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US History (Wednesday, April 25, 7th period)
"Here it is," Josh said, handing out the exam, "the last time you have to remember US history for the year." He smiled. "It's been a pleasure teaching all of you. I look forward to seeing you back next year. Except for you seniors--because if you're back, that means you've flunked this test and that would be bad."
1. Columbus. Why was he such a big deal? If you were finding a new land, what would you do differently?
2. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Prove to me that you know what they are.
3. 1215, 1492, 1607, 1776, 1861, 1945, 2001. Why are these years important to know? And no, one of them is not the year I was born.
4. Based on what you learned in class this semester, who do you think was the most influential President of the United States?
5. We've talked about many, many battles. Pick one, prove to me you were paying attention.
EC: If I were to say that the overarching theme of American history is "it seemed like a good idea at the time," would you agree or disagree? Why?
[OOC: Answer the questions or handwavey me an idea of how your character did. Entirely up to you!
1. Columbus. Why was he such a big deal? If you were finding a new land, what would you do differently?
2. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Prove to me that you know what they are.
3. 1215, 1492, 1607, 1776, 1861, 1945, 2001. Why are these years important to know? And no, one of them is not the year I was born.
4. Based on what you learned in class this semester, who do you think was the most influential President of the United States?
5. We've talked about many, many battles. Pick one, prove to me you were paying attention.
EC: If I were to say that the overarching theme of American history is "it seemed like a good idea at the time," would you agree or disagree? Why?
[OOC: Answer the questions or handwavey me an idea of how your character did. Entirely up to you!
Re: Take the test
1. He was the first big North America publicity guy. He didn't actually discover it, but he made it famous. If I were finding a new land
I'd vote in a crazy person, settle down in less than ideal conditions, get pregnant with my boss' kid, and then be part of a sorta-communistic worker revolt before the Cylon's show upI'd make sure to treat the locals nicer.2. The Declaration of Independence, signed in July 1776 by guys like Benjamin Rush and John Hancock. It was a resolution to say the colonies no longer belonged to Britain. The Constitution involves a bunch of rules of governing, with a bunch of amendments and stuff. It's kinda like the Articles that the Colonies have, actually.
3. 1215: Magna Carta. 1492: Columbus sails the Ocean Blue. 1607: Jamestown. 1776: Declaration of Independance. 1861: The South seceded. 1945: World War 2 stuff. 2001: Terrorism hits America hard.
4. FDR.
5. Gettysburg. Fishhook formation. Maine bayonet charge to defend little round top. Ends with Picket's charge, a suicidal effort across an open field against a bunch of guns.
EC: Yes. Because.
Okay, so the extra credit answer was bad. But Cally hopes precociousness helps.