This is our new class website. It does not send out updates. However, as always, THE CLASSROOM is your main source of communication!
If you need to reach me directly, you can send a Remind! Please give me time to respond--you know I have all notifications turned OFF!
If you need to reach me directly, you can send a Remind! Please give me time to respond--you know I have all notifications turned OFF!
EXTRA CREDIT:
CLICK HERE for link to every US Regents ever....and
Make a list of every Thematic Essay topic, and a list of every DBQ Essay topic.........go as back as far as you can!!! Use the box on the top right of the page to reach the archive.......the tests in its current format started in June 2001. (The more you do--the more points you can get)
**you can receive extra points on your final exam**
(however, this does not make up for missing HWs!! Also--copied HW does not receive credit...)
CLICK HERE for link to every US Regents ever....and
Make a list of every Thematic Essay topic, and a list of every DBQ Essay topic.........go as back as far as you can!!! Use the box on the top right of the page to reach the archive.......the tests in its current format started in June 2001. (The more you do--the more points you can get)
**you can receive extra points on your final exam**
(however, this does not make up for missing HWs!! Also--copied HW does not receive credit...)
REGENTS REVIEW!! US History Regents: Tuesday, June 18, 8:00 AM
CLICK HERE for link to every US Regents ever!!!
CLICK HERE for interactive actual Regents questions!!
THESE ARE GREAT REVIEW SHEET LINKS (in blue):
CHRISTMAS COLORS (excellent lists of terms by topics)
MR. KLAFF (super excellent--and kooky...follow all of his links and listen to his review songs...if you can stand it ;)
MY FRESH PREP Hip Hop on Suncloud....scroll down for US history tracks
TOP TERMS (self explanatory)
60 SECOND PRESIDENTS ( yaaaaaaaasssss!)
THANKS TO ALL THOSE TEACHERS OUT THERE WHO PUT A TON OF TIME AND EFFORT INTO THESE GREAT MATERIALS!!!
Another great interactive question site besides regentsprep.org is:
PRENTICE HALL REVIEW BOOK!
If you like study games (flashcards, hangman, matching, etc), try:
STUDY STACK
Maybe you just wanna watch videos:
THE HISTORY CHANNEL
PRESIDENTS (check out rest of site)
THE CENTURY (superb review of 1900-1999!) (most already on this website and we watched a bunch!)
THIS VIDEO IS A TIMELINE REVIEW (in 3 parts, about an hour long total)
CLICK HERE for interactive actual Regents questions!!
THESE ARE GREAT REVIEW SHEET LINKS (in blue):
CHRISTMAS COLORS (excellent lists of terms by topics)
MR. KLAFF (super excellent--and kooky...follow all of his links and listen to his review songs...if you can stand it ;)
MY FRESH PREP Hip Hop on Suncloud....scroll down for US history tracks
TOP TERMS (self explanatory)
60 SECOND PRESIDENTS ( yaaaaaaaasssss!)
THANKS TO ALL THOSE TEACHERS OUT THERE WHO PUT A TON OF TIME AND EFFORT INTO THESE GREAT MATERIALS!!!
Another great interactive question site besides regentsprep.org is:
PRENTICE HALL REVIEW BOOK!
If you like study games (flashcards, hangman, matching, etc), try:
STUDY STACK
Maybe you just wanna watch videos:
THE HISTORY CHANNEL
PRESIDENTS (check out rest of site)
THE CENTURY (superb review of 1900-1999!) (most already on this website and we watched a bunch!)
THIS VIDEO IS A TIMELINE REVIEW (in 3 parts, about an hour long total)
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US 2 FINAL REVIEW MATERIALS
Your final will cover THIS SEMESTER ONLY . Below you will find useful review stuff!
So--review from the REGENT REVIEW uspacket starts on p.12 (but the rest will be great review for the Regents!!)
I suggest doing as many multiple choice questions as you can, using the notes to guide you!!!
CLICK HERE for interactive actual Regents questions!! **start around question 18-19**
The site above is brand new and AWESOME!! There is also an App!!!
CLICK HERE for a great review website from my niece's history teacher!! Start with the Gilded Age.
