Wednesday, December 22

Last post before break, woot woot! We kept working on preparations for the trial of Herbert Hoover. I checked worked done in class, but just as mentioned on yesterday's post, if absent we'll get you up to speed when you return to class. No make-up work.

My holiday gift to you is no homework over break. Enjoy and have a wonderful, safe vacation!

Hope you enjoyed the Penguin-themed humorous picture.

Tuesday, December 21

Today, the classes I did see started preparations for a trial of Herbert Hoover. There are several different handouts that students got in class, and to avoid confusion, I'm just going to hang on to them. You can pick up where we left off tomorrow if you were absent.

Monday, December 22

Today in class we talked about Hoover's presidency and the actions he did and did not take to address the Depression:
PowerPoint, Hoover and Hard Times *No homework tonight*

Friday, December 17

Today in class we started with some discussion/work with the packet:

• Analyze the causes of the Wall Street Crash (adapted from group activity p.212 of packet).
• How were the following factors connected: The Wall Street Crash, the banking crisis, reduced spending and unemployment (p.213 of your packet).

We also watched the first 20 minutes of American Experience: Surviving the Dust Bowl.

G Period, we began the PowerPoint, Hoover and Hard Times.

*No homework*

Thursday, December 16

Today in class we continued exploring the question, "What caused the Crash of 1929?"

• The following reading packet was handed out yesterday: The Wall Street Crash
• We finished watching American Experience: The Crash of 1929 (follow the link to watch on-line)

HOMEWORK: Read 213-215 of the packet I gave you today in class (also a link to it above). Use the text and sources to answer the following questions in your notes.

• What were the consequences of the Wall Street Crash?
• What were the human costs of the Depression?

I'll check your notes in class Friday.

Wednesday, December 15

Today we began exploring the question, "What caused the Crash of 1929?"

• The following reading packet was handed out: The Wall Street Crash
• We read p.211-212 together as a class to get a foundation for answering this question, then began watching American Experience: The Crash of 1929 (follow the link to watch on-line)

No homework for B, C and G periods

E Period: We had long block today and got to finish the film.

HOMEWORK: Read 213-215 of the packet I gave you today in class (also a link to it above). Use the text and sources to answer the following questions in your notes.

• What were the consequences of the Wall Street Crash?
• What were the human costs of the Depression?

I'll check your notes in class Friday.

Tuesday, December 14

Took the quiz on the 1920's today!! No homework.

Monday, December 13

In class, we practiced our OPVL skillz, with an excerpt from the following document. Helpful background info and context provided by the reading, (link in the below list), "Divided America: Prejudice and Intolerance."

A. Mitchell Palmer, The Case Against the Reds

QUIZ TOMORROW OVER THE 1920's:

Readings from this Unit:

The Great Migration

The Boom of the 1920's

Entertainment and Divisions in 1920's Society

The Scopes Trial

Divided America: Prejudice and Intolerance

Other Materials:

Presidents of the 1920's PowerPoint

Sacco & Vanzetti Trial Documentary

Friday, December 10

On Friday I'll only see B and C Periods due to the half-day. In class, we'll practice our OPVL skillz, with an excerpt from the following document and discussed and did some work with the reading (link in the below list), "Divided America: Prejudice and Intolerance."

A. Mitchell Palmer, The Case Against the Reds

QUIZ NEXT WEEK OVER THE 1920's: C Period Monday, B, E and G Tuesday!!

Readings from this Unit:

The Great Migration

The Boom of the 1920's

Entertainment and Divisions in 1920's Society

The Scopes Trial

Divided America: Prejudice and Intolerance

Other Materials:

Presidents of the 1920's PowerPoint

Sacco & Vanzetti Trial Documentary

Thursday, December 9

Today in class we finished watching the documentary on the Sacco and Vanzetti trial.

QUIZ NEXT WEEK OVER THE 1920's: C Period Monday, B, E and G Tuesday!!

Readings from this Unit:

The Great Migration

The Boom of the 1920's

Entertainment and Divisions in 1920's Society

The Scopes Trial

Divided America: Prejudice and Intolerance

Other Materials:

Presidents of the 1920's PowerPoint

Sacco & Vanzetti Trial Documentary

Wednesday, December 8

In-Class Today, we started (in G period finished too) watching a documentary on the Sacco and Vanzetti trial. If you were absent today, or would like to watch again on your own here is the link to the first of fourteen parts that are on YouTube for your viewing pleasure:
The Sacco and Vanzetti Trial

You also got a reading packet, that we started going over as a class to provide some context, and which is homework to finish reading. We'll discuss as a class in the near future. Here's a link to this reading packet: Divided America: Prejudice and Intolerance

REMINDER: Quiz on Tuesday (MONDAY FOR C PERIOD) over the 1920's! It will be short answer format and cover material from the Great Migration onward.

Tuesday, December 7

The Scopes Trial (This is the reading you got in class! All the info you'll need to do well on a quiz question on this topic)
American Experience: Monkey Trial Link to tons-o-info on the "Monkey Trial," including the ever-catchy song, "Can't Make a Monkey Out of Me."

A Modern Tie-In: (if you're interested)
Nova: Intelligent Design on Trial

*No homework tonight. Expect a quiz Monday or Tuesday next week!!

Monday, December 6

Finished up the PowerPoint: The Presidents of the 1920's

We then discussed the "Roaring Twenties," and the divisions in society which were becoming evident (working from the weekends hw).

