Day 119 - Thursday

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

Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-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, Prohibition, Social Justice, Prison Reform, Education Reform, Women's Rights, and Abolitionism

1. The "Other Side" was not so happy with all of the changes going on in America from 1816-1860. Several groups of people and individuals spoke out against these rapid changes going on in America.  As a result, we will be briefly covering the reform movements in America during the above time period.  Please complete pages 1-4 the outline on The Land of Reform using Chapter 8 pages 240-258.

2. Please download the Antebellum [before the American Civil War] Reformers and review slides #1- #15.

3. Reform Movements of the 19th Century

Educational Portal - Reform Movements

Reform themes and resources

Chart on Reforms - A quick reference

First Age of Reform - Lots of Primary sources

Pre-Civil War Reform - Scroll down to this section on our online textbook and read the summary and click on the links to help you understand more specific reform movements

4. Crash Course with John Green

Homework:

1. If you did not finish your in-class assignments, then you should for homework.
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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?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Domino Theory, Korean War. 

1. Several of you were absent yesterday for the Field Trip to NYC, so please make sure you study for the Quiz you missed yesterday and be ready to take it on Monday during class.

2. If you have not yet posted The Korean War Podcasts, then please do so immediately to the Google "Folder titled "Podcast on Korean War and Script". You must post to Google Classroom's wall addressing TWO specific people and their podcasts.  Your post should be a reflection and comments regarding the students execution using the Podcast Rubric as a guide.

3. Furthermore, please write your OWN REFLECTION responding to the following questions and posting on Google Classroom in Assignments
A. Did you enjoy creating podcasts in an academic environment? Why?
B. How did podcasting compare to written assignments you have done in other classes or in mine?
C. In your opinion, what are the benefits and drawbacks?
D. Would you like to produce your own podcasts or other media projects in the near furture (4th Quarter)? Please explain why or why not.

4. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The American home front will be explored post-WWII.

5. Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"
Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 

6. 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

7. 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

Homework:

1. Read "Two Nations Live on Edge" pages 828-833.  Please outline how the U.S. and the Soviet Union lived on Edge.  Questions to strongly address in your outlines: What are the major themes of the 1950's? What major event(s) almost caused war? Who is leading America and the USSR? What type of operations lead to global conflicts between these superpowers?
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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. Please work and try your very best to complete the Music Assignments - Music in the 1980's and homework and post it to Google Classroom.

2. Here is the 1980's Interview Podcast Project and Instructions.

3. Please download and have the interviewee fill out this form that you will be recording the interview session.

4. Oral History Interview Scoring Guide for Interview Questions

5. Interview Podcast Project Rubric

6. 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

-1980 Year in Review - Facts and Trivia on 1980

-Chronology of the 1980's

-History of the 1980's

-The 1980's Playlist - Popular Music from the 1980's
-Ronald Reagan and Reaganism

Homework:

1.You should absolutely have picked the one or two person(s) you will be interviewing for your Oral History Interview Project on the 1980's and started a list of a few questions on how you would introduce this person as a credible source on the 1980's,

2. Please make sure you are nearly done posting to Music Forum on Google Classroom. You have three assignments that are due on Music. 

Day 118 - Wednesday

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

Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-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, James K. Polk, Jacksonian Democracy, Native Americans, Westward Expansion, Manifest Destiny, Texas Annexation, Mexican-American War.

1. We will finish up our review of The Annexation of Texas Slideshow

2. Quiz on Manifest Destiny, Westwards Trails, Texas Annexation.

3.  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

The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.

Homework:

1. None
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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?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Domino Theory, Korean War. 

1. Birth of the Cold War and The Korean War Quiz.

2. The Korean War Podcasts will be shared. You must post to Google Classroom's wall addressing TWO specific people and their podcasts.  Your post should be a reflection and comments regarding the students execution using the Podcast Rubric as a guide.

3. Furthermore, please write your OWN REFLECTION responding to the following questions and posting on Google Classroom in Assignments
A. Did you enjoy creating podcasts in an academic environment? Why?
B. How did podcasting compare to written assignments you have done in other classes or in mine?
C. In your opinion, what are the benefits and drawbacks?
D. Would you like to produce your own podcasts or other media projects in the near furture (4th Quarter)? Please explain why or why not.

4. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The American home front will be explored post-WWII.

5. Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"
Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 

6. 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

7. 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

Homework:

1. None
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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. Ronald Reagan and Reaganism

2. Here is the 1980's Interview Podcast Project and Instructions.

3. Please download and have the interviewee fill out this form that you will be recording the interview session.

4. Oral History Interview Scoring Guide for Interview Questions

5. Interview Podcast Project Rubric

6. 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

-1980 Year in Review - Facts and Trivia on 1980

-Chronology of the 1980's

-History of the 1980's

-The 1980's Playlist - Popular Music from the 1980's

Homework:

1. Last night you should have come up with a list of possible people you will be interviewing for your Oral History Interview Project on the 1980's and started a list of a few questions on how you would introduce this person as a credible source on the 1980's, if if you did not get a chance, then please do it tonight.

2. Please make sure you are posting to Music Forum on Google Classroom. You have three assignments that are due on Music in the next two weeks. 

Day 117 - Tuesday

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

Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-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, James K. Polk, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Westward Expansion, Manifest Destiny

The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester

1. The Mormon Pioneers Trek, 1846 - National Parks and Services

2.  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


3. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.

4. The Annexation of Texas Slideshow

Homework:

1. Continue to work on your BEST OUTLINE you possibly can make on the Mexican-American War. Textbook pages 293-299 will help and if you use other sources then you must cite those sources please.
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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?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Domino Theory, Korean War. 

1. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - The Korean War.

2. Korean War DBQ - 9 Documents "How was the Korean War a flashpoint of the Cold War?"
Korean War Maps - The 6 Stages
The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 

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. 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

Homework:

1. Create a podcast, TED talk, or voice thread that answers the question: "What went wrong for America in the Korean War?  How did we lose this war? What were are shortcomings? Did we over-estimate the Domino Theory? How has this impacted Korea today?

-Requirements:

a. Your final product has to be recorded.

b. It has to be your voice, your original thinking, and all concepts/ideas/arguments NEEDS TO BE SUPPORTED with credible research. 

c. You need to articulate your thoughts in a very clear manner.  Have a thesis statement, sustain your argument, and be organized. 

d. Needs to be shared in a Google Folder for others to access it. 

e. This mini-project will count as a test grade and will be shared with classmates.  Due Date is Wednesday!

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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. Here is the 1980's Interview Podcast Project and Instructions.

2. Please download and have the interviewee fill out this form that you will be recording the interview session.

3. Oral History Interview Scoring Guide for Interview Questions

4. Interview Podcast Project Rubric

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

-1980 Year in Review - Facts and Trivia on 1980

-Chronology of the 1980's

-History of the 1980's

-The 1980's Playlist - Popular Music from the 1980's

Homework:

1. Come up with a list of possible people you will be interviewing for your Oral History Interview Project on the 1980's. 

2. Start with a list of a few questions on how you would introduce this person as a credible source on the 1980's. 

Day 116 - Monday

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

Essential Questions:

-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?

-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?

-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?

-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?

-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,  Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Westward Expansion, Manifest Destiny, American Exceptionalism.

1. John O'Sullivan's The Great Nation of Futurity, 1839 - please annotate and then answer the questions from my printed handout.

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

Homework:

1. Using Chapter 8 - Section 4 - The War with Mexico - pages 293-299 - create the BEST OUTLINE you have every done in my class. Impress me, use traditional paper, a digital outline, a creative app, or whatever method works best for you...the end game is that you have created a comprehensive and thoughtful reflection on the Mexican-American War and can tell a very clear story about the causes, the war, and the results/impact on America. You may use outside sources as well, just make sure you cite them as references if you take this path. FINAL PRODUCT should be due on Wednesday! Be ready to share these MASTER OUTLINES with your classmates. 

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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?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - We will explore the concepts, reasons, events and effects of America's entry into the Korean War.

2. 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?

