Monday, November 29th

Advanced American History

We resume our study of WWI today with an analysis of the causes of America's entrance into WWI.  They are:
1.  Economic and Cultural Ties with the Allies
2.  German U-Boat Warfare
3.  The thought, after the Russian Revolution in 1917, that this war was one pitting Democracies against Monarchies.
4.  The Zimmerman Note

Finally, after a declaration of war in 1917, analyze the mobilization for war, consequences for opposition, and social changes in America resulting from war in Chapter 10.2.

Reminder:  Read pages 301-04 and prep for "Quest" on Thursday.

Propaganda poster from WWI -- dehumanizing the enemy and encouraging enlistment in the Army.  

courtesy wikimedia.org

American History

Our study of WWI continued today with a discussion of how public opinion was shaped during WWI.  We analyzed/reviewed the limits placed on civil liberties during WWI, and the impact of propaganda to shape public support for the war.

Assignment:  2 column notes pages 301-04, Beginning to "The War Ends" 

Week of November 15th, 2010

Advanced American History

Monday -- NHD Work
Tuesday -- Introduction to WWI.  Class discussion based on the causes of WWI, the consequences of nationalism, imperialism, militarism and alliances, and the effects of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.   Assignment:  Read text 282-291.
Wednesday -- WWI Quiz #1
Thursday/Friday -- WWI Trench Journal/NHD Work

Reminders:  NHD Contracts/Topics due Nov. 29th.


American History

Monday -- Analysis of the US in WWI
Tuesday -- Examination of Civil Liberties during WWI
Wednesday -- WWI Quiz #1
Thursday/Friday -- The Lost Battalion

Tuesday - Friday, November 9th - 12th

Advanced American History

Much of this week is dedicated to preliminary research and topic selection for NHD.  Please remember that the topic you choose must be historically significant, must relate to the theme of Debate and Diplomacy in history, and must be something that can be researched through accessible sources in the upcoming months. As you begin to research, please consult a number of the helpful sources on the side of this page under NHD links.

American History

Our study of the First World War continues with the construction of a "trench journal".  Consult the following websites to complete the assignment:

www.firstworldwar.com
www.worldwar1.com/dbc

Monday, November 8th

Advanced American History

The introduction to National History Day continues today with a presentation by Sarah Michele Klentz from the Wisconsin Historical Society.






American Studies

WWI, or the "war to end all wars," left a legacy of many problems throughout much of the 20th century.  To begin our analysis of WWI, we discussed this legacy, from bringing political turmoil to Russia, setting the stage for humiliation and economic problems in Germany, and marking the ascendance of the United States to a world power.

Assignment:  Read page 282-291.  Complete note taking guide and questions on handout.

Thursday-Friday, November 4th & 5th

Advanced American History

Completion of Gilded Age Speeches, Artwork, Drama, or Music.  Competition will be completed by Friday.


American Studies

Thursday --  Gilded Age Exam

Friday -- Introduction to WWI.  Complete Map assignment for class on Monday.

Wednesday, November 3rd

Advanced American History

Gilded Age project work -- completed projects/presentations take place Thursday and Friday.

American Studies

Exam review.  Test Thursday.

Tuesday, November 2nd

Advanced American History

Introduction to National History Day--this project will be an extensive research project that we will begin shortly and will conclude in early March.  More information to follow, but check out nhd.org for more details.

American Studies

To finish our study of the progressive era, we examined the life of Teddy Roosevelt.  If absent, review pages 233-39 in your textbook.

Monday, November 1st

Advanced American History

Gilded Age project work day -- combined History and English classes.

American Studies

Our discussion of the Gilded Age period concludes with an analysis of the Progressive  Movement.  Primarily active during the early decades of the 20th century, progressives shared a belief that government could build a more fair, just and equitable society. 

Assignment:  Page 212-219 --  answer questions 4 & 6 on pg 419.