First Semester
System of channels and canals to bring water to crops, enabling agriculture in dry regions
Irrigation
Market system where people have freedom as consumers and producers to make and buy goods or services without
Free market Enterprise
Explain the Enlightenment Era
Intellectual movement in Europe during the 18th century in which philosophers sought to find natural laws by which to govern societies
What the branches of government in the United States?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Favorite MLB team
Texas Rangers
An original document, artifact, or firsthand account created during or immediately after an event by someone who directly witnessed or participated in it.
Primary Source
The shift from rural to city living, characterized by population concentration, infrastructure development, and economic transition.
Urbanization
Describe what the Heliocentric Theory was
The idea that the sun is the center of universe
What is the Supreme Law of the Land in the United States?
The Constitution
Whataburger
Early form or writing we covered that is NOT cuneiform... Consists of symbolic representation for alphabetic elements
Hierogrlyphics
Entrepreneurs & the Working class
What is the Scientific Method? And how did it change the culture during the Enlightenment Era?
The use of hypothesis, observation and experimentation to reach conclusions about the natural and physical world.
Describe Absolute Monarchy
A political system in which the ruler is chosen by hereditary title and uses power to control ALL aspects of political life.
What is my favorite movie?
Shawshank Redemption
The city-state of _________ was the birthplace of democracy
Athens
Living Conditions, working Conditions, and child Labor are examples of....
Major drawbacks of the industrialization period?
What was the Renaissance? And why was it so important?
It was a rebirth or resurgence; has been applied to the time period between 1450-1750 in Europe characterized by the rediscovery of the classical works of Greece and Rome, but can refer to any general cultural resurgence
Which of the two occurred first? American or French Revolution?
American Revolution
How many years have I taught Social Studies?
12 years
Which city-state was the "enemy" or rival of Athens?
Sparta
3 major inventions of the Industrialization period
Cotton Gin
Spinning Jenny
Steam Engine
Reformation in Europe
Religious movement in 16th century Europe that challenged the Roman Catholic Church and led to the creation of Protestant churches
Define Sovereignty
Freedom from external control. Example: A country liberated or gained independence from another country.
What is the favorite era to teach?
World War II