From Revolution to Civil War

You are embarking on a timeline assignment which will require you to do some research on a particular historical period that you have been assigned. The final result will be that you will construct a timeline that fits together in a continuum from the Revolutionary War period (1776-1781)to the beginning of the Civil War (1850-1860).

You have been given the time period and a two page 11 x 17 handout that includes a brief overview of the era you are responsible for and also you have access to American history textbooks that cover the era in question, albeit they may use slightly different dates.

As a means of standardizing the final product, manila poster paper that has been supplied will be used for the timeline. Your timeline should meet the following guidelines:


•landscape format


•24 individual points within the timeline (1 mark each )


•details concerning each point should be "staggered" on either side of the line (1 mark each)


•a title appropriate and original from the handout given in class should be prominent across the top two inches of the page (5 marks)


•the bottom two inches should include a summary of the time period (10 marks)


•all text should be typed as follows: Font - Times New Roman - Title at top - 72 point; Summary text at bottom - no smaller than 12 point; major point on timeline - 24 point; details for each major point - no smaller than 12 point

•"pictures are worth a thousand words" - apparently, so you are required to find a few images that you can put on your page -- these should be iconic in nature (10 marks)

***Supply a typed list of your 5 sources attached at the back in APA style (10 marks)

Evaluation total: 83 marks

Deadline: Monday, November 16

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The Crossing

The Crossing is a dramatization of George Washington's brilliant victory at Trenton the day after Christmas in 1776. Had the desperate Continental Army not attempted to surprise the Hessians at Trenton or had the Hessians won the battle, the American Revolution would probably have failed. This engagement, between a little more than 3,000 men, was a turning point in history.

In order to present more history, the screenwriter has changed a number of the details and subsidiary events. However, the The Crossing gets the broad scenario right. It presents the desperate situation of the Continental Army and of the Revolution. It shows Washington's resolve to make a last ditch effort to show that American soldiers could defeat the British Empire's best troops. The movie brings to life the frigid crossing of the river, the miserable march to Trenton, the battle, and the victory. Washington, often seen as distant and aloof, is presented as a human being contending with vastly superior British forces, a crumbling army, and resistance to his leadership from some of his fellow generals.

Test Written

The first blog test was completed Thursday and Friday. We will review this test, go over the rights and responsibilities assignment and see The Crossing before going on with a timeline from 1776 to 1860 and the Civil War.

As well, stay tuned for more detailed information concerning the term study on health care. If you have not started your three week study period, you should do so next week.

Lab Time for Rights and Responsibilities Assignment

Go to Rm 213 for Tuesday's class to work on the Rights and Responsibilities assignment from Monday as seen in the October 20th blog entry - Jack is Not Alright

Fantasy League on Hold

Due to technical issues, we will have to delay our foray into the fantasy football world for now. Stay tuned for updates. It is my hope we will be able to get this fixed by the end of the week.

In the mean time, you might be interested to know that Fox is producing a new television series on FX called The League, which is a show about a group of friends who participate in a fantasy football league. Go figure.