Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Middle Passage Assignment

Go to the following website: Middle Passage

I would like you to type out 4-5 things that you learned on each of the topics listed below. You can either put 4-5 bullet points on each OR you can write a short paragraph.

*Spain vs. England: The Early History of Slave Trade

*The Bottom of the Triangle: The Economic Role of the Middle Passage

*Hell Below Deck: Life on the Slave Ships

*Brutal Voyage: The Daily Routine on the Slave Ships

*Fighting Back: Revolt on the Slave Ships

*The Toll of the Trip: Death on the Slave Ships

*A Great Sin of Humanity: The Legacy of the Middle Passage

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Aztec/Incan PowerPoint

Go to the following website: http://www.pbs.org/opb/conquistadors/mexico/mexico.htm

You will be making a PowerPoint over the daily life of either the Aztecs AND/OR Incas. The website has plenty of information that will help you get a better feel for these cultures. Your PowerPoint needs to be at least 10 slides with at least 8 pictures.

*After you get done with your PowerPoint, to go to this website and play the game: http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Assignment for Thursday

p.101

Questions 3-8 & Letters A,B,D,E

Have a great day!