Monthly Archives: September 2012

APUSH – Tips on Writing DBQ’s and FRQ’s

Posted on September 12, 2012 by pmaienknecht

AP writing tips for DBQs Developing a Strong Thesis Statement: The sites below will help you get your DBQs off to a good start by showing you the “ins and outs” of writing your thesis statements (the foundation of your … Continue reading →

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US History – The Boulton and Watt Steam Engine

Posted on September 10, 2012 by pmaienknecht

Use the link below to answer the following questions. The Boulton and Watt Steam Engine 1.  What type of business first used Watt and Boulton’s improved Steam Engine? 2.  What four main innovations did Watt use in his Whitbread engine? … Continue reading →

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US History – Chapter 6 Notes – Industrial Revolution

Posted on September 10, 2012 by pmaienknecht

Origins of Industrial Rev notes CH 6, ST 1 notes – A Technological Revolution CH 6, ST 2&3 Notes – Growth of Big Business / Workers Issues CH 6, ST 4 Notes – The Great Strikes The link below is from … Continue reading →

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US History – Chapter 6 Study Guides – Industrial Revolution

Posted on September 10, 2012 by pmaienknecht

CH 6, ST 1 – A Technological Revolution CH 6, ST 2 – The Growth of Big Business – Due 9/19 (wednesday) CH 6, ST 3 – Industrialization and Workers CH 6, ST 4 – The Great Strikes

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APUSH – Cortez the Killer?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by pmaienknecht

The links below will take you to song lyrics for the Neil Young song, “Cortez the Killer”.  Listen to the song, and follow along with the lyrics then answer the discussion questions. Neil Young – Cortez the Killer lyrics/questions *Think … Continue reading →

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APUSH – Colonial Comparisions & Commerical

Posted on September 5, 2012 by pmaienknecht

The information sheet below gives good information to compare and contrast the early colonial holdings of England, Spain, France, and the Dutch. AP colonial comparisons The link below will take you to the instructions for a mini-project on the colonies. … Continue reading →

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APUSH – Early Exploration of the New World Project

Posted on September 4, 2012 by pmaienknecht

Below are the directions for your early exploration of the New World power point project. Early Exploration of the New World PPT Project

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US History – Dummies Guide to the US Constitution

Posted on September 3, 2012 by pmaienknecht

Attached is a quick and easy guide to the US Constitution.  Answer the questions on these sheets using the “US Constitution” packet I give you in class. dummies guide to constitution part 1 dummies guide to constitution part 2 In … Continue reading →

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