Clips Watched in Class:

Driving Around New York City

The Charleston

Flappers--The Roaring Twenties

*No homework tonight*

E Period:

We read about Tennessee vs. Scopes (The Great Monkey Trial) in class. I still need to scan the reading. If you were absent, check back soon for this update!

American Experience: Monkey Trial Link to tons-o-info on the "Monkey Trial," including the ever-catchy song, "Can't Make a Monkey Out of Me."

Thursday, December 3

In-Class Today:

We started talking about the the 1920's!

Warm-Up Task: (Poorly scanned version of the reading: The Boom of the 1920's)

What was the ‘boom’?
Use the sources on the first page (front and back) of the packet I’ve given you to do the following:
Make a list of features of the economic boom of the 1920’s under the following headings

• Industry
• Home life
• Transport
• Cities

Now come up with a brief definition of the economic boom of the 1920’s.

Homework for B, E and G Periods (C period had time in class to complete this task):

Why was there an economic boom in the 1920’s?

• Read p. 218-222 and complete the Focus Task on p.222 on a separate piece of notebook paper. (Hint, hint. I would read the Focus Task first before beginning. If you find that making the chart first and filling in doesn’t work for you, just take notes under the major headings as you go for #1.)

Homework for C Period:
Read p.224-226 and take notes on the various divisions described (“city vs. country,” “young vs. old,” “the role of women”), outlining the views of both sides for each.

* C Period also started this PowerPoint on the Presidents of the 1920's

Friday, December 3

Homework:

As you read the packet, take notes on the various divisions described ("city vs. country," "young vs. old, "the role of women"), outlining the views of both sides for each.

Link to the reading packet (not the best scanning job just to warn you):

Entertainment and Divisions in 1920's Society

Presidents of the 1920's PowerPoint

Video Clips (we may or may not have gotten to):

Driving Around NYC

Tuesday, November 30

Today we discussed the Great Migration further. Here's a link to more info if you're interested:
The Great Migration

No new homework tonight!

Monday, November 29

Homework: Today in class, you got a reading and had questions to answer that went along with it. Whatever you were not able to finish during class is homework. If you were absent, you'll find a link to the reading below and the questions you'll need to have answered. Due next class.

Questions: The Great Migration (Attention: the title is the link to the reading)
Please answer on a separate piece of notebook paper!!

1. What does the term the “Great Migration” refer to?
2. What were the reasons that many participated in the Great Migration (can break down into economic, social/political and personal if that helps)?
3. What methods were used to draw African-American workers to the North?
4. Explain why “migrants were not typical southerners in many ways.”
5. What challenges did African Americans face on the “journey North”?
6. What role did family, friends, Churches and African-American newspapers each play in fostering the Great Migration?
7. List the shifts in the African-American population between 1910 and 1920 given for several major cities.
8. Why did the employment of African-American workers become a source of resentment for white workers?
9. How did migration alter black employment patters?
10. In what ways were African-Americans discriminated against in the workplace?
11. What help existed for new African-American migrants to Northern cities?
12. Why problems did African-Americans face in finding housing?
13. Describe the “Red Summer.”

Great website on the Great Migration!

Tuesday, November 23

All classes finished taking the WWI test today. No homework over break, enjoy!

Friday, November 19

Your only homework is to study for the test over the WWI unit!!
Reminder:
TEST NEXT WEEK MONDAY (G&E), TUESDAY (B&C)

• The format will be 8 identifications (2-3 sentences in length showing your understanding of the key person, event or idea, as well as showing the significance of that "identification") and 3 short answer questions (responses should be at least one solid paragraph in length).
• You will have a bank of 16 identifications to choose from, and 5 short answer questions.
• Identifications will be worth 5 pts. each and short answer will be worth 20 pts. each.

Materials from the Unit:
Readings-

• Part I: The Scourge of War
• Part II: Securing the Peace
• Epilogue: The Legacy of the League

PowerPoints-

• Background to Causes of WWI ppt
• First WWI Intro ppt
• Precarious Neutrality Part I
• Precarious Neutrality Part II
• Taking Up Arms and Winning the War, ppt, Part I
• Taking Up Arms and Winning the war, ppt, Part II
• The War at Home, ppt
• Jeopardy Review Game

Thursday, November 18

Homework:
Epilogue: The Legacy of the League
B Period, you got a study guide for this that I'll check tomorrow.

Reminder:
TEST NEXT WEEK (E Period, Monday and B,C and G Tuesday)

• The format will be 8 identifications (2-3 sentences in length showing your understanding of the key person, event or idea, as well as showing the significance of that "identification") and 3 short answer questions (responses should be at least one solid paragraph in length).
• You will have a bank of 16 identifications to choose from, and 5 short answer questions.
• Identifications will be worth 5 pts. each and short answer will be worth 20 pts. each.

Materials from the Unit:
Readings-

• Part I: The Scourge of War
• Part II: Securing the Peace
• Epilogue: The Legacy of the League

PowerPoints-

• Background to Causes of WWI ppt
• First WWI Intro ppt
• Precarious Neutrality Part I
• Precarious Neutrality Part II
• Taking Up Arms and Winning the War, ppt, Part I
• Taking Up Arms and Winning the war, ppt, Part II
• The War at Home, ppt
• Jeopardy Review Game
  

Tuesday, November 16

Today in Class:

Everybody got into groups for the simulation TOMORROW. Finishing your "Presenting Your Option" worksheet and completing your preparation for what you'll say is the homework.

