Friday, February 26, 2016

Friday 2/26 & Monday 2/29

Unit 5: Starter #9 History Close-up P. 419
Please copy the questions!
1.Why were airplanes useful as part of the convoy system?
2.Where did the US Navy warships sail in the Allied Convoy System?
3.Where did the merchant cargo ships sail in the Allied Convoy System?

Video & Study Guide: America, Story of US- WWII


Movie (No Assignment): Red Tails

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Wednesday 2/24 & Thursday 2/25

Unit 5: Starter #8 Documents 1 & 2 P. 412
Please copy the questions!
1.Read Document 1. Why does FDR call December 7, 1941 “a date that will live in infamy”?
2.What does FDR predict will happen in the war against Japan?
3.Study Document 2. What is going on in this image?
4.What kind effect do you think images like this had on workers in war industries?

The Century – America’s Time: Civilians at War1941-1945
& Video Guide

Collect Chapter 14 Section 1 & 2

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Monday 2/22 & Tuesday 2/23

Unit 5: Starter #7 Political Cartoon P. 402
Please copy the questions!
1.Who are the two figures in the cartoon?
2.What is the point of view of the cartoonist regarding US involvement in WWII?

Discuss Chapter 13 Section 3 & 4

New Assignment Chapter 14 Section 1 & 2

If there’s time at the end of class…
The Century – America’s Time: Over the Edge 1936-1941

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Thursday 2/18 & Friday 2/19

Unit 5: Starter #6 Map P. 397

Please copy the questions!
1.Why did the Maginot Line prove ineffective?
2.List the six neutral countries depicted on the map.


Crash Course: WWII Part I

Finish Discussion of Ch 13 Section 1 & 2 Assignment

Chapter 13 Section 3 & 4 Assignment

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Tuesday 2/16 & Wednesday 2/17

•No Starter
•Roll
•Collect Chapter 13 Section 1 & 2
•Rest of Period: Go to the Tech Atrium for ACT paperwork session

We will continue our study of WWII next class…

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Thursday 2/11 & Friday 2/12

Unit 5: Starter #5 Timeline P. 384-385

Please copy the questions!
1.When did Germany invade Poland?
2.Who was elected Prime Minister of the UK in 1940?
3.When did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?

Video: World War II, 1931-1941
Take Notes- 25 Facts New to You!

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Tuesday 2/9 & Wednesday 2/10

Unit 5: Starter #4 Study the Political Cartoons, captions and explanations on P. 377

Please copy the questions!
1.Why did poorer, downtrodden Americans support FDR?
2.Who were among FDR’s harshest critics?
3.Why did they feel this way about him?

Discuss Assignment: Chapter 12 Section 3 & 4

Chapter 12 Quiz

New Assignment: Chapter 13 Section 1 & 2

Friday, February 5, 2016

Friday 2/5 & Monday 2/8

Unit 5: Starter #3 Major New Deal Programs P. 360

Please copy the questions!
1.Which of the “Relief” programs is still in effect today?
2.How many of the “Reform” programs are still in place?
3.Name the two “Recovery” programs which are still in effect today.

Video & Video Guide: Modern Times with Charlie Chaplain

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Wednesday 2/3 & Thursday 2/4

Unit 5: Starter #2 Election of 1932 P. 347

Please copy the questions!
1.How many electoral votes did FDR get?
2.How many electoral votes did Hoover get?
3.Why do you think this election was such a landslide for FDR?

Video: The Presidents- Wilson to FDR
& Video Notes

New Assignment: Chapter 12 Section 3 & 4

Unit 5 Test ~ TBA

Monday, February 1, 2016

Monday 2/1 & Tuesday 2/2

Unit 5: Starter #1 Timeline P. 344-345
NEW STARTER-NEW PAPER
Please copy the questions!
1.When was FDR inaugurated as president?
2.When did the US Congress pass the Social Security Act?
3.When did Germany invade Poland? (This is considered the official start of WWII)

Documentary Video- FDR & the New Deal

Discuss Chapter 12 1 & 2 Assignment

Discuss New Deal Assignment
Crash Course: New Deal (if time permits)


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