This Day in History
| Second Bull Run campaign begins |
Objective
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Regions of the US: Notes
Review Game- Jeopardy |
Resources to Understand Lesson
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Northeast Region:
-flat and rocky soils
-few natural resources
-birthplace of America
-home of historical importance in US History
-Culturally European
-Major City is NYC
-Capital: D.C,
South Region:
-Cotton and Tobacco
-Slavery and racial tensions
-traditional and conservative
-swamp and bayou Midwest Region:
-Most of it is flat
-Breadbasket of the nation
-Chicago is the hub
-birth place of the Republican party
-isolationism point of view in terms of foreign interference
-Mississippi River is the lifeline for this region
West Region:
-Regarded as the "Last Frontier"
-Population is sparse
-Recreational activities such as fishing, camping, etc.
-Mountainous region
Review Game Questions and Answers: Section 1 Vocab: -Established churches -Revivals -Abolitionists 1. Native American in the _______ were living in the Americas long before Christopher Columbus came. (millions) 2. Many ______ immigrants arrived after gold was discovered in California in 1848. (Chinese) 3. _______, an antislavery newspaper was founded by William Lloyd Garrison in 1831. (Liberator) 4. Ralph Waldo _______ reflected optimism and individualism in early American culture. (Emerson) 5. Religious _________ encouraged people to take personal responsibility for their faith and to lead holy lives. (reformers) Section 2 Vocab: -Charters -Federalism -Executive Branch -Judicial Branch -Legislative Branch -Separation of powers -Checks and Balances -Amendment Continue the rest on Monday |
Tonight's homework
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None
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