This is a combination of all study & unit guides from the year. Good luck!
USII Final Guide
Monday, June 13, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Essay Tips
Today's New York Times has some GREAT essay writing tips for college-bound juniors.
Check it out!
Check it out!
WWII Unit Guide
We will review Day 1 of next week, and the test will be Day 2.
7= Tuesday////3= Wednesday
WWII Unit Guide
7= Tuesday////3= Wednesday
WWII Unit Guide
Sunday, May 15, 2011
EXTRA CREDIT: Would you risk your life to help others to be free?
It was to finish that small reading on Miltarism & Japan in WWII.
Here is our next extra credit opportunity. There is a film airing on Monday evening that is getting quite a lot of buzz. The film, is about the inter-racial "Freedom Rides" during the summer of 1961. I know that we are getting ahead of ourselves, BUT we will be studying civil rights very soon.
PBS is airing the film this MONDAY, MAY 16th at 9pm. For extra credit, please watch the film. While you are watching, you may want to jot down some notes. In the class this week, let me know that you watched the movie, and I will give you the actual assignment.
PBS has a fabulous companion website for the film--check it out!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Quarter 4, Week 5
| | Period 3 | Period 7 |
| Monday 5/16 23456 | Dropping the Bomb? Preparation for simulation HW: 1. Watch FREEDOM RIDERS 2. Prepare for simulation/formalize arguments. Remember your performance tomorrow is for a QUIZ grade! | CLASS DOES NOT MEET |
| Tuesday 5/17 71234 | The Simulation: What to do? HW: Nuremberg Reading | Dropping the Bomb? Preparation for simulation HW: Prepare for simulation/formalize arguments. Remember your performance tomorrow is for a QUIZ grade! |
| Wednesday 5/18 26715 | CLASS DOES NOT MEET | The Simulation: What to do? HW: Nuremberg Reading |
| Thursday 5/19 34567 | Terms for Peace: Conferences, Tribunals and the UN HW: Fill out study guide | Terms for Peace: Conferences, Tribunals and the UN HW: Fill out study guide Test is Tuesday |
| Friday 5/20 12345 | Review: Test is MONDAY HW: Study! | CLASS DOES NOT MEET |
FREEDOM RIDERS airs on Monday, May 16th at 9pm on PBS. This is an extra credit opportunity. After you watch it, please see me for the corresponding assignment.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Bingo
1. The transfer from wartime to peacetime production levels. This process caused social and economic strain (demobilization)
2. This city was the place where the entire police force formed a union to seek better pay and working conditions. Many union members were fired, and they went on strike. The strike turned violent. (boston)
3. During the steel strike, the steel companies brought in these workers to replace the strikers (Mexican & African American).
4. This Russian Bolshevik led the Russian Revolution (VI Lenin)
5. This perennial presidential candidate wished to see a peaceful transition to socialism by democratic means (Eugene Debs).
