Friday, December 20, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
WWI
December 18 and 19 - Watch video that summarizes the decade 1910 to 1919.
Turn in homework assignment on causes of WWI.
Regular US History:
Visual Vocab...book/dictionary definition
Your definition
An example
A picture
Vocabulary terms: 1. Nationalism, 2. Imperialism, 3. Militarism, 4. Alliances
Honors: In your bellwork notebook: Define and give an example for each.
Following the video: Read pages184 - 188
Create an annotated timeline of the following events to show how the USA became involved in WWI.
1. Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
2. Declarations of War in Europe
3. Sinking of Lusitania
4. Zimmermann Telegram
5. Germany resumes Submarine warfare
6. Wilson asks for a Declaration of War
Conclusion: Why was America determined to remain neutral? What events changed Wilson's stance on the war? Paraphrase the quote on page 188 and explain how this "justifies" American involvement.
WWI Firsts a video
Next class: WWI and the US...How progressive ideas and government agencies mobilized US citizens and organized the economy to aid the war effort.
Turn in homework assignment on causes of WWI.
Regular US History:
Visual Vocab...book/dictionary definition
Your definition
An example
A picture
Vocabulary terms: 1. Nationalism, 2. Imperialism, 3. Militarism, 4. Alliances
Honors: In your bellwork notebook: Define and give an example for each.
Following the video: Read pages184 - 188
Create an annotated timeline of the following events to show how the USA became involved in WWI.
1. Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
2. Declarations of War in Europe
3. Sinking of Lusitania
4. Zimmermann Telegram
5. Germany resumes Submarine warfare
6. Wilson asks for a Declaration of War
Conclusion: Why was America determined to remain neutral? What events changed Wilson's stance on the war? Paraphrase the quote on page 188 and explain how this "justifies" American involvement.
WWI Firsts a video
Next class: WWI and the US...How progressive ideas and government agencies mobilized US citizens and organized the economy to aid the war effort.
Progressive Era
For the week of Dec. 16 - 19
Read Chapter 6 in the textbook. Chapter 6 starts on page 162.
Assignment:
Web mapping of the word Progressives.
For each category:
US History Classes
Progressive Politics
Progressive Era
Use Destiny quest and your textbook for ideas.
Part 2 of Assignment:
3 column chart to show differences and similarities of Progressive Presidents
T. Roosevelt Taft Wilson
Regular US History: List four progressive programs for each president and explain them.
Honors: List four pieces of Progressive Legislation for each president and explain them.
Conclusion: What were the Progressive's greatest accomplishments and biggest failure? Be sure to use examples and evidence to support your claim.
Read Chapter 6 in the textbook. Chapter 6 starts on page 162.
Assignment:
Web mapping of the word Progressives.
For each category:
US History Classes
- Who?
- What was the problem?
- What was the proposed solution?
- find primary source document that represents an issue in each category
- Source it
- Contextualize
- Close read - includes summary
Progressive Politics
Progressive Era
Use Destiny quest and your textbook for ideas.
Part 2 of Assignment:
3 column chart to show differences and similarities of Progressive Presidents
T. Roosevelt Taft Wilson
Regular US History: List four progressive programs for each president and explain them.
Honors: List four pieces of Progressive Legislation for each president and explain them.
Conclusion: What were the Progressive's greatest accomplishments and biggest failure? Be sure to use examples and evidence to support your claim.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Imperialism and Political Cartoons
Today we will look at America's movement toward becoming Imperialistic.
You will have a handout and graphic organizer to complete the activity.
The following video contains the political cartoons to be studied.
You will have a handout and graphic organizer to complete the activity.
The following video contains the political cartoons to be studied.
Don't forget to complete the assignments at the end of the notes on Imperialism. You will find it on the last slide of the "Imperialism" power point.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Imperialism, Progressivism, and WWI
December...
The week of Dec. 2 - 6: We will cover Imperialism and Progressives.
