<p>Pre-AP US History</p><p>Chapter 2 Assignment</p><p>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.</p><p>Topics</p><p> Mining in the American West</p><p> The Placer Miner</p><p> Deep-Earth Mines</p><p> Cattle Drives</p><p> The Cowboy</p><p> Living on the Great Plains</p><p> Agriculture on the Great Plains</p><p> Impact the Railroad had on Western Settlement</p><p> Indian Tribes of the Great Plains</p><p> Sand Creek Massacre</p><p> Fetterman Massacre</p><p> Custer’s Last Stand</p><p> Wounded Knee Massacre</p><p>Grading will be based on the depth of information, overall product quality, and creativity. </p>