*If you were absent, you'll have a role in the simulation Wed too, but don't worry about make-up work.

Reminder:

The test on the WWI unit will be early next week. E Period, Monday. Everybody else, Tuesday. The format will be 8 identifications and 3 short answer questions.

Monday, November 15

Today we talked all about the Treaty of Versailles. Here's the nifty ppt used in class:
Wilson Fights for Peace

G Period: You also got into your groups for the simulation Wednesday and finishing your "Presenting Your Option" worksheet and completing your preparation is the homework.
(Gabe, we missed you. You'll have a role in the simulation Wed too, but don't worry about make-up work)

Friday, November 12

Materials From Today:

The War at Home, ppt

Here's today's PowerPoint!- All about Civil Liberties!

Mark Ruffalo reading the Eugene V. Debs Speech
War's Restraining Effect on Civil Liberties, NPR Clip

No homework this weekend.

Tuesday, November 9

In Class Today:

Taking Up Arms and Winning the War, ppt, Part I

Taking Up Arms and Winning the war, ppt, Part II

The War at Home, ppt

Footage of Submarine Warfare, WWI

Eugene V. Debs's 1918 Anti-war Speech, Read by Mark Ruffalo

Not to depress anyone, but I'll be gone tomorrow. I gave all classes the reading, Part II: Securing the Peace, and Study Guide: Part II, which goes along with it. You will have time in class tomorrow to work on doing this reading and completing the study guide, which will be due Friday (or Monday for the case of E period since I won't see you until then). If you were absent, or lost your copy, click on the link and it'll guide you to a GoogleDoc version.

Will miss you, be good!

Monday, November 8

In-Class Today:

Taking Up Arms and Winning the War, ppt, Part I

Taking Up Arms and Winning the war, ppt, Part II

The War at Home, ppt

C Period, we almost got through all of this, but not quite through the whole "War at Home" ppt...

E & G, we didn't have double block, so we'll finish all this up tomorrow.

Footage of Submarine Warfare, WWI

Eugene V. Debs's 1918 Anti-war Speech, Read by Mark Ruffalo

No new homework this evening.

Friday, November 5

Today's ppt's:

First WWI Intro ppt
Precarious Neutrality Part I
Precarious Neutrality Part II


Homework:
Read p. 8-10 of your packet and answer the following questions. Don't have your Part I packet, check posts from yesterday or Wednesday for the link.

1. List four principles of the Fourteen Points. Which of the Fourteen Points did Wilson think was most important?
2. List three types of anti-German propaganda used by the U.S. during the war.
3. What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information?

Thursday, November 4

Homework: America’s Neutrality READ p.4-9 of the packet I gave you yesterday and RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

Lost your packet? Don't know what I'm talking about? Follow this link: , Part I: The Scourge of War

1. What was President Wilson’s initial stance toward U.S. involvement in the war?
2. Why was it difficult to maintain neutrality?
3. After the Lusitania sank, two groups of people criticized President Wilson’s actions. Who were they, and what problems did they see with his actions?
4. What two actions did Germany take which led Wilson to declare war?

In Class Today:

Background to Causes of WWI ppt

First WWI Intro ppt

The most awesome video clip EVER!!!:

Days That Shook the World: The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet on the Armenian Genocide

PBS: The Great War (Amazing resource if you'd like to learn more! We covered "Chapters 1 and 2" with readings in class today.

Wednesday, November 3

Reading, Part I: The Scourge of War
In Class Assignment: (complete if you were absent, using the above reading)
Part I: The Scourge of War READ p. 2-4 (stop at America’s Neutrality) AND RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
1. What are the three main causes of the war identified by the reading?
Take notes and explain each of these main causes.
2. What is nationalism? In what ways did nationalism encourage conflict?
3. What event led immediately to the start of WWI? Why did the major powers of Europe all get involved so quickly?
4. Describe the first months of the war.

G Period (we had long block today!):

Homework: America’s Neutrality READ p.4-9 and RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
1. What was President Wilson’s initial stance toward U.S. involvement in the war?
2. Why was it difficult to maintain neutrality?
3. After the Lusitania sank, two groups of people criticized President Wilson’s actions. Who were they, and what problems did they see with his actions?
4. What two actions did Germany take which led Wilson to declare war?

Causes of WWI, Background ppt (GoogleDocs is being very difficult right now, but this will be added later!)

The most awesome video clip EVER!!!:
Days That Shook the World: The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet on the Armenian Genocide

PBS: The Great War (Amazing resource if you'd like to learn more! We covered "Chapters 1 and 2" with readings in class today.

Tuesday, November 2

Today, we talked about Civil Rights during the Progressive Era (or lack of them!!).
PowerPoint: Civil Rights during the Progressive Era Sorry the formatting on this is weird in some spots--for some reason it GoogleDocs does not want to let me edit!

If you want to learn more about Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois, I've provided links below to their most famous speeches:
Booker T. Washington's Atlanta Compromise Speech
W.E.B. DuBois's Niagra Movement Address

No homework tonight.

Monday, November 1

Today in Class: We had a quiz on the Progressive Era. If you were absent today, make sure you speak with me/e-mail concerning when will be the best time for you to re-take the quiz.

Homework:
Reading, When Bigots Become Reformers
There will be warm-up questions on this reading tomorrow, but for tonight's homework please just read carefully, jot down questions, etc...

