Day 105 - Friday

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. REMINDER - This Andrew Jackson Trial may be one of the most difficult activities you will complete this year in my class. Be prepared to give OPENING STATEMENTS and DIRECT Questioning on Monday.  Be prepared to play your role-player (Lawyers and Witness) parts with expertise, professionalism, and make this trial come alive in class. Do NOT wait to Sunday evening to settle your expertise or preparation of this trial.
***The CLASS (either Period 1, 5, or 6) THAT IMPRESSES Mr. Parkin the MOST will get a PIZZA PARTY!!!

2. Andrew Jackson Resources
-Mrs. Pojer's Trial on Andrew Jackson  - Terrific Links to primary sources on Jackson and the charges.
-Andrew Jackson Trial Preparation and Tasks - Your MAJOR outline for this Trial Project

-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 

3. Andrew Jackson Trial - Look at the Prosecution side and then the Defense Side (this should  have been 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 like a Champion and work as a TEAM OF PROSECUTORS or TEAM OF DEFENSE on the Andrew Jackson Trial. This should be FUN, BUT IT'S GOING TO BE A LOT OF WORK.
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 be prepared to finish your Atomic Bomb Debate with the "Russian Factor" and then "The Carelessness of the Bomb."  This will be the 50% of you total Project Grade and the other being the DBQ essays you completed earlier in the week.

2. The Atomic Bomb Today - ""Should the U.S.A employ atomic weapons to defeat its enemies in war?"
-Imagine someone like The Islamic State, or even Russia.
-Will history see the use of the Atomic Bomb again?

Homework:

1. None and ENJOY your weekend!
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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. Who is Mary Tyler Moore?
-The Mary Tyler Moore Show - Season 3: Episode 10 "Have I found a guy for you"

2.Saturday Night Live Skits in the 1970's - Original Cast
Jaws II Parody
Live Word Association
The Shimmer Floor Wax
Samurai Hitman
Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger - The Olympia Restaurant

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. None, Enjoy the weekend!