The week of Dec. 9 - 14: We will complete Imperialism and Progressives and examine America's role in World War I.
The week of Dec. 17 - 21: We examine the results of WWI and its effect on America's economy and the social effects of the war.
Imperialism
Definition: The political and economic domination of a stronger nation over a weaker, less powerful nation.
The power point for Imperialism. View if you missed notes or need to review. Assignments at the end.
The week of Dec. 2 - 6: We will cover Imperialism and Progressives.
The week of Dec. 9 - 14: We will complete Imperialism and Progressives and examine America's role in World War I.
The week of Dec. 17 - 21: We examine the results of WWI and its effect on America's economy and the social effects of the war.
Imperialism
Definition: The political and economic domination of a stronger nation over a weaker, less powerful nation.
Friday, November 22, 2013
November 25 - 29...Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday
For your enjoyment...Bet You Didn't Know a video from the History Channel.
Don't forget, when you return you should have completed the assignment on Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois. This includes the short essay to compare the views of these two men.
The week of Dec. 2 - 6: We will cover Imperialism and Progressives.
The week of Dec. 9 - 14: We will complete Imperialism and Progressives and examine America's role in World War I.
The week of Dec. 17 - 21: We examine the results of WWI and its effect on America's economy and the social effects of the war.
Remember if you have make up work it is due THE FIRST DAY back after this holiday.
For your enjoyment...Bet You Didn't Know a video from the History Channel.
Don't forget, when you return you should have completed the assignment on Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois. This includes the short essay to compare the views of these two men.
The week of Dec. 2 - 6: We will cover Imperialism and Progressives.
The week of Dec. 9 - 14: We will complete Imperialism and Progressives and examine America's role in World War I.
The week of Dec. 17 - 21: We examine the results of WWI and its effect on America's economy and the social effects of the war.
Remember if you have make up work it is due THE FIRST DAY back after this holiday.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Late 19th Century issues and politics
Week of November 11 - 15 (and 18th)
Monday, Nov. 11 - Honor all those who have served and sacrificed for America's freedom.
Tuesday Nov. 12 - We will continue with the Political Party project.
Wednesday and Thursday (13, 14):
Review pages 130 -132 in the text book.
Discuss problems faced by farmers, issues with the money supply, and the growing popularity of the Populist movement.
"Why did the populist party attract millions of supporters?"
We will examine speeches and documents of the late 19th century and look at the platform of William Jennings Bryan in the election of 1896.
First view video...Election of 1896
Then look at the speeches.
Evaluate the Source.
Context...what do we know about the time period?
Discuss the points of the speeches and how they influenced the masses of people.
Assignment:
Create a chart to collect information as you read and compare Documents A and B.
After close reading the speeches and answering guided questions, we will write a paragraph in response to the essential question. Be sure to use information from the speeches.
Friday, November 15 and Monday, November 18:
Date Change: November 19 and 20...
These discussions will emphasize the continued problems that plagued African Americans during the late 19th century.
We will discussion the problems and look at possible solutions.
You will create a T-Chart to compare the viewpoints of W.E.B. Dubois and Booker T. Washington.
Predict how the issues will change in the coming years.
Comparison Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois
Which of the two views presented, W.E.B. DuBois’ or Booker T. Washington’s, offered a better strategy to put our nation on a quicker path to equality for African Americans at the turn of the twentieth century?
Answer the above questions using quotes and anecdotes from the writings and beliefs of each man.
Tuesday Nov. 12 - We will continue with the Political Party project.
Wednesday and Thursday (13, 14):
Review pages 130 -132 in the text book.
Discuss problems faced by farmers, issues with the money supply, and the growing popularity of the Populist movement.
"Why did the populist party attract millions of supporters?"
We will examine speeches and documents of the late 19th century and look at the platform of William Jennings Bryan in the election of 1896.
First view video...Election of 1896
Then look at the speeches.
Evaluate the Source.
Context...what do we know about the time period?
