Day 73 - Friday

Have a Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holiday!!! Enjoy the Winter Break and see you all next year!

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

1. In small groups please review the World War I American Propaganda Posters, pick ONE, and then complete the World War I Poster Analysis

2. Read and review American Propaganda - Who, What, Why? and then let's decide if the American Government manipulated the minds of Americans during World War I? Was this justified?

3. Homefront short video to help introduce and clarify. We will probably get to on Friday.

Analyzing a Political Cartoons:
A.

Image: A 1917 Political poster depicting U.S. industry as a mule kicking "Kaiserism," 
"Pacificism," and "Hard Times" by Morris. From the Library of Congress

B. 
The American War-Dog, a 1916 political cartoon by Oscar Cesare, with the dog named 'Jingo'

World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Videos:
World War I - Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days or a weekend, this would be the one to watch!

 
Crash Course: John Green "American in World War I"

 


Homework:
1. Relax and Enjoy the Easter Break - World War I Ending and Treaty of Versailles when you get back!
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. Please make sure you have DOWNLOADED the Nationalism and Economic Development packet as we will work on this after the Winter Break.

2. Transportation Revolution

3. The Presidents Video from The History Channel on "James Monroe and John Quincy Adams" Please use your Themes 1820-1860 packet to complete the video questions.

James Monroe Video

John Quincy Adams

Homework:

1. Relax and Enjoy your Winter Break.  President Andrew Jackson when you get back!
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1.  We should finish The Road to 9/11 and any questions you have on the Middle East rise to contemporary fundamentalist ideas, especially jihadism. 

2. Why does National Security become an important concept in the world prior to 9/11? What is National Security?  What does National Security look like world-wide?  We will brainstorm ideas on what "National Security" means and what/who would be involved.

Homework:
1. Relax and Enjoy your Winter Break, but please remember that when you get back we have our National Security and Terrorism Project to begin.

Day 72 - Thursday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

1. We are going to finalize document C by historian Howard Zinn's Perspective versus Document A, Document B and textbook on America's REAL REASONS for declaring war on Germany. Why did the U.S. Enter the War?

2. Are there any concerns or issues with #1 - #10 on the United States Enters World War I handout?

3. In small groups please review the World War I American Propaganda Posters, pick ONE, and then complete the World War I Poster Analysis

4. Read and review American Propaganda - Who, What, Why? and then let's decide if the American Government manipulated the minds of Americans during World War I? Was this justified?

5. Homefront short video to help introduce and clarify. We will probably get to on Friday.

Analyzing a Political Cartoons:
A.

Image: A 1917 Political poster depicting U.S. industry as a mule kicking "Kaiserism," 
"Pacificism," and "Hard Times" by Morris. From the Library of Congress

B. 
The American War-Dog, a 1916 political cartoon by Oscar Cesare, with the dog named 'Jingo'

World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Videos:
World War I - Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days or a weekend, this would be the one to watch!

 
Crash Course: John Green "American in World War I"

 


Homework:
1. Please read the Digital History Database article on Homefront Article and give me a completed 3-2-1 activity on the content of this article.

2. Please read, highlight and complete the last two page on the United States Enters World War I ("A New Kind of Conflict" and "Winning the War").  You should also complete the "Review Questions 1+2" at the bottom of each of these articles.

3. Please review "The War at Home" in your textbook on pages 594-601 OR read The American Homefront and then answer the following TWO QUESTIONS and BE READY TO ANSWER the following 2 questions:
- What troubling issues surrounded Americans on the Homefront?
- Why should Americans be concerned about their governments actions during World War I?
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. Yesterday we reviewed the 3-2-1 activity and some themes in American history from 1820-1860, today we will focus on other themes that gave birth in American history.  The American Economic Differences and American System will be discussed if we did not review in your class and you MUST DOWNLOAD Nationalism and Economic Development packet as we will work on this after the Winter Break.

2. The American System - Henry Clay and James Madison

3. Transportation Revolution

Homework:

1. Please review the Presidential Video Questions in your American Themes 1820-1860 packet as we will watch a History Channel Presidential video on James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. If you have any questions then ask in the beginning of class.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1.  We should finish The Road to 9/11 and any questions you have on the Middle East rise to contemporary fundamentalist ideas, especially jihadism. 

