Advanced American History
The first quarter project for both Advanced History and Literature and Composition was introduced today. The timetable for work is as follows:
Wednesday 10/24 -- Work Day
Thursday 10/25 -- No School
Friday 10/26 -- No School
Monday 10/29 -- Work Day / Rehearsals
Tuesday 10/30 -- Presentations
Wednesday 10/31 -- Presentation
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Monday, October 22nd
Advanced American History
The essay for this unit was composed in class today on the topic of Populism. During the course of the period, you should respond the the following prompt, citing at least three documents for support:
Identify the reasons for agrarian discontent in the 1890's. Explain the key arguments of both the farmers (Populists/Democrats) and those opposed to the demands made by the Populists (Republicans) in this era. What is the legacy of this debate?
Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday, October 19th
Advanced American History
Today we begin the most substantial project of the year, one that will be due in March and will be worth 25% of your semester grade. Within the next few weeks I encourage you to do some exploration and investigation into potential topics and working partners.
Today we begin the most substantial project of the year, one that will be due in March and will be worth 25% of your semester grade. Within the next few weeks I encourage you to do some exploration and investigation into potential topics and working partners.
Thursday, October 18th
Advanced American History
Today we viewed the A&E Biography of Teddy Roosevelt. Be sure to understand his spirit of reform, and understand the problems his administration worked to deal with.
Click here for further information on Teddy Roosevelt.
Today we viewed the A&E Biography of Teddy Roosevelt. Be sure to understand his spirit of reform, and understand the problems his administration worked to deal with.
Click here for further information on Teddy Roosevelt.
Wednesday, October 17th
Advanced American History
One of the defining characteristics of the Gilded Age era was the massive influx of new immigrants that flooded largely through Ellis Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Class discussion was based on the following:
One of the defining characteristics of the Gilded Age era was the massive influx of new immigrants that flooded largely through Ellis Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Class discussion was based on the following:
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tuesday, October 16th
Advanced American History
To finish our study of the Populist movement of the 1890's, we analyzed the story The Wizard of Oz as a political parable of noted historical significance.
In the clip below, Dorothy (common citizen) lands in the Land of Oz (America) killing the Wicked Witch of the East (Industrialists) who had kept the munchkin people in bondage working day and night (workers).
To finish our study of the Populist movement of the 1890's, we analyzed the story The Wizard of Oz as a political parable of noted historical significance.
In the clip below, Dorothy (common citizen) lands in the Land of Oz (America) killing the Wicked Witch of the East (Industrialists) who had kept the munchkin people in bondage working day and night (workers).
Monday, October 15th
Advanced American History
The transition to an industrial economy in the late 19th century generated great wealth, but also a fair amount of economic, social and political upheaval. We have already discussed how this change generated great wealth for industrial titans and a fair amount of difficulty for many of the new industrial workers of the era. It also had a great effect on farmers of the midwest, who felt they were being crushed by a combination of falling commodity prices and increasing costs and debt.
To deal with these changes, farmers organized politically, generating a populist movement that culminated in the nomination of Democrat William Jennings Bryan in the presidential election of 1896.
The transition to an industrial economy in the late 19th century generated great wealth, but also a fair amount of economic, social and political upheaval. We have already discussed how this change generated great wealth for industrial titans and a fair amount of difficulty for many of the new industrial workers of the era. It also had a great effect on farmers of the midwest, who felt they were being crushed by a combination of falling commodity prices and increasing costs and debt.
To deal with these changes, farmers organized politically, generating a populist movement that culminated in the nomination of Democrat William Jennings Bryan in the presidential election of 1896.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Thursday, October 11th
Advanced American History
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| Homestead mill courtesy psu.edu |
As we culminate our viewing of the documentary on the Homestead Steel Strike of 1892, consider the questions that arose from this clash between industrialists and workers. Many are still relevant today.
- Carnegie owned the steel works. It was his property. Did the workers have any right to take over the steel mill.
- Employees always retain the right to quit. Should they have more rights than that singular right?
- What was the legacy of the steel strike?
Wednesday, October 11th
Advanced American History
Assignment: Read Text pages 114-121 The Labor Movement.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Tuesday, October 9th
Advanced American History
The focus of class today was on the transformative effects of industrialization in the late 19th century Gilded Age period. Understand elements of the following slideshow and complete the assignments below:
Assignments: Read text 107-111. Read Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth and answer associated questions.
The focus of class today was on the transformative effects of industrialization in the late 19th century Gilded Age period. Understand elements of the following slideshow and complete the assignments below:
Assignments: Read text 107-111. Read Andrew Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth and answer associated questions.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Monday October 8th
Advanced American History
Our study of the Gilded Age begins today with an analysis of both the explosion of technical innovation that happens in the United States after the Civil War and the reasons for it. Developments such as steel, railroads, the telephone, electric grids and lights, recorded sound, motion pictures, airplanes etc. create a modern industrial age and thrust the US to the forefront of the global economy for much of the 20th century. Abundant natural resources, a steady stream of immigrants, capitalism, and a system of patents and legally binding contracts all create a fertile environment for innovation and industrial expansion.
Assignment: Read text 100-106.
Our study of the Gilded Age begins today with an analysis of both the explosion of technical innovation that happens in the United States after the Civil War and the reasons for it. Developments such as steel, railroads, the telephone, electric grids and lights, recorded sound, motion pictures, airplanes etc. create a modern industrial age and thrust the US to the forefront of the global economy for much of the 20th century. Abundant natural resources, a steady stream of immigrants, capitalism, and a system of patents and legally binding contracts all create a fertile environment for innovation and industrial expansion.
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| Thomas Alva Edison courtesy wikipedia.org |
Assignment: Read text 100-106.
Thursday/Friday October 4-5
Advanced American History
Thursday: Civil War Exam. If absent, please make up the exam within 3 days.
Friday: Civil War DBQ. Please submit this essay utilizing google docs. Do not turn in a paper copy!
Use the distributed documents to evaluate the following statement:
By the 1850's, even the Constitution, framed as a document of national unity, was failing to hold the nation together.
Thursday: Civil War Exam. If absent, please make up the exam within 3 days.
Friday: Civil War DBQ. Please submit this essay utilizing google docs. Do not turn in a paper copy!
Use the distributed documents to evaluate the following statement:
By the 1850's, even the Constitution, framed as a document of national unity, was failing to hold the nation together.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Wednesday, October 3rd
Advanced American History
The objective Civil War exam is slated for tomorrow and your first Document Based Question Essay will be composed on Friday. Use the study guide below to help in your test prep.
The objective Civil War exam is slated for tomorrow and your first Document Based Question Essay will be composed on Friday. Use the study guide below to help in your test prep.
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