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ESL Handy Phrases for Conversation

The following is a list of handy phrases that every ESL student should master. I received this list from Lingodeer+ level 3 list. Lingodeer+ along with these other apps, are great tools for practicing English. Common Irregular Verbs for Handy Phrases Practice on Irregular Verbs. Verb Past Tense eat ate have had hang hung goContinue reading “ESL Handy Phrases for Conversation”

Celebrating the New Year/New Year Resolutions Activity

On December 31st, we get together to celebrate the New Year. Watch this video and complete the following conversational and writing activity to learn how the New Year is celebrated in the United States. Based on the video answer the following questions: Are you going to turn over a new leaf for the New Year?Continue reading “Celebrating the New Year/New Year Resolutions Activity”

American Slavery-Conditions and Methods of Freedom

Although slavery has been around since humanity began in agricultural communities, American chattel slavery was uniquely cruel. Slaves worked by force, under threats of beatings for disobedience. Disobedient slaves were often also mutilated or sold as punishment. Slaves were considered property and seen as inferior because they were black. Most slaves, called field slaves, workedContinue reading “American Slavery-Conditions and Methods of Freedom”

US Bill of Rights- Short Form and Activity

As part of the Anti-Federalist’s compromise with the Federalists, the Bill of Rights was added as the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. Use the complete Bill of Rights to fill out this simple version of the Bill of Rights for your reference. Now, focus on one of the 10 rights in the BillContinue reading “US Bill of Rights- Short Form and Activity”

Cotton Gin and Slave Suicide

Part 1. Civil War and Industrialization: The Invention of the Cotton Gin.  Read the following information and answer the comprehension and critical thinking questions.  On March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney was granted a patent for his cotton gin. The cotton gin is a machine that separates the seeds from the fibers of cotton. Without aContinue reading “Cotton Gin and Slave Suicide”

America’s First Census in 1790

The first U.S Census was conducted in 1790. The census categorized the population of the new nation according to liberty, sex, and age: free white males age 16 and older, free white males under age 16, free white females, all other free people, and slaves. Below is the 1790 Census: The first U.S. Census wasContinue reading “America’s First Census in 1790”

The Compromises of the Constitutional Convention

When designing the United States Constitution, the Founding Fathers had to make compromises to appease competing differences. Below are the five major compromises of the Constitutional Convention. Source The Great Compromise – Created two chambers in Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives. To suit the needs of small states like New Jersey, eachContinue reading “The Compromises of the Constitutional Convention”

Industrial Revolution Notes and Song Activity

The Industrial Revolution was a period of great change in our production process, with changes that reverberate even to this day. Vocabulary. Preview the vocabulary by finding the definitions of the following words and making a sentence with each one. Use the notes from TCI Chapter 16 to help you. Productivity Bessemer process- an inexpensiveContinue reading “Industrial Revolution Notes and Song Activity”

World History Semester 1 Unit Exam

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