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Students will pick 4 topics of their choice on The Civil War to create a quadrama (after seeing examples.) Students will design the picture and include a brief paragraph explaining the graphics on each of the 4. Students will also label each of the 4 triangles.

Student will demonstrate understanding of an important topic of study in Social Studies chosen from a list:Underground RR, Frederick Douglas, Women's Movement, Sojourner Truth, William L. Garrison, Dorotha Dix, 2nd Great Awakening, 5 pictures, 5 facts

Students will create a PowerPoint presentation for the Amercian Revolution including 6 specific topics attached:

Given what you know about the Trail of Tears, your Reading Guide, and the sample, please write the following essay: 1)Text to Self. Compare the story of Trail of Tears to something that has happened to you. 2)Text to World. Compare the story of Trail of Tears to something in the world. 3)Text to Media. Compare the story of Trail of Tears to something in the media (book, movie, television, etc…)

Write about a Patriot soldier heading home after the war ended and tells his family about what led to victory. Use the following words accurately within the essay: seige, Valley Forge, privateer, Patriot, General Cornwallis, loyalist, Yorktown, Treaty of Paris, Continental Army, George Washington, optional: "I have not yet begun to fight." This essay must be at least three (3) paragraphs. Each paragraph must be at least 5 to 8 sentences. This is due Mon. January 14th and will count as a Chapt. 6 The American Revolution Test grade. You are to use the text, your notes, and anything we did in class to ensure that you have the correct information in your essay. You have progressed so much in your writing. Use your imagination and your knowledge of US History and make this essay count. I am expecting to read a fact-filled and well-written essay from each of you. You are encouraged to do it on Microsoft Word, but you may write it neatly as well.