Day 101 - Welcome Back Monday!

U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6: 

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Has immigration been the key to America's success?
-Should the United States of America have allowed the Native Americans to retain their tribal identity?
-Did Andrew Jackson advance or hold back the cause of democracy?
-Was the Age of Jackson an age of democracy?
-Can the Supreme Court settle moral issues?

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act.

1. Please submit the Andrew Jackson Packet to Google Classroom.

2. Andrew Jackson Evaluation - As a class we will all contribute to the Good, Bad, and controversies surrounding Andrew Jackson's Presidency.

3. We will review the Andrew Jackson Trial Preparation and Tasks

4. Andrew Jackson Trial - Look at the Prosecution side and then the Defense Side (this should be read over and highlighted over the break) Do NOT bombard me with questions, just read it over, understand what the trial is about, who you might be (Defense Lawyer, Prosecution Lawyer, A Witness and we will assign roles when you get back.

Homework:

1. Please prepare for a better understanding of Andrew Jackson Trial by reading and managing your organization as either the Defense Team of Andrew Jackson or the Prosecution Team of Andrew Jackson.
Keys to Success:
-Know what he is on trial for
-Be an expert as a lawyer or witness (This means dig deeper on the subject you are defending/attacking, or your eyewitness testimony)
-Be very clear on what your objective is
-Be able to think on your feet.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
--How did Americans influence World War II?
-What was the experience of the "average" American Soldier in World War II?
-Was there a common "American Experience" in World War II?
-Why did the Allies win World War II? 
-Was World War II justified by its results?

1. Collect WWII Quiz

2. Please follow the direction on The Atomic Bomb Instructions and complete a 3-5 paragraph essay on the Atomic Bomb DBQ's: A persuasive essay.  Over the break I had asked you to read, highlight, and prepare an 8.5 by 11 sheet of paper outline to prepare for the Atomic Bomb Essay and then Debate.

3. The Essay and the Debate will count as a Project Grade.

Homework:

1. Prepare for a Debate on The Atomic Bomb: Was the bomb necessary or a diplomatic blunder on the part of the United States? Please come to class with at least both sides of an 8.5x11 sheet of paper filled with arguments, quotes, statistics to support either side.
-Be Prepared to engage and win a 30 minute debate in class tomorrow!

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Modern America Class - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
2. Does our entertainment reflect society, or does our entertainment shape our society?
3. What is Pop Culture?
4. How do we know if something is Popular Culture?

Themes: Pop Culture, Top Charts, American Exceptionalism, 1970's Decade, 1970's TV

1. "All in the Family" - Season 1 - Episode 13 "The First and Last Supper"
-Cast, Style of show, character development, style of clothing, would you find this funny?
-Please fill out a TV Form as you watch All in the Family
-How do we know a TV show is popular?


4. Season 1: Episode 8 - Lionel moves out



3. Sanford and Sons "We were Robbed"?




4. The 1970"s: A Decade in Review

5. 1970's Resources:
The 1970's Overview
Playlist of 1970's Songs
http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/
http://nostalgiacentral.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-by-decade/1970s-pop-culture/
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1970s.html

Homework:
1. After watching "All in the Family" and "Sanford and Sons" What is your reaction to the show? What did you enjoy, not enjoy? What did the actors do well? Was it filmed well? Written well? Conclude with your thoughts about how it does or doesn't represent the 70's in a good light.