Homework-Mr. Zindman’s 7th Grade Class
UNIT 1 (Beginnings of American History) Learners need to understand how the
colonists, with strong roots in the past, developed their own way of life?
Chapter 2, Europe Looks Outward (Pages 32-61):
Essential Question-What were the causes and effects of European
exploration on America?
After examining and reading this chapter you should be able to
answer these four questions:
 How did the search for a water route to Asia effect both Europe and the
Americas?
 How did Spain establish an Empire in the Americas?
 How did conflicts in Europe spur exploration in North America?
 What impact did the establishment of French and Dutch colonies in North
America have on Native Americans?
Here is the homework assignment:
Homework #4 Date Due Friday, 10/3
Part I: Complete the KIM chart using these vocabulary words. A template for the KIM
Chart is enclosed.
K= Key Word
I=Information M=Memory Clue
*Do not forget that you need a
textbook to complete your
homework!
Key Words: Define these words using the KIM bookmark:
Section 1: Age of Exploration Pages (36-43)
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Christopher Columbus
Leif Erikson
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Colombian Exchange
Ferdinand Magellan
Strait
Circumnavigate
The Columbian Exchange
Answer the following question in a RAFFT paragraph or essay. You must include
the section Key Words in the body of your writing and highlight the key words. Full
credit will be awarded by showing you understand your words by using transitions
to make connections between key ideas and the main question. See the last page for a
list of transition words to help you with your writing.
Question: How did the Columbian Exchange effect the Western and
Eastern Hemisphere?
Hint: What things did the Colombian Exchange bring to America that we see
today? (See the chart on page 40 )
Continue
Key Words: Define these words using the KIM bookmark:
Section 2: Spain’s Empire over America
9. Conquistador
10.Hernando Cortes
11. Moctezuma
12. Plantation
13. Encomienda
14. Bartolome de Las Casas
15. Mission
16. Peninsular
Answer the following question in a RAFFT paragraph or essay. You must include
the section Key Words in the body of your writing and highlight the key words. Full
credit will be awarded by showing you understand your words by using transitions
to make connections between key ideas and the main question. See the last page for a
list of transition words to help you with your writing.
Question: Why were the Spanish victorious over the Native Americans?
Hint: (See page 45)
Homework #5 Date Due Friday, 10/10
Key Words: Define these words using the KIM bookmark:
Section 3: Compete in North America (Pages 49-52)
17. Mercantilism
18. John Cabot
19. Northwest Passage
20. Henry Hudson
21. Sharecropper
Answer the following question in a RAFFT paragraph or essay. You must include
the section Key Words in the body of your writing and highlight the key words. Full
credit will be awarded by showing you understand your words by using transitions
to make connections between key ideas and the main question. See the last page for a
list of transition words to help you with your writing.
Question: What was purpose of the colonies ?
Hint: See the chart on page 50
Key Words: Define these words using the KIM bookmark:
Section 4: France and the Netherlands in North America (Pages 53-59)
22. Samuel de Champlain
23. Coureur de bois
24. Jacques Marquette
25. Alliance
Continue
Answer the following question in a RAFFT paragraph or essay. You must include
the section Key Words in the body of your writing and highlight the key words. Full
credit will be awarded by showing you understand your words by using transitions
to make connections between key ideas and the main question. See the last page for a
list of transition words to help you with your writing.
Question: What was the Spanish oppinion of the Native Americans ?
Hint: (See page 57)
Homework #6 Date Due Friday, 10/17
Bookmark Tasks: You have 14 options to choose from. You must complete any
two tasks of your choice. You can only pick one option from each section.
(20 points for each task) Examples of completed tasks are available at
www.mrzindman.com . Just click on the homework tab.
Section 1 Tasks: To practice note taking skills:
 Write two questions answered by the reading, and then answer each of your
questions in a paragraph. (Do not repeat the questions asked in this assignment!)
 Stop and Jot: Explain in short paragraphs two key ideas from the section.
 Create a graphic organizer to express the ideas in the section. i.e. cause/effect, Venn
diagram, bubble map.
Section 2 Tasks: For visual learners:
 Draw and illustrate with a short written description to capture the turning point and
main idea.
 Draw a symbol and explain in a paragraph how it captures the theme of the chapter.
 Create a map showing geography, battles, and economic centers/sections. Use a map
key to describe features on your map.
 Define and illustrate two very important vocabulary words.
*Remember to highlight
 Sketch a timeline, make sure to label each date, you
key words!
may add pictures and descriptions.
 Illustrate and write a short comic strip.
Section 3 Tasks: Applying knowledge:
 Write a paragraph and predict what will come next.
 List key figures and describe their accomplishments.
 Write a short poem or song about the chapter.
 Create a diary entry.
 Write a newspaper article with headline.
*Do you know how to prepare for the exam at
the end of this chapter? View the hints for
taking multiple choice tests on the homework
link at www.mrzindman.com .
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Go to
www.mrzindman.com
and click on the
homework tab and view
the homework samples.
Are you still having
trouble with the
homework? See Mr.
Zindman as soon as
possible after class. Do
not wait to the last
minute!
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