Atlantic Slave Trade

Hey everyone. Today we discussed how slavery was not legal institution in the colonies until the mid-17th century. We learned that many Africans came here as indentured servants and were able to gain their freedom (just like other indentured servants). We also learned that as the need for labor increased, a distinction between indentured servitude and slavery emerged, with race being a central issue.

As I have stated in class, slavery did not happen all at once. Slavery within the colonies happened one person at a time, one state at a time, and one law at a time. We looked at some of these laws that established slavery as a legal institution within the English colonies.

For homework, you are going to be reading some primary source materials on the Atlantic slave trade. Please read the worksheet and write a one-paragraph response on the material. What do you find surprising about the article and why? Is there anything that you learned more about or did not know before reading the article?

Have a great weekend and I will see everyone on Monday!

~Mr. Mazur

Colonization and Settlement Quiz

Hey everyone. This is a reminder that tomorrow we will be having a quiz on everything that we have discussed from the beginning of the year. Make sure you study and email me with any questions. Have a great day! Study Study Study!

~Mr. Mazur

Middle Colonies

Hey everyone. Today we compared and contrasted the goals of the Jamestown, Plymouth, and Massachusetts Bay colonies. For homework, you are to read the texbook pages relating to the establishment of the Middle Colonies (pp. 55-59) and take notes. If you have any questions, please email me!

~Mr. Mazur

P.S- I wanted to remind you that you will be having a quiz on Wednesday. It includes everything we learned in the beginning of the year (except September 11) up to what we learn about on Monday (the establishment of the Middle Colonies).

Jamestown

Hey everyone! Today we discussed the myths and facts about the Jamestown settlement. We discussed why Jamestown was settled and why it was ultimately able to succeed. For homework, you have two choices.

First, you can write two journal entries based on our lesson. In these journal entries, you must take the role of a Jamestown settler and write about your experiences in the settlement. Please make sure you use historically accurate information on not mythical information based on the movie "Pocahontas." It may be a good idea to research a little more on the Jamestown settlement.

If you want a bigger challenge, you can partake in the second homework option. For this option, you can write a children's story or book based on the most important information on the Jamestown settlement. Please do addition research and make it as accurate as possible!

Have a great night!

~Mr. Mazur

Age of Exploration

Hey everyone! Today we analyzed Christopher Columbus's role in "discovering America" and debated whether the man should be celebrated by analyzing his effect on both Europe and the Americas.

For homework, if you have not already done so, please Read Chapter 1 Section 5 and outline the section. Next class we will discuss various colonies within North America. Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

P.S.- If you are interested, the annual Ramapough Pow Wow is this weekend at Sally's Field in Ringwood, NJ. There is also a pow wow for the Cherokee Nation from October 1-2 in Vernon, NJ.

Welcome

Hey everyone! Again, I want to say welcome to my U.S. History I class! This is also a reminder that your first assignment before next class is to cover your textbook and to have your parent/guardian sign your syllabus. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me! Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur