment and “power of the purse”<br />– Judicial checks both through declaring laws unconstitutional<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3988006993287911138?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-12696453324324088982010-12-17T10:01:00.000-08:002010-12-17T10:04:52.209-08:00As of 1 pm on 12/17 my grades are completed. I will still go back and insert comments on all grades but the grading of work and entering of grades is complete. I do have two 7th grade assignments without names and one 8th grade assignment without a name and I will be able to add those, if claimed, on Jan. 3 when we return. <br /><br />I hope you all have a safe, restful and enjoyable Christmas Break and I look forward to seeing all of you when you return.<br /><br />Be safe and have fun<br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-1269645332432408898?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-30984804868027559052010-12-09T14:59:00.000-08:002010-12-09T15:05:01.322-08:00Today the students studied independently for the first half of the class and the second half of class we got into teams and played review basketball. <br /><br />The students have a test over sections 13.1, 14.1, and 14.2 on Monday (12/13).<br /><br />We are closing in on the end of the quarter and the end of the semester. Let us all work together and finish the year out strong and on a good note.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3098480486802755905?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-85380377900650350632010-12-08T08:02:00.000-08:002010-12-08T08:28:38.773-08:00Today we finished up Chapter 7 study guide during the first part of class. We spent the second part of class playing review basketball. The students have their Chapter 7 test on Friday(12-10). <br /><br />They should be studying 10 minutes EVERY night. <br /><br />They also have their Constitution Test on Tuesday(12-14) of next week. Any student that is not here on that day needs to make arrangements to take the test before or Wednesday or Thursday. Grade will be completed and submitted to the front office at the end of the day on Friday(12-17) Below is a 2 minute summary of the Article of Confederation <br /><br />Thanks Mr.C<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-221a7d92a8e08596" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="flvurl=http://v1.nonxt1.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D221a7d92a8e08596%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D3F443FDBF510310B814CD5A2BC4E3D8ABDC1C5F6.688945372608A0827991C7AABC48EE6ABCED0F85%26key%3Dck1&amp;iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D221a7d92a8e08596%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DBMQexUJgFm4MVNc9iojyxCrr5ys&amp;autoplay=0&amp;ps=blogger"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/get_player" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"width="320" height="266" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"flashvars="flvurl=http://v1.nonxt1.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D221a7d92a8e08596%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D3F443FDBF510310B814CD5A2BC4E3D8ABDC1C5F6.688945372608A0827991C7AABC48EE6ABCED0F85%26key%3Dck1&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D221a7d92a8e08596%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DBMQexUJgFm4MVNc9iojyxCrr5ys&autoplay=0&ps=blogger"allowFullScreen="true" /></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8538037790065035063?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-88919218732829802702010-12-07T09:00:00.000-08:002010-12-07T09:04:41.116-08:00Today the students got to see their grades for the quarter and I talked with each about how to improve going into the last 5 days of class. <br /><br />Some students worked on makeup work and other worked on the Africa Map test that is coming up at the end of the Unit next quarter. <br /><br />All should have finished the 13.1,14.1,14.2 guided notes(study guide) and should be using that to study for the test that will happen on Monday(12-13). All the test questions are focused on the sheet we have been doing in class over the last 4 class periods.<br /><br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8891921873282980270?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-10827246197795646422010-12-06T06:58:00.000-08:002010-12-06T07:10:17.634-08:008th grade will take their Chapter 7 Test on Friday this week. <br /><br />Do not forget......Constitution Test is next Tuesday 12-14. the Preamble portion is Oral.<br /><br />You have 130 points left this quarter. Your grade is not in stone just yet.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-1082724619779564642?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-37497740154994960072010-12-02T10:09:00.001-08:002010-12-02T10:15:28.547-08:00Parents and students.....we are winding down on the 2ND quarter. Please be looking for student led conference forms to be coming home this weekend. Sign and return those as quickly as possible. The sooner those get turned in the better chance you have to get the time slot you want.<br /><br />8Th grade will have 2 tests still this quarter. A chapter 7 test and a Constitution test. both are 50 points along with a 25 point study guide. There is still a chance to have a positive or negative impact on your grade. the Constitution test will be on 12-14. That is the Tuesday before Christmas Break.<br /><br />7Th grade. We will test on Monday of next week (13Th)over Sections 13.1, 14.1 and 14.2. Please make sure you are studying 10 minutes a night.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3749774015499496007?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-23641304489117306472010-11-26T06:08:00.000-08:002010-11-26T06:13:42.640-08:00Hope all had a great Thanksgiving. I know I had so much to be thankful for this year. That day has passed however and it is back to the grindstone until Christmas Break. We will be starting Chapter 7 on Tuesday. It is about the Constitution. You will be tested over 2 things in this chapter.<br /><br />1) The material in the chapter<br />2) The Constitution handout with the Preamble, Articles, and the Amendments on it<br /><br />Please do not blow this off. You will want to do well on these 2 assessments. Most of you need the points after the Chapter 6 notes and study guide fiasco.<br /><br />See you Monday<br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2364130448911730647?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-15829302327397947952010-11-26T05:57:00.000-08:002010-11-26T06:08:52.089-08:00Happy Thanksgiving. Hope all of you had a great and wonderful time on Thursday. Now sadly it is time to get back to work. Here are the notes for section 12-4. We will quiz over this section on Monday. Do not forget.......you will be having an Africa Map Test towards the end of this unit. I would not procrastinate on this. Start now!! Our blog has 2 great map sites to help you learn the countries of Africa.<br />Be safe and have fun.<br /><br /><strong>Independence and Its Challenges<br />Chapter 12<br />Section 4</strong><br /><br /><strong>Growth of Nationalism</strong><br />Nationalism- feeling of pride in ones homeland<br />Political Parties and Nationalism<br />with the withdrawal of colonial powers, unity must be built. Groups did not like each other<br />1912 South African Native National Congress is formed. Shortened to ANC<br />Protested laws<br /><br /><strong>Pan-Africanism</strong><br />The belief that all Africans should work together for rights and freedom<br />Slogan- Africa for Africans<br />Leopold Senghor- leader of Pan-African movement. Becomes Senegal’s first president when it gains independence in 1960<br /><br /><strong>Africa and World War II</strong><br />WWII, Germany, and Italy invades North Africa, and Ethiopia<br />Countries of Africa contributed needed supplies to Allied forces<br />African airfields were used to launch attacks and carry supplies<br />Approx. 450,000 African took part in WWII on the side of the British<br />Fought for British Freedom, now they wanted their freedom<br /><br /><strong>Different Paths to Independence</strong><br />With the victory in WWII, Africans were even more inspired to gain their freedom<br />Winds of Change<br />War was costly and holding their colonies was also expensive, something had to give<br />Some freedom came peacefully, others fought to keep control<br />Britain gave-in freely<br />France- made them fight for it<br /><br /><strong>From Gold Coast to Ghana</strong><br />Boycott- refusal to buy or use certain products<br />Through a series of peaceful protests and boycotts, Gold Coast gain independence from Britain and renames itself Ghana (1957)<br /><br /><strong>War in Algeria</strong> <br />France sees Algeria as more than a colony. They see it as part of France. <br />Not willing to give it up peacefully<br />1954 war breaks out <br />100,000 Algerians and 10,000 French dead<br />After an 8 year war and in 1962, Algeria gain independence<br /><br /><strong>Challenges of Independence</strong><br />No real governmental leadership. No experience<br />Colonial powers left after independence was granted and left them to “figure it out”<br />Military control in most countries<br />Few rights, no better than before<br /><br /><br /><strong>Building Democracy</strong><br />Democracy- citizens exercise power through elected officials<br />Most African countries are less than 50 years old. This process takes time. Consider how long the U.S. took to get to where we are.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-1582930232739794795?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-88311491696953989172010-11-19T07:02:00.000-08:002010-11-19T07:03:49.932-08:008th grade will be testing over Chapter 6 on Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving Break. They have all the notes, lots and lots of handouts and summaries galore. Please help your student my making sure they are studying.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8831149169695398917?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-85170980850770130492010-11-19T05:53:00.000-08:002010-11-19T07:02:22.544-08:00We will quiz over this section(12-3) on Tuesday. Please be sure you are studying. 10 minutes every night.<br /><br /><strong>European Conquest of Africa<br /><br />Chapter 12<br />Section 3</strong><br /><br /><strong>Europeans on the Coast</strong><br />Pre 1500’s Europe and Africa were trade equals<br />1500’s- saw Europe enslavement and forced migration of Africans<br />1800’s end of slavery and Europeans turned their attention to Africa’s natural resources<br />1900’s Europeans carve up and divide Africa amongst themselves<br />Portuguese Exploration<br />Portuguese were looking to by pass Northern African traders and deal directly with West Africa<br />Gold and Ivory<br />Sailing improvements- triangle shaped sail and the astrolabe<br /><br /><strong>A Change in Trade Relations</strong><br />Europe and Africa were originally trade equals<br />Trading goods for goods<br />1498 Portuguese ships rounded southern tip of Africa and up the east coast<br />They were amazed by east Africa’s wealth<br />More Portuguese ships quickly arrive<br />Seized control of east Africa’s wealth and would control it well into the 1600’s<br /><br /><strong>European Trade Spreads</strong><br />Dutch, French and English soon follow<br />Trading posts all along Africa’s coasts<br />Dutch settle the Cape of Good Hope<br />Europeans spread by force if needed<br />Relationship between Africans and Europeans sours <br /><br /><strong>Atlantic Slave Trade</strong><br />Slavery was common in Africa before 1500<br />A temporary situation<br />Property, bought and sold like goods<br />Europeans living in Africa bought slaves and sent them back to Europe and to America<br />Europeans rarely freed their slaves<br /><br /><strong>The Demand for Slaves</strong><br />Americans originally used Native Americans as slaves but they did not hold up well.<br />African slaves were healthier and stronger<br />Better at farming, miners, and metal workers<br />Easier to adapt to the climate<br />Unfamiliar with the territory so less likely to run away<br /><br /><strong>Slave Trade Begins</strong><br />Some African nations refused to take part<br />Others sold conquered Africans into slavery<br />1780- 80,000 slaves were being shipped across the Atlantic per year<br /><br /><strong>Horrors of Slavery</strong><br />Branding<br />Filthy conditions on ships<br />Over crowding<br />Little food or water<br />20 percent death rate on the ride over<br />Beatings<br /><br /><strong>Europeans Colonize Africa</strong><br />African’s resisted European colonization, but old guns and Europe’s modern weapons were a problem for Africa<br /><br /><strong>Scramble for Africa</strong><br />European countries competed, but did not want it to lead to a European war<br />1848- Berlin Conference- divided Africa<br />1900 majority of Africa is colonized<br />1914 only Ethiopia and Liberia are independent<br /><br /><strong><br />Effect of European Control</strong><br />European countries used a variety of governing techniques to control African<br />From direct control secondary governments, the ultimate result was Africans were powerless<br />Encouraged rivalries among ethnic groups<br />Europeans took the best land for farming<br />New political boundaries formed without consideration to tribal, ethnic groups<br />As long as Europe controlled Africa the conflicts were limited…when the left, chaos<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8517098085077013049?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-27997792045033185272010-11-17T13:31:00.000-08:002010-11-17T13:37:13.039-08:00Here is a very cool video that is useful in all things in life. This is very good. Watch it, take it to heart and work it into your life. Success is never an accident!<br /><br />Just click on the video screen and it will start.<br />Mr. C<br /><br /><br /><object width="640" height="390"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cRuwYF2Pc60&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cRuwYF2Pc60&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2799779204503318527?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-81110007687235909972010-11-17T07:00:00.000-08:002010-11-17T07:11:08.717-08:00Here are 12-2 notes. We did the bulk of these in class. There should only be couple of slides you need to complete from this section. I posted all of them, but you only need to pick up where we left off in class. Again you only need to write the slides we did not get to in class.<br /><br /><strong>Kingdoms, City-States, and Empires<br />Chapter 12<br />Section 2</strong><br /><br /><strong>East African Trading Civilizations</strong><br /><strong>East Africa Boundaries</strong>: Red Sea, Indian Ocean <br />Primarily trading centers<br />Port cities<br />Arab and African traders settled the area<br /><strong>Aksum</strong>- Present day Ethiopia <br />Controlled trade in the Red Sea <br />By 200’s A.D. controlled all trade from India to the Mediterranean Sea<br />Christianity came to Aksum around 300 A.D.<br />By 600 A.D. Arabs had seized control of the region and Aksum began to decline<br /><br /><br /><strong>Cities of Trade</strong><br />Sailors used seasonal winds to reach China and India, when winds changed, they sailed back<br />Took- skins, Ivory, gold and other metals<br />Brought back- cotton, silk, and porcelain<br />Islam introduced to region during this time<br />New language- Swahili- Bantu/Arab language <br />Most widely spoken language in Africa today<br /><br /><strong>Rise of City-States</strong><br /><strong>City-State</strong>- city that has its own traditions, governments, and laws. Both a city and an independent state<br /><strong>Important city-states</strong><br />Malindi, Mombasa, Kilwa, and Great Zimbabwe<br /><br /><strong>Kilwa</strong><br />3 and 4 story stone and coral dwellings<br />Traders paid high taxes to trade there<br />Conquered by Portugal in the 1500’s<br /><br /><strong>Great Zimbabwe</strong><br />Inland and east along the Limpopo River<br />Connected to the east by a system of trade networks all the way to the Indian Ocean<br />Reached it’s peak of power in about 1300 A.D.<br />1000’s of people called this walled city home<br /><br /><strong>North African Trading Powers</strong><br />Boundaries- Sahara and Mediterranean Sea<br />Phoenicians were the first to explore this region<br /><strong>Rise and Fall of Carthage</strong><br />Phoenician trading center in present day Tunisia<br />Wealthiest city in the world at the time<br />Controlled trade in the Med. Sea from 500-200 B.C.<br />Taken over by Roman Empire in 146 B.C.<br />City was destroyed<br /><br /><strong>Roman and Islamic Influences</strong><br />Cities grew all along North Africa under Roman rule<br />Christianity spread as well<br />1000’s of miles of roads to connect its empire<br />Roman Empire falls in 476 A.D. and competing forces fought over the land until Arabs gained control in 600’s A.D.<br />Islam spread and replaced Christianity<br /><br /><strong>West African Kingdoms</strong><br />Based on the trade of salt and gold<br />No refrigeration at the time so salt was very important<br />A lot of trading between north and west Africa<br />Growth of important cities like Ghana, Mali, and Songhai and Forest Kingdoms like Benin<br /><br /><strong>Ghana</strong><br />Between the Senegal and Niger Rivers<br />Controlled trade in western Africa<br />Called the land of gold<br />High taxes<br /><br /><strong>Mali</strong><br />Upper Niger River valley<br />Powerful in mid 1200’s<br />Kings controlled the flow of salt and gold to the north<br />Kings were called <strong>Mansa</strong>-emperor <br />Most important Mali king was Mansa Musa<br />20 year reign brought peace to the region<br /><br /><strong>Mansa Musa and the Spread of Islam</strong><br />Was Muslim himself<br />Made regular pilgrimages to Mecca<br />Brought 60,000 people with him<br />Each of his 80 camels carried 300 lbs of gold<br />Gave it away as a gift<br />Europeans heard about his wealth and began buying Mali gold<br /><br /><strong>Songhai</strong><br />Becomes powerful after Mansa Musa’s death<br />Tombouctou was Songhai’s major trading center<br />Important caravan stopping location along the Nile<br />Greatest Muslim learning center<br />Songhai declined after northern invaders attacked in 1591<br /><br /><strong>Forest Kingdoms<br />Benin</strong><br />late 1200’s<br />Traded ivory, palm oil and pepper<br />Worked with bronze, brass, and wood<br />Created some of the finest sculpture of the time<br />Trade partners- Africa and Europe<br />European began to trade guns for slaves<br />Many African Americans are descendants of these forest kingdoms<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8111000768723590997?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-80833159193334390242010-11-17T06:53:00.000-08:002010-11-17T07:00:37.970-08:00Below are notes for 12-1 we will be quizzing over both sections 1 and 2 of Chapter 12 on Friday.<br /><br /><strong>African Beginnings<br />Chapter 12<br />Section1</strong><br /><br /><strong>Changing Survival Skills</strong><br /><strong>Hunter-Gatherers</strong><br />Nomadic – moved with herds<br />Hunted animals for meat<br />Collected fruits, nuts, and roots<br />Made tools from stone<br />This age became known as the Stone Age<br /><br /><strong>Farming and Herding</strong><br />Earliest farming probably in Northern Africa- present day Sahara Desert<br />In the beginning harvested wild grains<br />Then collected seeds<br />Then kept seeds from stronger plants and threw out seeds from weaker plants<br />This is called domestication-adapting plants or animals for human use.