3. The "Forgotten War" Article

The Korean War Slideshow

The Korean War - In-Depth Study

The Korean War Summary

The Korean War 

  

5. 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

6. 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

Homework:

1. Create a podcast, TED talk, or voice thread that answers the question: "What went wrong for America in the Korean War?  How did we lose this war? What were are shortcomings? Did we over-estimate the Domino Theory? How has this impacted Korea today?

-Requirements:

a. Your final product has to be recorded.

b. It has to be your voice, your original thinking, and all concepts/ideas/arguments NEEDS TO BE SUPPORTED with credible research. 

c. You need to articulate your thoughts in a very clear manner.  Have a thesis statement, sustain your argument, and be organized. 

d. Needs to be shared in a Google Folder for others to access it. 

e. This mini-project will count as a test grade and will be shared with classmates.  Due Date is Wednesday!

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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. We will watch selected clips on the 1980's National Geographic's The Decade that Made Us

2. 1980's Links:

-1980's slideshow

-Chronology of the 1980's

-History of the 1980's

-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

-1980 Year in Review - Facts and Trivia on 1980.

Homework:

1. Just make sure you please listen to the Music of the 1980's and can complete the Music in the 1980's and homeworks.  Please post on Google Classroom for these assignments over the next couple of weeks!

Day 115 - Friday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?
-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-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, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, Bank Wars

The WINNING CLASS for the Pizza Party Competition from the Andrew Jackson Trial is...


1. John O'Sullivan's The Great Nation of Futurity, 1839 - please annotate and then answer the questions from my printed handout.






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

Homework:

1. None, enjoy your 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?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - We will explore the concepts and events surround the Berlin Airlift, China's Communist Regime, and our entry into the Korean War.

2. 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?

4. The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War Slideshow
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 
The Korean War - Primary Sources


 5. 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

6. 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

Homework:

1. None, 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, 1980's Decade, 1980's TV, 1980's Major Events in Politics, Culture, Sports, Science.

1. The 1980's Playlist - Popular Music from the 1980's

2. Introduction to Music in the 1980's and homework that needs to be completed over the next week or so.
-Group Activity Covering: Pop, R&B, Rock, Alternative, Country - Please use the Response Forms to complete.
-Please Create a Wordle based on the words you used to describe the music and let's see what common threads we come up with.

3. Present what you found on the 1980 in Digital Format

4. We will watch selected clips on the 1980's National Geographic's The Decade that Made Us

5. 1980's Links:
-1980's slideshow
-Chronology of the 1980's
-History of the 1980's
-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
-1980 Year in Review - Facts and Trivia on 1980.

Homework:
1. Just make sure you please listen to the Music of the 1980's and can complete the Music in the 1980's and homework Please post on Google Classroom for these assignments over the next couple of weeks!

Day 114 - Thursday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?
-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?
-Why did Americans feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
-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, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, Bank Wars

The WINNING CLASS for the Pizza Party Competition from the Andrew Jackson Trial is...


1. Manifest Destiny Slideshow - We will carefully review each of the slides in order to understand the meaning behind Manifest Destiny.

2. John O'Sullivan's The Great Nation of Futurity, 1839 - please annotate and then answer the questions from my printed handout.






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

Homework:

1. Read pages 288-299 about Texas Annexation and the U.S.-Mexican War, both sections will cover a time period of 1836 to 1848. Then answer the questions below:
A. What made Americans want to settle in Texas?
B. What were the major events that lead to Texas joining the Union?
C. What developments caused Texans and the U.S. to go to war with Mexico?
D. Who and what played the biggest factor in U.S.-Mexican War?
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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?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. The Truman Doctrine, The Marshall Plan, and the Berlin Airlift will be quickly reviewed today using textbook pages 811-814 and the following resources:

The Truman Doctrine - 1947
George Marshall - Who and Why?
The Marshall Plan - 1947 and the Shorter Version of the Marshall Plan with Questions

2. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - We will explore the concepts and events surround the Berlin Airlift and our entry into the Korean War.



3. 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?

4. The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 
The Korean War - Primary Sources

5. 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

6. 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

Homework:

1. Due by Friday - Please complete the The "Forgotten War" Article questions and read pages 815-821 with some summary notes.

