Homework: New York Documentary- Eric Canal
Youtube Video: "New York, A Documentary Film (1/9)"
Instructions
This homework assumes students have read. Students should watch New York Documentary about the impact of the Market Revolution.
Responses can be written as either bullet points or complete sentences which ever works best to you note taking style.
Students can submit their completed viewing worksheet in one of two ways.
i. You can download this file and type your responses below the questions on the viewing worksheet. And submit the file to Canvas.
ii. You can print the viewing worksheet (page two of this document) and hand-write your responses as you watch the video. Then, take a photo of or scan your worksheet. You can submit the photo or scan to Canvas.
Viewing Worksheet: New York View Homework - Erie Canal
i. What was the importance of the Blackball line?
ii. What did John Jacob Astor do in New York City?
iii. Who was Knickerbocker? What does the term represent?
iv. Who was DeWitt Clinton? What was his vision for New York City?
v. What was the "grid plan" or the Commissioners Plan of 1811? What impact did it have on New York City?
vi. What was the Erie Canal? What impact did the canal it have on New York City?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.