Advanced American History
1. To review our discussion of populism, we will view a short collection of video clips from the Wizard of Oz.
2. Discussion / Notes on immigration and urbanization.
Assignment: Read pages 136-142.
American History
Senate Roundtable briefings are being held today. Be sure to have memos completed as well.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 27th
Advanced American History
1. Read primary sources from Frederick Law Olmstead and Jacob Riis. Answer questions that are on the front of the packet on a separate sheet of paper to be turned in on Tuesday.
2. Read text pages 128-135. Take notes as necessary.
American Studies
1. Senate briefings/memos will be due on Tuesday. Use class time to work on these to prepare for tomorrow.
2. Read Text pages 656-663. Answer questions 4, 5 & 6.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thursday, April 23rd
Advanced American History
1. Gilded Age Quiz #2 (labor movement and populism)
2. Introduce Gilded Age projects
For Friday: Work on beginning projects
American Studies
1. In class -- Perspectives on Vietnam - discussion
Assignment: Senate Briefing project--memo and presentation due Monday.
1. Gilded Age Quiz #2 (labor movement and populism)
2. Introduce Gilded Age projects
For Friday: Work on beginning projects
American Studies
1. In class -- Perspectives on Vietnam - discussion
Assignment: Senate Briefing project--memo and presentation due Monday.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, April 22nd
Depiction of William Jennings Bryan and his Cross of Gold speech courtesy of historyteacher.net
Advanced American HistoryOur discussion of the Populist movement continues with an analysis of the election of 1896 and the issues upon which it was based, and the Wizard of Oz as a political allegory. If absent, get all relevant handouts from the red folders in the back of class.
Reminder: Gilded Age quiz #2 on Thursday.
American History
1. Vietnam Quiz #1 -- on the origins of the war.
2. In class reading -- "Phil Caputo's recollection of rage and doubt"
Monday, April 20, 2009
Tuesday, April 21st
Advanced American Studies
Our discussion of the clash between workers and industrialists focuses on 3 main ideas today:
1. Finish Homestead strike video
2. Discuss Chapter 4 Section 3 -- Unionization
3. Begin a discussion of the Populist movement
Assignment: Finish Populism handout (Wizard of Oz allegory)
American Studies
Our discussion of the origins of the Vietnam War continues:
1. Video clip on the origins of war
2. Discuss the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Assignment: Read Ch. 20.2 US involvement grows. Answer questions on handout.
Our discussion of the clash between workers and industrialists focuses on 3 main ideas today:
1. Finish Homestead strike video
2. Discuss Chapter 4 Section 3 -- Unionization
3. Begin a discussion of the Populist movement
Assignment: Finish Populism handout (Wizard of Oz allegory)
American Studies
Our discussion of the origins of the Vietnam War continues:
1. Video clip on the origins of war
2. Discuss the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Assignment: Read Ch. 20.2 US involvement grows. Answer questions on handout.
Monday, April 20th
Advanced American History
Our discussion of the balance of power between workers and industrialists continues with an examination of the strike at Carnegie's Homestead mill in 1892. In class, we are watching 10 Days that Unexpectedly Changed America: Homestead Strike.
American History
1. In class notes on the deepening involvement in Vietnam (1950-64)
Assignment: Read 644-48, answer questions 4, 5, 6.
Our discussion of the balance of power between workers and industrialists continues with an examination of the strike at Carnegie's Homestead mill in 1892. In class, we are watching 10 Days that Unexpectedly Changed America: Homestead Strike.
American History
1. In class notes on the deepening involvement in Vietnam (1950-64)
Assignment: Read 644-48, answer questions 4, 5, 6.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Friday, April 17th
Advanced American History
1. Quiz #1 -- Heavily rooted in text pages 100-113 (Industrialization and Business changes in the late 1800's)
2. Discussion -- Work in an age of industrialization
Assignment: Read text pgs 114-121.
American History
Finish Letters from Vietnam
Assignment: Read text 644-48 #4,5,6
1. Quiz #1 -- Heavily rooted in text pages 100-113 (Industrialization and Business changes in the late 1800's)
2. Discussion -- Work in an age of industrialization
Assignment: Read text pgs 114-121.
American History
Finish Letters from Vietnam
Assignment: Read text 644-48 #4,5,6
Thursday, April 16th
Advanced American History
Complete the following for class on Friday:
1. Robber Barron / Captain of Industry packet
2. Read Chapter 4, Section 2
3. Read Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth and answer questions
Reminder: Quiz #1 on Friday
American History
View "Letters Home from Vietnam"
Complete the following for class on Friday:
1. Robber Barron / Captain of Industry packet
2. Read Chapter 4, Section 2
3. Read Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth and answer questions
Reminder: Quiz #1 on Friday
American History
View "Letters Home from Vietnam"
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Wednesday, April 15th
Image of Thomas Edison above courtesy of the National Archives (nara.gov)
Advanced American History
Today we begin our study of the Gilded Age with an introduction to the period of industrialization that occurs after the Civil War and Reconstruction (1876-1914).
