Lower Level Learning Webquest

Introduction

Introduction:  Lower Level Learner Webquest A Webquest informing lower-level learners of essential information of past centuries and allowing them to have fun throughout.

Task

Web Quest Rough Draft Requirements

The following information must be included on your web quest:

Process

The task for the student is to complete this webquest by answering all of the questions. 

Evaluation

1. Puritans-https://www3.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/puritans.html

  • What reforms did the Puritans work towards?
  • What was the main religion of the Puritans?
  • When was the Puritan era?

2. House of Burgesses-http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/houseofburgesses.htm

    • Where was the first legislature(House of Burgesses)?

    • Was the Burgesses allowed to make their own laws?

    • Who was against the Stamp Act(1765)?

3. Exile of Roger Williams-http://www.history.com/topics/roger-williams

    • What state was founded by Roger Williams?

    • What were some of the main religions there?

    • What notion by Williams was added into the the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.

4. Importance of tobacco in early settlements-http://www.ushistory.org/us/2d.asp

    • In which colony, was tobacco the main crop?

    • Who thought this colony would be a good place to grow tobacco?

    • In which century was tobacco the main crop for this colony?

5. Sugar Act-https://www.landofthebrave.info/sugar-act.htm

    • In which year was the Sugar Act passed?

    • What was the reason for passing the Sugar Act?

    • What did the act put taxes on?

6. Taxes Post French-Indian War-http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/timeline/amrev/britref/

    • Name two of the tax laws that were passed.

    • Why were taxes placed on things after the war?

    • Explain the purpose of one of the laws.

7. Salutary Neglect-https://www.landofthebrave.info/salutary-neglect.htm

    • What was the purpose of salutary neglect?

    • What did the British government fear the colonies would do?

    • This led to Triangular Trade along what ocean?

8. John Locke Natural Rights-http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke-political/

    • According to John Locke, what were the 3 natural rights of a citizen?

    • His words influenced what document?

    • During what age or period of time was Locke’s thoughts based on?

9. Positives about the Articles of Confederation-http://apecsec.org/pros-and-cons-of-the-articles-of-confederation/

  • What did the Articles of Confederation protect the colonies from?

  • Which Article allowed people to travel?

  • What did this document create between the states?

  • Which Article gave freedom to all citizens, excluding criminals, to trade and transact?

10. Shay’s Rebellion-http://www.history.com/topics/shays-rebellion

  • What caused Shay’s  Rebellion?

  • Between what years did this event happen?

  • Why is it named “Shay’s Rebellion”?

  • Name two types of citizens that took part in the event

11. Conn/NJ/Great Compromise-http://www.congressforkids.net/Constitution_greatcompromise.htm

  • What two plans created “The Great Compromise”?

  • What two houses of legislature were made to create the compromise?

  • Each state would have how many representatives with the compromise?

12. Checks and Balances-( Use link for previous question)

  • Why was checks and balances created?
  • What is the purpose of checks and balances?
  • Does this control or prevent power from going to the three branches of government?

13. Federalist’s vs Dem-Republicans-http://us-political-parties.insidegov.com/compare/7-8/Democratic-Republican-Party-vs-Federalist-Party

  • Who led the Federalist Party?

  • Who led the Dem-Republican Party?

  • Name three differences (other than the names) that set the two parties apart.

14. National Bank-http://www.ushistory.org/tour/first-bank.htm

  • When was the first National bank established?

  • Where is the bank?

  • Who suggested that a bank should have made?

15. Bill of Rights-https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/founding-documents/bill-of-rights/

  • Where are the Bill of Rights?

  • What do the Bill of Rights create?

  • How long is the Bill of Rights?

  • 10th Amendment

16. EE Tenth Amendment-http://kids.laws.com/tenth-amendment

    • What do you think the 10th amendment means?

    • What do you already know about the 10th amendment?

    • Give a short summary of what the 10th amendment said?

    • Who was the 10th amendment introduced by?

    • Why was it important?

17. Legacy of John Adams- http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/johnadams.php

    • what role did John Adams play in the Revolutionary war?