Friday, October 29

I only saw E and G periods for class today due to Spirit Week festivities. We started watching the film Iron Jawed Angels, which is all about the struggle to pass an amendment granting women the vote. Not to ruin the end, but turns out they were successful--the 19th Amendment was ratified in August of 1920 giving ladies the vote!

Watch the film online! Here's a link to the first segment on YouTube, I think you can figure it out from there: Iron Jawed Angels, Part 1 of 12

A little more info on the film...

Reminder:
Quiz on Monday over the Progressive Era! (readings, homework and ppts are your friend!)

Thursday, October 28

In class today, we finished things up from yesterday. Want to take a peak at the PowerPoints, check yesterday's posts. The second half of class was spent on the mock gubernatorial election.

Reminder: Quiz over the Progressive Era MONDAY

Wednesday, October 27

If you missed class today, please check out the following PowerPoints. I had B period for long block, so got to the second little ppt on Prohibition, but all other classes ended at some point in the first:

Taft, The Election of 1912 and Wilson

Prohibition

*I also checked hw from last night. Curious what that was? Check yesterday's post. Make sure you show me/send me that so I can give you credit. Thanks!

Tuesday, October 26

Homework:

By tomorrow, you should have answers to the following questions (1-7) in your notes. You should already have (1-3) from yesterday's homework.

Here's a link to the packet if you need it:

The "Progressive Presidencies" This GoogleDoc version has all my weird notes on it, sorry...

1. What role did President Roosevelt want the federal gov’t to serve? p.597
2. What reforms (think new laws, agencies, etc…) were achieved during TR’s presidency?
3. How did TR handle the 1902 United Mine Workers’ Strike? How did this illustrate his stance toward unions?
4. Was Taft a true “Progressive”? Make a list of points for and against…
5. Who were the main contenders in the 1912 election? What were the election returns?
6. Define Wilson’s, “New Freedom,” platform.
7. What reforms were passed during Wilson’s presidency?

Monday, October 25

Today in class we spent time going over your Paper 1 Tests.


You also got a brand new reading packet!! Link: The "Progressive Presidencies" This GoogleDoc version has all my weird notes on it, sorry...


Homework:
Read the Packet and Answer the Following Questions
G Period (1-7) Since I won't see you until Wednesday.
B, C and E (1-3) for now please! These correspond with p.596-600 of the packet. Thanks :)

1. What role did President Roosevelt want the federal gov’t to serve? p.597
2. What reforms (think new laws, agencies, etc…) were achieved during TR’s presidency?
3. How did TR handle the 1902 United Mine Workers’ Strike? How did this illustrate his stance toward unions?
4. Was Taft a true “Progressive”? Make a list of points for and against…
5. Who were the main contenders in the 1912 election? What were the election returns?
6. Define Wilson’s, “New Freedom,” platform.
7. What reforms were passed during Wilson’s presidency?

Friday, October 22

Assignment!!

The Triangle Factory Fire, 1911 (psst, that's a link to the website you'll use for this assignment. Go ahead and open it in a new tab please)

Part I:

Learn about the fire and it's aftermath. It is required to read and take notes on the following sections under, "The Story of the Fire."

• Fire!
• Mourning and Protest
• Relief Work
• Investigation, Trial and Reform

After reading and taking notes on each section, go through the corresponding photos and illustrations, reading the captions as you go. This will really help to cement what you've just read and help the story come to life. You can find the images corresponding to each section either by following the link for "Photos and Illustrations" on the far-left menu, or following the internal links.

Part II:

To be completed on YOUR BLOG!!

Respond to the following questions:

• From the perspective of an American living in 1911 who has been following the news of the Triangle Factory Fire and its aftermath in your daily paper, tell me your reaction to the events. What action (if any) do you think should be taken?
• How do the events of the Triangle Factory Fire and its aftermath tie in with what we've learned about the Progressive Era thus far?

*While there is not a required length for your responses, please don't be lame and write just two sentences or something abundantly lame like that.

DUE BY MONDAY 10/25/10, 8:20 a.m. (aka finish by Sunday night)

Thursday, October 21

Assignment!!

The Triangle Factory Fire, 1911 (psst, that's a link to the website you'll use for this assignment. Go ahead and open it in a new tab please)

E Period- Computer lab Thursday

G Period- Computer lab Friday

(get a good start in class, but this is HOMEWORK to complete. There's a Part I and II!!)

B and C Periods- Sorry, the half-day Friday has robbed you of computer lab time. It's just plain old (super-exciting) homework.

Part I:

Learn about the fire and it's aftermath. It is required to read and take notes on the following sections under, "The Story of the Fire."

• Fire!
• Mourning and Protest
• Relief Work
• Investigation, Trial and Reform

After reading and taking notes on each section, go through the corresponding photos and illustrations, reading the captions as you go. This will really help to cement what you've just read and help the story come to life. You can find the images corresponding to each section either by following the link for "Photos and Illustrations" on the far-left menu, or following the internal links.

Part II:

To be completed on YOUR BLOG!!

Respond to the following questions:

• From the perspective of an American living in 1911 who has been following the news of the Triangle Factory Fire and its aftermath in your daily paper, tell me your reaction to the events. What action (if any) do you think should be taken?
• How do the events of the Triangle Factory Fire and its aftermath tie in with what we've learned about the Progressive Era thus far?

