US History

And here are links to the two other sites we visited:

• NY Times Electoral Map (interactive)
• Nate Silver's predictions

As we wrap up our 1st Quarter together, we’d like you to take a moment and reflect on your daily participation in our class. Write down your thoughts in complete sentences and consider:

1. How do you add something productive to each day’s discussion? Be specific — think of examples from the entire course. Asking questions is another way to participate.
2. How does where you sit affect your daily participation?
3. What steps have you taken to strengthen your relationship with your two teachers OUTSIDE of class?
4. What can you do to improve in any of the above areas?
   

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Did you watch the debate last night? Even if you are not interested in politics, it's important to know how to speak with conviction about your views. Or at least to better understand why those views are what they are.

Click here to take the quiz.

What were the important differences and similarities between the New England (MA, CT, RI) and Chesapeake (VA, MD) colonies? How did these two regions help shape American society today?

1. motives,
2. economic factors,
3. social factors,
4. political factors.

You must use at least FOUR documents (2 Virginia, 2 New England) to write your essay. QUOTE the documents where possible. Feel free to consult any source, including the blog notes, YOUR notes, the presentations and more.