    • Why is john adams important in history?

    • How many terms did John Adams served as president?

    • What do you already know about the Legacy of John Adams?

    • What would you like to learn more about John Adams? 

18. McCulloch vs. Maryland

    1. What was the issue in Mcculloch v Maryland?www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/antebellum/landmark_mcculloch.html  

    2. Who won in the case of muculloch v Maryland?

      1. www.history.com/topics/mcculloch-v-maryland

    3. Did the fourteenth amendment apply the constitution to the state in McCulloch vs. Maryland?

      1. http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/did-fourteenth-amendment-apply-constitution-state-375914

    4. What category of decision does the Mcullochh Vs. Maryland case fall into?

      1. http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-category-decision-does-mcculloch-vs-maryland-375925   

    5. What part of the constitution were in question in the McCulloch vs. Maryland case.

      1. http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-part-s-constitution-were-question-mcculloch-375924

19. Worcester vs. Georgia (differences to other early court cases)

    1. who rejected the Worcester vs Georgia?

      1. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worcester_v._Georgia  

    2. What was the outcome of the Worcester vs Georiga?

      1. www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/antebellum/landmark_cherokee.htmlPBS  

    3. How did the Chief Justice John Marshall rule in Worcester v Georgia?

      1. www.teachushistory.org/indian-removal    

    4. What was the decisoin of the Supreme Court in the case of Worcester V Georgia?

      1. www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/antebellum/landmark_cherokee.htmlPBS

    5. Does the state of Georgia have the authority to regulate the intercourse between citizens of its state and members of the Cherokee Nation?

      1. https://www.oyez.org/cases/1789-1850/31us515

20. Importance of John Marshall

    1. how many children did John Marshall have?

      1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Marshall    

    2. What did John Marshall accomplish?

      1. www.biography.com/people/john-marshall-9400148

    3. What state did John Marshall come from?

      1. www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/366573/John-Marshall

    4. During Marshall;s Thirty-four as chief justice what did he give?

      1. http://www.history.com/topics/john-marshall

    5. Who was John Jay? (Use above link)

21. Lasting ideals of Federalism

    1. who were the were the leaders of the Federalist?

      1. http://www.history.com/topics/federalist-party 

  1. What is the difference between a Republican and a Federalist?

    1. http://study.com/academy/lesson/hamilton-and-the-federalists-vs-jefferson-and-the-republicans.html

  2. What is the difference between the federalists and the Anti Federalist?

    1. http://www.tn4me.org/sapage.cfm/sa_id/236/era_id/3

  3. Who was considered to be the leader of the Federalist?

    1. http://www.history.com/topics/federalist-party

22. Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

    1. What is the kentucky and virginia resolutions?

      1. http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/kentuckyvirginiaresdef.htm

    2. What is the significance of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions?

      1. billofrightsinstitute.org/founding-documents/.../virginia-and-kentucky-resolutions/

    3. Why did Jefferson and Madison help write the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions?

      1. https://billofrightsinstitute.org/founding-documents/primary-source-documents/virginia-and-kentucky-resolutions/

Conclusion

Conclusion:

Congratulations! You have solved the first of many trials of your school year! There will be many, many more, so it’s best to keep this as a tool to guide you. You will need it.

Credits

Created by: Paris DuBois, Brendan McCorkle, and Karrington Blakeney

Edited by: Paris DuBois

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  • Research Report : Webquest : Lower Level Learner

  • Teacher Name: Colleton County High School

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The way you answer the question.

Notes are recorded and organized in an extremely neat and orderly fashion.

Notes are recorded legibly and are somewhat organized.

Notes are recorded.

Notes are recorded only with peer/teacher assistance and reminders.

Organization

Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings.

Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.

Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.

The information appears to be disorganized. 8)

Internet Use

Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance.

Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance.

Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance.

Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites.

Answer all the questions

All topics are addressed and all questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each.

All topics are addressed and most questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each.

All topics are addressed, and most questions answered with 1 sentence about each.

One or more topics were not addressed.