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Coming to America

~We have discussed what inspired the first colonists to come to this great new land. 
~We are now finishing up the exploration of Lewis & Clark.
~We will begin getting ready to explore what prompted even more growth in America. The countries people came from and why they made the voyage.
      
     State Standards that will be addressed:
  • 16.C.3a   "I can list the economic motivators that attracted Europeans and others to the Americas from the early 1500's -1750."
  • 16.D.3b   "I can describe characteristics of different families in America during the colonial/frontier periods and the 19th century."

What's Going On? 
Missed a day or just want to know what we are doing?
Please check the following resources.
 
Visit this page for helpful information on conducting an interview and to take a tour of Ellis Island.
 
Here you can view the PowerPoint shown in class.
 
 
Check back for student work to be displayed.
 

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