Pre-AP US History

Chapter 2 Assignment

Students will work individually or in pairs and create a small poster that explains a specified topic. The poster can be hand-made or computer assisted. The poster should include information on the topic covered in class and any other information the student deems interesting. Pictures/drawings/maps/diagrams should be used to augment the information.

Topics

 Mining in the American West

 The Placer Miner

 Deep-Earth Mines

 Cattle Drives

 The Cowboy

 Living on the Great Plains

 Agriculture on the Great Plains

 Impact the Railroad had on Western Settlement

 Indian Tribes of the Great Plains

 Sand Creek Massacre

 Fetterman Massacre

 Custer’s Last Stand

 Wounded Knee Massacre

Grading will be based on the depth of information, overall product quality, and creativity.