Week 15: Nov. 27-Dec.1, 2k23

Welcome back! Lot's to do...

First Lady Rosalyn Carter Current Event

Due Wednesday, Nov. 30 - All Classes

First Industrial Revolution!

Pages 20-28

Italicized Q's are opinionated...

1. Why do we “invent” things?

2. What does “innovation” mean?

3. What are some great inventions & what makes them so great?

4. Are the effects of inventions always positive

5. What do you think of when you think of industry?

6. What were the effects (both positive & negative) of Eli Whitney's cotton gin?

7. Why was travel/transportation so difficult in the early 1800s?

8. What were the effects of the steamboat & the railroad?

9. How did the Erie Canal revolutionize river travel? Are you impressed that it was built???

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The War of 1812

Pages 29-40

The Star Spangled Banner!

The Battle of New Orleans!

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