Introduction

The fated predictions of renowned scientists have finally been accepted! Global warming has caused arise in the sea level and the United States is in desperate need of relocating millions of its citizens. The president of the United States has decided to launch a colonization effort to settle unclaimed land of Antarctica. Fortunately the global warming effects have made the environment of this continent a viable place to establish a new US colony. 

Task

You and your team will establish a  plan on how to colonize a selected area of Antarctica.

Your team will need to:

·    Select the key people who will start your settlement

·    Select a location and design a map of your community

·    Decide on the provisioning you will need to survive a year

·    Establish laws that will be needed to ensure order

·    Present project to the class

Roles and Questions

Within your assigned role you need to research early American colonization. You will develop research questions, read about the colonies and write a one page summary on your topics. Using your research you will help your team make the critical decisions that will help your future colony be successful. Your decisions need to incorporate supporting historical data that you found in your research. 
Demographer
Responsible for selecting the people that will make up the new community. Decisions must be based on and supported by historical data. Ideas:
1. Who were critical people in the early American colonies?
2. What personal qualifications were necessary for a colony’s success?
3. What percentage were men,. women, or children?
4. How did they educate the children or train people for their adult jobs?
5. How did they blend cultures?

Purser
Responsible for selecting provisioning for the new colony. Decisions must be based on and supported by historical data. Ideas:
1. What supplies were critical in the first year?
2. How were the basic needs met?
3. How were natural resources used?
4. What was imported to the colonies?
5. What was exported from the colonies?

Geographer
Responsible for planning route, selecting site and overseeing settlement planning. Decisions must be based on and supported by historical data. Ideas:

1. What geographic elements helped make a colony successful?
2. How did a layout of a settlement help the community?
3. How did they claim or own land?
4. How was travel done to other colonies or the homeland?
5. What were the essential buildings in a settlement?

Lawyer
Responsible for  setting up laws, enforcement, and communicating with the President of the US. Decisions must be based on and supported by historical data.
1. What law structure was established in the American colonies?
2. Who made and enforced the laws?
3. How did the king help or hinder the colonists?
4. What were the consequences of breaking the laws?
5. How did the colonists communicate with their king?

Whole Group Responsibilities -Cooperate with teammates and help one another be successful. -Show historical support for all decisions. -Keep an accurate bibliography. -Present a professional presentation.

Colonization Web LINKS

Early America	Great historical information
Jamestown Simulation	Fun Colonial Simulation
A History of Jamestown	More history on Jamestown
Jamestown History	Great historical information
Journey back in time	Journey back to the colonial days
The History Channel	Use the search feature to find information on early settlements
Thirteen Colonies	Information on the thirteen colonies
USA: Outline of American History	Specific information  about the colonial period
MORE COLONIAL LINKS
Old Sturbridge Village:	13 Originals:
Community Life:	18th Century Colonies:
Colonial Christmas:	Pocahontas, Rolfe, Jamestown,and Virginia:
Making a Living in the New World:	The Wampanoag:
Farming in the 13 Colonies:	Colonial Williamsburg: Land of the Brave

Evaluation

Use the rubric Colonial Evaluation Final.pdf to self-evaluate your group project. Keeping this rubric in-mind during your research, planning and writing will help ensure your team gets the best grade possible. Your team’s success depends on working cooperatively and being focused.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now established your own colony and have used your extensive knowledge about American  colonization to make wise  choices. History is not only the study of the past but a valuable resource in making decisions. Hopefully, this Colonization WebQuest has taught you valuable lessons and has given you insight into what is at the heart of colonization. As you go on to study other cultures and follow current events keep in mind the following: 

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What are the key factors that make a successful community? Why is it necessary to establish laws in a  new community? Why do people risk freedom for comfort? How does geography and climate affect lifestyle? Who owns land that is not titled and what becomes of native inhabitants?