Essential Question:
-Does our state government or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
-Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government work too slowly?
-Was George Washington a good president?
-Why was John Adam's so strongly disliked?
-To what extend did Thomas Jefferson live up to his ideals and beliefs?
Themes: Republicanism, US Constitution, George Washington's Legacy
1. The George Washington Packet - questions, concerns, curiosities?
-Quick discussion on his highlights as our nation's first President, controversies, and impact on the Office of President of the United States of America.
-Concerns our Young Nation Faced in 1789???
-The Judiciary Act of 1789 + The Federal Judiciary System today
-The Cabinet
-Hamilton vs. Jefferson
-First Bank of the United States
-Foreign Policy dispute - Citizen Genet
-The Foundation of Washington D.C. being built
-The First Political Parties
-The Whiskey Rebellion
-We will watch the History Channel's The Presidents
2. George Washington Resources:
TheWhiteHouse.gov website on George Washington and ALL presidents.
Biography of George Washington - Solid video as well to help understand GW
University of Virginia - GW profile
Primary Sources written by GW
Rediscovering GW - A PBS special
3. GW Video by a noted historian:
4. Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA
5. Please read, explore and learn about the legacy of George Washington's commitment as the nation's 1st President by analyzing President Washington's Farewell Address.
Fill out EACH graphic organizer below
GW Farewell Address (abridged)
GW Graphic Organizer 1
GW Graphic Organizer 2
Homework:
1. Please read "Life in Brief: John Adams", and then READ and MAKE 2-COLUMN NOTES based off guided topics BELOW from John Adams Packet (do NOT answer the questions on page 4 - we will do this in class during a video), and The Sedition Act Excerpt (Just read pages 5 & 6).-Quick discussion on his highlights as our nation's first President, controversies, and impact on the Office of President of the United States of America.
-Concerns our Young Nation Faced in 1789???
-The Judiciary Act of 1789 + The Federal Judiciary System today
-The Cabinet
-Hamilton vs. Jefferson
-First Bank of the United States
-Foreign Policy dispute - Citizen Genet
-The Foundation of Washington D.C. being built
-The First Political Parties
-The Whiskey Rebellion
-We will watch the History Channel's The Presidents
2. George Washington Resources:
TheWhiteHouse.gov website on George Washington and ALL presidents.
Biography of George Washington - Solid video as well to help understand GW
University of Virginia - GW profile
Primary Sources written by GW
Rediscovering GW - A PBS special
3. GW Video by a noted historian:
4. Crash Course on Birth of Political Parties in the USA
5. Please read, explore and learn about the legacy of George Washington's commitment as the nation's 1st President by analyzing President Washington's Farewell Address.
Fill out EACH graphic organizer below
GW Farewell Address (abridged)
GW Graphic Organizer 1
GW Graphic Organizer 2
Homework:
We will answer the Essential Question at the end of our study of The Alien and Sedition Acts: What conditions provided for the encouragement of the Alien and Sedition Acts? What potential for abuse was their with the Alien and Sedition Acts?
A. Summarize the International situation during John Adam's presidency.
B. Summarize the domestic political situation
C. List the concerns that lead to the Sedition Act
D. Describe the Alien and Sedition Acts - What is classified as a crime?
2. US History I MID-TERM REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 9 days away (period 2) and 11 days away for (Periods 5 & 6). Begin reviewing and decide what you know and what needs some serious review.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:
Essential Questions:
-Who was Herbert Hoover and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-How did the Great Depression affect the lives of millions of Americans?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Dust Bowl have on Americans during the Great Depression?
-What was the New Deal and how did it affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-What affect did the Stock Market Crash of 1929 have on the American people during the Great Depression?
-What were the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), The Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and how did the affect the American people during the Great Depression?
-Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how did his leadership affect the American people during the Great Depression?
1. The Great Depression Impact:
2. The New Deal and FDR slideshow - Slideshare
3. Effectiveness of the New Deal? U.S. History Organization
4. DBQ - Great Depression and FDR effectiveness. You will write a Silent Conversation on Friday
5. End of the Great Depression and the New Deal - Foundation of Economic Education Organization
-The Great Depression Numbers: Library of Economics and Liberty - Professor Gene Smiley of Marquette University
-Podcast by Robert Higgs - An instrumental critic of New Deal policies (Tough to listen too because it's long, but he does criticize the US government).
1. The Great Depression and New Deal Packet - Please complete this packet by Wednesday, January 13th by 7:30 AM. That means ONLY 2 days away!!!
2. US History II Midterm Exam REVIEW GUIDE - Your mid-term exam is approximately 9 days away! Review and figure out what you know and what you don't know so you can study appropriately for this exam.
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. How should we deal with extremist?
4. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?
5. Where is World War III most likely going to start and why?
Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations
1. We are in the Library for Day 1 to execute picking your 3 countries from Your Topics for the Final Exam Digital Story Telling Projects
2. Continue planning, researching, organizing in a working outline what you need to complete for this FINAL PROJECT. Please ensure you have a VERY CLEAR understanding of your TO-DO-LIST for your Digital Story Telling Final Exam Project on National Security across the globe.
-National Security Google Folder
-Project and procedures
-Rubric
-Chicago Style Citation Tips
3. Israel and Palestine Explained Movie
3. Afghanistan Slideshow - A brief history. Afghanistan - Where, Who, What, Why analysis study before we begin exploring the Taliban and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. In-depth study of Afghanistan War
4. Casualties in Afghanistan
5. U.S. News Political Cartoons on Afghanistan
6. U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?
8. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
Map of the Middle East - Major Islamic Cities
Map of the Middle East - University of Texas
Muslim Distribution - Shia and Sunni Map
Muslims in the Middle East Map
Maps pre-1948 Palestine
Maps of Jerusalem
Maps of Israel and Palestinian conflict
Differences between Sunnis and Shiites - Chart
The Origins of the Shiite and Sunni Split - NPR Radio Broadcast - Meaning it's a podcast for you to listen to or you can read the article as well.
What is the difference between Sunnis and Shia Muslims - Article
Sunnis and Shiites Schism
1. Please continue working on RESEARCHING your Region of Study for your National Security Project for the Final Exam, which is exactly 12 days away!
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