Media Bias
When analyzing any source (especially a digital one), what test can be done to test whether you can trust it or not?
What is the CRAAP Test?
The Declaration of Independence was edited by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, but was written by this man.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
What are the Townshend Acts?
This teacher runs for fun and is good at it! He has won several races throughout New England.
Who is Mr. Sanders?
This document was signed on July 4th, 1776 and it will be the 250th anniversary this upcoming summer.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This term is used to describe someone or something that is being in favor or against something usually in an unfair way.
What is bias?
This person was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence and was the first President of the Continental Congress.
Who is John Hancock?
In 1967, American soldiers were fighting in South Asia during what war?
What is the Vietnam War?
This teacher has their own podcast.
Who is Mr. Batchelder?
This document replaced the Articles of Confederation after founders such as James Madison called a convention of the states to create a new government. This document is still in use to this day.
What is the Constitution of the United States?
A.I. is capable of creating fake videos and images that seem real. These are often called this term.
What is a deep fake?
Who is John Adams?
In 1967, this major sporting event was held for the first time in America.
What is the Super Bowl?
This teacher paints using watercolor and loves to make scenic views come to life.
Who is Mr. Anderson?
Which of the following quotes comes from the Declaration of Independence?
1) "In order to form a more perfect union, establish justice..."
2) "of these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
3) "Virtuous supporter of the Rights of Mankind..."
A source that is created during the time period being studied is called what?
What is a primary source?
This foreign diplomat traveled to England to sign a second treaty after the British had violated the Treaty of Paris. The treaty was named after him.
Who is John Jay? (The Jay Treaty of 1785)
What is the 17th century (1600s)?
This teacher is currently training to run in the New York City Marathon!
Who is Mrs. Annino?
Thomas Paine authored this document months before the creation of the Declaration of Independence. The document upheld many enlightenment values and promoted anti-monarchical rhetoric.
What is the Common Sense Articles?
What two political parties dominate American politics and political bias?
What are the Republican and the Democratic Parties?
On July 2nd, 1775, which of the 13 colonies did not vote for independence against Great Britain?
What is New York?
In the year 67 CE, the Roman Emperor was this man, although he would die 1 year later.
Who is Emperor Nero?
This teacher spends most of the summers on the ocean.
Who is Mrs. Harris?
These papers were published by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison to promote the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. 85 were written and Hamilton wrote most of them.
What are the Federalist Papers?