<br /><br /><strong>Early Settlements</strong><br />Domestication of plants and animals meant people could stop being nomadic<br />Most early settlements were by water sources<br />Mainly rivers<br />Transportation<br />Food<br />Fertile soil<br />Surpluses allowed for specialization outside of farming<br /><br /><strong>Civilizations on the Nile River</strong><br />Civilizations- society with cities, a government, and social classes<br />Architecture, system of writing, and art also<br />Social Class- group of people with similar backgrounds, wealth and way of living<br />Formed mainly out of occupation<br />2 earliest civilizations were the Egyptians and the Nubians<br /><br /><strong>Egypt- 5000 B.C</strong><br />Nile River Valley <br />Good soil for farming- fresh silt from flooding<br />Transportation<br />Food Source<br />Ruled by kings (Pharaohs) and queens that were treated and worshiped like Gods<br />Built temples (pyramids) to honor them<br />Hieroglyphs- system of writing using symbols<br />Specialization allowed them to develop skills like paper-making, architecture, astronomy, and medicine<br /><br /><strong>Nubia- 6000 B.C.</strong><br />South of Egypt along the Nile<br />Napata- greatest Nubian Civilization<br />724 B.C. Nubians of Napata conquered Egypt<br />Meroe- Weaker Nubian civilization, conquered by Ethiopians from Aksum around 350 A.D.<br /><br /><strong>The Bantu Migration</strong><br />4000 years ago in Africa, one of the largest migrations takes place<br />Bantu speaking peoples began to move<br />Southern migration from west-central Africa into south-east and south-west Africa<br /><strong>Why Migrate?</strong><br />No one knows for sure<br />May have been the new ability to farm the rainforests<br />overpopulation<br />Over 100’s of years Bantu speaking people spread all across Central and Southern Africa<br /><br /><strong>Bantus Spread Their Language</strong><br />People were living in regions where Bantus migrated to but Bantu language and culture came to dominate all regions they inhabited <br /><strong>Language and Ethnic Groups</strong><br />Ethnic Groups- group that shares language, religion, family ties, and customs<br />Shared history<br />Most of today’s Africans in Southern and Central Africa speak Bantu (200 million)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8083315919333439024?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-35861360630575525152010-11-11T07:44:00.000-08:002010-11-11T07:48:28.542-08:00It was been a little while since I posted so here is an update. We are working our way through the American Revolution. We have talked about all the lead up and have studied the opening battles and advantages for both sides. The students have plenty of work to fill their 10 minutes a night. They have 4 sections of notes, hand outs galore and a study guide. Please make sure your student is studying 10 minutes every night. Exposure is key. We are quizzing every other class period and will have a chapter test down the road. Thank you for all your hard work at home and helping your student stay focused and successful.<br /><br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3586136063057552515?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-75918682175696093142010-11-11T07:39:00.000-08:002010-11-11T07:43:47.326-08:00It has been a few class periods since I have posted anything. Here is a catch up for all. We tested today over Chapter 11 and the students worked on an extra credit assignment after they finished the test. We will be working our way through Africa over the remainder if the quarter and into the third quarter. We have almost reached the half way point of the second quarter already!!! Progress reports will be out before you know it. Parents pleas continue to make sure your student is studying 10 minutes a night. They have plenty to review, they can watch clips on here, copy the notes into their notebooks, or work on their study guides. 10 minutes.....they need to be studying 10 minutes a night.<br /><br />Thanks for your time<br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-7591868217569609314?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-86494777775254838462010-11-05T06:29:00.000-07:002010-11-05T06:35:11.944-07:00Here are the notes for Chapter 11 Section 3. You will have a quiz on Tuesday and we will test over Chapter 11 on Thursday. Please make sure that you are studying 10 minutes every night!! You are not just studying on the days that we have class.<br /><br />Here are 11-3 notes.....<br /><br /><strong>Resources and Land Use<br />Chapter 11<br />Section 3</strong><br /><br /><strong>Agricultural Resources</strong><br />Most Africans are Farmers<br />Subsistence Farmers- growing just enough to support one’s own family<br />They grow wheat and barley in dryer Savannah regions<br />They grow fruits and vegetables in regions with more rainfall<br />Ex. corn, rice, fish, goats, and poultry<br /><br /><strong>Crops for Sale</strong><br />Cash Crop- crops raised for resale<br />Ex. Coffee beans, tea<br />Cash crops farming is on the rise<br />Is leading to food shortages when harvests are light<br />Also bad when global prices drop. Families struggle for food and money<br /><br /><strong>Harvesting Trees</strong><br />Hardwoods grow in all regions of Africa<br />1000’s of acres of trees have been cut down<br />Tree farmers are now starting to replace what they cut down to counter deforestation<br />Treating trees like the renewable resource that they are<br /><br /><strong>Natural Resources</strong><br />Economy-system for producing, distributing, consuming and owning goods and services<br />Mining, many areas are rich in mineral resources<br />Ex. Gold, diamonds, petroleum, iron, and coal<br /><br /><strong>Improving Economic Health</strong><br /><strong>Specialized Economy</strong>-when a nation is dependent on one type of industry<br /><strong>Strengthening Economies</strong><br />crops must be successfully grown and sold at a high price for farmers to be successful<br /><strong>Diversity</strong>- add variety<br />In order for most African countries to be successful, they must diversify their economies<br />More flexible type of economy <br />More diversified an economy, the stronger the economy, not as fluctuating <br /><br /><strong>Where Does the Money Go?</strong><br />Mining requires many workers and expensive equipment<br />Foreign companies take most of Africa’s mineral resources and take profits out of Africa<br />This does nothing for Africa’s economy<br />Africa wants to grow it’s manufacturing and refining industries to keep those profits<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8649477777525483846?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-95388869330054252010-11-03T13:02:00.000-07:002010-11-03T13:10:46.984-07:00We are working on Chapter 11. I am posting Section 2 notes below. Today in class we worked on a Climate map. The students were to complete the map for homework if they did not get it completed in class. We will be testing on Thursday of next week over Chapter 11.<br /><br />Climate and Vegetation<br />Chapter 11<br />Section 2<br /><br /><strong>What Influences Climate?<br />Distance from the Equator</strong><br />Runs through the midsection of Africa<br />Tropics also run through Africa<br />Much of Africa has a tropical climate<br />Influences not only climate, but also seasons<br /><br /><strong>Role of Elevation</strong><br />Higher the elevation- colder the temperature<br />Irrigate- supply with water from another source<br />Drought-long period with little or no rain<br />Oasis- a fertile place in the desert with water and vegetation<br /><br /><strong>Unpredictable Rainfall</strong><br />Because of Africa’s size, rainfall varies from region to region<br />West Coast and Central Africa get a lot<br />North and South get very little<br /><br /><strong>Vegetation Regions of Africa</strong><br />Tropical Rain Forests<br />Covers close to 20% of Africa<br />Lush vegetation and variety of wildlife<br />Farming, Fishing, Hunting, Logging<br />Tropical Savannas<br />2 seasons- dry and wet<br />Tall grasses and scattered trees<br />Large pack animals<br />Farming(wet season) Trade(dry season)<br /><strong>Desert Living</strong><br />Nomads- people who have no permanent home<br />They follow trade routes or migrating animals<br />Live up in the mountain regions during rainy season and around oases during dry seasons<br />Make a living trading, herding, or caravan leaders<br /><strong><br />Climate & Health</strong><br /><strong>Sleeping Sickness</strong><br />Tsetse Fly- found in 1/5 of Africa<br />A bite can kill a cow<br />A bite to a human causes “sleeping sickness”<br /><br /><strong>Malaria</strong><br />Spread by mosquitoes<br />Moist climates- breed in swamps or standing water<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-9538886933005425?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-3360011492213891092010-10-30T15:59:00.000-07:002010-10-30T16:03:00.308-07:00You all are in luck...........<br /><br />I had to wipe and reload my laptop and I am having a hard time locating my Microsoft Office program disc. You all do not have any notes to get. I will post them on Monday when we return to school. Have a fun and SAFE Halloween and I will see you all Monday.<br /><br />IF you did not go to the festival you missed a great time. Seemed like the whole town was there. The best turn out for the Irvington Festival I can remember in year. Perfect weather and I got to see TONS of students both past and present.<br /><br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-336001149221389109?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-51483410599217621482010-10-29T08:57:00.000-07:002010-10-29T08:59:32.704-07:00be safe and have a fun halloween from your 8th grade team.<br /><br /><div style='background-color:#e9e9e9; width: 460px;'><object id='A64060' quality='high' data='http://aka.zero.jibjab.com/client/zero/ClientZero_EmbedViewer.swf?external_make_id=aQiKBM3O1eZzc7I3&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=halloween' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' wmode='transparent' height='345' width='460'><param name='wmode' value='transparent'></param><param name='movie' value='http://aka.zero.jibjab.com/client/zero/ClientZero_EmbedViewer.swf?external_make_id=aQiKBM3O1eZzc7I3&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=halloween'></param><param name='scaleMode' value='showAll'></param><param name='quality' value='high'></param><param name='allowNetworking' value='all'></param><param name='allowFullScreen' value='true' /><param name='FlashVars' value='external_make_id=aQiKBM3O1eZzc7I3&service=sendables.jibjab.com&partnerID=halloween'></param><param name='allowScriptAccess' value='always'></param></object><div style='text-align:center; width:435px; margin-top:6px;'>Personalize funny videos and birthday <a href='http://sendables.jibjab.com/ecards'>eCards</a> at JibJab!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-5148341059921762148?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-25682030886404821472010-10-28T12:25:00.000-07:002010-10-28T12:30:20.119-07:00Power Points are complete. They were ok. I wanted the students to focus on information we learned in Unit One as it pertained to their topic. Over all I did not see that. They ended up being more travel brochure like.<br /><br />Here are the Notes for Chapter 11 Section 1<br /><strong><br />Africa Land & Water<br />Chapter 11<br />Section 1 <br />Regions and Landforms</strong><br />• Africa has 46 countries<br />• <strong>5 main regions</strong><br />– North<br />– West<br />– South <br />– East<br />– Central<br />• Each region has several different climates and landforms <br />• <strong>The Regions</strong><br />– North<br />• Rocky mountainous, seemingly endless deserts (Sahara, the world’s largest desert)<br />– <strong>West</strong><br />• Most populated<br />• Grasslands<br />• Fertile soil for farming<br /><strong>– East</strong><br />• Few Plateaus- large, raised areas of mostly flat land <br />• Many mountains<br />– <strong>Central and Southern</strong><br />• Flat rolling grassland<br />• Thick rainforests<br />• Mountains<br />• Swamps<br />• Deserts in the south(Namib and Kalahari)<br />• Plateau Continent<br />– Much of Africa is a raised Plateau<br />– <strong>Elevation</strong>- height above sea level <br />• Mountains<br />– Highest is in East Africa<br />– Mount Kilimanjaro<br />• Coastal Plains Edge the Continent<br />– Dry and sandy<br />– Marshy and moist<br />• Great Rift Valley<br />– Formed millions of years ago as the continents pulled apart<br />– <strong>Rift</strong>- deep trench<br />– most of Africa’s major lakes are in this area<br />• <strong>Africa’s Rivers</strong><br />– 4 large rivers<br />• Nile<br />• Congo<br />• Zambezi<br />• Niger<br />– Nile River<br />• Longest river in the world<br />• Fed by the White and Blue Nile<br />• <strong>Tributaries</strong>- smaller rivers that feed into a larger river <br />• Farming along the Nile<br />– land has been farmed for 1000’s of years<br />– Over flows it’s banks and deposits fresh silt every year<br />– Fertile- rich in the substances that plants need to grow<br />– Aswan High Dam prevents this area from getting fresh silt now….land will become in fertile in time<br />– Used to produce electricity<br />– Created Lake Nasser- largest man made lake in the world<br />– Congo River<br />• Flows through rain forests of Central Africa<br />• 2nd largest river in Africa<br />• 100’s of tributaries<br />• Fishing and farming in this region<br />– Niger River<br />• 3rd longest river in Africa<br />• Flows north then cuts south<br />• Fishing and farming <br />– Zambezi River<br />• 4th largest river in Africa<br />• Southern Africa<br />• Forms the border of 6 countries<br />• Boats can only travel 460 miles of the 2,200 miles of river<br />• Used for electricity<br />• Victoria Falls mist can be seen up to 40 miles away<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2568203088640482147?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-22744159485135156832010-10-26T12:12:00.000-07:002010-10-26T12:16:12.446-07:00We presented most of our Power Points today in class. The excitement of the morning put us about half a class period behind and the last class of the day had several students not prepared to present and so we sat in silence. If your student did not present today in that 3rd core, their presentations need to me spectacular. They are getting 5 points deducted for not being prepared to present on the day it was due.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2274415948513515683?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-69861057026782316972010-10-25T12:20:00.000-07:002010-10-25T12:24:05.210-07:00We finished up Section 2 and started Section 3. We also read various author interpretations of the Boston Massacre as well as watched 5 versions of the Boston Massacre and talked about historical interpretation. We talked about how bias is introduced and the idea of propaganda and its effectiveness.<br /><br />We have a test on Friday and your study guide is due. Judging by the number of students that did not have their notes done today I am not confident that you are all studying your 10 minutes a night.....this will reveal itself when scores are low on Friday's test.<br /><br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-6986105702678231697?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-79444100232416047312010-10-22T04:34:00.000-07:002010-10-22T04:43:07.999-07:00Today we finished up our second and final day in the computer lab. You will need to finish up your Power Points outside of school and have them ready to present on Tuesday of next week (10/26). I assigned this project last Friday and told you that outside time would need to be spent on it. Please do not come in on Tuesday and tell me you were not able to complete this project. Every computer in the building has Power Point installed on it as well as the computers at the public library. You picked your topic so there is no excuse to not get it done. I am looking forward to seeing what you created. Have a great weekend!!!<br /><br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-7944410023241604731?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-14516731146545355752010-10-21T12:51:00.001-07:002010-10-21T13:01:33.917-07:00We continued talking about the lead up to the American Revolution. We talked about specific Acts passed and the Boston Massacre. Monday we will watch a video clip or two that deal with this event. I am also posting the notes for Chapter 5 <br />Section 3. I expect to see all 3 sections in your notebooks on Monday. We will be testing over Chapter 5 on Friday October 29th (next Friday).<br /><br />Here are the notes for Section 3 and do not forget your study guide which is also due next Friday. 10 minutes a night, every night :)<br /><br />Mr. C<br /><br /><strong>From Protest to Revolution<br />Chapter 5<br />Section 3</strong><br /><br /><strong>A Dispute Over Tea</strong><br />Tea was very popular<br /><br /><strong>Parliament Passes the Tea Act</strong><br />British East India Company supplied most of the tea to the colonies<br />Tax tea…sat on boats unsold<br />British merchants were allowed to sell tea <br />Undercut the colonial merchants<br />Colonists boycotted Tea Act buy continuing to buy colonial tea at a higher price<br /><br /><strong>A New Boycott</strong><br />Started drinking coffee “Liberty Tea”<br />Refused to allow British merchants to unload their cargo of tea<br /><br /><strong>Boston Tea Party</strong><br />November 1773 3 British ships reach Boston harbor<br />Dec. 16th Sam Adams & Sons of Liberty demand ships leave the harbor<br />They refuse<br />Sons of Liberty dress like Indians and dump 342 chest of tea into Boston Harbor<br /><br /><strong>Parliament Strikes Back</strong><br />Colonists had mixed reactions to tea party<br />Britain passes Intolerable Acts<br />British ships blockade Boston Harbor until tea is paid for<br />Town meetings forbidden<br />British officials must be tried in Britain<br />New Quartering Act<br /><br /><strong>Quebec Act</strong><br />Set up separate government for Canada<br />Complete religious freedom for French Catholics<br />Gave land in Ohio Valley to French Canadians<br /><br /><strong>Other Colonies Support Boston</strong><br />Smuggled food into Boston<br />All Merchants closed in a show of unity<br /><br /><strong>First Continental Congress- </strong><br />Boycott of all British goods until Intolerable Acts were repealed<br />Agreed to meet again on May 1775<br />Encouraged each colony to setup a militia<br />Militia- citizens that served as soldiers during an emergency<br /><br /><strong>Lexington and Concord</strong><br />Minutemen- men trained and ready to fight at a minutes notice<br />British soldiers marched on Concord to seize a cache of arms stored there.<br />Led by General Thomas Gage<br />Supposed to be a surprise<br />April 18th 700 British troops leave Boston<br />Sons of Liberty watching<br />2 lamps hung in Old North Church-By sea<br />Militia waited on banks of Charles River<br />Day break on April 19th, near Lexington British commanders ordered militia to go home<br />Militia disbanded and headed home<br />Shot rang out from somewhere<br />Fighting breaks out<br />8 militiamen killed<br />British move on Concord<br />British found nothing at Concord<br />Supplies had been moved<br />On the march back to Boston, militia, now larger waited for British<br />300 militiamen<br />More fighting<br />73 British killed and 200 wounded<br />Became know as the Battle of Lexington and Concord<br />All hope of a peaceful solution was gone<br />Only option…..WAR!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-1451673114654535575?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-24635165917491481432010-10-18T14:13:00.000-07:002010-10-18T14:19:43.136-07:00We tested over Chapter 5 today and half way through the tests and I am impressed with the scores. First core has an 82%!!!!!<br /><br />We are starting our Africa Power Points on Wednesday. The students are to be using their 10 minutes a night beginging the research for their topics they picked in class today. The students know the expectations and they will have 2 days in the computer lab to create the Power Points. This means that some work must be done outside of class on it. The students also need to bring a flash drive (portable memory stick) with them on Wednesday and Friday. We will be presenting starting on Monday. Rubric will be given on Wednesday.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2463516591749148143?