Assignment: Read pages 100-106. Answer questions 4, 5 & 6.
American Studies
Introduction to the Vietnam War. Read and Discuss the article "A Different Kind of War".
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tuesday, April 7th
Advanced American Studies
Continue work on WHHOF speeches. Speeches will be delivered in class tomorrow.
American Studies
1. In class we finished discussion of the Civil Rights movement, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
2. We also began to examine LBJ and the "Great Society."
Reminder: Cold War Exam Thursday!
Continue work on WHHOF speeches. Speeches will be delivered in class tomorrow.
American Studies
1. In class we finished discussion of the Civil Rights movement, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
2. We also began to examine LBJ and the "Great Society."
Reminder: Cold War Exam Thursday!
Monday, April 6, 2009
Monday, April 6th
Advanced American History
Congratulations to Courtney Banker, Beth Van Beek, Rachel Veldt, Caty Socwell, and Megan Leisgang---NHD State Qualifiers!
Congratulations to Ashley Effa, Amber Hynnek, and Tara Schuster on their award for the best entry in Northeast Wisconsin on Labor History!
Today, we will begin a mini project on Women's history, beginning work on the nomination of a noteworthy woman for entrance into a National Women's Hall of Fame. Speeches will take place on Wednesday.
American Studies
1. Review MLK/Malcolm X discussion
2. View "A Time for Justice".
Assignment: Read 600-609. Answer questions 4, 5 & 6.
Congratulations to Courtney Banker, Beth Van Beek, Rachel Veldt, Caty Socwell, and Megan Leisgang---NHD State Qualifiers!
Congratulations to Ashley Effa, Amber Hynnek, and Tara Schuster on their award for the best entry in Northeast Wisconsin on Labor History!
Today, we will begin a mini project on Women's history, beginning work on the nomination of a noteworthy woman for entrance into a National Women's Hall of Fame. Speeches will take place on Wednesday.
American Studies
1. Review MLK/Malcolm X discussion
2. View "A Time for Justice".
Assignment: Read 600-609. Answer questions 4, 5 & 6.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Friday, April 3rd
Advanced American History
Great Depression Exam
American Studies
1. Civil Rights Quiz #1
2. Compare/Contrast -- Philosophies of MLK and Malcolm X. Based on a study of primary sources from each leader (class handouts)
Assignment: Finish King/X organizer and Birmingham Jail questions.
Great Depression Exam
American Studies
1. Civil Rights Quiz #1
2. Compare/Contrast -- Philosophies of MLK and Malcolm X. Based on a study of primary sources from each leader (class handouts)
Assignment: Finish King/X organizer and Birmingham Jail questions.
Thursday, April 2nd
Advanced US History
Today was largely dedicated to review for tomorrow's Great Depression/New Deal exam. Be sure to get the handout of the exam review guide.
For further connections to today, take a listen to this podcast comparing FDR's first 100 days with that of President Obama.
American Studies
In class, we examined the following events:
1. Sit-ins
2. Freedom Rides
3. Birmingham 1963
4. The March on Washington
Assignment: MLK's Letter from Birmingham Jail and questions.
Today was largely dedicated to review for tomorrow's Great Depression/New Deal exam. Be sure to get the handout of the exam review guide.
For further connections to today, take a listen to this podcast comparing FDR's first 100 days with that of President Obama.
American Studies
In class, we examined the following events:
1. Sit-ins
2. Freedom Rides
3. Birmingham 1963
4. The March on Washington
Assignment: MLK's Letter from Birmingham Jail and questions.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Wednesday, April 1st
Advanced American Studies
New Deal on Trial.
Assignment: Jurors, fill out jurors log sheet. Complete essay (250-500 words). Evaluate the New Deal era. In your opinion, is the New Deal guilty of the charges against it.
Read Chapter 13.3, answer questions 4, 5, & 6.
American Studies
Today, our study of the Civil Rights movement continues with a look at the James Meredith case. In class, we examined primary sources related to this event and JFK's involvement in this situation. If absent, get the handouts we utilized in class.
New Deal on Trial.
Assignment: Jurors, fill out jurors log sheet. Complete essay (250-500 words). Evaluate the New Deal era. In your opinion, is the New Deal guilty of the charges against it.
Read Chapter 13.3, answer questions 4, 5, & 6.
American Studies
Today, our study of the Civil Rights movement continues with a look at the James Meredith case. In class, we examined primary sources related to this event and JFK's involvement in this situation. If absent, get the handouts we utilized in class.
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