Essential Questions:
-How did Americans justified Manifest Destiny?
-Were the forces of nationalism or sectionalism impacting the country the most from 1820-1860?
Themes: Manifest Destiny, Westward Migration, Expansionist Policies
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-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
-How did the new republic struggle to define and extend democratic ideals in the face of rapid economic, territorial, and demographic changes?-Were the forces of nationalism or sectionalism impacting the country the most from 1820-1860?
1. Texas Annexation and Revolution - We will review this slideshow, so please download for your records and take notes as I explain the key people, battles, and sequence of the Texas Revolution.
2. Get ready for a DEBATE - Mexican-American War Debate to be exact.
Resources and Assignment on Google Classroom.
3. Mexican-American War Resources:
A. speech delivered by James K. Polk asking the United States Congress for a Declaration of War against the country of Mexico
4. Pathways to the West Videos:
The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester
5. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.
6. The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services
7. The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.
The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.
The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines
History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.
Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps
2. Get ready for a DEBATE - Mexican-American War Debate to be exact.
Resources and Assignment on Google Classroom.
3. Mexican-American War Resources:
A. speech delivered by James K. Polk asking the United States Congress for a Declaration of War against the country of Mexico
- President James K. Polk, To the Congress of the United States: A Special Message Calling for a Declaration of War against Mexico, Washington, May 11, 1846 (abridged)
- President James K. Polk, To the Congress of the United States: A Special Message Calling for a Declaration of War against Mexico, Washington, May 11, 1846 (complete)
- Graphic Organizer: Summarize for Comprehension
B. Speech delivered by Congressman Joshua Giddings during a debate int the House of Representatives just prior to the vote on President James K. Polk's request that the United States Congress declare war against the country of Mexico.
- Representative Joshua Giddings, Debate on the Mexican War, House of Representative, Washington, May 13, 1846 (abridged)
- Representative Joshua Giddings, Debate on the Mexican War, House of Representatives, Washington, May 13, 1846 (completed)
- Graphic Organizer for Mr. Gidding's Debate: Summarize for Comprehension
The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester
5. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.
6. The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services
7. The West Resources:
Primary Sources from PBS - Using the timeline, explore the Primary sources on Texas Independence, The Whitman's exploration of the Oregon Trail, War with Mexico, Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, The "Diggings" in California, Massacres of the West, and more.
The Gold Rush and the Donner Party - Powerful and impactful story about cannibalism in the West.
The Gold Rush - Great facts, maps, and timelines
History.com - Covers The Westward Expansion and has 9 videos on various topics as well.
Trails to Utah and the Pacific - How did people migrate out West + Primary Source/Interactive Maps
1. YES, check Google Classroom!
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-What choices and decision do societies face in war?
-How did WWII affect American Society
-How did minority participation in World War II reflect social conditions in the United States?
-How did the role of national government evolve during WWII?
-How are freedoms and democracy threatened during times of war?
-How are propaganda and rhetoric used during times of war?
-Is it ever justified to use a weapon of mass production?
Themes: The United Nations purpose, Capitalist versus Communist ideologies, Early Cold War Era
1. The creation and role of the United Nations and why Americans ARE INVOLVED?
*The UN turns 72 this year!
2. Capitalist versus Communist Nations:
3. Slideshows/Visuals on 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
4. The Partition of Korea - 1946 - American in Asia in the 1940's
Questions to answer:
1. Where was Korea divided?
2. At which conference did President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Chiang-Kai-shek meet to discuss the future of Japan?
3. Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution prohibited the country from what?
4. Who supervised the occupation of Japan?
5. Cold War Resources:
The United Nations
The Cold War Museum
All sorts 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
1. The creation and role of the United Nations and why Americans ARE INVOLVED?
*The UN turns 72 this year!
2. Capitalist versus Communist Nations:
3. Slideshows/Visuals on 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
4. The Partition of Korea - 1946 - American in Asia in the 1940's
Questions to answer:
1. Where was Korea divided?
2. At which conference did President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and Chiang-Kai-shek meet to discuss the future of Japan?
3. Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution prohibited the country from what?
4. Who supervised the occupation of Japan?
5. Cold War Resources:
The United Nations
The Cold War Museum
All sorts 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
1. Yes, check Google Classroom.
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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Have the forces of good and evil changed overtime, and if so, how and why?
2. How do we think about POWER in the 21st Century?
3. What is National Security?
4. How should we deal with extremist?
5. What role does terrorism play in the world?
6. If a government or nation wages war against a civilian population, is it guilty of terrorism?
7. Is the United States and it's global alliances winning or losing the War on Terrorism?
Themes: Ayman al-Zawahiri, Khalid al-Habib, and Al-Qaeda Leadership, Caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Turki-al-Binali, Hunting Down ISIS, ISIS policy and the new administration
1. We will finish watching the PBS documentary titled "Inside Assad's Syria" What do Syrians think of the Bashar-al-Assad regime? What perspective does Martin Smith (Frontline Correspondent) give when producing this documentary? Do you agree or disagree with his reporting as the reality of what Syrians think of their government?
2. Current events will be done Thursday (Joe) and Friday (Nick) of this week. You both must have your slideshows, articles, and article commentary completed the night before by 10:00PM.
3. Articles to discuss the rest of this week:
ISIS Leadership
U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?
Who's Who in the Fight Against ISIS?
How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism?
U.S. News and World Report: Afghanistan or ISIS? Has American Foreign Policy Shifted it's concern from Afghanistan to Syria?
Who's Who in the Fight Against ISIS?
How Europe Left Itself Open to Terrorism?
4. Documentaries to watch and discuss:
America at a Crossroads: JIHAD and the men and ideas behind Al-Qaeda
Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.
Terror in Europe
Hunting ISIS
5. Terrorism Resources:
Visuals on the History of Terrorism
America at a Crossroads: JIHAD and the men and ideas behind Al-Qaeda
Rise of ISIS documentary from PBS Frontline Special.
Terror in Europe
Hunting ISIS
5. Terrorism Resources:
Visuals on the History of Terrorism
History of Terrorism - Website
History of Terrorism - Online Textbook
A brief history of Terrorism - The US State Department viewpoint
The Changing Face of Terrorism - BBC Website runs through the origins, spread, and modern terrorism today
The Evolution of Islamic Terrorism - PBS.org
Types of Terrorism - Crimemuseum.org
"Why Are They So Angry with Us?"
The Middle East and the West, National Public Radio, 5-part series, December 2015
6. Resources about Islam and the Middle East
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.
Homework:
1. Yes, check Google Classroom
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