So--review from the REGENT REVIEW uspacket starts on p.12 (but the rest will be great review for the Regents!!)
I suggest doing as many multiple choice questions as you can, using the notes to guide you!!!
CLICK HERE for interactive actual Regents questions!! **start around question 18-19**
The site above is brand new and AWESOME!! There is also an App!!!
CLICK HERE for a great review website from my niece's history teacher!! Start with the Gilded Age.
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HW 21: Crash Course Episode 46 & 47 (Bush Jr, Obama) due Mon June 10
CLICK HERE for episodes ****you do NOT have to complete #45 Clinton worksheet!!!!
you will see #46 Bush . and #47 Obama in the playlist to the right!
CLICK HERE for episodes ****you do NOT have to complete #45 Clinton worksheet!!!!
you will see #46 Bush . and #47 Obama in the playlist to the right!
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HW 20: Carter-Reagan-Bush-Clinton Worksheet due Fri June 7
Please read the handout and complete the questions on the back!
****you may also want to watch the Clinton crash course......see link above!! You DO NOT need to complete worksheet #45.
Please read the handout and complete the questions on the back!
****you may also want to watch the Clinton crash course......see link above!! You DO NOT need to complete worksheet #45.
CRASH COURSE VIDEO ASSIGNMENTS!!
HW 19: Episodes 43 & 44 (Reagan and Bush Sr--1980s & 1990s) ---------------- due Wed June 5
Please print out and fill in, or copy out the worksheets and fill in!
HW 19: Episodes 43 & 44 (Reagan and Bush Sr--1980s & 1990s) ---------------- due Wed June 5
Please print out and fill in, or copy out the worksheets and fill in!
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The Nixon Years (1969-1974): Detente + Watergate (watch video or skim text)
This informal homework requires you to watch the video OR skim the text but does not require you to write responses to questions or any notes.
You are strongly encouraged to take notes as you watch or skim because you will be responsible for the information included in the video or chapters. You may choose to answer the accompanying questions for extra credit, written or by email. (Take a look at the file regardless.) Episode: "Approaching the Apocalypse"
ONLINE TEXTBOOK <--link! chapter 24 Red Textbook Chapter 32 Blue textbook chapter..
This informal homework requires you to watch the video OR skim the text but does not require you to write responses to questions or any notes.
You are strongly encouraged to take notes as you watch or skim because you will be responsible for the information included in the video or chapters. You may choose to answer the accompanying questions for extra credit, written or by email. (Take a look at the file regardless.) Episode: "Approaching the Apocalypse"
ONLINE TEXTBOOK <--link! chapter 24 Red Textbook Chapter 32 Blue textbook chapter..
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HW 18--The 60s: A Decade of Change due Friday May 24
please read, and answer questions 1-8 on the handout received in class
ALSO........ CLICK HERE for a timeline of women's rights during this time period, and answer: 9. Which events on the timeline show the most advancement for women, in your opinion? (Explain why) CLICK HERE to learn about 60s counterculture, and answer: 10. How would you describe the 1960s counterculture, and what is your opinion of it? |
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HW 17--Phase II of Civil Rights movement due when you get it done!! EMAIL OR HAND IN
CLICK HERE for a playlist of Eyes on the Prize
Choose an episode 7 - 10 (you may need to separately search the episode in case the one in the playlist is blocked...but you WILL find it!!)
and answer the corresponding questions found on the PDF
***you may watch another episode and answer the questions for EXTRRRRRAAAA CRRRREDDITTT**
CLICK HERE for a playlist of Eyes on the Prize
Choose an episode 7 - 10 (you may need to separately search the episode in case the one in the playlist is blocked...but you WILL find it!!)