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-82005217206588550322010-10-15T13:06:00.000-07:002010-10-15T13:23:52.361-07:00Here is part 2 of Section 2 of Chapter 5. I am expecting to see all of Chapter 5 Section 2 in your notebook on Tuesday.<br /><br />Mr. C<br /><br />5-2 part 2<br /><br /><strong>Uniting in Peaceful Protest</strong><br />all colonies united<br />Formed the Stamp Act Congress in 1765<br />Sent a petition to King George III and Parliament<br /><br /><strong>Petition</strong>- formal written request to someone in authority signed by a group of people<br />Parliament ignored the petition<br />Colonies then boycotted British goods<br /><strong>Boycott</strong>- refusal to buy goods from someone or somewhere<br />British trade fell 14%<br />1766 Britain repealed the Stamp Act<br /><strong>Repeal</strong>- cancel or undo<br />Parliament added a clause that said they had the right to raise taxes in “all cases whatsoever”<br /><br /><strong>The Townshend Acts</strong><br />1767 Parliament opened debate of taxation in colonies<br />“Cowards, you are afraid of the Americans, you dare not tax America”<br />Townshend responded back by passing the Townshend Acts<br />Tax on glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea<br />Amounts were low but colonists still objected to the tax<br />Matter of principal <br /><br /><strong>Searching Without Reason</strong><br />Townshend Act also set up new ways to collect taxes<br />Custom officials sent to stop smuggling<br /><strong>Writ of Assistance</strong>- allowed for inspection of cargo without giving a reason<br />Not popular with colonists<br />Also allowed for searching of personal property without reason<br /><br /><strong>Colonial Protests Widen</strong><br />All colonists effected by the Townshend Act agreed to boycott all products taxed by this act in hopes that Britain would repeal this Act as well<br /><br /><strong>Sons of Liberty</strong><br />Mob like groups from Boson to Charleston that resorted to public protests and hanging of likenesses of British tax collectors<br />Most famous Son of Liberty- Sam Adams (not the beer, the cousin of John Adams<br /><br /><br /><strong>Daughters of Liberty</strong><br />Paraded, organized petitions and boycotts and protested<br />“It is better to wear a homespun coat than to lose our liberty”<br /><br />Some Sons and Daughters of Liberty threatened colonial merchants if they continued to buy from Britain<br /><br /><strong>New Colonial Leaders</strong><br /><strong>Massachusetts</strong><br /><strong>Sam Adams</strong><br />Failed business man<br />Poor public speaker<br />Good organizer<br />Arranged protests and strikes against British<br /><strong><br />Mercy Otis Warren</strong><br />Taunted British officials in public plays<br /><strong>Abigail Adams </strong><br /><br /><strong>Virginia<br />George Washington<br />Patrick Henry</strong><br />“Give me liberty or give me death”<br />Great speaker <br />Inspiration to Thomas Jefferson<br /><strong>Quartering Act</strong><br />Colonists had to provide housing, candles, bedding and beverages soldiers<br />Britain revoked this act quickly after it was widely disobeyed<br /><br /><strong>Boston Massacre </strong><br />Britain sent 2 regiments of soldiers to protect customs officers. <br />Soldiers risked beatings and public insult<br /><strong>A Bloody Night</strong><br />March 5th 1770<br />Colonists started insulting and throwing snowballs, ice, and oyster shells at British soldiers<br /> Soldiers got scared as crowd grew and one fired a shot at the crowd<br />Riot breaks out and when smoke clears, 5 colonists lay dead. <br />Colonists took and blew it out of proportion for propaganda purposes and started calling it the Boston Massacre<br />Started showing up in newspapers (Paul Revere), and in pamphlets, and letters in other colonies<br />Soldiers arrested and tried in court. Defended by John Adams. They were found not guilty<br /><strong>Committee of Correspondence</strong>- regularly written letter informing the other colonies about goings on in Massachusetts<br /><br /><strong>Temporary Calm</strong><br />The same day as “massacre” Parliament rescinded most of the Townshend Act<br />Quartering Act rescinded<br />As were most of the rest of the taxes the colonists disagreed with<br />Kept tea tax<br />Most colonists liked this…tea tax was ok<br />Relationship between Britain and colonies calmed but underlying issues were unresolved. Representation!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8200521720658855032?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-57658517802379716802010-10-14T13:08:00.000-07:002010-10-14T13:10:07.143-07:00We finished the notes for Chapter 5 today in class. <br /><br />Monday we will be testing on Chapter 5. I am expecting that you are giving me and will continue to give me 10 minutes a night. During that time you should be stdying the notes, reading your daily summaries and looking at any handouts you may have recieved.<br /><br />Thanks and happy studying<br /><br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-5765851780237971680?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-54349220362038528102010-10-13T09:33:00.001-07:002010-10-13T10:05:58.418-07:00Here are the notes for Section 2 Chapter 5. These will need to be in your note book by Friday.<br /><br />The first part is listed below.<br /><br /><strong>Turmoil over Taxation<br />Chapter 5<br />Section 2<br /><br />New Troubles on the Frontier</strong><br />With the French now out of the way, English settlers flooded over the Appalachian Mountains<br /><br /><strong>Clashes with Native Americans</strong><br />English encountered many new tribes<br />Ex. Huron, Miami, Delaware, & Ottawa<br />1762 Lord Jeffrey Amherst was sent to Ohio Valley to keep order<br />He allowed their land to be taken by settlers<br />He raised prices on goods they bought<br />Completely different than how the French treated the Indians<br />Pontiac is chosen as leader against the English<br />“dogs dressed in red, who have come to rob us of our hunting grounds and drive away the game”<br /><br /><strong>War on the Frontier</strong><br />Several different tribes of Indians led by Pontiac vs. English at Fort Detroit<br />In a few months the Indians had captured most English forts in Ohio Valley<br />Colonial troops with aid of British army regained most of what was lost<br />Became know as Pontiac’s War and it ended because the French told Indians they had signed the Treat of Paris<br />Indians quit fighting and went home<br /><br /><strong>Proclamation Line of 1763</strong> <br />Pontiac’s War convinced British that they needed to end free run on westward expansion.<br />Created an imaginary line along the crest of the Appalachian Mountains.<br />No new settling could be done west of that line<br />All settlers west of that line must return at once<br />To enforce this line Britain sent 10,000 troops<br />Colonists were angry<br />Daniel Boone disobeyed and explored Ohio Valley<br /><br /><strong>British Impose New Taxes</strong><br />Huge debts to England over French & Indian War<br />To help off set the cost, England decides to tax colonies<br />Felt that colonist would understand a small tax increase<br /><br /><strong>Sugar Act</strong> <br />New tax on molasses<br />Replaced a old high tax that was being avoided because of smuggling<br />Sugar Act lowered old tax but made it easier to enforce and punish smugglers<br /><br /><strong>Stamp Act</strong><br />Tax placed on all legal documents<br />Ex. wills, marriage papers, diplomas<br />Also taxed newspapers, playing cards, almanacs, and dice<br />All items must be stamped to show taxes had been paid<br />English already used this tax elsewhere, just never in colonies<br /><strong><br />Protesting the Stamp Act</strong><br />Rock Throwing<br />Tar and Feathering<br />Riots in Boston as well as New York<br />British caught off guard, did not expect this kind of reaction<br />Had protected the colonists, the least they could do was pay the tax<br />British citizens were paying a much higher tax<br /><br /><strong>Taxation without representation</strong><br />Principal of the Magna Carta<br />Only their elected officials had the right to tax<br />No elected officials in Parliament, no taxes<br />Colonists were willing to pay a tax if it was passed by their colonial legislature<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-5434922036203852810?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-8841027796467466152010-10-13T09:22:00.000-07:002010-10-13T09:32:41.302-07:00Here is a 3 minute video of the French &amp; Indian War.<br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-f39e2c4d88ef4309" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="flvurl=http://v3.nonxt4.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3Df39e2c4d88ef4309%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D1FFC3866E869057A7B4857EC98AA46673CFC56CA.6977479583F65D349CFD58BFA59F7F009DA2721B%26key%3Dck1&amp;iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3Df39e2c4d88ef4309%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3D1FI8_sB45qH0fxoSz2ruvPMoQoA&amp;autoplay=0&amp;ps=blogger"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/get_player" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"width="320" height="266" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"flashvars="flvurl=http://v3.nonxt4.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3Df39e2c4d88ef4309%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D1FFC3866E869057A7B4857EC98AA46673CFC56CA.6977479583F65D349CFD58BFA59F7F009DA2721B%26key%3Dck1&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3Df39e2c4d88ef4309%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3D1FI8_sB45qH0fxoSz2ruvPMoQoA&autoplay=0&ps=blogger"allowFullScreen="true" /></object><br /><br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-884102779646746615?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-80991376130734742952010-10-13T05:54:00.000-07:002010-10-13T06:07:31.074-07:00I did not get the notes posted last night. Confrences last a bit longer than I was expecting. I will not hold you accountable for the notes tomorrow in class, however I will still expect to see them in your notebook come Monday when we test over Chapter 5. Below are the Section 3 notes I promised you.<br /><br />Mr. C<br /><br /><strong>People’s Effect on the Environment<br />Chapter 5<br />Section 3</strong><br /><br /><strong>First Level Activities</strong><br /><strong>First-level activities</strong>- direct interaction with raw materials, provide food, and resources that people need to live<br /><br /><strong>Creating farmland</strong><br />Cut down forests<br />Drained swampland<br />Destroying habitats for countless species of animals<br /><br /><strong>Environmental Challenges </strong> <br /><strong>Deforestation</strong>- loss of forest cover in a region<br />Deforestation can lead to the loss of Biodiversity- richness of different kinds of living things<br />Fertilizers and chemicals increase yield, but has negative effects on water supplies<br />How do we feed the world but be environmentally friendly?<br /><br /><strong>Finding a balance</strong><br />Planting tree farms<br />Natural farming-less yield, but safer on water supplies and fish<br />Limit fishermen’s catches and only catch fish that there are plentiful<br /><br />Will this work? What are the problems?<br /><strong><br />Second and Third Level Activities</strong><br />Second-level- industries (factories)<br />Third-level- making products available to consumers<br /><br />Created our landscape of housing developments, offices, railroads, and highways<br /><br /><strong>Providing Jobs, Reshaping the Environment</strong>Industrial and service industries provides the majority of jobs in developed nations<br />Civil Engineering- technology for building structures that alter the landscape, such as dams, canals, roads, and bridges <br />Environmental downfall- loss of green areas, water run-off from pavement<br />Telephone and power lines fall under third level activities<br /><br /><strong>Environmental Challenges</strong>Pollution- waste that makes air, soil or water less clean<br />Industry output, trash from people, and automobile exhaust all contribute to pollution<br />Some scientists believe that this pollution is the cause of global temperature change and climate change<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8099137613073474295?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-84325469714360302302010-10-10T11:40:00.000-07:002010-10-11T10:51:44.179-07:00Here is the outline for Section 1 of Chapter 5. We will move through this chapter fairly quickly. I have given you the outline, timeline, standards and study guide for this chapter. I implore you to study 10 minutes a night this chapter. You, for the most part, did not last chapter and we are all familiar with the results of that. Please, please, please be sure you are giving me 10 minutes a night. You will see improvement in your score. New quarter means a new opportunity!!<br /><br /><strong>French & Indian War<br />Chapter 5<br />Section 1</strong><br /><br /><strong>European Rivals in N. America</strong><br />Europe was in a struggle for empires.<br />Spain<br />Great Britain<br />France<br />All wanted to establish colonies all over the world. <br />Proxy war in America for supremacy<br />France claimed everything from St. Lawrence R. west to Great Lakes and south to Gulf of Mexico<br />Protected it with extensive fort system and Indian help<br /><br /><strong>Conflict in the Ohio Valley</strong><br />English were no longer content to stay by the coast<br />1740’s settlers began to cross Appalachians into France’s territory<br />France wanted to protect this area because they needed the Mississippi River to link there lands <br /><br /><strong>Native Americans Choose sides</strong><br />France was sure they had Indian support because they did not move in on the Indian’s land. Worked with Indians.<br />England was sure they would have Indian support because of trade relationship<br />Intermarriages between French and Indians and British and Indians tested loyalties<br />Algonquin and Huron Indians went with France<br />Iroquois went with British<br />British gained loyalty by under selling French<br /><br /><strong>French & Indian War Begins</strong><br />3 times between 1689 and 1748 Great Britain and France warred in Europe<br />1754 the 4th war broke out<br />Control of the Ohio River Valley was at stake<br />George Washington’s men fired the first shots<br /><br /><strong>A Bold Young Leader</strong><br />22 years old land surveyor (Washington)<br />Build a fort where Allegheny and Monongahela River met Ohio River <br />Led 150 men into Ohio country only to find the French had already constructed a fort where he wanted one<br />Fort Duquesne<br /><br /><strong>Conflict at Fort Necessity</strong><br />Washington led a surprise attack that scattered the French<br />Took over Fort Duquesne and renamed it Fort Necessity<br />French and Indians surrounded the fort and captured Washington and his men. After surrender, released Washington<br /><br /><strong>Albany Congress</strong><br />Delegates gathered in Albany, New York<br />Cement alliance with Iroquois and plan a united colonial defense<br />Ben Franklin proposed the Albany Plan of Union<br />It stated that- one general government, make laws, raise taxes, set up defense led by the Grand Council<br />Delegates liked it, not one assembly member approved it<br /><br /><strong>A String of British Defeat</strong><br />1755 General Edward Braddock led colonial troops at Fort Duquesne. Over confident he was killed and troops defeated.<br /><strong>Disaster for Braddock</strong><br />Not accustomed to this new warfare, Braddock’s troops in their red coats and loud marching were easy targets<br />Washington was also shot and wounded<br /><br /><strong><br />The Tide of the Battle Turns</strong><br />1757, William Pitt take control of the troops<br />Pitt sends Britain’s best generals to N. America<br />Winning was the only option for Pitt<br />Canada’s most important fort, Louisbourg was captured<br />Fort Duquesne recaptured and renamed Fort Pitt and Pittsburg grew on the site of Fort Pitt<br /><strong><br />The Fall of New France</strong><br />By 1759 British had pushed French out of Fort Ticonderoga, Niagara, Crown Point, <br /><strong>Battle for Quebec</strong><br />Quebec was on the Plains of Abraham<br />Used to supply forts up the St. Lawrence River<br />General Wolfe snuck in under cover of darkness and greeted Montcalm in the morning<br />Wolfe was killed but got the victory<br /><br /><strong>Treaty of Paris</strong><br />September 18th 1759 French surrendered<br />Treaty of Paris marked the end of French control in America<br />Britain got Canada and all land east of Mississippi except New Orleans<br />French kept 2 islands in Gulf of St. Lawrence and West Indies<br />Spain got Florida and New Orleans for helping Britain<br />Peace would reign for the next 17 years<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8432546971436030230?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-33060715184239896312010-09-23T06:00:00.000-07:002010-09-23T06:27:26.424-07:00Here is a video clip to give you some reinforcement information about the original colonies. It is 24 minutes but really pretty good. If you feel like watching it, good for you. If you don't, I can't make you. I just provide the information it is up to you what you do with it. Do not forget that your final test of the quarter is next Wednesday. Like always I will remind you that you are to be studying 10 minutes every night. Read through your notes, look at your daily summaries, and review the handouts. Like before every test, I am available Wednesday morning at 7:30for a review session. As of right now, I could do one Monday and Wednesday morning. If your last name ends with A-M you have a Historical Non-Fiction Book Summary due to me no later than Wednesday next week(9/29). It is 50 points and you have had all quarter to get it completed. Not doing it will lower your grade about 10 percent!! Thanks Mr. C<br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-3c97ee9fdb68196e" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="flvurl=http://v23.nonxt6.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D3c97ee9fdb68196e%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D641B1F719143BBFC1D4304D10756D8DE68795648.7DE0066359D11C9AEADF77DEAFE8D0E80C3A52EE%26key%3Dck1&amp;iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D3c97ee9fdb68196e%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DmJC7HakXZBCMuatY9iUGfGj-TQA&amp;autoplay=0&amp;ps=blogger"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/get_player" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"width="320" height="266" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"flashvars="flvurl=http://v23.nonxt6.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D3c97ee9fdb68196e%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D641B1F719143BBFC1D4304D10756D8DE68795648.7DE0066359D11C9AEADF77DEAFE8D0E80C3A52EE%26key%3Dck1&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D3c97ee9fdb68196e%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DmJC7HakXZBCMuatY9iUGfGj-TQA&autoplay=0&ps=blogger"allowFullScreen="true" /></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3306071518423989631?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-22926782562370031102010-09-22T07:15:00.000-07:002010-09-22T07:23:58.654-07:00Here are 5-2 notes. I will be having a notebook check on Friday. Be sure you have notes for Sections 1 and 2.