*While there is not a required length for your responses, please don't be lame and write just two sentences or something abundantly lame like that.

DUE BY MONDAY 10/25/10, 8:20 a.m. (aka finish by Sunday night)

Other Stuff from Today:

We talked all about the Muckrakers!!

Who were the Progressives? PowerPoint

Excerpt from How the Other Half Lives, by Jacob Riis (1890)

Excerpt from The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair (1906)

Wednesday, October 20

In class today we went over the questions which were yesterday's homework. If you were absent, it wouldn't hurt to get the notes from a responsible classmate.

Tonight's Homework:

Finish reading the packet. Lost yours already? Please refer to the link to the GoogleDoc that's on posts for Mon. and Tues.

As you read, compile two lists, brainstorming ideas about these two questions:

• Who were the Progressives? (many, many different individuals and groups will fill your list)
• What projects/changed did they champion (aka support)?

Tuesday, October 19

Homework is to Complete this Reading and Respond to the Questions for Class Tomorrow (if you were absent, or ALREADY lost your packet, there is a link below to the GoogleDoc version)

In-Class Reading: (p.578-580)
Please read carefully and respond to these questions as you go…

•Can you piece together a clear definition of the Progressive Era? Jot down your ideas.

•What factors led to the rise of the “progressive impulse”?

•What were the main goals of the progressives?

Bonus: (not necessarily from the reading) What connections between the Populist and Progressive movements can you identify?

Materials from Today:

PowerPoint: Populism and Intro to Progressive Era Assignment

Intro Reading, The Progressive Era

*C Period, we completed the above assignment in class.

Monday, October 18

B Period:

In long block today, we talked all about POPULISM and started an in-class reading and assignment. There is a link to the reading below if you were absent, and here's what I'd asked you to pull out of the reading:

In-Class Reading: (p.578-580)
Please read carefully and respond to these questions as you go…

•Can you piece together a clear definition of the Progressive Era? Jot down your ideas.

•What factors led to the rise of the “progressive impulse”?

•What were the main goals of the progressives?

Bonus: (not necessarily from the reading) What connections between the Populist and Progressive movements can you identify?

Materials from Today:

PowerPoint: Populism and Intro to Progressive Era Assignment

Intro Reading, The Progressive Era

All other class periods, we just introduced Populism. If you were absent, take a look-see at the PowerPoint for today. Thanks!

Thursday, October 14

Reminder:

Your first Paper 1 Exam, on the topic, "Industrialization and Labor, 1871-1900" is TOMORROW!!! (G period, you took it today)

Format of a Paper 1:

#1(a&b)- Comprehension Questions

#2- Compare and Contrast

#3- OPVL

#4- Mini-Essay (using all of the documents AND your own knowledge!)

Homework:

To help you prepare for the test and especially to do well on #4, the mini-essay. I have a new blog assignment for you.

Respond to the prompt:

"Explain why unions had little success during the period 1871-1900 in improving the economic and social position of U.S. workers."

• While your blog post does not have to be a formal essay, what I should see is identifying the main points and providing historical evidence to back them up.

THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR BLOG BY TOMORROW A.M.!!

PowerPoints from this Unit:

The Human Face of Industrialization

Major Strikes, 1877-1900 PowerPoint

Unions PowerPoint

Wednesday, October 13

In Class Today: (I only saw B&C)

Unions PowerPoint

*Homework for tonight. I gave you another reading packet in class (sorry, no e-copy!) and asked you to consider: "How and why was business getting bigger and powerful during this time period?"

Reminder:

Your first Paper 1 Exam, on the topic, "Industrialization and Labor, 1871-1900"

G Period- TOMORROW

B,C,E- FRIDAY

Format of a Paper 1:

#1(a&b)- Comprehension Questions

#2- Compare and Contrast

#3- OPVL

#4- Mini-Essay (using all of the documents AND your own knowledge!)

Homework:

To help you prepare for the test and especially to do well on #4, the mini-essay. I have a new blog assignment for you.

Respond to the prompt:

"Explain why unions had little success during the period 1871-1900 in improving the economic and social position of U.S. workers."

• While your blog post does not have to be a formal essay, what I should see is identifying the main points and providing historical evidence to back them up.

THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR BLOG BY THE MORNING OF THE DAY YOU WILL BE TAKING THE TEST.

Tuesday, October 12

Reminder:

Your first Paper 1 Exam, on the topic, "Industrialization and Labor, 1871-1900"

Format of a Paper 1:

#1(a&b)- Comprehension Questions

#2- Compare and Contrast

#3- OPVL

#4- Mini-Essay (using all of the documents AND your own knowledge!)

Homework:

To help you prepare for the test and especially to do well on #4, the mini-essay. I have a new blog assignment for you.

Respond to the prompt:

"Explain why unions had little success during the period 1871-1900 in improving the economic and social position of U.S. workers."

• While your blog post does not have to be a formal essay, what I should see is identifying the main points and providing historical evidence to back them up.

THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR BLOG BY THE MORNING OF THE DAY YOU WILL BE TAKING THE TEST.

*E Period, you also got a reading packet all about the Corporate Consolidation Movement. You don't have any identifications to go along with it, but I'd like you to keep the question, "How did business get 'bigger' and more powerful during this time period?" Be ready to discuss when I see you next on Thursday.