and answer the corresponding questions found on the PDF
***you may watch another episode and answer the questions for EXTRRRRRAAAA CRRRREDDITTT**
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HW 16--65th Anniversary of Brown v Board due when you get it done!! EMAIL RESPONSES
please review the following sources:
Recents NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/10/us/threatening-the-future-the-high-stakes-of-deepening-school-segregation.html
Here is the introduction the the major study just released, mentioned in the article: https://www.civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/research/k-12-education/integration-and-diversity/harming-our-common-future-americas-segregated-schools-65-years-after-brown
Here are the results of the study: https://www.civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/research/k-12-education/integration-and-diversity/harming-our-common-future-americas-segregated-schools-65-years-after-brown/Brown-65-050919v4-final.pdf
Check out this site, you can look up LaGuardia!! https://projects.propublica.org/miseducation/
Click "students" and scroll.....https://www.schooldigger.com/go/NY/schools/0007804458/school.aspx
please answer in a minimum of 2 detailed paragraphs:
Based on these sources, using as much specific evidence as possible, how would you describe the current status of diversity in education? What is your opinion of what you have learned from these sources? Has your opinion of the status of school segregation changed?
please review the following sources:
Recents NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/10/us/threatening-the-future-the-high-stakes-of-deepening-school-segregation.html
Here is the introduction the the major study just released, mentioned in the article: https://www.civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/research/k-12-education/integration-and-diversity/harming-our-common-future-americas-segregated-schools-65-years-after-brown
Here are the results of the study: https://www.civilrightsproject.ucla.edu/research/k-12-education/integration-and-diversity/harming-our-common-future-americas-segregated-schools-65-years-after-brown/Brown-65-050919v4-final.pdf
Check out this site, you can look up LaGuardia!! https://projects.propublica.org/miseducation/
Click "students" and scroll.....https://www.schooldigger.com/go/NY/schools/0007804458/school.aspx
please answer in a minimum of 2 detailed paragraphs:
Based on these sources, using as much specific evidence as possible, how would you describe the current status of diversity in education? What is your opinion of what you have learned from these sources? Has your opinion of the status of school segregation changed?
"THE CENTURY: POISONED DREAMS"--EXCELLENT REVIEW OF JFK PRESIDENCY--BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC!!
CLICK HERE for review questions (this is NOT an assignment, just a helpful review)
CLICK HERE for review questions (this is NOT an assignment, just a helpful review)
COLD WAR ERA THEMATIC TASK CHARTS..............due Thursday May 16
*you received this in class Fri May 10th*
CLICK HERE to consult ALL sections in online CHAPTER 18
CLICK HERE for JFK and the Cold War
*you received this in class Fri May 10th*
CLICK HERE to consult ALL sections in online CHAPTER 18
CLICK HERE for JFK and the Cold War
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HW 15--Decision in Brown v Board of Education due Tues May 14
Please read the Brown v Board of Education of Topeka Kansas decision by Chief Justice Earl Warren (back of today's handout), and answer the 2 questions that follow (you can answer on the handout).
Please read the Brown v Board of Education of Topeka Kansas decision by Chief Justice Earl Warren (back of today's handout), and answer the 2 questions that follow (you can answer on the handout).
CLASSWORK/HW 13: THE 1950s--the Cold War at Home + changing society due by Fri May 10
CLICK HERE for Cold War at Home resources
THE TOPICS BULLETED BELOW ARE THE SUBSECTIONS--YOU MUST LOOK THROUGH THE ONES WITH THE *
HUAC Senator Joseph McCarthy--look at Telegram to Truman (8) J. Edgar Hoover Hollywood Ten--check out HUAC testimonies Committee for the First Amendment Hollywood Blacklisting Julius and Ethel Rosenberg “Fire!” by Herb Block (6/17/49) 1. Why do you think Hollywood was out on trial? 2. Describe the themes of the Herb Block cartoons. Which do you like best and why? 3. How do explain why McCarthyism started? What similarities can you draw to today? OTHER SECTIONS: 4. Describe your favorite Cold War toy. Why did you choose that one? 5. What is the most reoccurring advice from the Civil Defense? Which source educated YOU the most? (Educating the Public section)--desrcibe in detail. Do you think that this "education" would more comfort or frighten you? Explain! **You MUST watch the video "Duck and Cover" in that section!! 6. Pick and describe any other source from any section and why it stands out to you. |
1. What adjective is used to describe the 1950's based on the Chancellor reading? Do you agree or disagree with this description based on what you just read? Explain.
