Day 103 - Wednesday

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.Andrew Jackson Resources
-Mrs. Pojer's Trial on Andrew Jackson  - Terrific Links!
-The Miller Center - Andrew Jackson's domestic policies/biography/foreign affairs
-The Hermitage Website and Memorial
-Andrew Jackson "Bound for Glory" - A New Yorker Article
-King Andrew and the Bank
-Andrew Jackson Political Cartoons
-The Nullification Crisis - Primary Source
-A large collection of primary sources on Andrew Jackson
-Page 7 - Indian Removal Act Primary Sources
-Trial of Tears - Maps and Perspectives 

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

3. 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.

4. An imaginary 5 minute video of Andrew Jackson on Trial - A great short video to help you through the process:


Crash Course History: The Age of Jackson



PBS Documentary on the Good, The Evil and the Presidency of Andrew Jackson

Homework:

1. Please prepare AND communicate with your teammates in order to be successful on the Andrew Jackson Trial.
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. 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. You have 35 minutes today!

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

Homework:

1. Prepare for your FINAL NIGHT of organizing, researching, and defending your argument on our class 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 on Thursday!
-You may bring in your own evidence - BUT IT MUST BE SHARED on a Classroom Google Doc so that BOTH sides know the argument!  No more resources can be added after 9:00pm on Wednesday evening.

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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, 1970's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1. The 1970"s: A Decade in Review - What subjects do you want to go more in-depth about?
-Survey says Nixon and Watergate, Iran Hostage Crisis, End of Vietnam and the American Indian Movement.

2. Nixon's Resignation Speech - We left off at the 9:36 mark for those of you who are going to finish it watching it.

3. 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. Please watch Modern Family tonight on ABC at 9:00pm
-Here is the link to see what all the buzz is about Modern Family Tonight and here is the USA Today News Article
-What are your reactions? Be ready to discuss in class PLEASE!