Discuss the points of the speeches and how they influenced the masses of people.
Assignment:
Create a chart to collect information as you read and compare Documents A and B.
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Analysis
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Document A
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Document B
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Source: Who is the author?
The author probably believes….
I do/do not trust this document because….
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Context:
What was going on at the time the document was written?
I already know that….is happening at this time…
From this document I would guess that people at this time
were feeling….
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Close:
What claims does the author make?
What evidence does the author use?
The author is trying to convince me… by saying…
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Corroboration:
What do other pieces of evidence say?
The author agrees/disagrees with….
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After close reading the speeches and answering guided questions, we will write a paragraph in response to the essential question. Be sure to use information from the speeches.
Friday, November 15 and Monday, November 18:
Date Change: November 19 and 20...
These discussions will emphasize the continued problems that plagued African Americans during the late 19th century.
We will discussion the problems and look at possible solutions.
You will create a T-Chart to compare the viewpoints of W.E.B. Dubois and Booker T. Washington.
Predict how the issues will change in the coming years.
Comparison Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois
Which of the two views presented, W.E.B. DuBois’ or Booker T. Washington’s, offered a better strategy to put our nation on a quicker path to equality for African Americans at the turn of the twentieth century?
Answer the above questions using quotes and anecdotes from the writings and beliefs of each man.
Template for Political Party pamphlet
Fold paper into 3 equal parts. Like a tri-fold pamphlet.
(Don't worry about the dimensions...this is just an example of how to fold. Follow the instructions on filling in the information.)
(Don't worry about the dimensions...this is just an example of how to fold. Follow the instructions on filling in the information.)
Issues
Minimum of 9 issues
Explain the issue and your party’s view of the issue.
Use pages 92 – 132
Issues
Examples of issues:
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Railroads
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Corruption
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Immigration
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Big Business
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Native Americans
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Tenements
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Deflation
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Income tax
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Civil Service
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Tariffs
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Interstate commerce and railroads
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Political machines
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Unions
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Money supply
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Public education
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Social reforms
Many others to choose from. You should choose the ones that you think (or your candidate
thinks) are most important.
There should be three issues per column...in the tri-fold pamphlet.
Outside:
Endorsements (use left side column)
Need 3 “real” people from this era to endorse your
candidate.
You should find or create a quote that may have been said by
this person about your candidate.
Possible endorsements:
Andrew Carnegie
Herbert Spencer
Jacob Riis
Jane Addams
James J. Hill
Example:
“Candidate Jones has been a consistent support of the
factory worker. He is a proponent
of the AFL.”
Samuel Gompers
Middle column: Leave this area blank except for your name, block #, and the
date.
3rd column on the right...
Front of the Pamphlet
Should have:
Candidate’s Name
Slogan
Symbol
Party affiliation
Anything to spark interest.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Urbanization and Industrialization
Week of November 4
Last week we discussed the changes in post-Civil War America that occurred in the cities.
At the end of the week, we watched the episode "cities" from America: The Story of US.
This week we will look at reform movements and the effects on the farm. The focus will be the Election of 1896 and the Populist movement.
Mon. and Tue. Read and study 114 - 127
We will view Jacob Riis' photographs as well as Thomas Nast's political cartoons.
Examples from Thomas Nast
Examples from Riis
Assignment: Create an ACROSTIC poem on either Industrialization or Urbanization. The poem should flow together and demonstrate an understanding of the hardships, accomplishments, and ideas of these two topics.
Honors Class will create a political cartoon to go with the poem. The cartoon should depict a specific problem or issue and the author's (You) point of view should be obvious.
Wed. and Thur.
Friday, Monday...create a fictional political party and candidate for this time period. Look at the issues present. Name your party and establish what your main issues will be.
Create a campaign poster for your candidate and write an election speech that outlines your candidate's platform. Remember, you need to address the issues but you can't do anything if you aren't elected.
Last week we discussed the changes in post-Civil War America that occurred in the cities.
