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Monday, June 15, 2015

Day 174 - Monday Blues - no really Rain for most of the day.

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

Essential Questions
-Has the West been romanticized?
-Can the "white man's conquest" of Native Americans be justified?
-Has rapid industrial development been a blessing or a curse for Americans?
-Were big business leaders "captains of industry" or "robber barons?"
-Should businesses be regulated closely by the government?
-Can workers attain economic justice without violence?
-Has immigration been the key to American success?

 Themes:  Growth of Railroads, Chinese Exclusion Act, Industrialist/Capitalist, Labor Unions, The Great Strikes of the late 1800's-early 1900's, Immigrants, The Progressives, Urbanization

1. Closing the West/ Farmers Unite

2. We will quickly review the "Rise of Big Business" section from Digital History Online, there are 10 sections - Can you pick any 3 sections on big business leaders, why they grew and Social Darwinism and give me a 3-2-1 Activity on each section.

3. Andrew Carnegie and Robber Barons - Watch this movie and review your answer from this weekend's homework on the 8 questions:

A. Where was there tremendous growth in the U.S.A?
B. Who were "Captains of Industry"? Why were they called this?
C. Who were "Robber Barons"? Why were they called this?
D. Did the American government help or hurt these business men?
E. Why does Andrew Carnegie get so much attention? What is his story?
F. What was the "Gospel of Wealth" about? How much did Carnegie give?
G. Does "Social Darwinism" or "Reform Darwinism" work for our world?

4. How did the Railroads??
  1. What role did railroads play in U.S. economic development?
  2. How did men like Vanderbilt come to control the nation's rail lines?
The Transcontinental Railroad

 

5. John Green Video

6. How were the Chinese perceived by American industrialist in The Chinese Immigration DBQ? What evidence do you have to suggest these perceptions? If time permits we will read and review the Chinese Immigration DBQ.

7. Immigration and Urbanization
A. Group 1 - will go and explore the Interactive Tour of Ellis Island.  What did you find that was interesting or unusual? What did you like or dislike? What did you learn about immigration? Is this a credible source, why or why not? Be ready to present your findings and interest to your classmates.

B. Group 2 - will go and explore the Immigration Data by decade, region, and by 50-year periods. Your job is to study the numbers and charts to learn more about the history of immigration. You must answer any 4 questions on the Immigration Questions.

8. Immigration and Urbanization Resources
American Cities in the late 19th Century Slideshow
Ellis Island Immigration Video
Ellis Island's Virtual Field Trip
Progressive Era
City Life in the late 19th Century
Industrialization and Urbanization Overview - Terrific graphs and info
Urbanization during the Progressive Era
Urbanization/Immigration Outline
Urbanization and Immigration Slideshow
Chicago "The City of the Century" - A PBS special
Urbanization in American - Effects and Problems

Homework:
1. Please complete the graphic organizer (with questions) and the paragraph essay under The Chinese Immigration DBQHow were the Chinese perceived by American industrialist in The Chinese Immigration DBQ? What evidence do you have to suggest these perceptions? Please read and utilize documents A-D and write the one paragraph response. 

2. Please put your Electronic Binders/Notebooks together so that everything is labeled, organized and illustrates a very clear management style. Binder Checks are tomorrow!

3. Continue reviewing your US History I Study Guide and outlining your Final Exam Essay. 
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 4:

Essential Questions:
-To what extent were the 1950's a time of great peace, progress, and prosperity for Americans?
-To what extent did the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950's expand democracy for all Americans?
-Is civil disobedience the most effective means of achieving racial equality?
-To what extent can legislation result in positive change in racial attitudes and more?
-Is violence or non-violence the most effective means of achieving racial equality?
-Did the 1960's Civil Right Movement effectively change the nation?

Themes: American Culture, Consumerism, Suburbia, Baby Boomers, Civil Right Activism, Introduction to the Civil Rights Movement, Challenging Segregation, MLK Jr., Civil Disobedience, Black Power/Black Panthers 


1. Everyone will have 3 minutes to prepare for their skits. Students will conduct their Civil Rights Activist skits of 1-2 minutes on any aspect of the Civil Rights Movement in front of their student peers. This will count as a Quiz Grade.

2.  Civil Right's Movement in the 1960's - Textbook Pages 916-929
-Civil Rights in the 1960's 

3. Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream" Speech

4. Malcolm X -


Black Power Movement

 Separate, But Not Equal - Photographs - We will use to teach the background of The Civil Rights Movement

6. Civil Rights Era Resources: 1948 to 1968
Separate, But Not Equal - Photographs - The Smithsonian - Highly recommend!
Jackie Robinson and Documents - Social Unrest Persists in America

7. Videos we may watch:

Homework:
1. Read and review Chapter 32 - An Age of Limits on Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter.  Just make sure you know the topics on the Review Guide below and pay special attention to the following Watergate Scandal, Ford's inflation problem, and Carter's Camp David Accords and The Iran Hostage Crisis. 

2. Watch John Green's 1970's U.S. History Crash Course



2. Please put your Electronic Binders/Notebooks together so that everything is labeled, organized and illustrates a very clear management style. Binder Checks are tomorrow!

3. Please carefully study and utilize your U.S. History II Final Exam Review Guide and prepare for your Final Exam by researching, collecting, and executing a clear stand-alone primary source. 
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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, 1990's Decade, 1990's TV, 1990's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1. Thank you seniors for a wonderful semester of Modern America!

Homework:
1. Congratulations Seniors and YOU DID A GREAT JOB!

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