In Class Today:

Major Strikes, 1877-1900 PowerPoint

Unions PowerPoint

Friday, October 8

Today in Class:

Haymarket Video (This is part 1 of several... we watched the first two in class)

Major Strikes, 1877-1900 PowerPoint

G Period, Homework: (poor G period is being picked on because I'll see them one day less than everybody else next week)

I gave you another packet to read, starting with the section, "The Corporate Consolidation Movement." You do not have questions or identifications that go along with this one, I just ask that you read actively (highlight, notes in margins, questions, etc...) and be ready to discuss when I see you next on Tuesday.

Thursday, October 7

E & G Periods-

Here's the PowerPoint used today in class:
Labor Violence and Unrest: Part I

Homework:

Read p.500-504 and identify (take notes on) the following terms:

• The Knights of Labor
• The Haymarket Riot
• The American Federation of Labor
• The Homestead Strike
• The Pullman Strike
• The IWW

C Period:

Major Strikes, 1877-1900 PowerPoint

Haymarket Video

(You did the above reading and identifications during class)

Wednesday, October 6

Today in class, we did an activity comparing primary and secondary sources relating to the "Great Railroad Strikes of 1877." Unfortunately, I don't have an e-copy of this assignment.

If you were absent, please read and record notes on the Railroad Strikes of 1877 on p.499 of the packet I gave you yesterday and review the below powerpoint.

Here's the PowerPoint used today in class:
Labor Violence and Unrest: Part I

B Period, you have homework!!

Read p.500-504 and identify (take notes on) the following terms:

• The Knights of Labor
• The Haymarket Riot
• The American Federation of Labor
• The Homestead Strike
• The Pullman Strike
• The IWW

Tuesday, October 5

Sorry for not posting yesterday!! Mondays are not my best.

Anywho, if you were absent yesterday, I'll be giving you a sample Paper 1 question sheet, with some notes on it. This may not make a lot of sense to you, so please find a reliable classmate to fill you in on all the pointers we discussed about Paper 1's yesterday. This is important, because our next test will be in the Paper 1 format!

Today:

I handed out the first reading packet that goes along with our new unit, "The Human Face of Industrialization." I don't have an e-copy of this, sorry!

We did an in-class assignment that corresponded with the first couple pages of that reading, had some story time and learned about people climbing from a giant melting pot... Good times had by all. Here's the PowerPoint that perhaps helps this make sense:

The Human Face of Industrialization

Friday, October 1

Today in class we had our first essay test.

*If you were absent, please make sure we are in touch about a time ASAP that you can write this in-class essay.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 30

In-Class Essay Test tomorrow!!

The prompt is: Analyze the causes and impact of the Spanish-American War (1898).

YOU MUST BRING AN OUTLINE TO USE!

Helpful Materials:

Worksheet to Help Begin the Outlining Process

Class Readings from this Unit:

"Part I: The Origins of Global Power"

"Part II: The Spanish American War"

Epilogue: Imperialism's Bitter Fruit

PowerPoints from This Unit:

Spanish-American War, Part I

Spanish-American War, Part II

Impact of the Spanish-American War

Parents:

Thanks for coming to open house tonight! Here's a link to the course syllabus.

Wednesday, September 29

E Period will be taking the in-class essay test TOMORROW!! B, C and G will be taking it on Friday.

The prompt is: Analyze the causes and impact of the Spanish-American War (1898).

YOU MUST BRING AN OUTLINE TO USE!

Helpful Materials:

Worksheet to Help Begin the Outlining Process

Reading, Epilogue: Imperialism's Bitter Fruit

PowerPoint, Impact of the Spanish-American War

*If you were absent during E period today, please review these materials to help you be ready for tomorrow! We'll have the first half of class today to address questions.

*If you were absent from G or B periods today, we just finished the simulation and had some lively debate and discussion between the groups (B period in particular was insane, and you should probably be happy you weren't there)

Tuesday, September 28

Today in class we started (and in C period, completed) simulations of the debate raging in American society in the Fall of 1898 over what the heck to do with the Philippines.

C Period, your homework was to read the Epilogue and complete the accompanying study guide by Thursday. B period you got this reading and study guide yesterday. E and F you've never even heard murmurings of this reading and study guide's existence, so not to worry...

Friday, September 24

Today in class, we talked about, what do you know...The Spanish American War!! Here's a link to the PowerPoint used in class, which corresponds to Part II--Study Guide that was due today. It's in two parts, because it's just that awesome:

Spanish-American War, Part I

Spanish-American War, Part II

(no classes, actually got to Part II yet as I remember, but I thought I'd put the whole thing up, just for kicks)

If you were absent today, make sure you show me your completed Study Guide--Part II on Monday for credit!

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, September 23

Today in Class:

We discussed the documents from the, "America Looks Abroad"

You also got the reading: "Part II: The Spanish American War" and the accompanying "Study Guide--Part II."

We had some time to get started on reading the packet and completing the study guide. Homework is to finish this!! I'll be checking Study Guide--Part II for completion tomorrow at the beginning of class. If you were absent today, follow the above links to complete the assignment!

Wednesday, September 22

Absent today?

Follow this link to: America Looks Abroad Activity and read through the documents carefully to be prepared for class tomorrow. You do not need to answer the questions, which are on the first page of the pdf. You'll be put into a group tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 21

I didn't post yesterday! Sorry, this was due to thinking my head my actually explode from sinus pressure, taking Benadryl and falling asleep at 7 pm.