At the end of the week, we watched the episode "cities" from America: The Story of US.
This week we will look at reform movements and the effects on the farm. The focus will be the Election of 1896 and the Populist movement.
Mon. and Tue. Read and study 114 - 127
We will view Jacob Riis' photographs as well as Thomas Nast's political cartoons.
Examples from Thomas Nast
Examples from Riis
Assignment: Create an ACROSTIC poem on either Industrialization or Urbanization. The poem should flow together and demonstrate an understanding of the hardships, accomplishments, and ideas of these two topics.
Honors Class will create a political cartoon to go with the poem. The cartoon should depict a specific problem or issue and the author's (You) point of view should be obvious.
Wed. and Thur.
Friday, Monday...create a fictional political party and candidate for this time period. Look at the issues present. Name your party and establish what your main issues will be.
Create a campaign poster for your candidate and write an election speech that outlines your candidate's platform. Remember, you need to address the issues but you can't do anything if you aren't elected.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Industrialization in America
America and Industrialization
In your notebook be sure define and learn the following terms:
Gross National Product
Laissez-faire
entrepreneur
corporation
economies of scale
monopoly
trust
holding company
Read and take notes on pages 91 - 109...Note the many causes of the Industrial Revolution in the US. Note the many effects the growth of Railroads had on Americans.
Finally, take notes and chart the various forms of business that developed at this time. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? What types of consolidation came about? Who was helped and who was hurt by business consolidation?
Industrialism
After the creation of the cause and effect graphic organizers, lets look at how these things came about and added to America's industrial growth.
You should have read and taken notes on pages 92 - 99.
Be sure to understand the issue of the "Robber Baron" and the corruption of the Credit Mobilier scandal.
This week we will focus on big business, unionization, and urbanization.
Big Business
Read and take notes on pp. 100 - 110..be sure to focus on business integration.
The following videos will add to the information available.
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Andrew Carnegie
J.P. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
Read and take notes on pages 104 - 109
Key terms:
deflation
closed shop
lockout
arbitration
injunction
strike
industrial union v. trade union
What were workers complaints? Were they justified?
Homestead Strike
Review each of the following and note the causes and effects of each event.
Great Railroad Strike, Haymarket Riot, Homestead Strike, Pullman strike.
What was the importance of AFL?
Why did women attempt to form their own trade unions?
Why were the unions generally unsuccessful?
Write a one paragraph summary or generalization on what patterns you observed in the chart.
Read and take notes on pages 113 - 127
Key terms:
immigrant
ethnic
nativism
tenement
political machine
party boss
graft
Social Darwinism
Americanization
Why did they come to America? Look for reasons that immigrants left their "old" country (push) and reasons they wanted to come to America (pull).
Create a visual to show where the immigrants came from and where they settled.
Define "nativism" and explain how it grew at this time.
Describe the Chinese Exclusion Act.
How was the immigration experience different for Asians than Europeans?
Describe immigrant life in America.
Explain Political Machines.
In your notebook be sure define and learn the following terms:
Gross National Product
Laissez-faire
entrepreneur
corporation
economies of scale
monopoly
trust
holding company
Read and take notes on pages 91 - 109...Note the many causes of the Industrial Revolution in the US. Note the many effects the growth of Railroads had on Americans.
Finally, take notes and chart the various forms of business that developed at this time. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? What types of consolidation came about? Who was helped and who was hurt by business consolidation?
Industrialism
After the creation of the cause and effect graphic organizers, lets look at how these things came about and added to America's industrial growth.
You should have read and taken notes on pages 92 - 99.
Be sure to understand the issue of the "Robber Baron" and the corruption of the Credit Mobilier scandal.
This week we will focus on big business, unionization, and urbanization.
Big Business
Read and take notes on pp. 100 - 110..be sure to focus on business integration.
The following videos will add to the information available.
