American History-Week 9

American History- Week 9

We are reading the assignments for Unit 9 this week.  Our syllabuses are off because of our field trip.  Please complete the assigned reading.

All high school students answer the questions below.

Questions on "Democracy in America"

1.  What did De Tocqueville say was the basis for the American nation?
2.  What was the basis for the founding of English colonies in America?
3.  What did De Tocqueville say was the duty of lawgivers and upright men?
4.  How does De Tocqueville describe American elections?
5.  What did De Tocqueville say was the most formidable evil threatening America's future?

In addition, do the writing assignment below.  (Writing assignment due on November 18th)

Alexis de Tocqueville wrote in the 1830's, "There is no country in the world where the Christian religion retains a greater influence over the souls of men than in America."  How is this still true and how is it not?  If things have changed, what has changed and why do you think as you do?  Write three pages on this topic.

WE WILL BEGIN READING UNCLE TOM'S CABIN NEXT WEEK.  FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS, READING AS A FAMILY WOULD BE BEST BECAUSE OF THE SUBJECT MATTER.

Middle school students, your homework for the week is to research Harriet Beecher Stowe (author of Uncle Tom's Cabin) and to write a one-page report about her.

REMINDER:
Start working on memorizing your speeches or poems.  These will be due the week we return from Christmas break.  You will have plenty of time, but you must start now.  Begin by memorizing a section at a time.  For those of you interested in the Declaration of War Speech, it is located on page 318 of American Voices.