Massachusetts History
What landmark in Massachusetts commemorates the Pilgrims arriving?
Plymouth Rock
What coffee chain originated in Massachusetts?
Dunkin Donuts
What is our mascot?
Tanners
Where should you check for missing work?
Google Classroom/Aspen
How many branches of the government are there? What are they?
3: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
What is the name of the historical event centered around people protesting British rule, more specifically the taxes that were being imposed by them?
The Boston Tea Party
What major Boston sports team won a championship within the last year?
The Boston Celtics
Who is your dean?
What is the phone policy?
Phones, Airpods/Headphones, gaming devices, etc. are not to be seen during class. If seen, students will be asked to put it away. If asked twice, the device will be placed in a bin during class.
Cellphones and airpods can only be used for academic use and with specific teacher approval and discretion.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Massachusetts is the home to the first _____________, which was founded in 1635.
Public School, Boston Latin School
Who was number 12 on the New England Patriots?
Tom Brady
How many students attend PVMHS?
Around 1,400/1,500
What materials do you need for this class?
Chromebook (with charger), pencils/pens
Who has the power to veto bills and the power to sign bills into law?
The President
Where did the American Revolution begin?
Lexington and Concord
What is the holiday celebrated on the third Monday in April every year?
Patriots Day
Name two of the CTE programs PVMHS offers.
Business/Finance, Early Childhood Education, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electronics/Engineering, Criminal Justice, and Medical Assisting
How many days do you have after being absent to make up work missed without having points deducted?
5 days
Name two of the rights covered under the first amendment.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom to petition the government
Freedom to exercise religion
Name one of the founding fathers that was born in Massachusetts.
John Hancock, John Adams, and Sam Adams
Who is the governor of Massachusetts?
Maura Healey
Originally 1850, building in 1972
What is the late work policy?
Q1: Work will be accepted with points deducted per day late, however there is no preset "deadline" for turning in late work (Up to Ms. Butler's discretion)
Q2, Q3, Q4: Late work will be accepted for 2 weeks (with points deducted for lateness), no work will be accepted beyond 2 weeks
How many amendments are there in total?
27, most recent one was ratified in 1992