2. Why does National Security become an important concept in the world prior to 9/11? What is National Security?  What does National Security look like world-wide?  We will brainstorm ideas on what "National Security" means and what/who would be involved.

Homework:
1. Please complete questions #9-19 on the The Road to 9/11 Study Guide and Critical Thinking Questions and ensure you have completed answers for this review guide.

Day 71 - Wednesday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

1. We are going to complete America's status and role in World War I.  Our focus will be on Woodrow Wilson views in 1914 versus 1917, and historian Howard Zinn's perspective. Why did the U.S. Enter the War?

2. The United States Enters World War I and the Homefront Article

3. World War I American Propaganda + Did the American Government manipulate the minds of Americans during World War I?
-American Propaganda - Who, What, Why?

Analyzing a Political Cartoons:
A.

Image: A 1917 Political poster depicting U.S. industry as a mule kicking "Kaiserism," 
"Pacificism," and "Hard Times" by Morris. From the Library of Congress

B. 
The American War-Dog, a 1916 political cartoon by Oscar Cesare, with the dog named 'Jingo'

World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Videos:
World War I - Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days or a weekend, this would be the one to watch!

 
Crash Course: John Green "American in World War I"

 


Homework:
1. Please read America in World War I - page 1 and page 2 and complete questions 1-10 on page 3.

2. Secondly, please read "The War at Home" in your textbook on pages 594-601 OR read The American Homefront and then answer the following TWO QUESTIONS
- What troubling issues surrounded Americans on the Homefront?
- Why should Americans be concerned about their governments actions during World War I?
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. Yesterday we reviewed Industrial Revolution as a major theme in American History from 1820-1860, today we will focus on other themes that gave birth in American history.  The American Economic Differences and American System will be discussed.

2. Nationalism and Economic Development packet.

Homework:

1. Please download and save American Themes 1820-1860.

2. Read textbook pages 274-279 and then please complete the 3-2-1 activity using very descriptive connections to the major themes and "so what factor" of the Market Revolution.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1.  Why does National Security become an important concept in the world during the rise of 9/11? What is National Security?  What does National Security look like world-wide?  We will brainstorm ideas on what "National Security" means and what/who would be involved.

Homework:
1. Please continue to complete questions 1-#19 on the The Road to 9/11 Study Guide and Critical Thinking Questions and ensure you have completed answers for this review guide.

Day 70 - Tuesday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

1. Trench Warfare will be explained and examined for a few minutes.
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams

2. We are going to introduce America's status and role in World War I.  Our focus will be on Woodrow Wilson views in 1914 versus 1917, and historian Howard Zinn's perspective. Why did the U.S. Enter the War?

3. Analyzing a Political Cartoons:
A.

Image: A 1917 Political poster depicting U.S. industry as a mule kicking "Kaiserism," 
"Pacificism," and "Hard Times" by Morris. From the Library of Congress

B. 
The American War-Dog, a 1916 political cartoon by Oscar Cesare, with the dog named 'Jingo'

World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Videos:
World War I - Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days or a weekend, this would be the one to watch!

 
Crash Course: John Green "American in World War I"

 


Homework:
1. Please read America in World War I - This short packet will have an outline, a short article on America during World War I, a Front-page article on the start of the war, and The Zimmerman Telegram.  Please read the entire packet and give me a 3-2-1 activity completed.
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. Who was James Madison?  The James Madison Packet will help us understand and the Presidential Video from the History Channel.

2.  I will ask you to download the Video Quiz - Use Electronic or print out tomorrow as a Paper copy!  Let's review a couple basics about the War of 1812 and what you learned from using The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion?

Homework:

1. Please download and save American Themes 1820-1860.

2. Read pages 220 (start at Nationalism Shapes Foreign Policy) to 223.  Please complete the 3-2-1 activity.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1.  PBS Frontline Special: Who are the Taliban?

2. We will finish evaluating the U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option" and the current situation in Afghanistan from the Summer of 2013.

3. What is National Security?  We will brainstorm ideas on what "National Security" means and what/who would be involved.