2. How would you characterize the 1950's based on this reading? Explain your opinion. 3. Make a list of the issues that are mentioned in the reading. 4. How would you describe life for Women in the 50s? 5. List several ways life changed during the 1950's. Which change do you think was the most significant? Explain why. either write out the questions, email, or share google doc with [email protected] :) The video below is helpful in reviewing this time period! |
HW 12: The Zoot Suit Riots due Wed May 1!
CLICK HERE for some images of zoot suits!
CLICK HERE for article. CLICK HERE for more background on the riots.
1. Describe the "Zoot Suit Riots".
2. What caused these riots? Why has" history has never quite settled on the exact events that preceded the riots that first week of June"?
3. What do YOU think of this event??
CLICK HERE for some images of zoot suits!
CLICK HERE for article. CLICK HERE for more background on the riots.
1. Describe the "Zoot Suit Riots".
2. What caused these riots? Why has" history has never quite settled on the exact events that preceded the riots that first week of June"?
3. What do YOU think of this event??
To what extent could America have helped save the Jews in Europe during World War II? Classwork 4/30
CLICK HERE for sources
*you will answer these questions in an email, addressed to [email protected]*
1. What are 4 pieces of evidence that prove the US had knowledge of the Holocaust? Be very specific.
2. How would you describe Americas's actions based on this knowledge?
3. What is your opinion of what you have learned?
4. Answer the AIM
CLICK HERE for sources
*you will answer these questions in an email, addressed to [email protected]*
1. What are 4 pieces of evidence that prove the US had knowledge of the Holocaust? Be very specific.
2. How would you describe Americas's actions based on this knowledge?
3. What is your opinion of what you have learned?
4. Answer the AIM
HW 11: Did African American rights advance or retreat (take steps forwards or backwards) during WW2?
Using evidence from the editorial in class and the documentary, please answer the above question in a paragraph.
We watched some of the video to the left in class. Please watch the sections "Women at War" and "Breaking new ground". The video to the right is optional but VERY interesting--it is about the role of the Black Press. It is cued up to the government's response to the Double Victory campaign.
Using evidence from the editorial in class and the documentary, please answer the above question in a paragraph.
We watched some of the video to the left in class. Please watch the sections "Women at War" and "Breaking new ground". The video to the right is optional but VERY interesting--it is about the role of the Black Press. It is cued up to the government's response to the Double Victory campaign.
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HOW DID FDR'S NEW DEAL FIGHT THE GREAT DEPRESSION? CLASSWORK TUES 4/9
CLICK HERE for link 1, and answer:
6. What do you learn about the TVA? What is your opinion of this program?
CLICK HERE https://catalog.archives.gov/id/514504!
7. What is this poster advertising?
CLICK HERE for tons of WPA posters!! CLICK HERE for listing by subject . BE SURE TO LOOK AT THE FEDERAL PROJECT ONE POSTERS!!
8. Which 3 posters do you like the best?
IF YOU HAVE TIME.....CHOOSE ANY NEW DEAL AGENCY NOT LISTED, AND RESERACH!
CLICK HERE for link 1, and answer:
- What was “question 22” on the 1940 census?
- What was the main reason the CCC and the WPA was formed?
- Describe the work provided by the CCC. Could anyone get a job with the CCC?
- Describe the jobs provided by the WPA. What were the regulations to work for the WPA?
- What work might YOU have received from Federal Project Number One?
6. What do you learn about the TVA? What is your opinion of this program?
CLICK HERE https://catalog.archives.gov/id/514504!
7. What is this poster advertising?
CLICK HERE for tons of WPA posters!! CLICK HERE for listing by subject . BE SURE TO LOOK AT THE FEDERAL PROJECT ONE POSTERS!!
8. Which 3 posters do you like the best?
IF YOU HAVE TIME.....CHOOSE ANY NEW DEAL AGENCY NOT LISTED, AND RESERACH!
HW 10: The New Deal (textbook) due Wed 4/10
please read 664 - 676 and answer:
E and F on side p 669
1 and p 670
B side p 673
1 and 4 p 676
For online version: CLICK HERE (answer, E, 1, 4 instead)
CLICK HERE (answer B, 1 and 3)
Also answer: Which New Deal program do YOU consider to be the most important? Be very specific in your reasoning why!!
