African American History, December 3

Video: Slavery and the Making of America: Part 3: Seeds of Destruction

What did Harriet Jacobs call slavery? Why?

How many slave children did the doctor Norcum have? What did he do with the children?

What is the contradiction between a pastor and his wife and a slave and his master?

Why did slave owners introduce Christianity to their slaves?

What happened in 1831 to change slavery in the South?

Where was Nat Turner’s rebellion? What was his profession?

What happened when White people got ‘afraid?’ Why?

Why did Harriet decide to run away?

Who was the typical runaway? Why didn’t women run away?

Why did Thomas Jefferson believe that slavery was near its end? What changed that assumption?

What was the affect of the cotton gin on slavery?

What was the purpose of using a different language in slave auctions?

What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

What happened as the price of slaves increased?

What does it mean to be ‘sold down the river?’

How did slave owners view themselves during the ‘Cotton Kingdom?’ What professions did they take up in addition to owning plantations?

World History, December 1

We have spent the past two days working on timelines to compare and contrast the Byzantine, Russian, and Turkish civilizations. This was our first project grade of the quarter; all assignments should have been handed in (unless you were abesnt). We are going to spend tomorrow introducting the Middle Ages (pgs 352-357). Once we have completed the section, students will be expected to answer the following questions:

Name three effects if the Germanic Invasion?

What kind of new government arose during Rome’s decline?

What role did monasteries play during this period?

Who were Charles Martel and Pepin?

What was important about Charlemagne being crowned as emperor?

African American History, November 30

Here is the assignment that we started in class today. It will be do at the end of class tomorrow. Remember, you also have a paper due tomorrow (see previous blogs for assignment details)

Name _____________________ Date______________________

African American History: Understanding charts, graphs, and maps


Chart 1: Distribution of Slaves, 1790-1860

1. In which decade was there the greatest increase in slave population?


2. Draw a line graph to represent the number of slaves and the number of free blacks from 1790- 1860. Use two different colors. Use 4 million as the top point on the y-axis.

3. Was the gap between free blacks and slaves proportional or exponential over time? Explanation: Did the lines on the graph have the same slope (proportionate) or different slope (exponential)

Chart 2: Slave Population by state, 1790-1860

1. Which state had the largest slave population in 1790 and in 1860? Which state had the smallest slave population in 1790 and in1860?


2. How many states had slaves in 1790, 1820, and 1860

1790 -

1820 -

1830 –

3. Draw a graph to show the slave population 4 southern states - Maryland, Georgia, Virginia, and Kentucky. Use 4 different colors

4. How many slaves were ‘represented’ according to the 3/5ths Compromise? (refer to ‘all states’ column) in 1790? In 1820? In 1860? Explanation: take the number of total slaves and multiply that number by .6

1790 -

1820 -

1860 –

Please color this map to show the states that had slavery in 1790

Please Color this map to show the states that had slavery in 1860?

African American History, Extra Credit Opportunities

Philadelphia events commemorate John Brown's legacy

Please read this article from the Philadelphia Inquirer and attend at least one event honoring John Brown. Let me know about the ceremony, reception, concert, exhibit, etc. and you will receive five extra credit points. To see the complete listing of events please see the link following the Inquirer article.

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20091130_Phila__events_commemorate_John_Brown_s_legacy.html

http://www.moonstoneartscenter.org/johnbrown/

World History, November 25

Chapter 11 Review Questions - assignment worth 5 points towards assignment grade

The Byzantium Empire: Pgs 301-304

What were the names and characteristics of the four parts of the Justinian Code?

Which peoples attacked the Byzantine Empire? What part of the empire did they invade?

What two religions emerged from the split of the Christian Church?



The Russian Empire: pgs 307-313

According to The Primary Chronicle, how did Vladimir choose Byzantium Christianity?

How did Moscow’s location contribute to its growth?

What event marked Russia’s liberation from Mongol Rule?



Turkish Empires: pgs 314-317

What did the Turks take from the Persian culture?

*million square miles
** millions of people

Which Empire lasted the longest?


The Population of Byzantium was five times the size of which empire?


Which Empires existed in the year 400 CE?

What are 3 things that you learned from the Genghis Khan Video?

World History, November 24