<br /><br />Mr. C<br /><br /><strong>Land Use<br />Chapter 5<br />Section 2</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Land Use and Culture</strong><br />Environments- natural surroundings<br />Places on the same latitude line use the land differently based on culture. Ex. Georgia/Japan<br /><br /><strong>Culture & Landscapes</strong><br />culture can also shape environment<br />Ex. terrace farming<br />Developed vs. developing <br />ex. irrigation<br /><br /><br /><strong>Land Use and Economic Activity</strong><br /><strong>Three stages of economic activities</strong><br />Geographers use stages of economic activity as a way to understand land use<br /><br />First-level activities<br />Second-level activities<br />Third-level activities<br /><br /><strong>First- level activities</strong><br />People use the land and resources directly<br />People interact directly with the land<br />Most of the world’s land is used for first level activities<br />Ex. Hunting<br />Logging<br />Fishing<br />Farming<br />Developed nations use only a small percentage of the land for first level activities<br /><br /><br /><strong>Second-level activities</strong><br />Manufacturing- large scale production of goods by hand or machine<br />Second-level people process product from first-level activities<br />Ex. Turning trees into paper or lumber<br />Ex. Crude oil into fuel<br />Manufacturing, especially in urban areas is an important land use in developed nations<br /><br /><strong>Third- level activities</strong><br />The delivery of the products made from second-level activities<br />Ex. Lumber delivered to Lowes<br />Ex. Fuel delivered to a gas station<br />This level does not produce a product<br />This level works directly with the consumers or businesses<br />Services are clustered in urban areas especially in developed countries<br /><br /><strong>Changes in Land Use</strong><br />Colonization- a movement of new settlers and their culture to a country<br />People change the land to fit their cultural practices<br />People also find new ways to earn a living based on the land in their new country<br />Ex. Crop and livestock farming did not exist in Australia until Europeans arrived<br /><br /><br /><strong>Industrialization and Sprawl</strong><br />Industrialization- machine powered production<br />Started in the 1800’s- know as the Industrial Revolution<br />Lead to the formation of cities<br />1900’s suburbs grew out of cities. Aided by the invention and easy access to cars and highways<br />Sprawl- The spread of cities and suburbs<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2292678256237003110?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-12168822193764757882010-09-21T10:04:00.001-07:002010-09-21T12:56:40.433-07:00Today in class we reviewed motivations of the New England Colonies and the Middle Colonies. I refreshed the class as to the expectations and then we worked through Section 3 of Chapter 4 with our daily summaries. You are having your Chapter 4 test on Wednesday of next week. You will have all the information your need to begin preparing for the test after you copy the below notes into your notebook.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mr.C<br /><br /><strong>Life in the Colonies<br />Chapter 4<br />Section 5</strong><br /><br /><strong>Colonial Society</strong><br />More social equality than in England<br />Status determined by birth or wealth<br /><br />Gentry- top of the class structure<br />Wealthy planters, merchants, royal officials, ministers, and successful lawyers<br />Middle Class- included: farmers that worked their own land, skilled craft workers, and trades people. <br />¾ of colonists belonged in this class <br />1000’s of people came to America as indentured servants and worked their way into the “middle class”<br /><br /><br /><strong>Women’s work in the Colonies</strong><br /><strong>City women</strong><br />Took care of the home<br />Cooked, cleaned, milked the cows, took care of children and made clothing<br />Sometimes worked outside the home<br /><strong>Country Women</strong><br />Worked the fields with husband<br />Harvesting was “women’s work”<br />Hunt<br />Raise livestock<br /><br />Females could cut down their time as Indentured servants by marrying<br /><br />Women who worked outside the home<br />Nurses, midwives, seamstresses, butchers, cook, or printers<br /><br />Learned from husband, father, or brother<br /><br />A woman could take over a business if her husband died<br /><br /><strong>African Cultural Influences</strong><br />Language and growing techniques varied depending on where the slaves came from<br />Many of the fine crafts Africans made in the cities varied as well. Ex- ropes, barrels, plates<br /><br /><strong>Great Awakening</strong><br />A religious movement<br />1730’s-1740’s<br />All classes effected<br /><br />Jonathan Edwards was the father of the movement<br />From New England<br />A reintroduction to God and his wrath and grace<br /><br />1739 George Whitefield arrived from England and continued to advance the movement<br /><br /><strong>Impact of the Great Awakening</strong><br />New churches were formed<br />Forces even greater religious tolerance<br />Spread democratic feelings<br />Formal religious training less important than “a heart filled with the Holy Spirit”<br />Encouraged independence<br />Challenge authority when liberty was at stake<br />Self governance <br /><br /><strong>Education in the Colonies</strong><br />New England<br />Towns with 50 or more people were required to hire a school teacher<br />Children needed to be taught to “read and understand the principals of religion”<br />Massachusetts established the first public school<br /><br /><strong>Middle and Southern Colonies</strong><br />Private schools established by churches and individual families<br />Only wealthy kids got educated because families had to pay<br />Tutors also used for families that lived too far out to go to a school<br />Some families sent kids back to England to be educated<br /><br /><strong>Apprenticeships and Dame Schools</strong><br /><strong>Apprentice</strong>- works for a master to learn a trade or craft<br />Started when a boy was 12 or 13<br />Apprentice would live with master for the 6 or 7 years they were in apprenticeship <br />No pay<br /><strong>Dame School</strong><br />Private school run by women in their homes<br />For girls<br />Taught them to spin, weave, and read and write<br /><br /><strong>Spread of Ideas</strong><br />Many laws of nature discovered during 1600’s<br />Newton<br /><br /><strong>Enlightenment Spreads</strong><br />Reason and scientific method could explain society<br />Natural laws that governed human behavior<br />John Locke- English philosopher- said people gain knowledge by observing and experimenting<br /><br /><strong>Ben Franklin</strong><br />Son of a soap and candle maker<br />Started a printing press business at 17<br />Wanted to use reason to improve the world around him<br /><strong><br />Colonial Cities</strong><br />Centers of trade between coast and back country<br />Way to spread culture<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-1216882219376475788?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-53779295048729674422010-09-20T12:17:00.000-07:002010-09-20T12:26:41.928-07:00Test scores were lower than I was hoping. After asking the classes they all admitted that they did not do what was asked. They are to be studying 10 minutes a night and they did not. We talked about what needs to happen for next test. <strong>Thursday the 30th of September is the last day of the quarter it is also the day we will test over Chapter 5.</strong><br /><br />Chapter 5 Section 1 Notes. These need to be in your notes book by Wednesday.<br /><br /><strong>Natural Resources<br />Chapter 5<br />Section 1</strong><br /><br /><strong>What are Natural Resources</strong><br />Natural Resources- useful material found in the environment<br />Water, minerals, vegetation<br />Raw Materials- natural resources that must be changed to be useful<br />Ex. Trees into paper<br /><br /><strong>Renewable Resources</strong><br />Renewable resources- resources that can be replaced <br />Water<br />Wind<br />Solar energy<br />Geothermal energy<br /><br /><strong>Living Resources</strong><br />Plants and animals<br />Ex. Trees<br />Eggs<br />Chickens<br />Cows<br />Living renewable resources must be managed to ensure they are not used completely used up<br /><br /><strong>Nonrenewable Resources</strong><br />Nonrenewable Resources- resources that cannot be replaced<br />Ex. Crude oil<br />Natural Gas<br />Most Minerals<br />Collection must be managed<br />Substitutes must be developed<br />Most can be recycled<br /><br /><strong>Fossil Fuels</strong><br />Fuels created over millions of years from remains of prehistoric living things<br />Ex. Coal<br />Petroleum<br />Natural Gas<br />They are both renewable and nonrenewable at the same time<br /><br /><strong>A Special Resource: Energy</strong><br />Energy can be gotten from- wind, sun, fossil fuels, <br />Energy is needed in order to make other natural resources. <br />Ex. Trees needs the sun fossil fuel needed to harvest the trees Water energy needed to turn it into paper (falling water can produce energy)<br /><br /><strong>Energy “Have’s” and “Have Not’s”</strong><br />Energy is needed by everyone, but not evenly distributed around the world<br />Canada and Norway- lots of water<br />Saudi Arabia and Mexico- lots of oil<br />U.S. and Japan use more energy than they produce so they have to buy energy <br /><br /><strong>Meeting Future Needs</strong><br />Limited fossil fuels<br />Atomic energy<br />Tidal energy<br />Geothermal Energy<br />Nuclear Energy<br />Conservation is key to making resources last<br />Pollution and population also play a role in meeting future needs<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-5377929504872967442?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-466062454194493992010-09-17T10:49:00.000-07:002010-09-17T12:09:15.352-07:00We continued to work on our Daily Summaries. I feel confident that you are getting the hang of these. Now we need to keep working towards true summaries of the slides. Be sure you are still getting the notes into your notebooks. I am posting Section 4 and I want them in your binder for class Tuesday.<br /><br />Standing assignment as it is every night is to read over your notes every day for 10 minutes.<br /><br />Here are Section 4 notes<br /><br /><strong>Roots of Self-Government<br />Chapter 4<br />Section4</strong><br /><br /><strong>England Regulates Trade</strong><br />Mercantilism- strict control over trade<br />Country should export more than it imports<br />Export- good sent out of a country<br />Import- goods brought into a country<br />Navigation Acts- a series of trade laws meant to regulate trade between England and its colonies<br />Both pros and cons in these Acts.<br /><br />Pros-<br />Guaranteed market for colonial goods<br />Freedom to develop businesses<br />Cons-<br />Limited competition<br />Favored the mother country<br /><br /><strong>Trade in Rum and Slaves</strong><br />Yankee- nickname given to New England merchant. Implied they were clever and hard working.<br />Triangular Trade Routes- 3 legged trade route that formed a triangle. (N. America, West Africa, and West Indies) <br /><br />Trade triangle allowed colonists to ignore some Navigation Acts.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Colonial Government</strong><br />Each colony had its own government, but they were all similar<br />Elected Assemblies-<br />Legislature- group of people who make the laws<br />Upper House- advisers appointed by governor <br />Lower House- approved laws and protected citizens rights- elected by the people. Held the “power of the purse”<br /><br />Bill of Rights<br />Written list of freedoms the government promises to protect<br /><br /><strong>Limits on Liberties</strong><br />Colonists had more freedoms than English citizens<br />Colonists had less rights<br />Africans and Native American had almost no rights or freedoms<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-46606245419449399?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-15488846048784099572010-09-16T05:42:00.000-07:002010-09-16T07:22:02.854-07:00We took a quiz today over Chapter 4 to start the period. After that we reviewed for the Chapter 4 test that will be administered on Monday (9-20). You need to be looking over the material nightly. 10 minutes is your standing nightly homework assignment. If you are not doing this it will be reflected in your test scores. Read over the notes and read your summaries you created in class. 10 MINUTES EVERY NIGHT.<br /><br /> Thanks......I have attached a 3 minute clip on Human/Environment Interaction.....The most important theme of Geography when looking at Culture. <br /><br />Here are the questions from the Study Guide we talked through in class 1) <STRONG>Which Theme in Geography is most important in Culture? 2) What are the 4 major advancements in technology? 3) What were some institutions needed as cities grew? 6) What are important institutions of today? 7) What is the most basic and important of all social units? 8) What are the factors that determine social class? 9) What are some of the reasons for religion in culture? 10) What are the 3 factors we talked about that affect culture? 11) What is an example of cultural diffusion? 12) What is an example of acculturation?</STRONG> <br />Mr. C<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-1e9e2d1c0712d1d0" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="flvurl=http://v10.nonxt2.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D1e9e2d1c0712d1d0%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D3121A0115A9F514EA7B43FE9FCE34DDE50A79E06.8660D3306AC961BB4B507AF7AE07D9D7977179D%26key%3Dck1&amp;iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D1e9e2d1c0712d1d0%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DXf-0dWrAurJ5NRGNOrLq-IJdq5Y&amp;autoplay=0&amp;ps=blogger"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/get_player" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"width="320" height="266" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"flashvars="flvurl=http://v10.nonxt2.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D1e9e2d1c0712d1d0%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D3121A0115A9F514EA7B43FE9FCE34DDE50A79E06.8660D3306AC961BB4B507AF7AE07D9D7977179D%26key%3Dck1&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D1e9e2d1c0712d1d0%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DXf-0dWrAurJ5NRGNOrLq-IJdq5Y&autoplay=0&ps=blogger"allowFullScreen="true" /></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-1548884604878409957?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-16680018975989599222010-09-15T13:20:00.001-07:002010-09-15T13:23:36.889-07:00Today in 8th Grade we started talking about the Middle Colonies (4-3). We looked at Pennsylvania, and New York specifically. You need to make sure that you have sections 1,2,3 in your notebook by Friday. <br /><br />We have a standing assignment of reading through your notes 10 minutes a night. If that is out of your note book or off the blog I don't care, as long as you are looking over the material nightly. <br /><br />Daily summaries are coming along well. I am really impressed with how you 8th graders are embracing and improving these summaries. I won't be long and you wont need me leading you.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-1668001897598959922?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-81916193580238657502010-09-14T07:20:00.001-07:002010-09-14T07:27:09.983-07:00Today we are finishing Chapter 4 Sections 1 and 2. We are starting Section 3 and will be finishing that on Thursday. You need to be sure to have all 3 sections in your notebook by Thursday. I will be having a 10 point comprehension quiz on Thursday. You need to be reading your notes EVERY NIGHT for 10 minutes. This is a standing assignment<br /><br />Here are Section 3 Notes for Chapter 4<br /><br />Mr. C.<br /><br /><strong>Cultural Change<br />Chapter 4<br />Section 3</strong><br /><br /><strong>Why Cultures Change</strong><br />Culture is an entire way of life<br />A change in one part causes changes in other parts<br />Things that change culture<br />Natural Environment<br />Technology<br />Ideas<br /><br /><strong>New Technologies </strong><br />1800-1900- Factories (Industrial Revolution)<br />1920’s affordability of the car<br />Now we live in a culture based on the car<br />Ex. Suburbs <br /><br /><strong>How One Change Leads to Another</strong><br />Radio Television Computers  Longer Life<br />Explain the path of Change<br /><br />Changes affect our language<br />New words to explain cultural changes<br /><br /><strong>How Ideas Spread</strong><br />Cultural Diffusion- movement of customs and ideas<br /><br />Acculturation- process of accepting new ideas and fitting them into a culture.<br />Food and Clothing<br /><br /><strong>Communication Technology and the Spread of Change</strong><br />Fastest way to get to Japan?<br />Airplane<br />Phone Call<br />Fax<br />Internet<br /><br />All could be right depending on what you want to send to Japan<br />Instantly share culture around the world<br /><br /><strong>Defending Traditions</strong><br />Change can be a negative<br />Threatening if happens too fast<br /><br />Once a tradition is lost it can never be regained<br /><br />A similar tradition can be revived but it is never exactly the same. Always missing some parts<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8191619358023865750?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-71436867936815262712010-09-13T10:23:00.001-07:002010-09-13T10:33:07.414-07:00Today in class we finished up Chapter 4 Section 1 notes and summaries. We talked about organizing our binders for History. I handed out a map of the original 13 Colonies and a "cheat sheet" for the Colonies with Motivation, settlement information and Economic strategies.<br /><br />You need to have 4-2 notes in you notebook for Wednesday and 4-3 for Friday. They are both posted and ready to go.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mr. C<br /><br /><strong>Southern Colonies<br />Chapter 4<br />Section3 <br />Mason-Dixon Line</strong><br />• Used the stars to calculate the path along a constant latitude line.<br />• Each stone weighed between 300-600 lbs<br />• Drug them behind a wagon to place them<br />• Took 5 years<br />• Established because of a dispute between Calvert and Penn<br /><strong>Maryland & Virginia</strong><br />• Indentured Servants- people who in exchange for passage to America would agree to work for free for a determined period of time for no pay<br />• Act of Toleration- granted religious freedom in Maryland. <br /><strong>Virginia</strong><br />• Bacon’s Rebellion<br />– William Berkley promised Natives, that settlers would not move off the agreed plot of land the Natives gave them.<br />– Bacon did not like the agreement, he gathered some settlers and attacked Natives and drove Berkley into exile<br />– Showed expansion was inevitable <br /><strong>Carolinas & Georgia</strong><br />• Carolinas<br />– Carolina was a Proprietary Colony <br />– King Charles used it as a reward to those that helped him regain his throne after the Glorious Revolution<br />– John Locke wrote a constitution<br />– Carolina eventually split into a northern and southern colony <br />• Georgia<br />– James Oglethorpe<br />– Last English colony established<br />– Set up for the poor and those that owed money (debtors)<br /><strong>France and Spain in N. America</strong><br />• La Salle, a French explorer, claimed a plot of land where the Mississippi R met the Gulf of Mexico and called it Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV of France. 1718 New Orleans is settled<br />• France used tenant farmers- farmers that agreed to work a certain number of days a year for the lord of the land <br />• Unlike the English, the French had a good relationship with the Natives.<br />• They did not try to change their religion or customs nor did they push them of their land <br /><strong>Spain</strong><br />• Already controlled most of Mexico while rest of Europe was settling East Coast of America.<br />• 1609/1610 Spain settles New Mexico and Santa Fe is established<br />• Most exploring and settling was done by missionaries looking for converts<br />• By 1769 Spain has a string of missions along the west coast<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-7143686793681526271?