Friday, November 21, 2014

Friday 11/21 & Monday 11/24

Unit 3: Starter #8 “Timeline” on P. 198-199 Copy the Questions!
1.When did the Spanish-American War break out?
2.When did Panama Canal construction begin?
3.When did Taft declare his idea of “Dollar Diplomacy”?

Chapter 7 Assignment
Video: Crash Course- American Imperialism
(If everyone finishes the chapter assignment early- no assignment on video)

Unit 3 Test (Chapters 6, 7 & 8) Thursday 12/4, Friday 12/5

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Wednesday 11/19 & Thursday 11/20

Unit 3: Starter #7 “Document #1” on P. 194 
1.How did the “Muckrakers” get their unique name?
2.What book by Upton Sinclair prompted an investigation into the meatpacking industry?
3.Who is depicted in the cartoon?
4.What unpleasant task/situation is he dealing with?


Video: The Presidents- Cleveland to Taft & Video Note Guide

Pass Back Papers

Discuss Chapter 6 Section 4 Assignment (Turn in after Quiz)

Chapter 6 Quiz (Open Book & Open Assignment Quiz)


Unit 3 Test (Chapters 6, 7 & 8) Thursday 12/4, Friday 12/5

Monday, November 17, 2014

Monday 11/17 & Tuesday 11/18

Unit 3: Starter #6- Map P. 190

1.Who won the election?
2.Which party came in second place in both electoral and popular votes?
3.What percentage* of the popular vote did the winner receive?
(*You dont need to do the math, just read the box at the bottom)

Video: The Presidents- Andrew Johnson to Chester Arthur
& Video Note Guide

Chapter 6 Section 4 Assignment (Rest of class)


Unit 3 Test (Chapters 6, 7 & 8) Thursday 12/4, Friday 12/5

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Thursday 11/13 & Friday 11/14

Unit 3: Starter #5- Political Cartoon P. 189

1.Who is the man wearing the robe in the cartoon?
2.Who is on his shoulder, wearing a crown?3.What do you think is meant by the robe and crown depicted in the cartoon?
Video: A & E Biography- Teddy Roosevelt
& Video Guide/Reading Guide

Finish Chapter 6 Section 3 Assignment
Discuss & Collect


Unit 3 Test (Chapters 6, 7 & 8) Thursday 12/4, Friday 12/5

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Tuesday 11/11 & Wednesday 11/12

Unit 3: Starter #4- “Bully Pulpit” P. 185
Copy down the questions so you can know what it was about and possibly help classmates who’ve been absent. This is required for full credit..  
1.What is Teddy Roosevelt (TR) doing to big business in the cartoon?
2.Read the “Skills Focus” Section. What does the word ‘mollycoddle’ mean?

Video: The Story of Us- Cities

Chapter 6 Section 3 Assignment

Unit 3 Test (Ch 6, 7, & 8) Thursday 12/4. Friday 12/5




Friday, November 7, 2014

Friday 11/7 & Monday 11/10

Unit 3: Starter #3- Timeline P. 178-179
1.Who wrote about women’s right in 1776?
2.Where did women first gain the right to vote in America?3.When was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) proposed by congress?
Finish Chapter 6 Section 1 & 2 Assignment
Crash Course: The Industrial Economy & The Progressive Era

(No Assignment on Crash Course videos)

*Unit 3 Test (Chapters 6, 7 & 8) Mon 10/23, Tues 10/28

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Wednesday 11/5 & Thursday 11/6

Unit 3: Starter #2- History Close Up P. 173
1.How many people died in the fire?
2.Why was the fire department unable to fight the fire?
3.Why was it difficult for workers to escape the burning building?


Video: The Story of Us- Heartland
& Video Guide
New Seating Chart
Read Chapter 6 Section 1 & 2
Do assignment 6.1 & 2

*Unit 3 Test (Chapters 6, 7 & 8) Mon 10/23, Tues 10/28

Monday, November 3, 2014

Monday 11/3 & Tuesday 11/4

Unit 3: Starter #1- Timeline P. 168-169
1.When did Teddy Roosevelt become president?
2.When was the 18th Amendment ratified?
3.When was the 19th Amendment ratified?
Finish Lincoln
Unit 3 (Ch 6, 7 & 8) Pretest [Participation points only]

Unit 3 Test (Chapters 6, 7 & 8) Mon 10/23, Tues 10/28

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