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Andrew Carnegie
J.P. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
Unionization
Read and take notes on pages 104 - 109
Key terms:
deflation
closed shop
lockout
arbitration
injunction
strike
industrial union v. trade union
What were workers complaints? Were they justified?
Homestead Strike
Review each of the following and note the causes and effects of each event.
Great Railroad Strike, Haymarket Riot, Homestead Strike, Pullman strike.
Event
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What happened?
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What caused it?
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What was the effect?
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Great Railroad Strike
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Haymarket Riot
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Homestead Strike
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Pullman Strike
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What was the importance of AFL?
Why did women attempt to form their own trade unions?
Why were the unions generally unsuccessful?
Write a one paragraph summary or generalization on what patterns you observed in the chart.
Urbanization
Read and take notes on pages 113 - 127
Key terms:
immigrant
ethnic
nativism
tenement
political machine
party boss
graft
Social Darwinism
Americanization
Why did they come to America? Look for reasons that immigrants left their "old" country (push) and reasons they wanted to come to America (pull).
Create a visual to show where the immigrants came from and where they settled.
Define "nativism" and explain how it grew at this time.
Describe the Chinese Exclusion Act.
How was the immigration experience different for Asians than Europeans?
Describe immigrant life in America.
Explain Political Machines.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
A New Quarter
October 23...
We are starting with Quarter 2. So far we have completed 3 assignments. The questions on the Battle of Little Bighorn, a T-Chart to review the Advantages and Hardships of emigrating westward, and notes on the video "Heartland".
Today we start on "Industrialism".
In your notebook be sure define and learn the following terms:
Gross National Product
Laissez-faire
entrepreneur
corporation
economies of scale
monopoly
trust
holding company
Read and take notes on pages 91 - 109...Note the many causes of the Industrial Revolution in the US. Note the many effects the growth of Railroads had on Americans.
Finally, take notes and chart the various forms of business that developed at this time. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? What types of consolidation came about? Who was helped and who was hurt by business consolidation?
We are starting with Quarter 2. So far we have completed 3 assignments. The questions on the Battle of Little Bighorn, a T-Chart to review the Advantages and Hardships of emigrating westward, and notes on the video "Heartland".
Today we start on "Industrialism".
In your notebook be sure define and learn the following terms:
Gross National Product
Laissez-faire
entrepreneur
corporation
economies of scale
monopoly
trust
holding company
Read and take notes on pages 91 - 109...Note the many causes of the Industrial Revolution in the US. Note the many effects the growth of Railroads had on Americans.
Finally, take notes and chart the various forms of business that developed at this time. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? What types of consolidation came about? Who was helped and who was hurt by business consolidation?
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Week of October 7
Last week we finished the study of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Our final project was the reading of documents (13, 14, and 15 amendments; Black codes; Henry Adam's statement; photos of black legislators; Freedmen's bureau statement on education.) The assessment of the reading was 3 paragraphs defending your stance on the question: "Were African-Americans free during Reconstruction?"
This week we will begin the post-war movement westward and the build up of business and industry in the cities. There will be a quiz on the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Mon./Tue. Read text book pages 74 - 82. With a partner, create a character from the time period and occupation assigned by teacher (miner, farmer, rancher). Create 5 questions for an interview of the character and then create the answers using your knowledge of the time period. Be prepared to explain one question and answer in class.
Wed./Thur Read textbook pages 83 - 87. We will discuss and look closely at how American's migration westward affected the Native American population. We will look closely at the Battle of Little Big Horn and compare documents sent to the government.
Quiz on Civil War and Reconstruction...Mon and Tue of next week.
Last week we finished the study of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Our final project was the reading of documents (13, 14, and 15 amendments; Black codes; Henry Adam's statement; photos of black legislators; Freedmen's bureau statement on education.) The assessment of the reading was 3 paragraphs defending your stance on the question: "Were African-Americans free during Reconstruction?"
