French and Indian War

Read the Albany Plan. What was it's purpose? What would be its challenges? Also, notice the questions at the end--see if you can answer them. The Albany Plan.

If this doesn't work for you, try this website:
Albany Plan



Timeline of the French and Indian War

See the map to help you with locations of battles.

CURRENT EVENT

Flooding in Pakistan

Two weeks ago, horrific flooding wreaked havoc in the mountainous north-west and swept south across a quarter of the country, including its agricultural heartland.

Since then, very little help has reached those impacted by the flooding. UN Secretary Ban Ki-moon has urged the world to speed up assistance; however, only $125 million of the needed $460 million needed has been pledged so far.

As a result, up to 3.5 million children are at risk from deadly water-born diseases.

Perhaps it's in the interest of the U.S. to increase assistance (though it has pledged some already). This could possibly help the image of the U.S. in Pakistan, where many see the U.S. as an imperialistic aggressor.

Slave Narrative Part I

Questions to consider. What are the names given to the African coast? Why? Read the description of the Middle Passage and take note of the description. Please read Olaudah Equiano's biography. What is the difference between life in Africa as a child and life in the "new world"? What are his impressions of his "new situation" and "new world"?

Africa's West Coast (European Perspective)

Description of the Middle Passage

Chapter two of Olaudah Equiano's Autobiography

Jamestown vs. Plymouth

Some guiding questions:
What's the motivation to head toward the "new world"? Who are the people; what's their background? How does where they land impact their future and character?

Read John Smith's writings. What is the motivation for Jamestown? What are the concerns?

The Mayflower Compact. What is the motivation? How does this document characterize the settlers? And easier read. <--in italics

Aztecs

Aztec Art. Can you identify anything about the culture?

Colonial America

Colonial Map

Colonial Taxation Sheet

Cowboys and Indians

An enormous culture shock was inevitable when East met West in 1492. Read Christopher Columbus' take on the meeting. What preconceived notions about the New World did Columbus possess? What was their justification for traveling to the New World?

Early Ohioans

Well before the French or English made their way to the region we know of as Ohio, Native populations walked its forests and floated its rivers. Much of the evidence of the Adena, Hopewell and Fort Ancient people has been erased by the development of the White Man. However, some artifacts of these Mound People still exist. Answer these questions in your notebook.

Study the sketches of the earthworks at Marietta and Ross County. How would you describe them?

Notice the major tribes of Ohio by the time the Europeans arrived. Identify some of their cultural traits. How might the Europeans misunderstand the traits of the Indians?

By the time the first Europeans reach Ohio in the 17th century, few Indians populated the territory. Why do you think the Europeans found an "empty" Ohio?

For your reference.

Ohio Indians powerpoint

Agenda

Though there might be some alterations to the agenda, the below agenda should be a pretty good indicator of the 1st Semester's activities.

U.S. History Agenda


Historical Art/Images


Blogging Bits