Advanced American History
Tuesday Dec 11th: Introduction to the Roaring Twenties. Assignment--Read Ch. 11.1
Wednesday Dec 12th: Discussion of Booming Economy. Assignment--Read Ch. 11.3
Thursday Dec 13th: Discussion of Social Backlash in the 20's. Assignment: Demon Rum Questions
Friday/Monday Dec 14-17: Scopes Monkey Trial Video
Tuesday Dec 18th: Contrast of Progressivism & Conservatism / Social Advancement and Intolerance (Essay Prep)
Wednesday Dec 19th: DBQ Essay
Friday Dec 21st: Roaring Twenties Exam
**some selected unit notes are found below**
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tuesday, December 4th
Advanced American History
On December 4th, 1918 (94 years ago today), Woodrow Wilson set sail for Paris to attend the Versailles Peace Conference. With his Fourteen Points for Peace in hand, he sought to build a lasting peace that would truly make the Great War the "war to end all wars." Where did Wilson fall short? What was the European reaction to his ideals? What was ultimately decided in 1919 in Paris, and what impact would this have on future events? Be sure to understand the response to all of these questions for tomorrow's exam.
On December 4th, 1918 (94 years ago today), Woodrow Wilson set sail for Paris to attend the Versailles Peace Conference. With his Fourteen Points for Peace in hand, he sought to build a lasting peace that would truly make the Great War the "war to end all wars." Where did Wilson fall short? What was the European reaction to his ideals? What was ultimately decided in 1919 in Paris, and what impact would this have on future events? Be sure to understand the response to all of these questions for tomorrow's exam.
Monday, December 3rd
Advanced American History
The First World War had unprecedented effects on American Society. In the name of the war effort, government organizations like the WIB or the Food Administration exerted control over the entire economy, and organizations like the CPI bombarded the nation with never before seen levels of propaganda. Moreover, the war had a chilling effect on civil liberties with the passage of laws like the Espionage and Sedition Acts.
Assignment: Read text pages 301-09
The First World War had unprecedented effects on American Society. In the name of the war effort, government organizations like the WIB or the Food Administration exerted control over the entire economy, and organizations like the CPI bombarded the nation with never before seen levels of propaganda. Moreover, the war had a chilling effect on civil liberties with the passage of laws like the Espionage and Sedition Acts.
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Assignment: Read text pages 301-09
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