Traitor or Friend? Why?
Open up a Word document and type the answers to your questions. Do not cut and paste. Write your answers in full sentences in your own words. *After finishing your assigned questions, write 1 page d.s. explaining why your assigned person (or group) made the choices he/she did. Do you feel his choices were justified? Did he make the right decisions? Would you have made different choices? Why or why not?*
If you are using World Book at home you will need the username-alpinedistrict and password-student
Robert E. Lee
1. Look through the photos and read the captions. American Memory
a.Write about Lee’s parents and their circumstances.
b.Where did Robert and Mary live during their early married life? What happened to their home during and after the war?
c.Write about one son and one daughter of the Lees.
d.Who was Lee’s horse? What part did he play in the war and during Lee’s funeral?
2. Go to World Book. Select World Book Advanced. Type in Robert E. Lee.
a.Why did Robert E. Lee choose to fight for the Confederacy?
b.Describe his childhood and family background.
c.How did his classmates at West Point feel about him?
d.Write about 3 important duties or assignments that Lee had prior to the Civil War.
e.How did he feel about slavery? Succession?
f.How did Lee spend his final years?
g. How did he help the country to reunite?
Benedict Arnold
1. Go to World Book. Select World Book Advanced. Type in Benedict Arnold
a. What was Arnold’s training, profession, and economic status before the war?
b. Describe some of his early duties during the Revolutionary War. (1774-76)
c. Why was he a disappointed officer?
d.Write about his years after the war.
2. Go to Awesome Stories.
a.(pg 2) Why did Arnold go to Ticonderoga? What did he give the legislators when he returned? How did they feel about it?
b.Why was Arnold court-martialed in Philadelphia? Who did he write to and how did this famous person feel about his charge?
c.Describe some of Arnold’s good and bad characteristics.
d.How did Arnold begin to feel about his treatment and what was the result?
e.Write about Arnold’s motives for treason.
f.What was Arnold’s treasonous plan and how would this benefit the British?
g.Describe the meeting between Andre and Arnold? What was the result?
h.What was Arnold’s new position and how did he continue to aide the British?
Islamic Extremists
1. Go to SIRS Issues Researcher found through Pioneer. Type (or use the scrolled list to find) Islamic Fundamentalism. Read the paragraph At issue: Islamic Fundamentalism (left hand side)
a. Describe Islamic fundamentalism.
b. How did they feel about Western society?
c. Name some radical Muslim groups.
2. Islamic Supreme Council of America Scroll to the heading Influence of Wahhabism. Skim through the next 2 headings to find these answers.
a. What reforms and actions do these extremists groups want?
b. How did the prophet Muhammed feel about nonbelievers?
c. How do these movements spread their ideas?
d. Describe the terms fatwa and jihad. Which acts have these terms justified?
3. Boston Globe article. If this article doesn't work, you can go to Pioneer/EBSCO. Type in Fillion, Kate and Bloom, Mia read the article about their conversation. Answer the questions below for the Boston Globe article. If you read the article on EBSCO type a 5-6 sentence paragraph summary.
Describe the traditional view of suicide bombers. Why do they do it? (You will need to skim through pages 1,2,3.) What does the article state as their reason? (Back up your answers with examples from the text)
4. DailyIndia
Explain the views of the 14 year old who was captured. Where was he from? Describe who trained him and why?
Marcus Junius Brutus
Wikipedia
1. How did Brutus’ political career begin? How did he become wealthy?
2. Brutus joined with the Optimates. Who were they and what did they believe?
3. Marcus Brutus by Plutarch
a.Why did Brutus join Pompey against Caesar? How did Pompey feel about Brutus? (paragraph 5)
b.What order did Caesar give his troops and why? (para. 6)
c.After Pompey escaped what did Brutus do? What actions did Caesar take? (para. 7)
4. Describe Caesar’s assassination. Why did they decide to kill him? Who took part? When? How did it occur? What do historians believe about Julius Caesar’s last words? What famous last words were written in Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar? What were the repercussions of Julius Caesar’s assassination?
5. Go back to the Wikipedia entry about Marcus Junius Brutus.
a.What happened after the assassination? Why did Brutus fight in Battle of Philippi? Why did Brutus commit suicide?
John Stockton
ESPN biography
1. Describe John Stockton’s career. Who did he play for? How long? List 3 or 4 of his achievements.
2.How did his professional career begin? Describe his first year. When did his career take off? How many games and seasons did he play? How did the Jazz do while he was there?
3.Describe his Olympic experience.
Wikipedia
4.Who was Stockton’s famous teammate? Why were they unique?
5.List six characteristics of Stockton.
6.How did the Jazz honor Stockton after retirement? (3 things)
7.How was Stockton different from many other famous athletes? (2 things) (Hint-read paragraph 5 under Player Profile)
Fan tribute
8.Describe how this fan feels about John Stockton? Why do people respect and highly regard Stockton
Deseret News Article
9.How did Stockton feel about his jersey retirement ceremony? What statement did he make about it? In your own words explain what he meant.
Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot
BBC
1. Explain the Gunpowder Plot.
2. Why would the Catholics conspirators want to assassinate King James? What did they hope to accomplish?
3. Who was involved in the plot and how did they plan to assassinate the king?
4. How was the plot betrayed?
5. What happened to Guy Fawkes? the other conspirators? Define drawn and quartered.
6. What were the consequences of the treasonous plot?
CGI
7. Why is the Westminster Abbey significant?
8. Where did the plotters store the gunpowder? How many barrels were there?
9. Where were the conspirators tried?
10. What happens before the opening of parliament each year?
Guy Fawkes
11. How is the plot remembered today?
12. Describe Guy Fawkes.
13. Why was he asked to join the plot against the king?
14. What happened after Guy Fawkes was captured?
15. Why is Fawkes remembered and not Robert Catesby?
United States Marine Core
Marines
1. Explain the Marine motto Semper Fidelis.
2. What are the three core values and what do they mean?
3. Explain the Marine oath.
4. Describe the mission and approach of the Marines. (Click on Our Purpose at the bottom)
5. Who were the Montford Point Marines? Where did they train? How did they distinguish themselves? In 2 to 3 sentences describe one of the Marines that is named. (Click back to the home page [principles & values]. Click on Defining Moments on the bottom). You should have at least 6 sentences for this answer.
6. Go to the top. Hover your mouse on History & Heritage then click on Timeline. Click on the arrow by the 1860's. How did Corporal John F. Mackie show gallantry and intrepidity?
7. Timeline 1910. Battle of Belleau Wood. Why were these Marines given the nickname of Devil Dogs?
8. Timeline 1940. Superior Courage to Save Fellow Marines. How did Jack Lucas fulfill the Marine motto and values?
9. Timeline 2010. How did they Marines assist after the Haitian Earthquake?
10. Describe Brigadier General Loretta Reynolds career. How is she unique? Answer in 3 or 4 sentences.
11. Why is Nov 10th significant and how is it remembered?
NY Times
12. According to General Amos why was our effort in Afghanistan worth the effort? Explain the opposing viewpoint. (At least 3 sentences for each question--6 total)
Marine Photos
13. After looking at the photos, describe how these photos portray the Marine Core. What are your impressions? Are they examples of the Marine's motto, core values, and purpose? Why or why not?
Open up a Word document and type the answers to your questions. Do not cut and paste. Write your answers in full sentences in your own words. *After finishing your assigned questions, write 1 page d.s. explaining why your assigned person (or group) made the choices he/she did. Do you feel his choices were justified? Did he make the right decisions? Would you have made different choices? Why or why not?*
If you are using World Book at home you will need the username-alpinedistrict and password-student
Robert E. Lee
1. Look through the photos and read the captions. American Memory
a.Write about Lee’s parents and their circumstances.
b.Where did Robert and Mary live during their early married life? What happened to their home during and after the war?
c.Write about one son and one daughter of the Lees.
d.Who was Lee’s horse? What part did he play in the war and during Lee’s funeral?
2. Go to World Book. Select World Book Advanced. Type in Robert E. Lee.
a.Why did Robert E. Lee choose to fight for the Confederacy?
b.Describe his childhood and family background.
c.How did his classmates at West Point feel about him?
d.Write about 3 important duties or assignments that Lee had prior to the Civil War.
e.How did he feel about slavery? Succession?
f.How did Lee spend his final years?
g. How did he help the country to reunite?
Benedict Arnold
1. Go to World Book. Select World Book Advanced. Type in Benedict Arnold
a. What was Arnold’s training, profession, and economic status before the war?
b. Describe some of his early duties during the Revolutionary War. (1774-76)
c. Why was he a disappointed officer?
d.Write about his years after the war.
2. Go to Awesome Stories.
a.(pg 2) Why did Arnold go to Ticonderoga? What did he give the legislators when he returned? How did they feel about it?
b.Why was Arnold court-martialed in Philadelphia? Who did he write to and how did this famous person feel about his charge?
c.Describe some of Arnold’s good and bad characteristics.
d.How did Arnold begin to feel about his treatment and what was the result?
e.Write about Arnold’s motives for treason.
f.What was Arnold’s treasonous plan and how would this benefit the British?
g.Describe the meeting between Andre and Arnold? What was the result?
h.What was Arnold’s new position and how did he continue to aide the British?
Islamic Extremists
1. Go to SIRS Issues Researcher found through Pioneer. Type (or use the scrolled list to find) Islamic Fundamentalism. Read the paragraph At issue: Islamic Fundamentalism (left hand side)
a. Describe Islamic fundamentalism.
b. How did they feel about Western society?
c. Name some radical Muslim groups.