(note: there are 7 questions in total to answer, spanning 2 textbook sections)
please read 664 - 676 and answer:
E and F on side p 669
1 and p 670
B side p 673
1 and 4 p 676
For online version: CLICK HERE (answer, E, 1, 4 instead)
CLICK HERE (answer B, 1 and 3)
Also answer: Which New Deal program do YOU consider to be the most important? Be very specific in your reasoning why!!
(note: there are 7 questions in total to answer, spanning 2 textbook sections)
How did the Great Depression challenge the lives of Americans? CLASSWORK WED 4/3
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please answer all of the questions on the handout slip :)
CLICK HERE for photographs by the awesome Dorothea Lange!!
CLICK HERE for photographs by the awesome Dorothea Lange!!
MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST TUESDAY APRIL 2
Topics will cover Imperialism, WW I, 1920s ..... class notes, handouts, HWs from 3/13-3/28
See attached list of terms and review notes (the notes start at the bottom of the 1st page with Teddy Roosevelt).
Also, I left THE GREAT MIGRATION off the list of terms...
Topics will cover Imperialism, WW I, 1920s ..... class notes, handouts, HWs from 3/13-3/28
See attached list of terms and review notes (the notes start at the bottom of the 1st page with Teddy Roosevelt).
Also, I left THE GREAT MIGRATION off the list of terms...
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HW 9: What characterized America on the Homefront during World War I? due Wed Mar 20
CLICK HERE for gallery walk link, please finish today's websquest if necessary. (password!)
CLICK HERE for a ton of WW 1 propaganda posters! There are 4 pages of hundreds of posters. (make sure to enable FLASH)
Look at as MANY as you can and,
choose at least THREE that make the biggest impact on you...........write down the title/brief description and explain why!!
CLICK HERE for gallery walk link, please finish today's websquest if necessary. (password!)
CLICK HERE for a ton of WW 1 propaganda posters! There are 4 pages of hundreds of posters. (make sure to enable FLASH)
Look at as MANY as you can and,
choose at least THREE that make the biggest impact on you...........write down the title/brief description and explain why!!
How did the acquisition of the Philippines after the Spanish American War challenge America? webquest Thurs 3/14
The debate over the acquisition of the Philippines, and America becoming an imperial power, was strong on each side!
CLICK HERE for a cartoon analysis set. **if the link doesn't open...............click the PDF!!!**
Make a T chart: pro imperialism / anti imperialism
Fill in your chart using the cartoons--what arguments do they give for each side? what themes are used in these arguments?
*Which cartoon set do you think does the best job in showing the 2 sides of the debate? Explain.
*Which cartoon did you find most impactful? Why?
The debate over the acquisition of the Philippines, and America becoming an imperial power, was strong on each side!
CLICK HERE for a cartoon analysis set. **if the link doesn't open...............click the PDF!!!**
Make a T chart: pro imperialism / anti imperialism
Fill in your chart using the cartoons--what arguments do they give for each side? what themes are used in these arguments?
*Which cartoon set do you think does the best job in showing the 2 sides of the debate? Explain.
*Which cartoon did you find most impactful? Why?
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CLICK HERE for some more cartoons!
Some historians call this event the Philippine Insurrection. CLICK HERE to answer-- why does the author for the Philippine Star disagree?
CLICK HERE for primary source photographs.
What do you think is the legacy of this war?
Some historians call this event the Philippine Insurrection. CLICK HERE to answer-- why does the author for the Philippine Star disagree?
CLICK HERE for primary source photographs.
What do you think is the legacy of this war?
HW 8: Spanish-American War (textbook) due Thurs March 14
Please read pages 530 - 534 and answer questions 2 and 4 p 534
Please read pages 530 - 534 and answer questions 2 and 4 p 534
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HW 7: Most Progressive President Worksheet due Tues March 12
**you have an extension if in Opera Workshop**
you received this in class on 3/7, below is the file if you were absent or lost it.
**you have an extension if in Opera Workshop**
you received this in class on 3/7, below is the file if you were absent or lost it.
