Honors U.S. History

September 24-26

1. Test Thursday: Study chapters 1-3. Be able to answer and explain in detail the essay questions. In addition, review the information in the sub-sections of the three chapters.

2. Read: Read chapter four; take good study notes. Write a question for each of the sub-sections. (Due Tuesday, October 2).

3. Write: Answer each of the following questions in outline form, incorporating specific facts (names, events, numbers, dates) to support your answers. (Due Thursday, October 4).

1) Describe the major events of the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. Why did the Patriots win?

2) Summarize how the Declaration of Independence was written. Explain why it was written. Evaluate its major features and values.

3) Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of the Americans and the British in 1776. In addition to military factors, examine political, economic, and social factors as well.

4) Describe how the results of the Revolutionary War affected the lives of women, slaves, and average white males in America.

5) Describe specific examples of the growth of a national culture in America promoted by the Revolutionary War and the government under the Articles of the Confederation.