Anywho, today in class we discussed and started going over the reading, "The Origins of Global Power" and the accompanying study guide. If you were absent today, just make sure you show me your completed study guide when I see you next so I can give you credit for it!

Here are the links if you need them:

Reading, "Part I: The Origins of Global Power"

Study Guide, Part I

Friday, September 17

If you were absent from C Period Today:
Since we had a long block, we not only took the quiz during class, but everybody also got a reading and worksheet to complete which goes along with it to introduce our next topic of study--The Spanish American War (and larger discussion of our nation's brush with Imperialism).

Below are links to that reading and the worksheet which should be completed by Monday's class. You will also need to figure out a time for you to take the quiz. Shoot an e-mail over and we can figure it out. Thanks!

Reading, "Part I: The Origins of Global Power"

Study Guide, Part I

Everybody else, we just took the quiz today in class. No homework over the weekend.

Thursday, September 16

Quiz tomorrow for C, F and G Periods!!

Here's everything we've done thus far all in one place for quiz studying purposes!

• Today's Little PowerPoint (Introduction PowerPoint, with discussion questions and questions from the Development of the West reading
• Western Montage! (compliments of YouTube...)
• In-Class Reading: The Development of the West
• PowerPoint: Indian Policy and the Indian Wars
• PowerPoint-Dawes Act to Wounded Knee
• Wounded Knee Documents (used for group work)
• RRs, Homesteaders and Cowboys...oh my! Part I
• RRs, Homesteaders and Cowboys...oh my! Part II
• Robber Barons and Rebels, by Howard Zinn

Wednesday, September 15

Here's everything we've done thus far all in one place for quiz studying purposes!

• Today's Little PowerPoint (Introduction PowerPoint, with discussion questions and questions from the Development of the West reading
• Western Montage! (compliments of YouTube...)
• In-Class Reading: The Development of the West
• PowerPoint: Indian Policy and the Indian Wars
• PowerPoint-Dawes Act to Wounded Knee
• Wounded Knee Documents (used for group work)
• RRs, Homesteaders and Cowboys...oh my! Part I
• RRs, Homesteaders and Cowboys...oh my! Part II
• Robber Barons and Rebels, by Howard Zinn

Quiz tomorrow if you're in B period! Friday if you are in C, E or G! Short answer format. Shouldn't be any surprises if you've studied the above material.

In Class Today:

B Period- finished the PowerPoint on RRs, Homesteader and Cowboys. Read and discussed an excerpt from historian Howard Zinn.

C Period- Watched the first part of the American Experience: Buffalo Bill...(that's a link if you missed class today and are feeling left out)

E Period- We finished the PowerPoint and you'd had a bit of time to start the Zinn reading, but we'll have some more time tomorrow and discuss.

Tuesday, September 14

G Period- We had long block, got through all the below stuff, plus started the American Experience episode about Buffalo Bill! No hw besides studying for Friday's Quiz!

B Period- If you missed today's class, catch yourself up with the below PowerPoint.

C Period- We finished the PowerPoint and did the Zinn reading in class (links below).

E Period- If you were absent today, take a look see at the PowerPoint below and/or get notes from a friend!

In Class Today:

Railroads, Homesteaders and Cowboys....Oh My!! (This PowerPoint is in two parts, cause there were just so many gosh dang pretty pictures)

Part I

Part II

Reading: (in class)

Robber Barons and Rebels, by Howard Zinn

Reminders:

• There will be a quiz this coming Friday on Westward Expansion. Chapter 13 of your textbook corresponds to what we've been talking about. Use it as a resource if you feel you need some extra background on context. Only materials and topics we've covered in class will be fair game for the quiz though.
• There will also be a notebook check. If you've been taking notes and doing in class work on a laptop, no worries, just please compile this and send it to me (via e-mail, or you can share with me as a GoogleDoc).

Monday, September 13

Hello all! There were some scary times this weekend, when this blog didn't exist (GASP!)...the security of my Google account was compromised, but it's back and better than ever.

Good thing too, because this week's a crazy one, with a different batch of you absent from class everyday for Health and Wellness week sessions. Make sure you check the blog and get yourself up to speed if you miss a class.

In Class Today:

Railroads, Homesteaders and Cowboys....Oh My!! (This PowerPoint is in two parts, cause there were just so many gosh dang pretty pictures)

Part I

Part II

Reading: (in class)

Robber Barons and Rebels, by Howard Zinn

Reminders:

• There will be a quiz this coming Friday on Westward Expansion. Chapter 13 of your textbook corresponds to what we've been talking about. Use it as a resource if you feel you need some extra background on context. Only materials and topics we've covered in class will be fair game for the quiz though.
• There will also be a notebook check. If you've been taking notes and doing in class work on a laptop, no worries, just please compile this and send it to me (via e-mail, or you can share with me as a GoogleDoc).

Friday, September 10

In-Class Today:

PowerPoint-Dawes Act to Wounded Knee

Wounded Knee Documents (used for group work)

Homework:

Due to your blog by Monday at 8:20 am:

Do an OPVL on the Wounded Knee document you discussed in groups.

OPVL Info!

PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH A LINK TO YOUR BLOG

Thursday, September 9

If you were absent from B period due to sports dismissals, please finish reviewing the below PowerPoint, and/or get notes from a fellow class member. Material from today will be included on next weeks quiz:

PowerPoint #1- Indian Policy

U.S. II Students ignore the below message and link (for IB)...