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"A VOTE IS A FIRE ESCAPE!!"
When you can, please watch the video on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire which occurred right across from Washington Square Park in 1911.
I also found most of the movie we watched on Friday, Iron Jawed Angels. Unfortunately the last 20 min has no sound!!!!
When you can, please watch the video on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire which occurred right across from Washington Square Park in 1911.
I also found most of the movie we watched on Friday, Iron Jawed Angels. Unfortunately the last 20 min has no sound!!!!
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(HW) Finish webquest below from class on Thurs 3/7 if necessary or absent due Mon March 11
**you have an extension if in Opera Workshop**
**you have an extension if in Opera Workshop**
How did Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois differ in their methods for progress for African Americans?
CLICK HERE for interactive Jim Crow map.
CLICK HERE for Plessy v Ferguson case.
1. What did this case decide?
2. What amendment was debated?
Washington = former slave , founder of Tuskegee Institute DuBois = 1 st African American to get PhD from Harvard
CLICK HERE for Atlanta Compromise Speech by Booker T Washington (read P 1-4, and next to last)
3. Who is the audience of Washington’s speech?
4. What was Washington’s advice for how African Americans should achieve progress or “better their condition”?
5. What is your opinion of this advice? Might it make sense at the time?
CLICK HERE for excerpt of the Soul of Black Folks, by WEB DuBois
6. What is DuBois’ critique of Washington? DO you agree or disagree? (read paragraph 5)
CLICK HERE for excerpt's from DuBois' Talented Tenth speech.
7. What is DuBois’ advice for how African Americans should progress?
CLICK HERE for a poem!!
8. How does this poem summarize the different approaches to progress taken by the two men?
9. Whom do YOU agree with more……why? Would your answer be the same if you lived back then? Explain!!
10. ALSO--write down the quote you agree with the most, and from which document! (just 1 quote from 1 document!)
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
Washington is sometime viewed as a controversial figure. Some historians say that he was a sell-out who kissed up to white people; others say he was realistic about the situation in the South, and tied to avoid inciting white hostility. What do you think?
• Why might some of Washington’s supporters say that DuBois didn’t understand what life was like in the South? Based on what he wrote, do you think DuBois was clueless about what was happening in the South?
• Based on these documents, who do you think was a stronger advocate for the rights of African Americans: Booker T. Washington or W.E.B. Dubois?
CLICK HERE for interactive Jim Crow map.
CLICK HERE for Plessy v Ferguson case.
1. What did this case decide?
2. What amendment was debated?
Washington = former slave , founder of Tuskegee Institute DuBois = 1 st African American to get PhD from Harvard
CLICK HERE for Atlanta Compromise Speech by Booker T Washington (read P 1-4, and next to last)
3. Who is the audience of Washington’s speech?
4. What was Washington’s advice for how African Americans should achieve progress or “better their condition”?
5. What is your opinion of this advice? Might it make sense at the time?
CLICK HERE for excerpt of the Soul of Black Folks, by WEB DuBois
6. What is DuBois’ critique of Washington? DO you agree or disagree? (read paragraph 5)
CLICK HERE for excerpt's from DuBois' Talented Tenth speech.
7. What is DuBois’ advice for how African Americans should progress?
CLICK HERE for a poem!!
8. How does this poem summarize the different approaches to progress taken by the two men?
9. Whom do YOU agree with more……why? Would your answer be the same if you lived back then? Explain!!
10. ALSO--write down the quote you agree with the most, and from which document! (just 1 quote from 1 document!)
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
Washington is sometime viewed as a controversial figure. Some historians say that he was a sell-out who kissed up to white people; others say he was realistic about the situation in the South, and tied to avoid inciting white hostility. What do you think?
• Why might some of Washington’s supporters say that DuBois didn’t understand what life was like in the South? Based on what he wrote, do you think DuBois was clueless about what was happening in the South?
• Based on these documents, who do you think was a stronger advocate for the rights of African Americans: Booker T. Washington or W.E.B. Dubois?
HW 6: Literature of the Muckrakers (worksheet) due Wed March 6
We started these reading together in class!
We started these reading together in class!
