Omnibus IIIA Week 20

January 27-31, 2014 Classwork Topics

Mrs. Moore dmoore@veritasca.com www.historydiva.com Homework The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Vol. 1 (NAAL) America: A Narrative History; Pride and Prejudice (PP). Pride and Prejudice , Read Part III: Chps. 1-2, pages 239259. List some of the surprises Elizabeth learns about Darcy in III: 1. Which of her prejudices is beginning to unravel? III: 2: In two sentences, describe Miss Darcy and explain her function in the novel.

Monday

Reading Quiz Part II, Pride and Prejudice American Crisis introduction Case studies: Who would have joined the rebellion and why?

The American Crisis, HANDOUT ; Write answers 1-7. Pride and Prejudice , Read Part III: Chps. 3-5, pages 260-283. No writing required but be prepared for the possibility of a reading quiz.

American Revolution Wednesday Pride and Prejudice discussion

A: Read pgs. 148-153. Write 1-2 complete sentences for each of the following: What were the consequences of Burgoynes strategy of dividing the colonies with two British forces? How did life in Washingtons camp at Valley Forge transform the American army? Why was Saratoga a turning point? Why did the American army destroy Iroquois villages in 1779? (Tip: If you set these questions and answers up in a Cornell note-taking arrangement, they are going to be much easier to study).
Friday American Revolution A: Read pgs. 154-157. Write 1-2 complete sentences

for each of the following: Why did the British suddenly shift their campaign to the South? Why were the battles at Savannah and Charleston major victories for the British? How did Nathaniel Green undermine British control of the Deep South? Why did Cornwallis march to Virginia and camp at Yorktown? How was the French navy crucial to the American Victory? Why was Cornwallis forced to surrender? Pride and Prejudice , Read Part III: Chps. 6-8, pages 284-304., pgs.265-283. No writing required but be prepared for the possibility of a reading quiz.

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