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-68848385674904199172010-09-10T12:57:00.001-07:002010-09-10T13:20:00.394-07:00Today we worked on our daily summaries. These summaries were over the material covered in sections 1&2 of chapter 4. We need to be working towards out goal of being able to complete a slide in 5 minutes or less. First core today did an awesome job. Second core was not bad. Third core was by far the furthest behind in grasping this new learning style. My gut feeling is that this class is the most distracted by each other and less focused....as a class. That will get better as well. I am going to distribute MIR's on Tuesday to every student that tries to get the class off track by off topic question or random chatter. This new learning style has to be done correctly. Skipping steps cheats everyone out of the benefits. I will not allow the actions of a few hurt the rest.<br /><br />Have a fun and safe weekend.<br /><br />Mr. C<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-6884838567490419917?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-54104657277029931212010-09-10T12:45:00.001-07:002010-09-10T13:20:34.652-07:00Here are Chapter 4 Section 2 notes. These need to be in your notebook no later than Tuesday the 14th. That is Tuesday of next week. Remeber that the notes are even more important now that they have ever been!<br /><br /><strong>The Middle Colonies<br />Chapter 4<br />Section 2 <br />New Netherland becomes New York</strong><br />• Fur Traders<br />• Farmers granted large plots of land (miles long)<br />• Patroons- owners of huge estates. Powerful<br />• New Amsterdam was major trading center<br />• Slaves made up more than ¼ of the population<br />• Protestants, but tolerated other religions<br />• 1664 English/Dutch rivalry peaked and English took over renaming it New York <br /><strong>New Jersey Separates from New York</strong><br />• Duke of York decided New York was too big<br />• Gave some land to friends who set up New Jersey<br />• Proprietary Colony- land given for a yearly payment<br />• Fertile farmland<br />• 1702- New Jersey becomes a royal colony (under direct control of the English crown)<br />• Religious freedom & right to an assembly<br /><br /><strong><em><em>The Founding of Pennsylvania</em></em></strong><br />• William Penn- founder 1681<br />• <strong>Quakers</strong><br />– Most despised religion in England<br />– All people were equal in God’s eyes<br />– Spoke out against war and refused to join the army<br />– Persecuted <br />– King Charles II named it after Penn and issued the royal charter <br />– A Policy of Fairness<br />– A model of religious freedom, peace, Christian living<br />– Many different types of religions flocked to Pennsylvania<br />– English officials soon banned Catholics & Jews<br />– Penn spoke out about the treatment of Indians<br />– Settlers must pay Indians for the land<br />– Indians like Penn, peace prevailed <br />• <strong>The Colonies Grow</strong><br />– Penn sends pamphlets back to Europe inviting people to come to Pennsylvania<br />– 1730-1750- 1/3 of the population was slaves<br />– Philadelphia became the capitol, described as <br />“most noble, well built city ever seen”<br />• Delaware<br />– Pennsylvania Lower Countries complained it was too far to Philadelphia<br />– 1701 Penn allows the creation of a new assembly<br />– 1704- Penn allows them to break off and form Delaware<br /><strong>Life in the Middle Colonies</strong><br />• <strong>A Thriving Economy in the Eastern Counties</strong><br />– Great Farmland – large farms<br />– Cash Crops- crops sold at a market for money<br />– Wheat, Barley, and Rye, (Breadbasket Colonies)<br />– Cattle and Pigs<br />– Skilled artisans- clocks, paper, glass, guns<br />– Region rich in Iron Ore<br />• <strong>Middle Colony Homes</strong><br />– Towns less important, villages became important centers for government<br />– Swedish brought log cabins<br />– Dutch brought brick narrow tall housing<br />– German brought wood burning stoves<br />– Families made or caught everything they needed<br /><br />• <strong>The Backcountry</strong><br />– 1700’s German and Irish settlers moved into Appalachian Mountain region<br />– Moved along old Iroquois trails known as the Great Wagon Road<br />– Farming this region was challenging<br />– Made everything from the cleared forests<br />– Light weight rifle developed by Germans<br />– Indians not excited to see the new settlers<br />– Occasional violence and disputes broke out<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-5410465727702993121?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-12810940189954074692010-09-09T09:16:00.000-07:002010-09-09T09:21:34.639-07:00This week we have implemented a new learning strategy. It involves the students working together to create summaries of each portion of the material. This allows them to have multiple exposures and focuses on multiple portions of the brain. They will see it, hear it, say it, and write it several times. the goal is to increase the exposures giving them the opportunity to better understand and learn the material. Notes are still required off the blog. The summaries will be collected and returned. Study guides and state standards will also be give out at the beginning of each chapter. I want the students to understand why they are learning what they are learning.<br /><br />So far it was been working well. Your students have embraced this new style of learning and appear to be having a good time learning and teaching.<br /><br />Parents if you have any questions about the changes please ask you student or shoot me an email or a call.<br /><br />Thanks you so much<br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-1281094018995407469?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-55325746473507168512010-09-02T13:11:00.001-07:002010-09-02T13:13:57.949-07:00Here is Section 2 of Chapter 4<br /><br />Please make sure these are in your notes book by Wednesday<br /><br />4-2<br />Culture and Society<br /><strong>How Society is Organized</strong><br /><strong>Society</strong>- group of people that share a culture<br /><strong>Social Structure</strong>- pattern of organized relationships among groups of people within a society<br />Family is the most basic and most important social unit<br /><strong>Social Classes</strong><br /><strong>Social Classes</strong>- groups of people based on rank or status<br />determined by: wealth, land, education, or ancestors<br />Kinds of families<br /><strong>Nuclear family</strong>- Mother, Father and kids<br />common in developed nations<br /><strong>Extended families</strong>- families that include several generation<br />less common and mainly found in developing and rural developed nations<br /><strong>Language</strong><br />Language is the basis for culture<br />Each culture even if within the same country is different because of language<br /><strong>Religion</strong><br />every culture has some sort of religion<br />Beliefs and practices may vary between religions<br />Helps make sense of the world<br />Provides comfort and hope<br />Helps to answer purpose and meaning of life<br />Guides people in ethics (standard or accepted behaviors).<br />All have prayer and rituals <br />One or many gods<br />Celebrate special places and times<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-5532574647350716851?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-62420500002688250992010-09-01T10:19:00.000-07:002010-09-01T10:27:01.744-07:00Here are the notes I promised for Section 4-1. I did not post them because I did not get to discuss them in Core 3 yesterday. I like to talk through the notes before I post them so there is some connection and meaning to them, none the less here they are. What I will do is expect sections 1 & 2 in your notebook when we meet again on Wednesday of next week. That will give you 7 days to get the notes into your notebook.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br /><strong>Cultures of the World<br />Chapter 4<br />Sections 1 & 2</strong><br /><br /><strong>Understanding Cultures</strong><br /><strong>Culture</strong>- people’s way of life including, their beliefs, customs, and practices.<br /><strong>Elements of Culture</strong><br />Parents pass culture to their children and so on and so on.<br />Cultural traits are the way a people do things. These can change with time.<br />Language, spiritual beliefs, material things, right and wrong, and government<br /><strong>People and their land</strong><br />To study culture, geographers look at Human-Environmental Interaction.<br />Environment does not always dictate culture.<br />Culture can have a big impact on environment.<br /><strong>Cultural Landscape</strong>- parts of a people’s environment that they have shaped and the technology they have used to shape it.<br /><strong>Development of Culture</strong><br />4 major advances in technology- <br />Invention of tools millions of years ago<br />Control of fire<br />Development of farming<br />Development of civilization <br />Civilization- advanced cultures with cities and system of writing<br />Agricultural Revolution- when people began to rely mostly on farming for their food.<br />Irrigation is a major factor in this revolution<br />Full time farming allowed people to grow more than they need and build up surpluses of food. This allowed others to specialize as well outside of farming.<br />Led to the development of trading.<br /><strong>Industrial Revolution</strong>- 200 years ago people developed power-driven machines to make things<br /><strong>Development of Institutions</strong><br />Institutions- customs and organizations with social, educational, and religious purposes.<br />After Agro. Revolution more complex institutions needed to be developed<br />Extended families, political institutions<br />As cities grew other institutions were needed <br />Organized religion<br />Armies for protection<br />Governments <br />Schools<br />Today we have new types of institutions<br />Sports clubs<br />Universities <br />Corporations<br />Institutions are an important part of our culture<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-6242050000268825099?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-36667230442403195112010-09-01T10:15:00.000-07:002010-09-01T10:19:02.823-07:00Today we tested on Chapter 3. It was an open note test. I will have them graded and posted on PowerSchool by Friday. I have hhigh expectations on this one. <br /><br />The notes are long, but you do not have History again until Tuesday next week. That gives you 6 days to do these. We will have an open note quiz just to check who did them.<br /><br />Here are the notes<br /><br /><strong>The 13 English Colonies<br />Chapter 4<br />Section 1 </strong>New England Colonies<br />• <strong>Puritans leave England for Massachusetts</strong><br />– Wanted to separate from Roman Catholic Church<br />– Mainly well educated<br />– Persecuted by Charles I<br />– Given the charter to form Mass. Bay Company<br />– Non-first sons wanted to go in hopes of a better future<br />– Society based on biblical law<br />• <strong>Governing a Colony</strong><br />– 1629 John Winthrop and 1000 colonists arrive<br />– Winthrop chosen as first governor<br />– Originally only stockholders had the right to vote<br />– Colonists resented taxes and laws passed without their input<br />– Eventually any male church member could vote <br />– General Court formed and used elected officials<br />– 1629-1640 colony grew to 15,000<br />– This movement of people became known as the Great migration<br />– Boston grew into the colony’s largest town <br /><strong>Problems in Massachusetts Bay<br />The questioning of authority was frowned upon</strong><br />• Unhappy colonists were forced to leave<br />• This lead to the formation of new colonies in New England <br />• Thomas Hooker Founds Connecticut <br />• 1636- Hooker a minister leaves M.Bay <br />• Settled along the Connecticut River<br />• Believed officials in Mass. Bay had too much power<br />• Wanted a colony with strict limits on govt.<br />• Gets its own charter in 1662<br />• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut<br />• All men had the right to vote<br />• Limited governments powers<br />• Roger Williams Settles Rhode Island<br />• Also left Mass. Bay due to disagreements<br />• Minister<br />• Good ideas but alarming to Puritan leaders<br />• Church had too much power in Mass. Bay<br />• Believed in separation of church and state<br />• Religious Tolerance- willingness to allow the practice of one’s own beliefs<br />• 1635 ordered to leave Mass. Bay<br />• Fled so as not to be sent back to England<br />• People flocked to Rhode Island<br />• Anne Hutchinson Speaks Out<br />• Devout Puritan<br />• Began to question Puritan authority privately<br />• Women should not have the power to explain God’s Laws<br />• 1637 brought before Mass. General Court<br />• Held her own until she claimed God spoke to her<br />• 1638 left for Rhode Island with family & friends<br />• Became a symbol for religious freedom<br /><strong>Puritans at War with Native Americans</strong><br />• Originally contact between colonists and Native Americans was good<br />• As more settlers arrived, fighting broke out over land.<br />• 1670- 45,000 settlers in New England, on Native American land<br />• 1675- Largest conflict- Metacom’s(King Phillip) tribe attacked settlers. Destroyed 12 towns and killed 600+ settlers <br />• After more than a year of fighting, Metacom captured and killed, his family and about 1000 Indians were sold into slavery <br />• For years this pattern of expansion and fighting would continue <br />Life in New England Towns and Villages<br />• Tightly knit religious towns and villages<br />• Sabbath- religious holy day- taken very serious<br />• All day church activities were the only thing allowed<br />• Women and men separated at church<br />• Blacks and Indians sat in the balcony<br />• Children had a separate section as well <br />• Government<br />• Town Meetings- discussed and voted on issues<br />• Gave settlers a chance to speak their minds<br />• Encouraged growth of democratic ideas<br />• Economy<br />• Poor soil<br />• Good forests for lumber and hunting<br />• Sawmills were built<br />• Fishing- cod for food, whales for oil and other products <br />• Decline of the Puritans<br />• 1700’S decline of Puritan traditions<br />• Fewer people leaving England for religious reasons<br />• Ministers loosing influence<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3666723044240319511?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-24827335654669356812010-08-30T08:30:00.000-07:002010-08-30T08:34:07.875-07:00Test Wednesday the 1st. You have been working your way through Chapter 3. Completing the section assessments and outline in the sections into your notebook. You have done well in class working but I hope you have also been working outside of class on this task as well.<br /><br />I will check your notebooks on Wednesday then have a review session and then we will take the test. Remember, focus on vocabulary, explorers, and settlements. Religious relationships among the colonies and Europe are important as well.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2482733565466935681?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-90223448906004200382010-08-27T11:11:00.000-07:002010-08-27T11:13:58.140-07:00We will be testing over Chapter 3 Tuesday. That is 4 days from now. Please DO NOT cram. Read your notes then put it away. Come back to it later, read the notes and put it away. Do that every day, 2 or 3 times and you will be well prepared for the test. The key to test taking is exposure to the material. 6 10 minute study sessions is better than one 60 minute study session. Trust me.....believe me.....please do this. Your grade depends on it. :) <br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-9022344890600420038?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-6284638210796597772010-08-27T04:55:00.001-07:002010-08-30T08:49:24.590-07:00Here is a 2 minute clip on Free Market Economy vs. Command Economy. Please watch. <br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-c77d31093bd9de21" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="flvurl=http://v13.nonxt7.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3Dc77d31093bd9de21%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D612438FE82C368A0E4A4EC257AD6DAC127C7EBF.72027BDCFCD43AAF0A26EF35507B024D25294FA8%26key%3Dck1&amp;iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3Dc77d31093bd9de21%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DVoXtGvHyc08YooiVRrrdrvcqF1g&amp;autoplay=0&amp;ps=blogger"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/get_player" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"width="320" height="266" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"flashvars="flvurl=http://v13.nonxt7.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3Dc77d31093bd9de21%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D612438FE82C368A0E4A4EC257AD6DAC127C7EBF.72027BDCFCD43AAF0A26EF35507B024D25294FA8%26key%3Dck1&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3Dc77d31093bd9de21%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DVoXtGvHyc08YooiVRrrdrvcqF1g&autoplay=0&ps=blogger"allowFullScreen="true" /></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-628463821079659777?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-71830747141643303632010-08-26T08:48:00.000-07:002010-08-26T09:22:43.819-07:00Here are 2 more videos. The first is a 9 minute clip of Jamestown and the second is a 9 minute clip of Plymouth. 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It is 20 minutes. It is just for more indepth information. Not required but I would like you to watch it. Mr.Clark<br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-febf6017f7c28e3d" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="flvurl=http://v19.nonxt3.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3Dfebf6017f7c28e3d%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D8248C6C65CFB952E73F25F07CB788F670434AD5B.68006CA78DD01D88CD544C4EF50C6EE7F71213BA%26key%3Dck1&amp;iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3Dfebf6017f7c28e3d%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DMzaW3DsA26LDDEQYuRj8ljPPlXU&amp;autoplay=0&amp;ps=blogger"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/get_player" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"width="320" height="266" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"flashvars="flvurl=http://v19.nonxt3.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3Dfebf6017f7c28e3d%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D8248C6C65CFB952E73F25F07CB788F670434AD5B.68006CA78DD01D88CD544C4EF50C6EE7F71213BA%26key%3Dck1&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3Dfebf6017f7c28e3d%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DMzaW3DsA26LDDEQYuRj8ljPPlXU&autoplay=0&ps=blogger"allowFullScreen="true" /></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8925687056671728530?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-44724673165912714512010-08-26T07:03:00.000-07:002010-08-26T07:27:40.242-07:00Here is a video that goes into more detail about population. It is a follow up reinforcement video. It will help you understand the material. Not a required watch, but it will help you with the material.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-e5ec1cfa93633ca0" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="flvurl=http://v23.nonxt3.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3De5ec1cfa93633ca0%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D1E4D88E74F7B864FC6ACEF6961C20668E922E8F.6491E14DF0FBC4956DDE4BB6BFBC14B651D2D3BF%26key%3Dck1&amp;iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3De5ec1cfa93633ca0%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DCC5BVN73ojCtyEZkZfbyiSiF-Eg&amp;autoplay=0&amp;ps=blogger"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/get_player" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"width="320" height="266" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"flashvars="flvurl=http://v23.nonxt3.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3De5ec1cfa93633ca0%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1330061774%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D1E4D88E74F7B864FC6ACEF6961C20668E922E8F.6491E14DF0FBC4956DDE4BB6BFBC14B651D2D3BF%26key%3Dck1&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3De5ec1cfa93633ca0%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DCC5BVN73ojCtyEZkZfbyiSiF-Eg&autoplay=0&ps=blogger"allowFullScreen="true" /></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-4472467316591271451?