Emancipation Proclamation

Today your assignment is to find out as much as you can about the Emancipation Proclamation.  Follow the directions and complete all parts to get full credit.

1.  Use the links below to gather information about the Emancipation Proclamation.  Take notes (no sentences and in your own words) answering these questions.

A.  What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
B.  Who gave the proclamation?
C.  Who did it free?
D.  Who did it NOT free?
E.  What's the connection between Antietam and the proclamation?
F.  What words does the president use often (not including words such as "the" or "and" make sure to read the actual Proclamation)?
G.  Why do you think he uses these words?
H.  What were some of the reasons for giving the speech (don't just  say to free the slaves there's much more than that)?
I.  What was the reaction of people in America?
J.  What other information is important to know about the Emancipation Proclamation?
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/emancipationproclamatidef.htm
http://www.surfnetkids.com/go/69/top-ten-facts-about-the-emancipation-proclamation/
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=34
http://www.surfnetkids.com/go/87/about-the-emancipation-proclamation/
http://showcase.netins.net/web/creative/lincoln/speeches/emancipate.htm


2.  Take your notes and write at least a half page answering the question:  What was the Emancipation Proclamation?  Make sure you have notes AND a paragraph. 

This is due tomorrow.

3.  If you finish look at the link below for extra credit.  Find pictures of prisoners, civilians, railroads etc.
Describe the pictures you saw.  What do they teach us about the Civil War?
Why are photographs valuable in learning about history?
What are some of the problems with relying on photographs?
Write down your answers.  The assignment must be at least half a page and reference numerous pictures of varying categories.

http://www.treasurenet.com/images/

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter is here!  While we are all excited about summer, there is still a lot of work to do.  Stay focused and finish strong.  Make sure to pay attention to the presentation Tuesday becasue some things will be changed to help us all focus. We will be working on research and writing a lot this quarter so make sure to take your time when writing and do a good job. 

By May we talk about the Civil War, which for many of you, it will be your favorite topic. 

Enjoy the rest of your break and keep checking back with the site (there's a new goal to reach to get the celebration).

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Answers

Thanks everyone for your comments and questions!  Here's my answers:

-The Constitution Test will be worth around 50 points.  It will be March, 17th...St. Patricks Day!
-The brain comment was pretty funny, but no your brains can handle it.  The test should be a challenge, that's my job.  Study and you'll do great.
-I'm glad people like basketball.  I'm having fun with it too.  Just remember, basketball more than any other sport, can be imporved by practing individually.  So grab a ball and practice dribbling head up with left and right hands. 
-A new poll is up, as requested.
-Glad you like the video, it's kind of ridiculous but pretty funny.
-I'm happy people are enjoying the site
-Yes, we will celebrate with on March 25th if we get 1700 hits.  We'll probably play trivia or something and people can bring snacks and such.

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Good job everyone on a successful week.
This coming week is ISAT's, all of your favorite part of the year.  The good news is you should be homework free in Social Science.  Also, we get to watch National Treasure and look for things we have learned about in history (and try to figure out what is just Hollywood fiction).  It should be fun.
Check out this site to see what some people say about the history involved.
http://www.freemasonrywatch.org/nationaltreasure.html

Also, I put out the website with the White House info.  Click around when you get a chance.
Have a great weekend, see you Monday!