I.B. Students, here's a link to the reading in case it didn't work on ManageBac:

Background on Russia Reading

Wednesday, September 8

PowerPoint #1- Indian Policy

PowerPoint#2- Dawes Act to Wounded Knee

Wounded Knee Documents (used for group work)

Tuesday, September 7

Materials from Today's Class: (if it's underlined, yes, it's a link)

• Today's Little PowerPoint (Introduction PowerPoint, with discussion questions and questions from the Development of the West reading
• Western Montage! (compliments of YouTube...)
• In-Class Reading: The Development of the West
• PowerPoint: Indian Policy and the Indian Wars

Thursday, September 2

So, we ended up having a discussion about why in the world we would study history in the first place, and going over the syllabus.

Here's a GoogleDoc version of: U.S. II SYLLABUS

Wednesday, September 1

Official First Day of School Blog Entry:

We Made it!! The end.

Thursday, June 10

If you've been left craving more, here's the "Songs of the Vietnam Era" stuff, including links to the different songs (remember, one has a VERY BAD word in it. You've been warned.)

Link: Songs of the Vietnam War, PowerPoint

YouTube Links to the Songs:

Ballad of the Green Beret

Fortunate Son

Okie from Muskogee

Feel Like I'm Fixin to Die

B Period, Here's that test review/final exam tips PowerPoints, that pulled heavily from lol cats I went over with you today:

Final Exam Review

Tuesday, June 8

Homework:

I gave you a short reading today (sorry, no e-copy), titled "Applying the Lessons of the Vietnam War." While the instructions on the reading itself say to answer two questions for EACH of the "Lessons, A-K," I'm feeling slightly less evil, and would like you to answer the two questions for 4 of the lessons of your choosing. As I emphasized in class, please read through and choose what lessons you actually give a crap about to respond to (which means reading through them all and deciding this), instead of just doing the first 4. Ok, thanks!!

If you would like to finish watching the My Lai Massacre documentary, here is the link:

American Experience, My Lai

Monday, June 7

Again, I'm being lazy, but if you're in B period, refer to Friday's post for E and F for homework and in-class stuff, because you are just a day behind.

F Period:

I gave you a short reading today (sorry, no e-copy), titled "Applying the Lessons of the Vietnam War." While the instructions on the reading itself say to answer two questions for EACH of the "Lessons, A-K," I'm feeling slightly less evil, and would like you to answer the two questions for 4 of the lessons of your choosing. As I emphasized in class, please read through and choose what lessons you actually give a crap about to respond to (which means reading through them all and deciding this), instead of just doing the first 4. Ok, thanks!!

Friday, June 4

E & F Periods In-Class:

In class, you watched the extremely groovy Part I of the documentary 1968, which gave some background on Vietnam and the Tet Offensive. Because I know you want to watch the re-watch/watch the rest, I will provide the link here: 1968 (Part 1 of 6)

E Period, you also watched a portion of the American Experience episode on My Lai. If you were absent, please follow this link and watch. We did not watch the whole thing (and haven't finished the portion I want to cover). We watched from about 10:00 to 25:00. Here's the link: My Lai

Homework:

B Period- Read p. 359-361

E and F Periods- Finish reading the Vietnam Packet

Not to be lazy, but B period, can you just look at yesterday's post for your homework?? Thanks!

E and F Period Homework:

Read p.359-361

Wednesday, June 2

Homework:

Read p.355-359 in your "Vietnam" packet. (If you are a poor, unfortunate soul who has lost it already, refer to yesterday's post for the GoogleDoc link)

• In paragraph or bullet-point form, compare and contrast the tactics of the U.S. and the Viet Cong. You'll notice that on p.355 there is this ginormous "Focus Task" that asks you to do about the same thing, but in a much more difficult form. You don't have to do this.

In Class Today:

Link to the Document you OPVL'd as a Warm-Up: Dec. of Independence, Vietnam Style

Here's a link to the PowerPoint used: Intro to the Vietnam War

Tuesday, June 1

Although it may seem cruel to have homework on a test day, it just has to be that way folks... We've got a lot of ground to cover before exams!!

You should have picked up a hefty packet as you left today, titled "Case Study 3: the Vietnam War." If you did not pick up this packet, or at any point lose it, here is a link to the GoogleDoc version: Case Study 3: the Vietnam War

Homework:

READ, p. 353-355 in Vietnam Packet

COMPLETE Activity on p.353 (box in bottom left corner)

Friday, May 28

Hey!! Guess what? It's that time again. We are at the end of our Civil Rights Movement unit and come Tuesday there will be a Paper I exam. That's the nifty one with the documents, remember?

There are a number of things you should do to help you review over the long weekend:

• Review your notes from Eyes on the Prize. To help fill in the blanks, here is a link to the website (again, sadly, you aren't able to watch the whole video series). You'll see the series broken down into the "Story of the Movement." Review events 1-10, from Emmitt Till's Murder to the Freedom March from Selma to Montgomery, AL. Unclear about the info you should know? Follow this link: Note Outlines PowerPoint


• DO THE READING packet I gave you, We the People: the Struggle Continues. It will be helpful in answering Question 4 (essay portion of the Paper 1 that asks you to use all 5 sources AND your own outside knowledge).

HOMEWORK:

29-3 Chapter Notes will be due TUESDAY. Again, I've assigned this because I think it will help you to understand and answer Question 4 of the Paper 1, and in general put the sources I've chosen in context.