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-86189546893719110102010-08-25T04:46:00.000-07:002010-08-25T04:51:56.658-07:00Today we learned how to outline a Section in anticipation of the students completing self-guided learning activities in the near future. We read Section 3-3 and outlined it together on the board. The students decided what was important and they created the outline and copied it into their notes.<br /><br />Section 3-3 Section Assessment was assigned 1,2,3 all parts due Friday.<br /><br />All that being said, 7Th grade you need to start completing your work and turning it in. Your schooling is moving towards you accomplishing things independently on your own on your own time. You are doing a very good job with this so far this year. Please lets buckle down and get focused on our education. Far too many of you in Academic Detention each and every week.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8618954689371911010?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-39522471424854857132010-08-24T09:13:00.000-07:002010-08-25T04:45:55.530-07:00We tested today over Chapter 2. We will test again on September 1st over Chapter 3. Please remember this is a self-guided chapter. You need to read the sections, outline it into your notebook and complete the Comprehension Section of each Section Assessments. You will turn those in as you complete them. I will give you at least an hour in class on Thursday and Monday to work and to answer questions and have a brief class discussion over the material. I will allow this test to be open notes. It will be nearly all short answer. I will require you to use your brains. You have 8 days to complete this task. You need to work on it outside of class as well. The 2 days I give you in class will not be enough. Please take this serious and learn the material and lean on the notes for recall and not your only connection to the material.<br /><br />Good luck and I am here to help.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3952247142485485713?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-21816924448086367702010-08-23T11:14:00.000-07:002010-08-23T11:21:17.623-07:00We need to get better about taking notes. I will continue to give open notes quizzes as long as you refuse to take notes.<br /><br />These notes Section 2 of Chapter 3 need to be <strong>written</strong> in your notebook when you come to class on Wednesday. <br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br /><strong>Migration<br />Chapter 3<br />Section2</strong><br /><br /><strong>Why people migrate</strong><br />Migration- people’s movement from one place or region to another<br /><br />Immigrants- people who move into one region from another.<br /><br />Emigrants- people who move out of one region for another.<br /><br /><strong>Voluntary Migration</strong><br />Voluntary- of one’s own will<br /><br />Push-Pull Theory- difficulties “push” someone to leave and hope for a better life “pulls”.<br />Push factors- war, disease, needs cannot be met, jobs, and oppression <br />Pull factors are the opposite of push factors and amenities <br /><br /><strong>Involuntary Migration</strong><br />When people are forced to leave a region.<br />Why would people be forced to leave?<br /><br />Slave trade, war prisoners, criminals, and natural disasters<br /><br />Migration hurdles: governments, boundaries (political and natural)<br /><br /><strong>Urbanization</strong><br />Urbanization- movement of people to cities and the growth of cities<br />Factors- Industrial Revolution, food easier to get, needs no longer being met in the country, amenities, and dream of home ownership.<br /><br />Rural- area in the countryside<br />Urban- area in cities and nearby towns <br /><br />Problems with living in cities-<br />Traffic<br />Overpopulation<br />Crime<br />Pollution <br />Disease<br /><br />So why do we flock to cities?<br />Jobs<br />Housing<br />Hospitals<br />Schools<br />Easier life<br />More to do (amenities)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2181692444808636770?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-67640839080714750842010-08-19T11:32:00.000-07:002010-08-19T11:48:18.371-07:007th grade you need to read Chapter 3 Section 1 over Population and read Chapter 3 Section 2 over Migration. After that you need to complete the Section 2 Assessment over Migration all parts of questions 1 and 2. This is all due Monday August 23rd.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br /><br /><strong>Population<br />Chapter 3<br />Section 1 <br />Population Distribution</strong><br />• Population- total number of people<br />• Population Distribution- How a population is spread out in an area.<br />• Demography- The study of how populations change and why populations are unevenly distributed <br />• Population and Places<br />• Why people move<br />• Better life<br />• Forced<br />• Cannot meet families needs<br />• As long as needs can be met people tend to stay put. Areas with large populations tend to keep them.<br />• Population and History<br />• People lived where they could grow food, get water, farming climate, good soil, plenty of water<br />• New Population Clusters<br />• Transportation (RxR, steamships)<br />• Rise of Factory and office jobs<br /><strong>Population Density</strong><br />• Population Density- the average number of people per square mile<br />• Population Distribution- total number of people in an area<br /><strong>Population Growth</strong><br />• Birth rate- Total number of live births per 1000 people<br />• Death rate- Total number of deaths per 1000 people<br />• Population growth- Live births minus deaths.<br />• Reasons for Population Growth Today<br />• Death rates dropping and birth rates increasing<br />• Medical break through<br />• Green Revolution <br />• Crop protection<br />• Bigger yields per acre<br />• Less water needed<br />• Cleaner drinking water<br />• Better sanitation <br />• Challenges of Population Growth<br />• Big problem in Asia and Africa<br />• More people than food<br />• Not enough clean drinking water<br />• Money <br />• Environment<br />• Deforestation<br />• Loss of fertile soil<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-6764083908071475084?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-75937649191395396172010-08-18T07:13:00.000-07:002010-08-18T07:25:20.521-07:00Here is whats is going on for the next 2 class periods. This will take us to next tuesday. For Friday the 20th you need to have Chapter 2 Section 3 notes in your notebook. For Tuesday the 24th you will need to have completed your Guided Notes from Chapter 2 Section 4. We will also test over Chaper 2 on Tuesday the 24th. This gives you 6 days notice for the test.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br />Chapter 2 Section 3 Notes<br /><br /><strong>Trade Networks of Africa and Asia<br />Chapter 2 <br />Section 3 <br />Muslim World</strong> <br />Arabia- major trade crossroads<br /> Linked Asia and Africa in the Mediterranean world<br /> Rise and Spread of Islam<br /> Early 600’s Islam emerges in Arabia<br /> Prophet Muhammad – Leader<br /> Quran- Sacred book of Islam<br /> Islam spreads rapidly throughout Asia and Africa. <br /><strong>5 Pillars of Islam</strong><br /> No God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet<br /> Pray 5 times a day<br /> Show generosity and concern for the needy, help them with donations<br /> Fasting cleanses the Spirit<br /> Must make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a life time (Hajj) <br /><strong>Silk Road</strong><br /> Land route that linked China to the Middle East<br /> Crossed mountains, deserts, and grasslands<br /> Bandits, desert storms, and starvation were threats<br /> Caravans- groups of people who traveled together for safety. <br /><strong>African Trading States and Cultures</strong><br /> City-States of East Africa<br /> Lined the coasts- natural harbors<br /> Gold, Hardwoods, and Ivory came shipped from here to India and China<br /> Accumulation of wealth from trade allowed the formation of city-states<br /> City-states- a large town that had its own government and controlled the surrounding countryside <br /> <strong>Trading Kingdoms of West Africa</strong><br /> Mainly a grassland region<br /> Timbuktu was a major trading center<br /> Mali- 1200’s A.D. lasted about 200 years<br /> Songhai- 1400’s A.D. <br /> Village and Family Life<br /> Herding, farming, fishing<br /> Extended families- many generations in one house<br /> Kinship- sharing common ancestors<br /> Links to family lasted after death<br /><strong>Chinese Voyages of Trade and Exploration</strong><br /> China’s power was centered around an Emperor<br /> Most isolated of all the ancient civilizations<br /> Believed they were the center of the ancient world<br /> Looked down on outsiders<br /> Physical barriers separated it <br /> Great Treasure Fleets<br /> 1405-1433 many long voyages to Asia, India and Africa<br /> Voyages End<br /> New Emperor decided China had nothing to learn from the outside world. Outlawed foreign trade<br /> What Might Have Been<br /> 1421- Chinese sailed to America<br /> Ships sat in port and rotted and sank<br /> Proof of voyage to America was lost<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-7593764919139539617?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-13752586532265642532010-08-16T07:40:00.000-07:002010-08-16T07:48:39.581-07:00You are to complete the Section Assessment on page 48 numbers 3,4,5,6. COMPLETE SENTENCES ARE REQUIRED. Notes for Section 2 of Chapter 2 are listed below. I will be around on Wednesday to make sure you got them.<br /><br /><strong>Native American Cultures<br />Chapter 2 <br />Section 2</strong><strong><br />Culture Areas of North America</strong><br />Cultural Area- a region in which people share a similar way of life<br />Tribe- a community of people that share common customs, language, and rituals<br />Needs must always be met first, Native Americans developed several ways to do this<br />Hunting, Gathering, Fishing- (Nomadic)<br />Farming (stationary)<br />Trade ( diffusion)<br />Diffusion- Process of spreading ideas from one culture to another<br /><br />Climate, Resources, & Culture<br /><strong><br />Climate and Resources</strong>- <br />What could be grown<br />Clothes they wore<br />Tribal organizations<br />Harsh conditions, nomadic and small<br />Favorable conditions larger groups and stayed together<br /><br /><strong>Culture- </strong><br /><strong>Far North and Plateau</strong><br />Limited resources<br />Depended on the sea for almost everything<br /><strong>Northwest</strong><br />Plenty of food<br />Built permanent villages<br />So much surplus, they competed to see who could give away the most<br /><strong>Southeast</strong><br />Hunted, Fished, Farmed<br />Permanent villages<br /><br /><strong>Shared Beliefs</strong><br />Though belief varied between groups, they did share some basic ideas<br />Respect for nature<br />Sought to maintain a balance between people and nature<br />Believed in spirits and unseen forces<br />Special Ceremonies<br />Ceremonies to bring rain, good harvests, <br />Dances and feasts that could last for days<br /><br /><strong>Iroquois Confederacy</strong><br />12 or more families to a “long house”<br />Women <br />owned all household property<br />In charge of planting and harvesting<br />Held political power <br />Men moved in with woman’s family<br />Clan- group of 2 or more related families<br />5 nations of Iroquois- League of the Iroquo<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-1375258653226564253?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-77837628641442421222010-08-12T07:07:00.000-07:002010-08-12T07:10:12.849-07:00Here are Chapter 2 Section 1 notes. Please have them in your notebook when you come to class on Monday. This gives you 4 days to do it. No excuses.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br /><strong>First Civilizations in America<br />Chapter 2<br />Section 1 </strong><strong>Reaching the Americas</strong><br />• Glaciers- Thick sheets of slow moving ice<br />• One such glacier created a land bridge that allowed peoples from Asia to enter North America across the Bering Strait<br />• New country, new way of life<br />• Hunting for new types of food<br />• Growing new types of crops<br />• Climates dictated these changes <br /><strong>Olmec Civilization</strong><br />• First known civilization in the Americas<br />• Farming<br />• Formed cities<br />• Social classes<br />• Complex religions<br />• Primitive forms record keeping<br />• Studied stars to know when to plant crops <br /><strong>The Mayas</strong><br />• Rainforests of what is today Guatemala<br />• Cleared rainforests and drained swamps for farming<br />• Populations grew and spread along trade routes<br />• Social classes<br />• 365 day calendar<br />• Mysteriously disappeared about 900A.D.<br /><strong>The Aztecs</strong><br />• Originally nomadic<br />• Settled in Central Mexico and built a powerful empire<br />• Causeways- raised roads made of packed earth<br />• Farming and trade<br />• Worshipped the Sun God<br />• By 1500 ruled a huge empire that stretched from Gulf of Mexico to Pacific Ocean<br /><strong>The Incas</strong><br />• 2500 miles along west coast of S. America<br />• Massive palaces and temples made of stone<br />• Population 10 million people <br />• Well organized<br />• Systems of roads<br />• Government officials to carry out emperors wishes (governors of each area)<br />• Skilled engineers <br /><strong>Early North American Cultures</strong><br />• Hohokams-<br />– American Southwest<br />– Dug irrigation ditches for farming<br />• Anasazis- <br />– Four corners region <br />– Adobe for housing- (sun dried bricks)<br />– Irrigation farming, trading<br /><strong>Mound Builders</strong><br />• Appalachian Mts., and Mississippi Valley<br />• Mounds used as burials & religious ceremonies<br />• 2 groups- Hopewells and Mississippians<br />• 30,000 may have lived at Mississippian city of Cahokia<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-7783762864144242122?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-28168919637835202452010-08-11T07:42:00.000-07:002010-08-11T07:47:01.974-07:00Here are the notes for the next 2 sections. Please do not forget to read Section 3 as well. <br /><br />Friday we will talk quickly through section 3 watch a video clip and then play a review game. Please be ready to play. It will not be fun if you do not know the material.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br />Forces Shaping Earth<br />Chapter 2<br />Section 2<br /><strong>Understanding Earth</strong><br />• Core- sphere of very hot metal at the center of the Earth<br />• Mantle- thick hot rock layer around the core<br />• Crust- thin rock and mineral layer around the mantle<br />• All layers are “floating” on each other <br /><strong>Water and Air</strong><br />• Less than 30% of the Earth’s crust is land<br />• 97% of Earths water is in the oceans<br />• Most fresh water is frozen in the polar ice caps<br />• Earths atmosphere contains miles of layers of gasses<br />• Contains oxygen, carbon dioxide and other important gasses <br /><strong>Landforms</strong><br />• Mountains- raise more than 2000 feet above sea level. Wide at the bottom and narrow at the top<br />• Volcano- type of mountain<br />• Hills- less than 2000 feet, with rounded tops and less steep than a mountain<br />• Plateau- large mostly flat area that rises above the surrounding land. At least one side is steep<br />• Plains- large areas of flat gently rolling land<br /><strong>Forces inside Earth</strong><br />• Magma- soft nearly molten rock<br />• Lava- molten rock<br />• Plates- blocks of Earth’s crust<br /><strong>Volcanoes & Earthquakes</strong><br />• Fault- cracks in the Earth’s crust<br />• when 2 fault lines come together, pull apart or rub against one another, earthquakes happen<br /><strong>Forces on Earths Surface</strong><br />• Slower processes happen on the surface<br />• Weathering- process that breaks down rocks into tiny pieces<br />– Ice, water, and lichens cause weathering<br />• Erosion- removal of small pieces of rock by water, ice or wind (wearing down)<br />• Removed material is moved downstream forming plains regions<br /><strong>This is the End of Section 2…………………below is Section 3. Please be sure to read this section as well as copying the notes.<br /><br />Climate & Weather</strong> Weather- conditions of the air and sky from day to day<br /> Precipitation- water that falls to the ground: Rain, snow, sleet, hail<br /> Climate- average weather over many years.<br /><br />Air currents are also called Belts or Cells<br /><br /><strong>Water Cycle</strong><br />Evaporation- Condensation- Cloud Formation- Rain- Flows into ground or water systems- Repeat<br /><br /><strong>Oceans and Climate</strong><br /> Oceans spread Earth’s heat<br /> Equatorial region would overheat<br /> Warm water flows away from Equator<br /> Cold flows towards Equator<br /><br /><strong>Cooling and Warming Effect</strong><br /> Water takes longer to heat than land<br /> Water takes longer to lose its heat than land<br /> Coastal or lakefront land is warmer than inland<br /><br /><strong>Raging Storms</strong><br /> Cyclones- intense wind and rain that form over the oceans in the Tropics<br /> N.H.- Hurricanes/S.H.-Cyclones<br /> Tornadoes are funnels of wind<br /> Formed around low pressure areas<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2816891963783520245?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-48509929750118751642010-08-09T12:51:00.000-07:002010-08-09T12:53:00.126-07:00Here are the notes for Wednesday 8/11.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br />Our Planet, Earth<br />Chapter 2<br />Section 1<br /><strong>Earth and Sun</strong><br />• Orbit- A path one body makes as it circles another<br />• Revolution- Circular motion<br />• Axis- an imaginary line running north and south through Earth<br />• Rotation- each complete turn on its axis<br />• The earth is tilted 23.5 degrees on its axis.<br />• The time it takes earth to rotate on its axis is 24 hours<br />• When it is day in the Eastern hemisphere it is night in the Western hemisphere<br />• It takes the earth 365 ¼ days to make a revolution around the Sun<br /><strong>Time Zones</strong><br />• The day starts at a different time all over the Earth<br />• Time Zones were created to solve this problem<br />• There is a new time zone every 15 degrees longitude<br />• One hour between each time zone<br /><strong>Revolution of the Earth</strong><br />• The earth tilts on its axis a total of 47 degrees per year<br />• When the N.H. is tilted towards the sun, Summer occurs<br />• When the N.H. is tilted away from the Sun, Winter occurs<br />• In between the 2 extremes, Fall and Spring occur<br />• The Earth is in a constant state of tilting, it is never in one place<br />• The closer to the Sun the less extremes between the season (Equatorial Region)<br />• The further from the Sun the more extreme the seasons (Middle Latitude Regions)<br />• Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn represent the tops of the Equatorial Region<br />• June 21st represents the First day of Summer<br />• March 21st represents the first day of Spring<br />• December 21st represents the first day of Winter<br />• September 23rd represents the first day of Fall<br />• Solstice- The Sun’s intensity is fully in the Tropic of Cancer or Tropic of Capricorn or Middle Latitude Region<br />• Equinox- The Sun’s intensity is fully in the Equatorial Region<br />• Winter and Summer are Solstices<br />• Fall and Spring are Equinoxes<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-4850992975011875164?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-64208650525117068162010-08-06T06:39:00.000-07:002010-08-06T11:07:37.036-07:00We are off to a bumpy start. You MUST do assignments or you will fall behind. Reading counts as an assignement. I was disappointed that no class was not able to answer the very first question about the reading. <br /><br />Below is the Guided Notes for Chapter 1 Section 3. These will be turned in at the beginning of class on Tuesday. You must do them. We will have our first test over Chapter 1 on Thursday of next week. The tests this year will be the same format as last year. 50 points and the bulk short answer in complete sentences. Be ready for it. You do not want to start off the school year in the hole.