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.

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.

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

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"

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 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!

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.