Our First Exam Monday September 28

Hello, Everyone:

Our first exam will be taking place on Monday September 28th. Please mark your agendas, calendars, etc.

Here's the format of the exam.

1. Multiple Choice. Four choices for each question. Choose the one that you think best answers the question.
2. Thematic Essay: Here's the topic.

In the United States History, the rights of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness," as stated in the declaration of Independence, have often been denied to certain groups of Americans.


Task:
1. Identify ONE group from your study of United States History.
2. Use TWO historical examples to show how the group has been denied the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
3. Identify, and discuss TWO efforts that have been made to help the group attain life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (how did this group try to get, or what was done by other people, or the gov't to help them?)
4. Evaluate the extent to which that group has achieved equality today (how successful has that group been at getting equality?)

YOU CAN USE ANY group from your study of United States History. Some of the groups you may wish to consider include:
African Americans
Asians
Women
Native Americans
Persons with Disabilities

Resources:
CLICK HERE for the multiple choice questions.

CLICK HERE for help with the thematic essay.
CLICK HEREif you want to review the information we've covered in class.
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Chapter 4 of the Review Book will also come in very handy.

Can You Trust the Federal Government?

The Articles of Confederation, the first government of the United States, was set up with very little power over the states. This was done as a result of a fear, or distrust of a strong central government. This likely came from the colonist's experiences under Britain in the 1760's.

Today, many people continue to distrust the Federal Government. In your opinion, is this distrust justified? Or, is it OK to trust your federal government?

Reflect on this question, and write a reaction of at least 50, but no more than 100 words.

Looking forward to hearing from you.