Category Archives: History

Below are some things to know for the Ch. 12 History test on Friday, May 25th. 1.) People Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth John Brown Abraham Lincoln Harriet Tubman Harriet Beecher Stowe Jefferson Davis 2.) Terms Fugitive Slave Law – … Continue reading →

Below are some study notes for the Ch. 10 History test on Friday, March 23rd. 1.) War of 1812 What was another name for this war? Why did America enter the war? What is the nickname of the USS Constitution? … Continue reading →

Below are some study notes for the Ch. 9 History test on Tuesday, March 13th. 1.) Articles of Confederation • who had more power? states or central government? •who did the states want to have more power? 2.) Constitutional Convention … Continue reading →

Below are some study notes for the Ch. 8 History test on Wednesday, February 8th. 1.) People Thomas Paine Thomas Jefferson Benedict Arnold General Cornwallis

Below are some study notes for the Ch. 7 History test on Thursday, January 19th. 1.) The French and Indian War * Britain fought France for control over the Ohio River Valley * Indians were allies with France * Both … Continue reading →

Below are some study notes for the Ch. 6 History test on Friday, November 18th. 1. Colonies * New York – was New Netherland before King Charles gave it to his brother, colonists were allowed to take part in government, … Continue reading →

Below are some study notes for the Ch. 5 History test on Thursday, November 3rd. 1.) New England Colonies -lots of trees and near the ocean for lumber and fish (cod) -bad soil for farming -shipbuilding was a big industry … Continue reading →

Below are some study notes for the Ch. 4 test on Thursday, October 13th. 1.) Roanoke -Know the story of John White and the “Lost Colonists.” 2.) Jamestown -Know why the colonists struggled for food at first. -What were the … Continue reading →

Below are some study notes for the Ch. 1 and 2 History test onThursday, September 29th. 1.) Tlinget lived in Northwest got a lot of natural resources from the ocean and forests salmon was their main food built totem poles … Continue reading →