Name: Date: Class: Topic: The 13 Colonies Theme How do issues of power, wealth and morality influence exploration? Background European exploration of the New World resulted in various interactions with Native Americans and in colonization. The American colonies were established for a variety of reasons and developed differently based on economic, social, and geographic factors. Colonial America had a variety of social structures. Inquiry Question How was life in the English colonies? Task This performance task is divided into two parts. In the first part of the task, you will read the documents that follow and answer questions about each document (Part I). The second part of the task asks you to respond to the Inquiry Question above in an argument essay (Part II). Part I: Document Analysis Directions: Review and read each of the following documents, including the provided context and source information. After each document, answer the questions using the space provided. Write the answer in complete sentences. Common Core Standards RH. 6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. RH. 6-8.2- Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. WHST. 6-8.2- Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. WHST. 6-8.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. WHST. 6-8.9- Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Document 1 To be sure that future generations would have educated ministers, communities established town schools. In 1647 the General Court of Massachusetts issued an order that a school be founded in every township of 50 families. Schoolchildren often used the New England Primer, which had characters and stories from the Bible. They learned to read at the same time that they learned about the community s religious values. The availability of schooling varied in the colonies. There were more schools in New England than in the other colonies where most children lived far from towns. These children had to be taught by their parents or by private tutors. Most colonial children stopped their education after the elementary grades. Many went to work, either on their family farm or away from home. Source: Holt McDougal 1. Based on the document above, how was life in the English colonies?
Document 2 2. Based on the document above, how was life in the English colonies? 2. What evidence did you use from the document, context and/or source to make your claim?
Context: English colonists in North America faced a challenging life. They had carved towns and villages out of the wilderness. Only a few roads linked these communities. People usually traveled on horseback or by wagon. They faced bad weather, raging rivers, and wild animals. In 1704 Mrs. Knight traveled from Boston, Massachusetts, to New York City, New York. It took her two weeks to make this trip. The same trip today takes only a few hours. Document 3 I got up very early, in order to hire somebody to go with me to New Haven, being in great perplexity at the thought of proceeding alone; which my most hospitable entertainer observing, himself went, and soon returned with a young gentleman of the town, who he could confide in to go with me; and about eight this morning, with Mr. Joshua Wheeler my new guide, taking leave of this worthy gentleman, we advanced towards Seabrook. The roads all along this way are very bad, encumbered with rocks and mountainous passages, which were very disagreeable to my tired carcass; But we went on with a moderate pace which made the journey more pleasant. But after about eight miles riding, in going over a bridge under which the river run very swift, my horse stumbled, and very narrowly escaped falling over into the water; which extremely frightened me. But through God s goodness I met with no harm, and mounting again, in about half a mile s riding, come to an ordinary, were well entertained by a woman of about seventy... From hence we went pretty briskly forward, and arrived at Saybrook ferry about two of the afternoon; and crossing it, we called at an inn to bait (foreseeing we should not have such another opportunity til we come to Killingsworth). Source: Holt, Rinehart & Wisnton 3. Based on the document above, how was life in the English colonies?
Document 4 PEOPLE AND POLITICS IN THE COLONIES In colonial society, white men had far more freedom than their wives, daughters, or sisters. Women had few opportunities for education and could not enter most fields of work. When women became wives they lost many of the rights we take for granted today. They could not sue or be sued, keep the money they earned, or purchase or sell property. They were considered dependents of their husbands. Married or single, women could not vote or participate in colonial government. Source: Gilder Lehrman Institute 4. Based on the document above, how was life in the English colonies?
Context: The Maryland Toleration Act, also known as the Act Concerning Religion, was a law requiring religious tolerance for Christians. Passed on April 21, 1649 by the assembly of the Maryland colony, in St. Mary's City. Maryland Act of Toleration Document 5 I.only propose this case; There goes many a ship to sea, with many hundred souls in one ship, which is a true picture of a commonwealth..it hath fallen out some times, that both Catholics and Protestants, Jews and Turks, may be embarked in one ship; upon which supposal, I affirm.. that none of the Catholics, Protestants, Jews or Turks be forced to come to the ship s prayers or worship or compelled from their own particular prayers or worship. 1. Based on the document above, how was life in the English colonies?
Document 6 1. Based on the document above, how was life in the English colonies?
Part 1 continued Directions: Use the space below to write a sentence in response to the Inquiry Question that captures your main argument or thesis. You may use this sentence along with the document integration table to help you to organize the essay you will write in Part II. INQUIRY QUESTION: How was life in the English colonies? Argument : Part II Writing a Historical Argument Essay Inquiry Question How was life in the English colonies? Directions: Using evidence from the documents as well as the background, context and source information provided in the task, and any relevant historical knowledge you already have, you will not write an argument essay. Be sure your essay directly answers the inquiry question. You may also refer to the Sample outline to help you organize your argument essay. GUIDELINES In your essay, be sure to: Provide a thorough response to the Task. Answer all parts of the assignment. Include specific information from at least four of the sources in Part A. Incorporate relevant information from your textbook and class work. Support your statements with facts and information that address the topic. Write a conclusion that sums up your ideas. Write ALL your body paragraphs in MEAL format Note: Do not simply restate the Task or Historical Context. Your essay should include more information. Sample Outline: Introduction Provide background for the reader Clearly state your argument in response to the Inquiry Question Presentation Clearly state claim(s) and opposing claim(s) Provide supporting evidence and include document citations Use reasoning to explain how your evidence supports your claims Conclusion Provide a concluding statement or section that supports your argument