This week we will begin the post-war movement westward and the build up of business and industry in the cities. There will be a quiz on the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Mon./Tue. Read text book pages 74 - 82. With a partner, create a character from the time period and occupation assigned by teacher (miner, farmer, rancher). Create 5 questions for an interview of the character and then create the answers using your knowledge of the time period. Be prepared to explain one question and answer in class.
Wed./Thur Read textbook pages 83 - 87. We will discuss and look closely at how American's migration westward affected the Native American population. We will look closely at the Battle of Little Big Horn and compare documents sent to the government.
Quiz on Civil War and Reconstruction...Mon and Tue of next week.
Friday, September 20, 2013
For the week of Sept. 23 - 27...Our focus will be on the "Civil War".
Monday and Tuesday - We will look at the advantages and disadvantages for both sides.
We will analyze the "war strategy" of each of side.
We will review the causes by watching America: The Story of Us. "Division.
Wednesday and Thursday - Notes on the war and its results
Friday - Begin Reconstruction
Monday and Tuesday - We will look at the advantages and disadvantages for both sides.
We will analyze the "war strategy" of each of side.
We will review the causes by watching America: The Story of Us. "Division.
Wednesday and Thursday - Notes on the war and its results
Friday - Begin Reconstruction
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Timeline today and tomorrow...Sept. 19, 20
The following events should be labeled, annotated and illustrated:
War with Mexico
Compromise of 1850
Fugitive Slave Law
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Bleeding Kansas
Underground Railroad
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Dred Scott decision
Election of 1860
South Secedes
include vocabulary: Manifest Destiny, popular sovereignty, abolition
Create an annotated timeline of the events.
The title: What caused the Civil War and could it have been avoided?
Annotations should follow this theme.
The following events should be labeled, annotated and illustrated:
War with Mexico
Compromise of 1850
Fugitive Slave Law
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Bleeding Kansas
Underground Railroad
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Dred Scott decision
Election of 1860
South Secedes
include vocabulary: Manifest Destiny, popular sovereignty, abolition
Create an annotated timeline of the events.
The title: What caused the Civil War and could it have been avoided?
Annotations should follow this theme.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Week of September 16.
This week we begin the study of causes of the Civil War. Our emphasis will be on sectionalism.
All students should have completed the pre-reading activity. Honor students need to pay special attention to supporting their statements using evidence. This as well as the notes on "Westward" should be turned in at the beginning of class.
Starting Tuesday...we will review pages 51 - 58 and take notes on the issues and cultural differences between the North and South.
Students will read Chapter 4 and collect information for an annotated time line of events leading to the Civil War.
All students will analyze a political cartoon created during the antebellum era. Discuss the uses and purposes of the cartoons.
Honor students will research the various causes leading to the War and create a political cartoon on ONE of the causes...Homework.
Thursday...We will take our quiz (only 15 questions on colonies, Revolution, and New Nation) and watch the video "Separation" from America: Story of Us. This segment will go over the growth and changes of the nation in the early 1800's as well as those issues that caused the South to secede.
Next week...Civil War and Reconstruction.
This week we begin the study of causes of the Civil War. Our emphasis will be on sectionalism.
All students should have completed the pre-reading activity. Honor students need to pay special attention to supporting their statements using evidence. This as well as the notes on "Westward" should be turned in at the beginning of class.
Starting Tuesday...we will review pages 51 - 58 and take notes on the issues and cultural differences between the North and South.
Students will read Chapter 4 and collect information for an annotated time line of events leading to the Civil War.
All students will analyze a political cartoon created during the antebellum era. Discuss the uses and purposes of the cartoons.
Honor students will research the various causes leading to the War and create a political cartoon on ONE of the causes...Homework.
Thursday...We will take our quiz (only 15 questions on colonies, Revolution, and New Nation) and watch the video "Separation" from America: Story of Us. This segment will go over the growth and changes of the nation in the early 1800's as well as those issues that caused the South to secede.
Next week...Civil War and Reconstruction.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
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