HW 5: LABOR MOVEMENT worksheet (you started this in class after the quiz!!) Please also watch the video below.
THE HOMESTEAD STRIKE (Carnegie's US Steel Plant)
please watch the video to the right-------------------------------------> you are responsible for the information!! Think: What is your opinion of the Pinkertons? You should have also filled out the worksheet received in class on 2/26. |
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GRADE BOOSTER 1 due BY Mon March 4 (you may turn in earlier!)
"Grade booster" assignments will be available to you throughout the term. Yes a grade booster is the equivalent of extra credit. It can serve to boost a test grade or fill in for missing HW--wherever you might need it most at the end of a marking period. You must complete them by the stated deadline!! Some you will turn in and some you will email. This assignment will be turned in!
Please choose one chapter from the links below, and fill out the graphic organizer (see file).
If you can't decide--choose the Chinese Immigration chapter!!!!!
*You may read additional chapters (you must fill out charts) for an even greater boost! (You are NOT limited.)
Click for Chinese Immigration Reading Part 1 and Part 2
Click for Irish Immigration Reading Part 1 and Part 2
Click for Mexican Immigration Reading
Click for Russian Immigration Reading
"Grade booster" assignments will be available to you throughout the term. Yes a grade booster is the equivalent of extra credit. It can serve to boost a test grade or fill in for missing HW--wherever you might need it most at the end of a marking period. You must complete them by the stated deadline!! Some you will turn in and some you will email. This assignment will be turned in!
Please choose one chapter from the links below, and fill out the graphic organizer (see file).
If you can't decide--choose the Chinese Immigration chapter!!!!!
*You may read additional chapters (you must fill out charts) for an even greater boost! (You are NOT limited.)
Click for Chinese Immigration Reading Part 1 and Part 2
Click for Irish Immigration Reading Part 1 and Part 2
Click for Mexican Immigration Reading
Click for Russian Immigration Reading
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QUIZ TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26TH
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HW 4: New Immigration: Nativism + Assimilation (textbook + current events) due Fri Feb 15
1. Please read pages 438-443, & answer: C and the "Face Test" on p 441 D and #2 on p. 443 CLICK HERE for online text....B and face test p 257, C p 258, 2 p 259 2. If you did not get to this reading--------------------------------> during the iPad activity, please answer: 3. Conduct some research on the state of immigrants in America TODAY. Look for sources that address topics of nativism, assimilation, and other issues that we are discussing. Choose an article, write down the source, title, author, date, (OR PRINT IT OUT) and a 1 paragraph summary explaining any similarities you could connect to what we've been learning! |
HW 3: The City during the Gilded Age (urbanization--TEXTBOOK) due Tues Feb 12
please read pages 446-450, and answer questions A, C, and D along the sides of the pages as you read. Think about which problem of industrialization you think was the worst!
please read pages 446-450, and answer questions A, C, and D along the sides of the pages as you read. Think about which problem of industrialization you think was the worst!
HW #2: America the Story of Us: Heartland due Wed Feb 6
please watch the video and fill out the worksheet you received in class as you watch! If you were absent, the worksheet can be found below!
please watch the video and fill out the worksheet you received in class as you watch! If you were absent, the worksheet can be found below!
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BONUS ASSIGNMENT!!
email responses to [email protected] CLICK HERE for article. Read, and answer: 1. Create a timeline of events as you read. 2. What were the terms of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty? 3. What do you learn about the various tribes mentioned in the article? 4. How are the tribes currently fighting for justice? 5. What is your opinion of what you have read? |
HW #1: the Dawes Act due Fri Feb 1
read the text of the Dawes Act on the back of the handout, and answer the questions.
read the text of the Dawes Act on the back of the handout, and answer the questions.
TERM 2: SPRING SEMESTER = RESET!!!
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING THIS PAGE ON A REGULAR BASIS......AND DEFINITELY WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT!!!!!
Reconstruction Videos!
I *highly* recommend the PBS 2 part series, but it is 3 hours!! Watch what you can, fast forwarding here and there. I promise you will find it eye opening!! At the least, watch the crash course (CLICK HERE).
