Portfolio Questions. Option 1: Which idea, event, person, or movement most influenced colonists in their demand for independence? Support your position/argument

Portfolio Questions

Writing Lab

Homework Citations? For HW Packet due 9/19:Title: We the People: The Citizen and the

ConstitutionAuthors: Center for Civic Education© 2009l Calabas, CA

Class Notes Citations?Cristal, Kimberly, Class Notes Title, US History and

Government R, date, pg.Example:Cristal, Kimberly, The Articles of Confederations: America’s

First Years of Independence, The Struggles and Triumphs, US History and Government R, 9/18/14, 2.

FAQ: FOOTNOTES

Option 1:Which idea, event,

person, or movement most influenced colonists in their demand for independence?

Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation.

Which perspective had a more legitimate argument—Patriots or Loyalists?


Response #1: Friday 9/12/14

Choose ONE for your response

Option 2:

Option 1:How is the

government created under the Articles of Confederation a reflection of the fears colonists held towards government during this period?


Why were the Americans victorious over the British even though the British had the stronger and more organized and experienced army?




Option 2:

Option 1:Why did the Articles

fail? What factor caused the government under the Articles to be ineffective?


How did the Constitutional Convention address the problems in the Articles? How did this new government fix the problems of the old one?




Option 2:

Option 1:Which Constitutional

principle was the most important? Why?

How did the framers include this principle in the Constitution?


Choose one right included in the Bill of Rights and explain the historical event or events that led to this right being included in the first 10 amendments.




Option 2:

Option 1: Consider the amendments

to the Constitution. Choose the amendment you value most and explain:The historical context

of the amendmentWhy this amendment

is so important. Support your

position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!).

What impact did the case of Marbury v. Madison have on the American government’s power?

Is judicial review an essential power? Why or why not?


Response #5: Thursday 10/16/14


Option 2:

Option 1:What was the difference

between Hamilton and Jefferson’s perspective on government?

Which perspective is more valid? Explain…

Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!).

Consider some of Washington’s decisions as president—do you agree or disagree with his choices? (think about neutrality, political parties, who he appointed to his cabinet, etc)




Option 2:

Option 1:Consider the

presidencies of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Monroe, Quincy Adams, and Jackson. Which president had the biggest impact the development of the United States? Explain what he did that impacted the Untied States.


Consider the Louisiana Purchase, Missouri Compromise, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Trail of Tears– which event most impacted the United States? Explain how the event impacted the US.




Option 2:

Option 1:Consider Jackson’s policies

during his presidency (the National Bank, the Indian policies, State’s Rights, democratization) and the beginning of the Democratic Party—Was Jackson a president working for the common man or was he more “King Andrew”?


Go back to all the responses you’ve written and choose ONE to REWRITE so that it includes at LEAST 5 citations from AT LEAST 3 different sources. Increase explanation and details based on the new information you’ve learned since you’ve originally written it.




Option 2:

Option 1:Did new technologies

developed during the Industrial Revolution help the Northern or Southern economy more?

Consider the development of BOTH factories and agriculture


How is American society impacted by the Industrial Revolution? Are these impacts more positive or negative?

Consider impacts on BOTH the North and South.




Option 2:

Option 1:How did the concept of

Manifest Destiny and the expansion of the United States impact American Indians?

Was this a constitutional action on the part of the Americans?


Explain the different opinions behind expansion West.

Was moving West worth the negative consequences?




Option 2:

Option 1:Explain the causes of the

Mexican-American War.Was this a just war?

Explain why or why not. Support your position/argument

with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!).

Go do Document 1a (Indian Removal) in your reading Packets.

Explain the positions for and against Indian Removal.

Considering American and American Indian interests, which side had the stronger argument? Explain.




Option 2:

Option 1:What was the most

significant cause of the Civil War?

Consider the existence of slavery, the difference between the economies, the attempts at compromise, the election of Lincoln…or others!


What was the most significant effect of the Civil War?

Consider the impact on the North AND South and/or Federal Government.


Response #12: Thursday, 1/15/15 Choose ONE for

your responseOption 2:

Option 1:What was the biggest

issue facing the South during Reconstruction?

Consider political, social, economic problems and how they were address by the Federal government.


Was Radical/Congressional Reconstruction successful in achieving its goals?

Explain with clear evidence why or why not.


Response #13: Friday 2/6/15 Choose ONE for


Option 1:Consider the history of

the Native Americans---Is the American Government guilty of genocide? Or did the American government simply conquer the land for the benefit of the American people?


Was the Homestead Act, overall, more of a benefit to or a trap for farmers?




Option 1:How did industry change

in the mid-late 1800s?Should the government

intervene and regulate businesses? Explain why or why not.


During the mid-late 1800s, is there need for a reform movement in America?

If so, what problems need to be addressed?

If not, what is working in America?




Option 1:Considering ALL the

problems that plagued the United States by 1890, and considering the new regulatory laws, was Progressivism a success or failure?


What was the most significant change that occurred during the Progressive Movement?

Why was this so significant to the nation’s development?


Response #16: Wednesday 3/25 Choose ONE for your

responseOption 2:

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Portfolio Questions. Option 1: Which idea, event, person, or movement most influenced colonists in their demand for independence? Support your position/argument