Advanced American History
To further our study of the First World War, we are currently viewing The Lost Battalion. This film is an account of the 77th Division 308th Battalion and their exploits in the Argonne forest in October of 1918. If absent, please review the following links for an overview of their story.
http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc/whitt.htm
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0287535/
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Wednesday, November 28th
Advanced American History
Please complete the following questions utilizing the website www.firstworldwar.com.
Please complete the following questions utilizing the website www.firstworldwar.com.
Tuesday, November 27th
Advanced American History
After taking World War I Quiz #1, today we reviewed the rationale behind Woodrow Wilson's plea for Americans to remain neutral "in thought as well as deed," and what ultimately changed to thrust America into the Great War.
After taking World War I Quiz #1, today we reviewed the rationale behind Woodrow Wilson's plea for Americans to remain neutral "in thought as well as deed," and what ultimately changed to thrust America into the Great War.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Monday, November 26th
Advanced American History
Today's introduction to the First World War focused on three topics:
1. Basic WWI facts -- 1914-18, Central v. Allied Powers, Assassination of Ferdinand, etc.
2. How the outcome of WWI shaped world events to follow.
3. The causes of war.
Please refer to the slideshow below to review these items, as well as pages 282-291 in your textbook.
Assignment: NHD Contracts due tomorrow. WWI quiz #1-Tuesday
Today's introduction to the First World War focused on three topics:
1. Basic WWI facts -- 1914-18, Central v. Allied Powers, Assassination of Ferdinand, etc.
2. How the outcome of WWI shaped world events to follow.
3. The causes of war.
Please refer to the slideshow below to review these items, as well as pages 282-291 in your textbook.
Assignment: NHD Contracts due tomorrow. WWI quiz #1-Tuesday
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Week of November 12th - 16th
Advanced American History
This week is largely dedicated to selecting topics and beginning research for National History Day. Please understand the following process when beginning topic selection and starting your project, and consult the following slideshow for research suggestions.
1. Topic Selection (Must relate to NHD theme of turning point in history)
2. Preliminary research with a reliance on secondary sources (understand context, background related to person or event, etc.)
3. Develop a Thesis Statement
4. Advanced Research with a reliance on primary sources.
5. Construction of project.
Be sure you develop a system of organization and a method of recording all sources used along the way to build your annotated bibliography.
This week is largely dedicated to selecting topics and beginning research for National History Day. Please understand the following process when beginning topic selection and starting your project, and consult the following slideshow for research suggestions.
1. Topic Selection (Must relate to NHD theme of turning point in history)
2. Preliminary research with a reliance on secondary sources (understand context, background related to person or event, etc.)
3. Develop a Thesis Statement
4. Advanced Research with a reliance on primary sources.
5. Construction of project.
Be sure you develop a system of organization and a method of recording all sources used along the way to build your annotated bibliography.
Slideshow courtesy Wisconsin Historical Society
Monday, November 5, 2012
Monday, November 5th
Advanced American History
To finish our study of the Gilded Age, we discussed the Progressive movement. As a reaction to the perceived excesses of the Gilded Age, many demanded government reforms in the early 20th century. Progressive leaders like Bob LaFollette in Wisconsin or Teddy Roosevelt on a national scale sought to build a more fair, equitable and safe society through government action. On the contrast, many felt this increased government activity was too intrusive and expensive, and this balancing act has been a central theme to American life ever since.
To finish our study of the Gilded Age, we discussed the Progressive movement. As a reaction to the perceived excesses of the Gilded Age, many demanded government reforms in the early 20th century. Progressive leaders like Bob LaFollette in Wisconsin or Teddy Roosevelt on a national scale sought to build a more fair, equitable and safe society through government action. On the contrast, many felt this increased government activity was too intrusive and expensive, and this balancing act has been a central theme to American life ever since.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Friday, November 2nd
Advanced American History
Today, Sarah Michele Klentz from the Wisconsin Historical Society is here to discuss National History Day.
Today, Sarah Michele Klentz from the Wisconsin Historical Society is here to discuss National History Day.
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