Homework:
1. Please make sure you download The Road to 9/11 Study Guide and Critical Thinking Questions and begin reviewing it carefully!  You are expected to know the terms on page 1 - RESEARCH them this weekend and have them ready to discuss on Monday.  

Day 69 - Monday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Was it possible for the U.S.A. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

1. Trench Warfare will be explained and examined for a few minutes.
Trenches in World War I
Read about Life in the Trenches
Trench Warfare - Why, How, Life in Trenches, Pictures, Diagrams

2. We are going to introduce America's status and role in World War I.  Our focus will be on Woodrow Wilson views in 1914 versus 1917, and historian Howard Zinn's perspective. Why did the U.S. Enter the War?

3. Analyzing a Political Cartoons:
A.

Image: A 1917 Political poster depicting U.S. industry as a mule kicking "Kaiserism," 
"Pacificism," and "Hard Times" by Morris. From the Library of Congress

B. 
The American War-Dog, a 1916 political cartoon by Oscar Cesare, with the dog named 'Jingo'

World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Videos:
World War I - Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days or a weekend, this would be the one to watch!

 
Crash Course: John Green "American in World War I"

 


Homework:
1. Please read "The War Hits Home" pages 584-590 stop at "Fighting "Over There" and complete the questions below:
A.. How did America get involved in the Great War? (3 reasons)

B. Who was our President at the time of the Great War?

C. How did America mobilize AND raise an army for WWI?

D. How did America keep merchant ships trading in the Atlantic safe?

E. What did America add to the European fighting forces by 1917?
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. Who was James Madison?  The James Madison Packet will help us understand and the Presidential Video from the History Channel.

2.  I will collect your Video Quiz from this weekend - Paper copy only please!  Let's review a couple basics about the War of 1812 and what you learned from using The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion? 

Homework:

1. Please read and review Chapter 7 "Balancing Nationalism and Sectionalism" - Section 1 Regional Economies Create Difference - pages 212-218.  Please create an outline on the following subjects:

I. Industrial Revolution in America - How, where, why, impact?
II. Two Economic Systems Develop - What, where, how, why, impact?
III. Henry Clay proposes the American System - Who, where, what, why, impact?

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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1.  PBS Frontline Special: Who are the Taliban?

2. We will finish evaluating the U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option" and the current situation in Afghanistan from the Summer of 2013.

3. What is National Security?  We will brainstorm ideas on what "National Security" means and what/who would be involved.

Homework:
1. Please make sure you download The Road to 9/11 Study Guide and Critical Thinking Questions and begin reviewing it carefully!  You are expected to know the terms on page 1 - RESEARCH them this weekend and have them ready to discuss on Monday.  

Day 68 - Friday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Did the press cause the Spanish-American War?
-Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")

1.  We are going to introduce World War I.  Our focus will be on Causes, "The Spark", Location of fighting, style of fighting, and America's early decisions to prepare for for or neutrality.

World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Videos:
World War I - Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days or a weekend, this would be the one to watch!


Crash Course: John Green "American in World War I"




Homework:
1. Please review the above World War I resources and pick ONE that you like.  It could be a movie, website, or whatever you come across.  Evaluate the resource and tell me what you liked most about it and least about it.  Additionally, please complete the 3-2-1 Activity Chart with effective bullet points that explain, connect, and support your the importance of these events.
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. Last night you were asked to download the James Madison Packet. Let's review a couple basics about the war and make sure you can answer the questions within this packet.

2. The War of 1812 will be studied using The History Channel's The War of 1812: First Invasion
Please use the embedded link in The War of 1812: First Invasion to lead you to the first video, HOWEVER, there are a total of 10 videos that are approximately 9-10 minutes in length that will show the entire video and help you complete your Video Quiz.

Homework:

1. Please FINISH WATCHING the ENTIRE VIDEO using the The War of 1812: First Invasion link to locate all 10 short videos that will allow you to effectively complete your study of the War of 1812 and your Video Quiz. You should explain and answer the questions effectively.  If there is any doubt from me that you are not clear on your answer, then you will lose points. I will be collecting this quiz on Monday.

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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1.  Are there any question about yesterday's great conversation? Thank you to all of those who participated often!! PBS documentary titled "Obama's War": PBS Frontline Special: Who are the Taliban?

