Wednesday, October 27, 2010

10/28(TH)

Learning Objective - 10/28(TH)
Students will learn about the expressed powers of Congress as listed in Article I, Section 8.  In addition, students will identify the growth in Congressional power through use of the elastic clause.

Extra Credit - 10/28(TH)
1. When was slavery brought into the American Colonies?
2. What were two things that Washington and Jefferson had in common?
3. What did John Jay say about slavery?
4. What did Jefferson call slavery?
5. How many slaves existed in Virginia in 1790?
6. At what age did Washington become a slave owner?
7. How many slaves did Washington buy prior to the American Revolution?
8. Why did Washington refuse to sell his slaves?
9. Where was slavery banned based on a 1789 law that Washington signed?
10. How much longer did Jefferson live than Washington?
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