Mr. Schatzkamer HW due Tues 9/27

6-7th Grade HW

1. What are the different names for England?

2. What is freedom and why is it so important?

3. Why is England called an island country?

4. What are the 7 continents and 4 oceans?

5. What are 3 things that make a country important?

8th Grade HW

1. Why is discrimination against any group wrong?

2. When did ladies get the right to vote and why did it take so long?

3. Do black americans suffer because at one time america had slavery? explain.

4. Why do so many people from all over the world want to live in America?

5. List only 13 countries in Europe and their capital cities

9th Grade HW

1. Why is Egypt so important to Israel?

2. Why cant the Arab countries go to war against Israel today?

3. How did Alexandria become a city of Egypt and why is it important to Egypt?

4. List 11 countries located in the side of the Middle East

5. Why would it be good for the Arab countries to trade with Israel?

10th Grade HW

1. Why is having a written alphabet so important?

2. Why are all cities located by rivers?

3. Discuss the important of the Code Of Hammurabi

4. Why were the Phoenicians called the Merchants of the ancient world?

11th Grade HW

1. What is the importance of the Mayflower Compact?

2. Why did the Pilgrims leave England and come to America?

3. Why was the Virginia House of Burghesses a good thing for the American people?

4. Why do you think Democracy became so strong in America?

12th Grade HW

1. Why did America like being isolated?

2. What does the term Manifest Destiny mean?

3. Why would some Americans want war with Spain?

4. Why do most Americans always feel safe?