2. We will read and explore where the U.S. is in 2013 in regard to the War in Afghanistan with the help of the U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option" and evaluate the current situation in Afghanistan from the Summer of 2013.

3. What is National Security?  We will brainstorm ideas on what "National Security" means and what/who would be involved.

Homework:
1. Please make sure you download The Road to 9/11 Study Guide and Critical Thinking Questions and begin reviewing it carefully!  You are expected to know the terms on page 1 - RESEARCH them this weekend and have them ready to discuss on Monday.  

Day 67 - Thursday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Did the press cause the Spanish-American War?
-Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")

1.  Test today on Chapter 18 - America Claims an Empire.  If you miss today's class, you must take your test on the very next day you come back to class.

Homework:
1. Please read Chapter 19 - Section 1 - World War I begins - pages 578-585. Please OUTLINE the following:

Major Causes and how?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's role?
Where and how does the fighting start?
What does the fighting look like?
America's stance on the war? Why?
How does war hit home?
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. Test today on the first 3 United States Presidents. Period 6 you may use one 3x5 notecard for this test.

 Thomas Jefferson Packet.
 Thomas Jefferson Presidential Video
 
Crash Course with John Green: Thomas Jefferson and His Democracy - Great resource and funny perspective on President Jefferson.

 
TJ Resources: 
TJ and Whitehouse.gov
TJ and a biography/video of his life
University of Virginia's Miller Center - TJ as President
Criticisms of TJ as President of the USA
The Dark Side of TJ: The Smithsonian Online

Homework:

1. Please read Chapter 6 - Section 4 - The War of 1812 - pages 202-205.
A. 3 things you discovered?
B. 2 things you found interesting?
C. 1 question you still have?

2. Please download the James Madison Packet.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1.  We will think and address the following questions from the PBS documentary titled "Obama's War": PBS Frontline Special: Who are the Taliban?

Obama's War Questions
1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's new strategy for this war?

6. Does the film "Obama's War have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

7. Should we be in Afghanistan longer, or should we have left sooner, or are we leaving at the the exact right time?
End of Questions

2. For Activity 2 we will read the U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option" and evaluate the current situation in Afghanistan from the Summer of 2013.

Homework:

1. Please download The Road to 9/11 Study Guide and Critical Thinking Questions

Day 66 - Wednesday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Did the press cause the Spanish-American War?
-Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")

1.  We are going to finalize our study of The Spanish-American War with the focus on the Philippines and the expansion of U.S. territories and influence on Puerto Rico, Cuba, Phillipines, China, and the Panama Canal.

2. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

U.S. Expansion Resources:
Philippine-American War 1899-1902
Philippine-American War - Philippine Perspective - Start from the beginning but STOP at 3:10
Office of the Historian - Secretary John Hay and the Open Door Policy
U.S. Secretary of State - Open Door Note 1899
PBS Special - The Panama Canal
Panama Canal - Pictures, stories, and primary sources

Teddy Roosevelt Resources:
Theodore Roosevelt - A PBS special on TR's Foreign Policy Adventures
Teddy Roosevelt Association - Lots of pictures and stories of keeping his legacy alive.
Progressive President's Foreign Policy - U.S. State Department
Teddy Roosevelt's Broad Powers - A pretty darn good essay
Whitehouse.org - Theodore Roosevelt Number 26
Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader - The Heritage Foundation of American Leadership
President Theodore Roosevelt Video - Similar to the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    William Howard Taft - The White House website
    William Taft - VERY NICE biography and legacy page from the University of Virginia
    Presidential Video on William Howard Taft - Just like the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    President Woodrow Wilson Video - Youtube clip from a teacher on Taft AND Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson - The White House org
    Woodrow Wilson Biography - from the University of Virginia

History Channel Video on ALL 3 PRESIDENTS.



Homework:
1. TEST ON THURSDAY!!!  Your test tomorrow will cover Chapter 18 (pages 546-571) - America Expansion, the links on my blog, and the Spanish-American War Slideshow from the last few days.  Here is your study guide.
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. We will finalize our evaluation and legacy of President Jefferson as the third President of the USA. Thomas Jefferson Packet.

2. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND finishing the Thomas Jefferson Presidential Video


Crash Course with John Green: Thomas Jefferson and His Democracy - Great resource and funny perspective on President Jefferson.


TJ Resources: 
TJ and Whitehouse.gov
TJ and a biography/video of his life
University of Virginia's Miller Center - TJ as President
Criticisms of TJ as President of the USA
The Dark Side of TJ: The Smithsonian Online

Homework:

1. STUDY AND REVIEW for your TEST on the First Three Presidents, which is scheduled for Thursday.  Your Test tomorrow will cover Chapter 6 - Sections 1-3 - pages 180-205.  You should utilize all of the presidential packets I had on my blog and the History Channel: The Presidents Video notes. Here is your study guide for the test.

2. Period 6 - May use one 3x5 notecard for the test.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1.  We will continue watching a PBS documentary titled "Obama's War" and then debate should we be in Afghanistan longer, or should we have left sooner, or are we leaving at the the exact right time?

2. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. After watching the movie titled "Obama's War" please answer Question 1 and Question 4 below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban:

Obama's War Questions
1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's new strategy for this war?

6. Does the film "Obama's War have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on BOTH movies and Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 65 - Tuesday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Did the press cause the Spanish-American War?
-Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")

1.  We are going to continue with America's Yellow Journalism crusade and finalize our study of the Spanish-American War:

Yellow Journalism - Slideshow and Political Cartoon Analysis Activity

2. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Teddy Roosevelt Resources:
Theodore Roosevelt - A PBS special on TR's Foreign Policy Adventures
Teddy Roosevelt Association - Lots of pictures and stories of keeping his legacy alive.
Progressive President's Foreign Policy - U.S. State Department
Teddy Roosevelt's Broad Powers - A pretty darn good essay
Whitehouse.org - Theodore Roosevelt Number 26
Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader - The Heritage Foundation of American Leadership
President Theodore Roosevelt Video - Similar to the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    William Howard Taft - The White House website
    William Taft - VERY NICE biography and legacy page from the University of Virginia
    Presidential Video on William Howard Taft - Just like the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    President Woodrow Wilson Video - Youtube clip from a teacher on Taft AND Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson - The White House org
    Woodrow Wilson Biography - from the University of Virginia

History Channel Video on ALL 3 PRESIDENTS.



Homework:
1. Please read Chapter 18 - Section 3 - "Acquiring New Lands on pages 558-564.  Tell me 3 things you discovered, 2 things you found interesting, and 1 question you still have on America's quest to acquire new lands.

2. Test on Thursday for Chapter 18 (pages 546-571) - America Expansion.  Here is your study guide.
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. Some classes still need to wrap-up their study of John Adam's Presidency. Using the History Channel Video and the John Adams Pactet we will explore the XYZ Affair and the Alien and Sedition Acts.

2. We will investigate the controversial decisions that Thomas Jefferson made as the third President of the USA. Thomas Jefferson Packet.

TJ Resources: 
TJ and Whitehouse.gov
TJ and a biography/video of his life
University of Virginia's Miller Center - TJ as President
Criticisms of TJ as President of the USA
The Dark Side of TJ: The Smithsonian Online

Homework:

1. STUDY AND REVIEW for your TEST on the First Three Presidents, which is scheduled for Thursday.  Here is your study guide for the test.
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1.  We will continue watching a PBS documentary titled "Obama's War"

2. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan



5. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. After watching the movie titled "Obama's War" please answer Question 1 and Question 4 below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban:

Obama's War Questions
1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's new strategy for this war?

