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.
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