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br />Chapter 1 Section 3 Guided Notes<br />Tools of History<br /><br /><br />1) Define primary source<br />2) List the examples from the textbook of primary sources<br />3) Define secondary source<br />4) List the examples from the textbook of secondary sources<br />5) Define authenticity<br />6) What are some of the questions historians ask when deciding if a source is authentic?<br />7) Define reliability<br />8) Define bias<br />9) What are some things the textbook lists as sources of bias?<br />10) Define artifact<br />11) Define archaeology<br />12) Define culture<br />13) List the 9 examples of culture the textbook gives.<br />14) History tells us how the ________ is linked to the _____________.<br />15) History is the story of the men and women we _________ as ____________.<br />16) History is also the study of ____________________ people.<br />17) List the 4 things you learn by studying history.<br />18) Define chronology<br />19) Define absolute chronology<br />20) Give an example of absolute chronology other than the one(s) listed<br />21) Define relative chronology<br />22) Give an example of relative chronology other than the one(s) listed<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-6420865052511706816?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-66765011139309795542010-08-05T06:35:00.000-07:002010-08-05T06:43:45.340-07:00We will be having our first test over Chapter 1 on Monday(8/9) You have Section 1 notes and I have posted Section 2 below. Complete your Chapter Review sheet and use it as a reference to aid you in your studying. The test will be 50 points and be a combination of True or False, Matching, and Short Answer. Remember everything for me must be in a complete sentence.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br /><strong>Chapter 1 Section 2 Notes</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Geographer’s Tool<br />Chapter 1<br />Section 2<br />Globes and Maps</strong><br /> <strong>Globe</strong>-model of the Earth-same shape<br /> + Land and water as it really is<br /> - what can be shown-detail<br /> -not very portable<br /> <strong>Maps</strong>- flat<br /> + shape-(round to flat)<br /> -distortion-loss of accuracy<br /><strong>Better Choices</strong><br /> Aerial Photos<br /> Satellite Images<br /> Both provide more current information <br /> GIS- Geographic Information System<br /> Connects information with locations<br /><strong> Ex. Military & Businesses<br />Mercator Projections</strong><br /> - Makes poles appear larger<br /> -To keep latitude lines straight, had to stretch distances<br /> + Correct shapes<br /> -Not correct size<br /><strong>Equal-Area Projections</strong><br /> - Shapes wrong<br /> + Size right<br /> - Lines that would be straight on Earth are curved <br /><strong>Robinson Projection</strong><br /> Named for Arthur Robinson<br /> Best most accurate map available<br /> Distances, size and shape are fairly accurate<br /> - Edges are distorted<br /><strong>Reading Maps</strong><br /> Parts of a Map<br /> Compass Rose- shows direction<br /> Scale Bar- Distance<br /> These can vary<br /> Key- explains symbols and shading<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-6676501113930979554?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-35193899198787291492010-08-03T07:43:00.001-07:002010-08-03T07:46:24.107-07:00These are the notes. You need to have them in your notebook when you come back to class on Thursday (8/5)<br /><br />Mr. Clark<br /><br /><strong>5 Themes of Geography<br />Chapter 1 <br />Section 1</strong>Geography<br />• The study of the Earth<br />• Where and why are things located where they are<br /><strong>5 Themes</strong><br />•Location<br />• Regions<br />• Place<br />• Movement<br />• Human-Environment Interaction<br /><strong>Location</strong>• <br />Where is it?<br />• Cardinal directions (N,S,E,W,)<br />• Intermediate directions (N.E.)<br />• Latitude- “Flatitude”<br />• Longitude- “Long-a-tude”<br />• Latitude lines- Parallels<br />• Equator- 0 Latitude<br />• Longitude lines- Meridians<br />• Prime Meridian- 0 Longitude<br /><strong>Place</strong>• <br />Human and Physical Features of a specific location.<br />• EX. People live in apartments/condos<br /><strong>Regions</strong>• <br />Used to group places that have something in common<br />• Population<br />• History<br />• Climate<br />• Landforms<br /><strong>Movement</strong>• <br />Explains how people, goods, and ideas get from one place to another<br /> Ex. Cultural groups<br /><strong>Human-Environment Interaction</strong>• <br />How people affect their environments<br />• Ex. Clearing a forest for farmland<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3519389919878729149?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-85791883001089084522010-01-11T09:08:00.000-08:002010-01-11T09:12:08.742-08:00Your assignment for tomorrow is to write a well constructed paragraph about <strong>what you personally can do to be a better citizen</strong>. Be specific and elaborate. This will not be a typical 5-8 sentence paragraph. This needs to have 3-5 ideas with supporting sentences for each point. I am looking for half a page minimum. 20 points due tomorrow.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8579188300108908452?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-61670042268307510362010-01-11T09:05:00.000-08:002010-01-11T09:08:03.895-08:00These notes are due in your notebook tomorrow. I gave you friday, Saturday, and Sunday to get 3-4 notes and more than half of you did not bother to do that. We need to get back into the habit of using the blog. I will not change the format of the class, you will adapt to me. <br /><br />Here are the notes.<br /><br />Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship<br />Chapter 8<br />Section 5<br />What is a Citizen?<br />• Citizen- Person who owes loyalty to a particular nation and is entitled to all its rights and protections<br />– To be a U.S. citizen you must fulfill 1 of 3 requirements<br />• 1) Be born on U.S. soil<br />• 2) Be naturalized- completed the official legal process to becoming a citizen<br />• 3) Be under 18 when your parents were naturalized <br />• Becoming a Citizen<br />– Resident Alien- noncitizen living in a country<br />– After 5 years alien can apply for citizenship<br />– Naturalized citizens enjoy all the same rights as natural-born citizens<br />– Rights are not free…..citizens have some responsibilities<br />• Civic Virtue and Democratic Values<br />– Civic Virtue- willingness to work for the good of the nation or community even at greater sacrifice<br />– Copied Roman model<br />– Patriotism- feeling of love and devotion towards ones country<br />– Total respect for everything<br />– Personal and public responsibilities<br />– Physical and moral courage<br />• Responsibilities of Citizens<br />– Voting<br />– Obeying the Law<br />– Defending the Nation<br />– Serving on a Jury<br />– Serving the Community<br />– Being Informed<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-6167004226830751036?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-33419676360738554962010-01-07T10:15:00.000-08:002010-01-07T10:20:22.785-08:00Here are the notes from Section 3 & 4 from Chapter 8. Expect a quiz tomorrow over this material.<br /><br />Changing the Constitution<br />&<br />State & Local Government<br />Sections 3 & 4 <br />Changing the Constitution<br />• Amendment Process<br />– Complex process that takes months or even years<br />– Can be ratified- approved 2 ways<br />• 3/4Th's of state Legislatures must approve it<br />– Every Amendment but 21st happened this way<br />• By special convention, approved by 3/4Th's of states<br />• Bill of Rights<br />– 1) Protects Basic Individual Liberties <br />• Freedom of religion, speech and press<br />– 2-4) Protect Against Abuse of Power<br />– 5-8) Protect Rights of the Accused<br />– 9) Citizen’s rights are not limited to the ones listed in Constitution <br />– 10) All powers not given to the national government or denied to the states are reserved for the states or the people <br />• Later Amendments<br />– 13-15) Civil War Amendments<br />• Dealt directly with slavery and the treatment and rights of African Americans<br />– 19) Gave women right to vote<br />26) Lowered voting age from 21 to 18<br />State and Local Government<br />• State Constitutions<br />– Every state has its own Constitution<br />– Follow the framework of Federal Constitution<br />• Preamble<br />• 3 Branch System<br />• Amendments-approved by people through a vote- 2 ways<br />• Constitutional Initiative- signatures on a petition<br />Constitutional Convention- still needs votes<br />• States Provide Services<br />– Maintain Law and Order<br />– Supervise Public Education<br />– Public Health and Welfare Programs<br />– Build and Maintain Infrastructure<br />• Ex. Roads, Bridges, Tunnels<br />– Operate State Parks<br />– Regulate Use of State Owned Land<br />– Issue Drivers License <br />• Local Government<br />– Government on the County, Parish, City or Town, or Village level<br />– This government has the greatest impact on your every day life<br />– Perform all the same functions as a state government on a smaller scale<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3341967636073855496?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-30110451885401257132010-01-07T06:05:00.000-08:002010-01-07T06:07:08.455-08:00here are the last set of notes for chapter 17. It is also the end of the Unit. We will be moving to Asia when chapter 18 begins..... here are the notes<br /><br /><br />South Africa<br />Chapter 17<br />Section 2 <br />Beginning of White Rule<br />• Prior to whites arriving in 1652, Africans lived there for 1000’s of years<br />• Dutch-Boers set up first colonies<br />• Called themselves Afrikaners<br />• Spoke Afrikaans<br />• Britain and France arrive in 1700’s<br />• By late 1800’s whites had forces most natives off the good land <br />• Cultures Clash<br />• British vs. Afrikaners (1899-1902)<br />• Fight over resources<br />• British forces Afrikaners off farms<br />• 1910 British created Union of South Africa unifying all land they controlled<br />• Unequal Treatment<br />• British passes laws to control land and wealth<br />• Blacks could only hold low paying jobs<br />• Segregated land <br />System of Apartheid<br />• British grants South Africa independence in 1931<br />• 1948 Afrikaners win elections<br />• New Laws Take Hold<br />– Apartheid- treating whites and non-whites differently<br />– Apartheid- “apartness”<br />– Discrimination- treating people differently, and often unfairly based on race, religion, and sex<br />– Separated into 4 groups- Whites, Blacks, Coloreds, and Asians <br />– Colored are of mixed races<br />– 12% are Coloreds and Asian- few rights<br />– 75%- Blacks practically no rights<br />– 13%- Whites all rights and privileges<br />– Effects of Apartheid<br />– Blacks are forced onto homelands <br />– Dry, least fertile land<br />– Not allowed off homelands unless they can prove they are valuable to Whites<br />– Took away citizenship from Blacks<br />– Took away right to vote<br />– 3 non-white groups could only hold low paying jobs and access to lower quality education<br />– Separated them in all public facilities<br />– Struggle to End Apartheid<br />– 1950’s people start to fight Apartheid<br />– Police fight back violently<br />– 1970’s countries around the world put pressure on South Africa to end Apartheid<br />– Stopped trading and lending money<br />– Banned from the Olympics<br />– 1990 international pressure forced F.W. de Klerk (president) to begin abolishing policies<br />– Nelson Mandela- Jailed leader of ANC during 50’ and 60’s. Becomes South Africa’s first post Apartheid president and de Klerk is V.P. in 1994<br />Building a New Nation<br />• ANC and Mandela win easily when everyone is allowed to vote <br />• New Challenges<br />– End divided society<br />– Educate all races<br />– Better jobs for all<br />– Write a new constitution (1996) <br />• Democracy Continues<br />– June 1999 2nd elections<br />– With Mandela retiring, Thabo Mbeki runs as ANC candidate<br />– Mbeki wins <br />– Able to focus on economy and strengthening new democracy<br />– Mbeki is reelected in 2004<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3011045188540125713?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-66593694681834533472010-01-04T07:39:00.000-08:002010-01-04T07:40:19.342-08:00Cultures of Southern <br />and Central Africa<br />Chapter 13<br />Section 4 <br />Diversity in Southern Africa<br />• Variety of ethnic groups and cultures<br />• Largest number of European descendants<br />• European Influence<br />– Portuguese arrival in the 1500’s<br />– Dutch and British in the 1600’s<br />• Slave trade<br />• Mining<br />• Farming<br />• European Ethnic Groups<br />– 3 main groups of Europeans<br />• British<br />• Speak English<br />• Dutch (Afrikaners)<br />• Speak Afrikaans (language related to the Dutch)<br />• Portuguese Speak Portuguese<br />• Urbanization<br />– Before Europeans Southern Africans lived in villages and small cities<br />– Now there are still the small cities and villages, but also very large cities like<br />• Cape Town<br />• Durban<br />• Johannesburg <br />• Industry for South Africa<br />– Richest country<br />– Most urban country<br />– Most industrialized country<br />• Mining is a large part of it’s economy<br />– Migrant Workers- workers who travel away from where they live to find work<br />– Compounds- fenced in groups of homes <br />• New Role for Women<br />– Migrant workers mostly men<br />– With men gone women now had to <br />• Take care of families<br />• Farm<br />• Herd<br />• Make community and household decision<br />• Had very little to no training<br />• Gained new rights, responsibilities, and skills<br />– women found their new roles very rewarding<br />Life in Central Africa<br />• Economics and Culture<br />– Coastal region <br />• have a lot of oil reserves<br />• Wealthy<br />• Exposed to wider range of cultures<br />– Interior regions<br />• Family farming<br />• Poorer<br />• Isolated and organized into kinships <br />• Diverse Ways of Life<br />– Culturally diverse (over 200 different ethnic groups)<br />– Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, and a blend of Christianity and African beliefs<br />– “Old, new and mixtures of the two live on in all regions of Africa”<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-6659369468183453347?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-16106821137898430912009-12-14T10:39:00.001-08:002009-12-14T10:40:01.281-08:00<div style='background-color:#e9e9e9; 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They are due on Wednesday. I have given you the expectations/rubric. It is a great opportunity to raise a low grade, or a bad opportunity to hurt a borderline grade. Which it is, is up to you. <br /><br />8th<br /><br />We have the Constitution Test on Wednesday. You need to know the Preamble, the 7 Articles, and the 27 Amendments. The Articles and Amendments need to be learned in order. You can utilize Youtube for the School House Rock Preamble song. Also if I were you I would break the Amendments up into groups of 5 and learn them that way. It is easier to break them up in smaller chunks and learn them that way.<br /><br />Good Luck<br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3240400720665431549?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-2889481491134405862009-12-06T16:45:00.000-08:002009-12-06T16:49:40.907-08:007Th and 8Th grade, we will play review golf tomorrow to make sure we are ready for the test we will now take on Tuesday. 7Th grade, I was unable to host an online study session tonight so I will back up the test till Tuesday.<br /><br />Sorry I was not able to post anything about the session until now, but I just walked in the door a few minutes ago. <br /><br />Hope your studying is going well and we will look at the material tomorrow and answer any last minute questions on the study guide or just from the chapter.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-288948149113440586?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-77461938255874385242009-12-03T11:05:00.000-08:002009-12-03T11:08:21.224-08:00All sections of the notes should be done by the end of the day. Tomorrow I will have a study guide for you covering Chapter 7. We will play review golf on Monday and test on Tuesday. Constitution Test is on Wednesday the 16Th. Do not put this off. You have know about it for a week now. You should be well on your way to having that committed to memory.<br /><br />Section 4 notes and section assessment due tomorrow.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-7746193825587438524?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-25407068676291634622009-12-03T06:07:00.001-08:002009-12-03T06:07:35.723-08:00Here is the last section of notes for this chapter<br /><br />Kenya<br />Chapter 16<br />Section 3 <br />Peoples of Kenya<br />• Where do Kenyans live?<br />– Highlands surrounding Mt. Kenya<br />– Coastal region<br />• Shared Culture<br />– More than 40 ethnic groups<br />– Religion and language tie most of these groups together<br />– Very family oriented (family values) <br />• Kenya’s Ethnic Groups<br />– Kikuyu- Kenya’s largest ethnic group<br />• Live in shambas (small family owned farm)<br />• Live in round homes<br />• Grow food and cash crops like coffee<br />– Maasi- another farming ethnic group<br />• Seminomatic- some time wander as nomadic and some time settled as farmers<br />Life in Rural Kenya<br />• Women mostly grow food <br />• Men grow cash crops or go to cities to find work<br />• Kenya gained independence from Britain in 1963<br />• First president was Jomo Kenyatta<br />– Social program named Harambee (pull together)<br />– Used harambee for education, politics, and farming<br />• Women’s Self-Help Groups<br />– Women used the idea of harambee to form groups to solve community problems<br />– Pool money and resources to better life for the communities women <br />Life in Urban Kenya<br />• Capital- Nairobi<br />• One of the largest cities in East Africa<br />• Industry and Manufacturing<br />• Working in the City<br />– Population- 1 million in 1985, 2 million in 2000<br />– Men go to cities as women stay in rural area<br />– Most walk to city for work, sometimes up to 10 miles each way <br />• City Life<br />– Men in the city practice harambee as well<br />• Pool money to help their ethnic group<br />• Return to village on weekends<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2540706867629163462?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-60796845684292655732009-12-02T08:27:00.001-08:002009-12-02T08:29:32.569-08:00You should be into Section 3 of Chapter 7 today. Do not forget about the Constitution Test or the Chapter 7 test on the horizon. These will both be great opportunities for grade improvements. the quarter is running out and opportunities to improve your grade are dwindling. Use the grades you have left to bump your grade up and not down.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-6079684568429265573?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-59987915789935869092009-12-02T08:24:00.000-08:002009-12-02T08:27:23.950-08:00Here are Chapter 16 Section 2 notes<br /><br />Tanzania<br />Chapter 16<br />Section2 <br />Early Reforms After Independence<br />• Tanzania was created when Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged in 1964<br />• Challenges for the New Nation<br />– Independent yes, but very poor and uneducated<br />– 12 medical doctors for 9 million people<br />– 120 different ethnic groups <br />• A National Language<br />– Since Swahili was most common language spoken in Tanzania, it’s president made it the official language.<br />– Lingua Franca- Language used for communication among people who speak different first languages.