6. Does the film "Obama's War have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on BOTH movies and Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

Day 64 - Monday

U.S. History II  - Period 1: 
Essential Questions:

-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Did the press cause the Spanish-American War?
-Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")

1.  We are going to continue with America's Foreign Policy agenda at the turn of the 20th Century:
A. American Imperialism in Hawaii. - Done
B. American Imperialism in Alaska. - Done
C. American interest in Cuba? - U.S. Foreign Policy in the Caribbean Timeline 1823-1990 - Done
D. What sank the U.S.S. Maine - Activity Using Primary Sources + Graphic Organizer
E. Yellow Journalism - Slideshow and Political Cartoon Analysis Activity

2. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War

Teddy Roosevelt Resources:
Theodore Roosevelt - A PBS special on TR's Foreign Policy Adventures
Teddy Roosevelt Association - Lots of pictures and stories of keeping his legacy alive.
Progressive President's Foreign Policy - U.S. State Department
Teddy Roosevelt's Broad Powers - A pretty darn good essay
Whitehouse.org - Theodore Roosevelt Number 26
Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader - The Heritage Foundation of American Leadership
President Theodore Roosevelt Video - Similar to the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    William Howard Taft - The White House website
    William Taft - VERY NICE biography and legacy page from the University of Virginia
    Presidential Video on William Howard Taft - Just like the ones we watch in class!! A must see!

    President Woodrow Wilson Video - Youtube clip from a teacher on Taft AND Wilson.
    Woodrow Wilson - The White House org
    Woodrow Wilson Biography - from the University of Virginia

History Channel Video on ALL 3 PRESIDENTS.



Homework:
1. Please pick a political cartoon from Cartoons from the Spanish-American War or Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War links and please complete the Political Cartoon Analysis Worksheet.
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U.S. HISTORY I - Periods 4, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Is a strong federal system the most effective government for the United States? Which level of government, federal or state, can best solve our nation's problems? 
-Was George Washington a good president?

Themes: State Rights vs. National Government, Strict Interpretation vs. Loose Interpretation, George Washington and his Cabinet,

1. We will finish the President Washington's Farewell Address analysis
GW Farewell Address (abridged)
GW Graphic Organizer 1
GW Graphic Organizer 2

GW Graphic Organizer 3

GW Graphic Organizer 4

2. Questions to Discuss:

   1. What does President Washington see as dangers to the success of a newly formed United States of America?

   2. What arguments does Washington use to support his statement that the government is the "main pillar" of independence? Why does he see this as so important and how can it be protected?

   3. Washington writes that in foreign policy "Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course." What course of action is he arguing that the nation should take?

   4. What advice did George Washington offer to the nation? Why?

3. We will also discuss John Adam's Presidency and use the John Adams Packet to enrich our study of our nation's Second President

Homework:

1. Using Chapter 6 - Section 3 - "Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course" - textbook pages 197-201, please create an OUTLINE on the historical content you read and make sure you have at least a 2 page outline - DUE ON TUESDAY!
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International Studies - Period 3 
Essential Questions:
1. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?

2. How do we define our interest as a country?

3. What is "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

4. How is power distributed?

Themes:  Taliban Operations, Middle East Foreign Policy, Global cooperation/Global Diplomacy, Soft Power, Hard Power, Afghanistan War, Pakistan, Al-Qaeda Operations

1. We will watch the next 3 minutes of Malala Yousafzai video that we left off at on Friday.  "Tougher Than the Taliban" and then a few short video clips.
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?

2.

3. We will begin watching a PBS documentary titled "Obama's War"

4. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan



5. U.S. News and World Report: "Bring on the Zero Option"

Homework:

1. Spend 5 minutes looking a multiple political cartoons and pick ANY political cartoon in my U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan to analyze and break down. Have a written synopsis for tomorrow's class.

2. After watching the movie titled "Obama's War" please answer Question 1 and Question 4 below from the movie and previously studied material from our case study/debate on the Taliban:

Obama's War Questions
1. Are we winning or losing this war?

2. Can this war be won?

3. Is there a competition for hearts and minds? If so, who is winning the hearts and minds of Afghans? Who is winning the hearts and minds of Americans?

4. What progress have we made in Afghanistan? What progress have we made in Pakistan?

5. What is President Obama's new strategy for this war?

6. Does the film "Obama's War have an agenda? What perspective and tone does it give to Americans? Cite specific evidence.

Essential Questions on BOTH movies and Taliban Rule in Afghanistan:
• What is the relationship between Islam and the Taliban?
• How does the Taliban try to control Afghan women?
• How has the experience of Afghan women changed with the Taliban’s emergence?
• What was the United States’ role in the Taliban coming to power?
• How is clothing used as a means of oppression in Afghanistan?