2. Islamic Supreme Council of America Scroll to the heading Influence of Wahhabism. Skim through the next 2 headings to find these answers.
a. What reforms and actions do these extremists groups want?
b. How did the prophet Muhammed feel about nonbelievers?
c. How do these movements spread their ideas?
d. Describe the terms fatwa and jihad. Which acts have these terms justified?
3. Boston Globe article. If this article doesn't work, you can go to Pioneer/EBSCO. Type in Fillion, Kate and Bloom, Mia read the article about their conversation. Answer the questions below for the Boston Globe article. If you read the article on EBSCO type a 5-6 sentence paragraph summary.
Describe the traditional view of suicide bombers. Why do they do it? (You will need to skim through pages 1,2,3.) What does the article state as their reason? (Back up your answers with examples from the text)
4. DailyIndia
Explain the views of the 14 year old who was captured. Where was he from? Describe who trained him and why?
Marcus Junius Brutus
Wikipedia
1. How did Brutus’ political career begin? How did he become wealthy?
2. Brutus joined with the Optimates. Who were they and what did they believe?
3. Marcus Brutus by Plutarch
a.Why did Brutus join Pompey against Caesar? How did Pompey feel about Brutus? (paragraph 5)
b.What order did Caesar give his troops and why? (para. 6)
c.After Pompey escaped what did Brutus do? What actions did Caesar take? (para. 7)
4. Describe Caesar’s assassination. Why did they decide to kill him? Who took part? When? How did it occur? What do historians believe about Julius Caesar’s last words? What famous last words were written in Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar? What were the repercussions of Julius Caesar’s assassination?
5. Go back to the Wikipedia entry about Marcus Junius Brutus.
a.What happened after the assassination? Why did Brutus fight in Battle of Philippi? Why did Brutus commit suicide?
John Stockton
ESPN biography
1. Describe John Stockton’s career. Who did he play for? How long? List 3 or 4 of his achievements.
2.How did his professional career begin? Describe his first year. When did his career take off? How many games and seasons did he play? How did the Jazz do while he was there?
3.Describe his Olympic experience.
Wikipedia
4.Who was Stockton’s famous teammate? Why were they unique?
5.List six characteristics of Stockton.
6.How did the Jazz honor Stockton after retirement? (3 things)
7.How was Stockton different from many other famous athletes? (2 things) (Hint-read paragraph 5 under Player Profile)
Fan tribute
8.Describe how this fan feels about John Stockton? Why do people respect and highly regard Stockton
Deseret News Article
9.How did Stockton feel about his jersey retirement ceremony? What statement did he make about it? In your own words explain what he meant.
Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot
BBC
1. Explain the Gunpowder Plot.
2. Why would the Catholics conspirators want to assassinate King James? What did they hope to accomplish?
3. Who was involved in the plot and how did they plan to assassinate the king?
4. How was the plot betrayed?
5. What happened to Guy Fawkes? the other conspirators? Define drawn and quartered.
6. What were the consequences of the treasonous plot?
CGI
7. Why is the Westminster Abbey significant?
8. Where did the plotters store the gunpowder? How many barrels were there?
9. Where were the conspirators tried?
10. What happens before the opening of parliament each year?
Guy Fawkes
11. How is the plot remembered today?
12. Describe Guy Fawkes.
13. Why was he asked to join the plot against the king?
14. What happened after Guy Fawkes was captured?
15. Why is Fawkes remembered and not Robert Catesby?
United States Marine Core
Marines
1. Explain the Marine motto Semper Fidelis.
2. What are the three core values and what do they mean?
3. Explain the Marine oath.
4. Describe the mission and approach of the Marines. (Click on Our Purpose at the bottom)
5. Who were the Montford Point Marines? Where did they train? How did they distinguish themselves? In 2 to 3 sentences describe one of the Marines that is named. (Click back to the home page [principles & values]. Click on Defining Moments on the bottom). You should have at least 6 sentences for this answer.
6. Go to the top. Hover your mouse on History & Heritage then click on Timeline. Click on the arrow by the 1860's. How did Corporal John F. Mackie show gallantry and intrepidity?
7. Timeline 1910. Battle of Belleau Wood. Why were these Marines given the nickname of Devil Dogs?
8. Timeline 1940. Superior Courage to Save Fellow Marines. How did Jack Lucas fulfill the Marine motto and values?
9. Timeline 2010. How did they Marines assist after the Haitian Earthquake?
10. Describe Brigadier General Loretta Reynolds career. How is she unique? Answer in 3 or 4 sentences.
11. Why is Nov 10th significant and how is it remembered?
NY Times
12. According to General Amos why was our effort in Afghanistan worth the effort? Explain the opposing viewpoint. (At least 3 sentences for each question--6 total)
Marine Photos
13. After looking at the photos, describe how these photos portray the Marine Core. What are your impressions? Are they examples of the Marine's motto, core values, and purpose? Why or why not?