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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. The 1980's Playlist - Popular Music from the 1980's

2. Introduction to Music in the 1980's and homework that needs to be completed over the next week or so.
-Group Activity Covering: Pop, R&B, Rock, Alternative, Country - Using QR codes we will take a better objective look at the Music of the 1980's.
-Please Create a Wordle based on the words you used to describe the music and let's see what common threads we come up with.

3. Chronology of the 1980's - Please review, reflect, and try to comprehend that the 1980's was a ridiculously busy pop culture decade.

4. History of the 1980's

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
-1980 Year in Review - Facts and Trivia on 1980.

Homework:
1. Introducing the 1980's - Please read this brief introduction to the 1980's decade and then you need to review in the 1980's slideshow to figure out what topics you would like to go more in depth on. Please post on Google Classroom TONIGHT!
-Theses links will help you as well to figure out what you want to study as a class.
-Chronology of the 1980's
-History of the 1980's

Day 113 - Wednesday

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

Essential Questions:
-Does state or federal government have a greater impact in our lives?
-How has American's justified Manifest Destiny?
-Does the United States have a mission to expand democracy and freedom?

Themes: State Rights vs. Federal Government, Andrew Jackson's Presidency, Jacksonian Democracy, Immigration, Native Americans, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, Bank Wars

1. Westward Expansion Overview - Please read and let's discuss the contents and try to define Westward Expansion (page 280-284 in your textbook will help AND TO UPDATE YOUR MAPS!  I want to see the trails and routes taken to get Westward in an effort to explore or settle on the frontier.)
-Why West?
-Challenges?
-How long would trips take?

3. Manifest Destiny Slideshow - We will carefully review each of the slides in order to understand the meaning behind Manifest Destiny.

4. John O'Sullivan's The Great Nation of Futurity, 1839




The Diary of 14 year old Sally Hester


5. Race to the West DBQ - Americans immigrating to Mexican lands.

Homework:

1. Please read textbook pages 280-287 and complete a 3-2-1 Activity on the greatest impacts of Manifest Destiny...your focus should be on How Americans were able to obtain this vision.

2. Additionally, create a T-chart and answer this question: What were the benefits and drawbacks of the belief in Manifest Destiny? Use specific reference to textbook pages 280-287. Be sure to look at the perspectives of all parties involved and the nation. (You may use the movies from class or above on my blog to contribute to this T-chart)

3. Do you think the same attitudes regarding American Exceptionalism still exists today? Write down your thoughts and be prepared to debate/discuss in class tomorrow.
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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?

Themes: Failed Conferences, The Iron Curtain, Satellite Nations, Containment, Competing Plans, Struggle over Germany

1. Containment, The Truman Doctrine, The Marshall Plan, and the Berlin Airlift will be quickly reviewed today using textbook pages 811-814 and the following resources:
Containment - 1946 - 1991
The Long Telegram sent to the US State Department - Feb 22, 1946
The Long Telegram - 1946
The Truman Doctrine - 1947
George Marshall - Who and Why?
The Marshall Plan - 1947 and the Shorter Version of the Marshall Plan with Questions

2. Cold War Slideshow #1 1945-1960 - We will explore the concepts and events surround the Berlin Airlift and our entry into the Korean War.



3. 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?

4. The "Forgotten War" Article
The Korean War - In-Depth Study
The Korean War Summary
The Korean War 
The Korean War - Primary Sources

5. 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

6. 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

Homework:

1. Due Tomorrow - Please read pages 815-817 on China becoming a Communist Nation. Create an outline that represents a clear and inclusive understanding of the situation in China. Highlight specifically the involvement of the United States to China falling to Communism.

2. Due by Friday - Please complete the The "Forgotten War" Article questions and read pages 815-821 with some summary notes.

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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. The 1980's Trivia - We will listen to Music and Play 1980's Trivia to start the Decade.

2. The 1980's Playlist - Popular Music from the 1980's

3. 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
-1980 Year in Review - Facts and Trivia on 1980.

Homework:
1. You have until Midnight tonight to dig up all you can about 1980 please. Compile a comprehensive of trends, fashion, pop culture, and important dates and put them in a detailed and developed digital format. You can make this picture/visual base or whatever you want, but it needs to be complete and finished product.