U.S. History I - Periods 1, 5, and 6:
Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?
-What might 19th century Native Americans have said about Manifest Destiny?
-How might the country have developed differently if no gold or other precious minerals had been discovered in the West?
-Does war cause national prosperity?
-Is economic, social, or physical coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in domestic affairs
Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Fugitive Slave Act, Clay's Compromise of 1850 (terms), Popular Sovereignty, Calhoun Goals/Webster's Goals, response to the compromise, Stephen Douglas and Millard Fillmore's views on slavery.
1. Be prepared to write your ESSAY from Slavery and it's Defenders on the essential question"What were the major arguments employed during the antebellum years by Southern supporters of slavery to defend slavery and its continuation?" Your essay will be 50% test grade.
2. For Monday -How did the Homework on starting Chapter 10 - pages 302-309 - Outlining the differences between the North and South/Slavery in Territories/The Senate Debates go for everyone?
Homework:
1. None and enjoy the long weekend!
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:
Essential Questions:
- Who is responsible for starting the Cold War?
-Why didn't the Cold War ever turn "hot"?
-How did the Cold War challenge American values, at home and abroad?
-Is the Cold War still going on? How?
-Should Americans and the U.S. government have feared an internal Communist subversion in the 1950's?
Themes: Containment, Domino Theory, CIA covert missions, Iran Overthrow, The Space Race, U-2 incident
1. We will finish the last few minutes of the President Eisenhower - Handout and video review.
2. What was the Military Industrial Complex?
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Farewell Address - Military Industrial Complex Primary Text
3. Cold War Slideshow #2 1960-Present day - Introducing John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
4. Introducing John F. Kennedy - We will watch a series of Debate clips and controversy regarding the John F. Kennedy presidential nomination.
JFK's Inaugural Address to the nation, January 20, 1961
6. John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis
7. John F. Kennedy Resources:
JFK Library - Life of Kennedy and a whole heck of lot more!
Historic Speeches by JFK - JFK Library
JFK Cabinet, Headlines, and more - Online database on Presidents
JFK at a glance and his Domestic and Foreign policies - The Miller Center - University of Virginia
JFK through photos - A photo walk of JFK through the Presidential Years
8. Cold War Resources:
John F. Kennedy Assasination
The United Nations
The Cold War Museum
All sort of Cold War resource - videos, primary sources, etc
The Miller Center - University of Virginia - Cold War Era - Lots of Primary Sources
Timeline of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The beginning of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #2 1960-Present day
The Cold War Slideshow
Homework:
1. None, please enjoy the 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, 1980's Decade, 1980's TV, 1980's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.
1. What makes something funny? What makes The Cosby Show funny?
-Who is Bill Crosby and what trouble is he in today? - The Eternal Paternal - The New Yorker
2. The Cosby Show - Independence Day - Season 1 Episode 14
The Cosby Show - Season 2: Episode 22
3. What does it mean to be black in America?
4. Blackish - Episode One "Pilot" - How is this similar to The Cosby Show? Could it be the new version of The Cosby Show? Why or why not?
5. 1980's Links to get you started:
-What happened in the 1980's - ThePeopleHistory.com - Toys, Sports, Furniture, Events, Fashion, Appliances, and Music are all categories you can investigate.
-History Channel - The 1980's - Cars, The Politics, Cold War and Pop Culture
Homework:
1. Please make sure you do not forget about managing your"Podcast Interview Project on the 1980's. Interview are A PROJECT GRADE and will be due in LESS THAN ONE WEEK!
Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Fugitive Slave Act, Clay's Compromise of 1850 (terms), Popular Sovereignty, Calhoun Goals/Webster's Goals, response to the compromise, Stephen Douglas and Millard Fillmore's views on slavery.
2. For Monday -How did the Homework on starting Chapter 10 - pages 302-309 - Outlining the differences between the North and South/Slavery in Territories/The Senate Debates go for everyone?
Homework:
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Essential Questions:
-Should Americans and the U.S. government have feared an internal Communist subversion in the 1950's?
Themes: Containment, Domino Theory, CIA covert missions, Iran Overthrow, The Space Race, U-2 incident
1. We will finish the last few minutes of the President Eisenhower - Handout and video review.
2. What was the Military Industrial Complex?
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Farewell Address - Military Industrial Complex Primary Text
4. Introducing John F. Kennedy - We will watch a series of Debate clips and controversy regarding the John F. Kennedy presidential nomination.
JFK's Inaugural Address to the nation, January 20, 1961
6. John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis
7. John F. Kennedy Resources:
JFK Library - Life of Kennedy and a whole heck of lot more!
Historic Speeches by JFK - JFK Library
JFK Cabinet, Headlines, and more - Online database on Presidents
JFK at a glance and his Domestic and Foreign policies - The Miller Center - University of Virginia
JFK through photos - A photo walk of JFK through the Presidential Years
8. Cold War Resources:
The United Nations
The Cold War Museum
All sort of Cold War resource - videos, primary sources, etc
The Miller Center - University of Virginia - Cold War Era - Lots of Primary Sources
Timeline of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The beginning of the Cold War
Cold War Slideshow #2 1960-Present day
The Cold War Slideshow
1. None, please enjoy the weekend!
1. How much do popular trends reflect and/or shape American values and traditions?
1. What makes something funny? What makes The Cosby Show funny?
-Who is Bill Crosby and what trouble is he in today? - The Eternal Paternal - The New Yorker
2. The Cosby Show - Independence Day - Season 1 Episode 14
The Cosby Show - Season 2: Episode 22
3. What does it mean to be black in America?
4. Blackish - Episode One "Pilot" - How is this similar to The Cosby Show? Could it be the new version of The Cosby Show? Why or why not?
5. 1980's Links to get you started:
3. What does it mean to be black in America?
4. Blackish - Episode One "Pilot" - How is this similar to The Cosby Show? Could it be the new version of The Cosby Show? Why or why not?
5. 1980's Links to get you started:
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