<br />• One Party System<br />– Since there were so many ethnic groups in Tanzania, they allowed only one political party, to avoid factions and hatred<br />– Could be multiple candidates, but only from one party <br />• Economic Changes<br />• Uhuru na kazi- freedom to work<br />• only hard work will end poverty<br />• Ujamaa-togetherness or being a family<br />• Work together<br />• Share resources<br />• Cooperation would boost production<br />• Progress and Continued Reform<br />– By 1985<br />+ national language<br />+ very little ethnic conflict<br />+ Education and literacy rates greatly improved<br />- Still very poor<br />- Ujamaa had failed<br />- Crop production decreased throughout the nation <br />- A New Era in Economics<br />- Elimination of the Ujamaa program<br />- Encouragement of new farming methods<br />- New seed technology<br />- Cash crops<br />- Asked for foreign aid (money)<br />- Privatization-sale of government owned industry to private companies<br />- Telephone company<br />- Air lines<br />- Result- economy is improving quickly <br />- Attempts at Political Reform<br />- Multiparty System- 2 or more political parties<br />- began this system in 1992<br />- No change in power led people to believe that the political system was still flawed<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-5998791578993586909?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-15809951445472527472009-12-01T06:04:00.000-08:002009-12-01T06:09:07.718-08:00Here are 16.1 notes<br /><br />Ethiopia<br />Chapter 16 <br />Section 1 <br />Major Religions of Ethiopia<br />• Christianity and Islam<br />• Establishment of Christianity in Ethiopia<br />– Missionaries from Alexandria brought Christianity to Ethiopia<br />Ethiopian Christians were cut off from other Christians making it easy for Islam to move in<br />• Spread of Islam into Ethiopia<br />– Muslim Arabs, over time, controlled trade routes into Ethiopia.<br />– Eventually Islam over took Christianity<br />– A Unique form of Christianity<br />– cut off from other Christians, and surrounded by Muslims, Ethiopian Christians formed Geez<br />– Geez- a new form of Christianity with its own language and traditions <br />– Lalibela- capitol of Christian Ethiopia for 300 years<br />– Churches were below ground and carved out of solid rock<br />– Christian-Muslim Interaction<br />– Historically, they have gotten along well<br />– Skirmishes have occurred once in a while<br />– 35% Christian<br />– 45% Muslim <br />• Contrasts in Daily Life<br />– Must Ethiopians live in rural areas<br />– 10% live in cities<br />• Rural Ethiopia<br />– Little electricity and running water<br />– Few cars<br />– 1st level economic activities<br />• Farming<br />• Herding and Fishing<br />• Woodworking and Beekeeping<br />• Urban Ethiopia<br />– most have access to modern conveniences<br />– Universities and museums & modern hospitals<br />– Cars<br />– Trading<br />– 2nd level economic activities<br />• Manufacturing & production<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-1580995144547252747?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-32993434366746103112009-11-30T10:35:00.000-08:002009-12-04T09:51:20.884-08:00Chapter 7 is a self-guided chapter. You will need to read and outline each section. You will also need to complete the Section assessments at the end of each section. This chapter has the Constitution in it. The Wednesday before Christmas Break, we will test over the Preamble and the 27 Amendments and the 7 Articles. You need to start learning those today. Do not put this off.<br /><br />Chapter 7 Section one notes are to be in your note book tomorrow. You will turn in your section assessment tomorrow as well.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3299343436674610311?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-84278221691656044302009-11-25T11:09:00.000-08:002009-11-25T11:11:22.124-08:00Test scores were pretty good. Much improved over the Chapter 5 test. <br /><br />No homework or blog work over the break. Get rested and relax and get ready for the final 3 weeks of the quarter on the other side of Thanksgiving Break.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8427822169165604430?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-54044297599473007392009-11-21T06:09:00.000-08:002009-11-21T06:14:39.543-08:00The 7TH grade students should be finishing up the packet on 15.3 at home this weekend. We have been working in class on outlining and answering the Section Assessments. Monday we will spend some time finishing up the work from this week and then on Tuesday we will play review golf and then Wednesday will be the test over 13.2, and Chapter 15. This will work out nicely since in the students will not have anything to worry about or work on over the extended break. <br /><br />Short week next week, but we have a lot to accomplish. Do not start you Thanksgiving Break early and make a bad decision about studying for your test.<br /><br />Have a great weekend<br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-5404429759947300739?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-66429867568737772382009-11-19T06:47:00.000-08:002009-11-19T06:55:05.194-08:00Fighting for Liberty on Many Fronts<br />Chapter 6<br />Section 4 <br />Women Take Part in the War<br />• Women began taking on extra work<br />– Harvesting and Planting<br />– Running of the family business<br />– Making cloth for blankets and uniforms<br />– Helping the Army<br />– In Battle<br />• Cared for wounded<br />• Washed clothes<br />• Cooked<br />– Betsy Ross<br />• Credited for making the first American flag<br />– Mary Ludwig Hayes<br />• Brought soldiers water<br />• Nicknamed Molly Pitcher<br />• Took her husbands place loading and firing a cannon when he was killed<br />– New Attitudes<br />• More responsibilities, wanted more rights<br />• Increase confidence, began to speak out<br />Men of Continental Congress disagreed<br />– They felt it women’s their duty, but didn’t warrant more rights<br />– Women will use the ideals and principals of the Revolution to further their cause<br />– African Americans face Hard Choices<br />1776- 500,000 African Americans in colonies<br />Not initially allowed in the Continental Army<br />Britain offered them freedom if they would fight on their side<br />Continental Army forced to allow them to join <br />• Joining the Fight<br />– Army- 5,000 African Americans- all but South Carolina<br />– Navy- 2,000 African American<br />– 9 at Lexington and Concord<br />– Prince Estabrook wounded there<br />– Peter Salem and Salem Poor fought at Bunker Hill<br />– Formed special regiments<br />– Drummers, fifers, spies, and guides<br />– Faced a no win situation<br />– Fight on the side of colonists- face the wrath of the British Army<br />– Fight on the side of the British and face the wrath of the Patriots<br />• Hoping for Freedom<br />– Slaves along the coastal regions helped the British in hopes they would take them with them and set them free<br />– Black Patriots hoped fighting for the cause would earn them freedom <br />– Colonial leaders torn over the idea of slavery<br />– Most did not like it <br />– Washington & Jefferson hypocrites<br />– This was not the time to solve this issue. We have bigger things to deal with<br />– Quakers very outspoken about the issue- it was wrong<br />– “All men are created equal” Natural Rights <br />– Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania make slavery illegal <br />• War on the Western Front<br />– Theater of battle changes and shifts away from the east<br />– British convince Indians to fight with them<br />– “No colonists, no one taking your land”<br />– Natives join in fighting in the north, south and midwest<br />– Colonists win every battle against Indians<br />– George Rogers Clark<br />• led Virginia frontier fighters in at Vincennes<br />• Surprise attack, masked their numbers<br />– British surrender without a shot<br />– Spanish Aid<br />– Spain/New Spain originally neutral<br />– Bernardo de Galvez <br />• Governor of Louisiana<br />• Seized British forts along Mississippi River<br />• Drove British out of Florida <br />• Fighting at Sea<br />– British held a solid advantage at sea<br />– Blockades were effective<br />– Occasionally a British ship would be seized<br />– John Paul Jones<br />• Led the greatest American sea victory of the war<br />• Jones captures the Serapis in the North Sea<br />• Interesting battles but the war will be won on land and in the South<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-6642986756873777238?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-8318691328791205242009-11-19T06:41:00.000-08:002009-11-19T06:47:37.552-08:00This week and next we are working on a self-guided section of the book. The students have their work outlined in their agendas to help keep them focused and on track to get everything completed by the deadline of Monday. they have all the material needed, and know the expectation. this is the 2ND time we have done this so it is not completely unfamiliar to them. The test will be on Wednesday, November 25Th. This is the day before Thanksgiving. I have instructed the students to let me know ahead of time if any of them are not going to be here so they can take their test on Tuesday. I think it would be a bad idea to wait the 5 day until after Thanksgiving Break to take it. As of today, the students should have 13.2 and 15.1 outlined and the section assessments for those section completed as well. There is a corresponding handout packet that they should have those 2 sections completed for as well. <br /><br />So far the students are doing a really great job with it and I am optomistic as to the results at the end.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-831869132879120524?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-92215659588426953062009-11-16T11:35:00.000-08:002009-11-16T11:39:41.540-08:00After today's class, we are finished with 6.2, 6.2 and 6.3 as far as in class discussions go. Today they were given p.176 3-5 and p.185 1, 3-5 for an assignment. I also gave them their study guide and told them to get started on that. The test is about a week away, but this is a big section and I want them to start reviewing and committing the information to memory now. <br /><br />Tomorrow I will place 6-3 notes on the Blog and we will discuss 6.4. Parents and students, plan on seeing an increase in home work and in class assignments. I am making a slight change in the class format.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-9221565958842695306?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-27080233641753819112009-11-16T11:31:00.000-08:002009-11-16T11:35:47.491-08:00Today we tested over 13.1, 14.1, and 14.2. I will have results tomorrow. <br /><br />We will be starting a self guided section for the next chapter. 13.2, 15.1, 15.2, and 15.3 will be self guided. Students will read the sections, take notes, do the section assessments, and corresponding worksheets. This is not a new concept to the students we did this on an earlier chapter in the first quarter. We will be doing this once per quarter to help them learn the skills of independent work.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2708023364175381911?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-87437775695563829612009-11-15T14:47:00.000-08:002009-11-15T16:58:47.466-08:00Remember the rules......<br /> 1 question discussed at a time<br /> EVERYONE LEAVES AT 8:00 no exception<br /> Only on topic chat<br /><br />Here is the Link<br /><br />http://www.chatzy.com/<br /><br />Mr. CLark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8743777569556382961?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-39225921197260323332009-11-13T14:00:00.000-08:002009-11-13T14:07:00.407-08:00The Colonies Declare Independence<br />Chapter 6<br />Section 2 <br />Common Sense<br />• By 1776 many colonies agreed Parliament did not have the right to make laws for the 13 colonies<br />• Though most still felt they owed allegiance to the King<br />• Thomas Paine writes a pamphlet called Common Sense.<br />• More than 500,000 copies sold <br />• Paine’s goal <br />• Change colonists attitude towards the King<br />• The only reason Britain helped the colonists was for its own profit<br />• Remaining under British rule ultimately hurt the colonists<br />Time to part with Britain<br />• Congress Votes for Independence<br />– Congressional members read Common Sense and cautiously agreed<br />• Making the Break<br />– What they were contemplating could get them hanged as a traitor- a person that betrays their country<br />– Appointed a committee to draw up a document outlining complaints and declaring their independence<br />– Thomas Jefferson is named author of it<br />• Signing the Document<br />– Late June 1776 first draft is completed<br />– July 2nd Congress voted that the 13 colonies were “free and independent states”<br />– Finalized it on July 4th and printed the Declaration of Independence<br />– John Hancock, Continental Congress president signed first large and boldly<br />Copies distributed and colonies celebrated<br />• Declaration of Independence<br />• 4 parts to the document<br />– 1) Preamble- introduction<br />– three main parts<br />• 2) Natural Rights- rights all people have at birth<br />– governments role is to protect these rights<br />– Government can only exist if they have the “consent of the governed”<br />– If government fails, the people have the right to overthrow the government<br />3) British wrongs<br />• Detailed list of wrongdoings of Parliament and the King<br />• Among the listed were:<br />• Limits on trade<br />• Troop build up <br />• Disbanding of colonial assembly<br />• Taxation<br />– Used to justify the rebellion<br />– Pointed out attempts to right the wrongs<br />– Boiled down to tyranny by the King <br />4) Independence<br />– Announced their intention to be independent of Britain<br />– All political ties would be cut<br />– Free and independent nation<br />– Full power to “levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do”<br />• Closing Statement<br />– “And, for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”<br />– P.176 3-5<br /><br /><br />Don't forget to read Section 3 Chapter 6<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-3922592119726032333?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-29280469376141116052009-11-13T13:57:00.000-08:002009-11-13T14:00:14.353-08:00A message from Mr. McFadden<br /><br /> " 8th grade deposits need to be turned in to me by this coming Friday."<br /><br />This money has to be turned in to reserve your place on the trip. The amount is 75$ -Email Mr. McFadden with quesions.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2928046937614111605?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-75314871727578148402009-11-13T13:53:00.000-08:002009-11-13T13:57:48.558-08:00We will have an online study session from 6-8 Sunday night. Please remember when 8 o'clock rolls around it is time to leave! We will not be staying in the chat room to visit with friends, that is not what it is for. Same format as before. If you have a question wait your turn and I will get to you. You may not chat off topic, and you may not type your question when it is not your turn. I enjoy these study sessions and I think you all get positive stuff from them, but if we don't follow the rules I will have to shut them down. :( <br /><br />I will post the room Sunday night about 5:30 on here so you all can join.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-7531487172757814840?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-23135747379158116742009-11-06T11:18:00.000-08:002009-11-06T11:22:36.821-08:00Here are 6-1 Notes<br /><br />Fighting Begins in the North<br />Chapter 6<br />Section 1 <br />Peace or War?<br /> May 10th 1775 Second Continental Congress most wanted to avoid a break with Britain<br /> Fighting continued as meeting happened<br /> A Peace Petition<br /> Olive Branch Petition- declared their loyalty to King George III. Asked for a repeal of Intolerable Acts<br /> King was sure they wanted an independent empire<br /> Instead of accepting petition, he sent 20,000 troops<br /> Colonial leaders were sure war could not be avoided<br /> Rebels take Ticonderoga<br /> Ethan Allen led a group called the Green Mountain Boys in an attack on Fort Ticonderoga. Southern tip of Lake Champlain<br /> group seized all weapons and ammunition<br /> Gained control of a key route into Canada <br /> Setting up an Army<br /> Second Continental Congress agreed to and began organizing the Continental Army.<br /> George Washington would led this army<br /> Advantages of the Opposing Sides<br /> Patriots- favored war with Britain<br /> - Poorly organized<br /> - Few cannons<br /> - Little gunpowder<br /> - Unwillingness to enlist for a long time <br /> + most had their own rifle<br /> + good shot<br /> + “brilliant” commander<br /> + determined<br /> The British<br /> + Highly trained<br /> + best navy in the world<br /> + colonial support<br /> - 3000 miles away<br /> - news and supplies slow to replenish<br />- unknown territory<br /> Loyalists<br /> Loyalists- Colonists that remained loyal to Britain<br /> wealthy merchants and former officials<br /> Some farmers and artisans <br /> More loyalists in Middle and South than in New England<br /> Harassed by Patriots <br /> Many fled to England or Canada<br /> Lost homes, farms, and stores <br /> The Fight for Boston<br /> First year of fighting took place in and around Boston<br /> Battle of Bunker Hill<br /> June 16, 1775 Colonel Prescott leads 1200 minutemen up Bunker Hill<br /> Looked across and thought Breed’s Hill would be a better spot to fire on British. Moved<br /> General Howe and 2400 British troops advance on Prescott. Patriots held them off<br />Same for 2nd attack<br /> 3rd attack, British repelled the Patriots<br /> Took both Bunker and Breed’s Hill<br /> 1,000 redcoats and 400 Patriots dead<br /> Battle of Bunker Hill would be the first major battle of the Revolutionary War<br /> British Leave Boston<br /> 16,000 troops waiting in Boston when Washington arrived<br /> Mistrust ran wild among the colonial troops<br /> No colonial troops wanted troops from another colony <br /> January 1776 Green Mountain Boys arrive with weapons from Ticonderoga.<br /> Placed cannons on Dorchester Heights overlooking the harbor<br /> Howe knew Boston was lost<br /> Headed for Halifax, Canada with about 1000 Loyalists<br /> King George ordered a blockade of all colonial ports<br /> German mercenaries (hired troops) arrive to fight along side British<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2313574737915811674?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-49072437655150790282009-11-05T15:14:00.001-08:002009-11-05T15:14:41.081-08:00http://www.chatzy.com/370800813633<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-4907243765515079028?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-53038645303685277852009-11-05T14:57:00.000-08:002009-11-05T14:58:06.439-08:00You are Excused from Notes tonight......something has come up and I am not going to get them posted.<br /><br />Have a good night<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-5303864530368527785?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-23485441271319471292009-11-05T14:56:00.000-08:002009-11-05T15:00:40.807-08:00I am at school and I cannot log into Chatzy here. I am running home and will be on by 6:15 and will give you the room info then.....Sorry<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-2348544127131947129?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8310920665397604371.post-81962026579475616862009-11-04T13:24:00.001-08:002009-11-04T13:28:06.689-08:00Remember the test is on Friday. Have your study guide completed when you come to class on Friday. Do not try and cram. Study, look over your notes study your study guide, quiz each other. Online study session on Chatzy.com from 6-8 tomorrow night. Let make this one better than the last. We have not done one in a test or two because of how bad the last on was. Lets correct the mistakes and have a great session and learn a lot and get every ones questions answered.<br /><br />Mr. Clark<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8310920665397604371-8196202657947561686?l=clarks78class.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14845227482031632032noreply@blogger.com1