Rankin Promise
What grades does Rankin Promise serve?
K-12
Five groups are responsible for early colonization of America. Name these groups.
English, French, Spanish, Native Americans, Africans
Name one of the first colony towns that we studied.
Jamestown
Name the three rivers in Pittsburgh.
Ohio, Allegheny, Monongahela
What is the difference between jail and prison?
Your often held in jail until proven guilty and sentenced to prison.
There are roughly 16 adult staff members on this floor with 2 special teachers. Give the first names of at least 7.
First Names
What was the reason that the English came to America?
World Power
Why is our map different colors? What do the colors represent?
It is a map showing elevation. Brown is showing mountains while green is showing flat low lands.
What is the state capital of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg
What is latitude and longitude?
Lines on a map that help people find a location.
Name your current and prior three principals
Mrs. Carter, Dr. Jackson, Mr. Smith
Why were the Spanish losing interest in American colonization?
They were mostly searching for things they didn't find.
What was the term for the route that the slave trade took to get to America?
The Middle Passage
What is Ms. V's full last name?
Vahosky
What do the stars and stripes represent on an American flag?
13 strips for the 13 original colonies, 50 stars for the 50 states.
What is the name of your resource officer?
Sargeant Valles
Which two groups of early American colonists teamed up with each other to fight another more powerful group?
The French and the Native Americans
What were the French looking to get when they first came to America?
Resources: Wood, Fur, Animals
Name all five men on the poster above our chalkboard.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley
Mr. McBride has a small statue of a large clock tower in London. What is the name of that clock tower? (The clock shares a nickname with one of the Steelers)
Big Ben
What is the name of the woman who lived in Rankin who fought for civil rights? We celebrate her here each year.
Dr. Dorothy Height
What is the name of the Native American woman who tried to make peace between colonists and the Native Americans?
Pocahontas
Why do we learn history?
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Name 2 sports that Mr. Anderson is a coach for.
Football, Wrestling
Name any three state capitals?
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