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EXTRA CREDIT
If you would like to boost your report card grade, you must email your responses directly to [email protected] NO LATER THAN 5PM Tuesday 1/22 (ideally ASAP!! The earlier, the better!)
CLICK HERE for article.....you can also listen to it!
Please answer the following questions:
1. Describe Frank. What is your opinion of him?
2. Describe Billie. What is your opinion of her?
3. What is your opinion of Frank's use of his 8th grade history book as a source?
4. What is your opinion of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans?
5. Explain the evolution of the history of “the lost cause”, according to the author of the article (and Frank).
(Lost Cause=Southern perspective of Civil War)
6. Do the years Confederate statues were erected matter in their meaning? Explain your opinion, and what YOU think should happen to these monuments.
7. What is your opinion of changing the name of ride at Kings Dominion?
8. How does the author feel about Frank's nostalgia? How do YOU feel about it?
9. What does the author mean by "illusionary cultural memory", and how Frank suffers from this? Do you agree or disagree?
10. Google Dick Poplar Day and/or Pvt. Richard Poplar. What type of information do you find? (PAY ATTENTION TO THE SOURCES!) What do you think about this topic now?
11. What is your overall opinion of what you have read?
If you would like to boost your report card grade, you must email your responses directly to [email protected] NO LATER THAN 5PM Tuesday 1/22 (ideally ASAP!! The earlier, the better!)
CLICK HERE for article.....you can also listen to it!
Please answer the following questions:
1. Describe Frank. What is your opinion of him?
2. Describe Billie. What is your opinion of her?
3. What is your opinion of Frank's use of his 8th grade history book as a source?
4. What is your opinion of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans?
5. Explain the evolution of the history of “the lost cause”, according to the author of the article (and Frank).
(Lost Cause=Southern perspective of Civil War)
6. Do the years Confederate statues were erected matter in their meaning? Explain your opinion, and what YOU think should happen to these monuments.
7. What is your opinion of changing the name of ride at Kings Dominion?
8. How does the author feel about Frank's nostalgia? How do YOU feel about it?
9. What does the author mean by "illusionary cultural memory", and how Frank suffers from this? Do you agree or disagree?
10. Google Dick Poplar Day and/or Pvt. Richard Poplar. What type of information do you find? (PAY ATTENTION TO THE SOURCES!) What do you think about this topic now?
11. What is your overall opinion of what you have read?
Classwork Thurs 1/17
CLICK HERE for Reconstruction political cartoons!
CLICK HERE for Reconstruction timeline
Which FIVE cartoons teach you the most about what occurred during Reconstruction? BE SPECIFIC in explaining why--describe the cartoon!
Using the cartoons AND the timeline, how would you substantiate this statement: Reconstruction was a roller coaster ride for African Americans.
CLICK HERE for Reconstruction timeline
Which FIVE cartoons teach you the most about what occurred during Reconstruction? BE SPECIFIC in explaining why--describe the cartoon!
Using the cartoons AND the timeline, how would you substantiate this statement: Reconstruction was a roller coaster ride for African Americans.
SUB WORK FOR MONDAY JAN 7TH:
CLICK HERE to read Abraham Lincoln's biography, and in your notes, please complete the following:
~Make a list of what YOU feel are the top 10 most important facts about Lincoln.
CLICK HERE to read Lincoln's First Inaugural Address, and answer (you may need to finish this for HW):
~Explain Lincoln's viewpoint on the continuation of slavery in America.
~What is Lincoln's view of the status of the Union?
CLICK HERE to read Abraham Lincoln's biography, and in your notes, please complete the following:
~Make a list of what YOU feel are the top 10 most important facts about Lincoln.
CLICK HERE to read Lincoln's First Inaugural Address, and answer (you may need to finish this for HW):
~Explain Lincoln's viewpoint on the continuation of slavery in America.
~What is Lincoln's view of the status of the Union?
2019 HW#1: Please complete the worksheet you received in class!! CLICK HERE for the relevant textbook section! (it goes further)
THE TUMULTUOUS 1850s Please review the videos below!! (you MUST watch the first 3 videos)
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the video below is amazing, if you can--watch the end! (where I have it set )
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