6. The Name of the attorney general whose house was damaged by an anarchist bomb in 1919 (A. Mitchell Palmer).
7. Republican candidate in the election if 1920.
8. This man was the secretary of the treasury in the 1920’s (Andrew Mellon)
9. Republican candidate in the 1920 election who people feared was not as smart as Wilson (Harding)
10. AA moved to this city in droves, hoping for jobs in manufacturing/auto industry (Detroit)
11. Type of management aimed at increasing productivity (Scientific Management)
12. Prosecuting attorney in the Scopes Trial (Jennings Bryan)
13. This strike happened without a single incident of violence but newspapers blamed union members for the strike (Seattle)
14. This act raised tariff rates on manufactured goods, and helped US keep prices high to increase profits (Fordney McCumber Act)
15. Riots happened in this city after a white mob killed an AA boy for swimming in Lake Michigan (Chicago)
16. First low cost automobile by the Ford Company (Model T)
17. Defense attorney in the Scopes Trial (Clarence Darrow)
18. New method of production created by the Ford Motor Company to maximize profits and efficiency (assembly line)
19. Term for combining businesses as a way to take advantage of Republican tax incentives (mergers)
20. William Joseph Simmons revamped this group in 1915, which was responsible for numerous hate crimes throughout the US in the 20th century (KKK)
21. This prohibited the sale & manufacturing of alcoholic beverages (Volstead)
22. Fear that a Bolshevik revolution would erupt in the united states (Red Scare)
23. This movement failed to win support for fear that it was unconstitutional
(ERA)
24. This magazine, founded by WEB Dubois, was situated in Harlem was was responsible for a mass antilynching campaign (the crisis)
25. Chicago gangster famous for using violence rival gangs who impeded on his rum running
26. Leader of the Marxist inspired socialist party (Debs)
27. This Catholic NYer failed at his run for President in 1928
28. A popular job for African Americans on the railroad, but they failed to have their union memorized
29. Special agent in charge of prohibition
30. Bomb by anarchist damaged home of this attorney general, setting off sweeping attacks on radicals
31. This governor of Massachusetts was pro business and passed tax cuts for the wealthy when he was elected president
32. The Universal Negro Improvement Association was founded by this man
33. This filmmaker created a new genre, specializing in sweeping epics requiring many actors, muscians, fashions, etc
34. The Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti focused on ___________ instead of their supposed murder charge
35. Investigator discovered corruption in the executive branch, when it was made clear politicans were controlling government oil supplies in exchange for bribes, etc. (teapot dome scandal)
36. This act in 1924 limited immigration of ethnic groups based on 1890 census (Imm act of 1924)
37. Music form started by AA that is rooted in slave music and religious spirituals. Memphis and Chicago become centers of this type of Music (blues)
38. “Why should I want to be white?, I am negro and beautiful”
39. Leader of the lost generation of writers (ernest hemingway)
40. Author from St. Paul Minn, who often wrote about wealth and achieving social status
41. City is the birthplace of Jazz and the jazz great Louis Armstrong
42. This is the place where many Black traveled after WWI, and gained notoriety in the arts.
43. This book highlighted the pursuit of social status and was a best seller in the 1920s.
44. This artist was compared to Russian revolutionaries and was married to artist Frieda Kaldho
45. This pianist was responsible for popularizing jazz (Ellington or Bierderle)
46. Critically successful Black actor
47. This artist painted a mural of a detriot auto facto in 1932.
48. This was the leader of the United Mine Worker Strike
49. This criminals’ alibi was that he was delivering fish in Plymouth. MA
Monday, March 14, 2011
Quarter 3, Week 5 and Japan Updates
Here are some good websites that have compiled information about the earthquake in Japan.
The Atlantic
Google Crisis Response
If the calendar is not embedding correctly, please follow the link to the scribd page.
USII 3-14
The Atlantic
Google Crisis Response
If the calendar is not embedding correctly, please follow the link to the scribd page.
USII 3-14
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Progress Reports
Progress reports for all students are out! Parents, please sign the report and have your student return it to me or you may acknowledge the receipt of the report by emailing me.
As always, let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Primary Sources Available Online
The University of California at Berkeley's Links
Primary Sources on the Web's Links
Internet Primary Source Archive at Fordham
Remember, this is just a start! There is SO much out there.
Primary Sources on the Web's Links
Internet Primary Source Archive at Fordham
Remember, this is just a start! There is SO much out there.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
WWI Test: NEXT WEEK!
Period 3: Tuesday
Period 7: Wednesday
In case you lost it, here is the Unit Plan/Study Guide: GOOD LUCK!
WWI Unit Plan
Period 7: Wednesday
In case you lost it, here is the Unit Plan/Study Guide: GOOD LUCK!
WWI Unit Plan
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Breaking News: Date Change
Critical book reviews will now be due Monday, February 28th. Your WWI test will still be next week. Let me know if you have any questions.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Why Did Egypt Erupt Now?
There is a fantastic article by Kelli Arena that was recently published that does a really good job of describing the root of the problems in Egypt. Arena believes that
- the youth of Egypt were denied economic, social, political opportunities
- the November election added to sense of repression
- youth groups, other protesters relied on social networks to organize
PBS also has an article written by Jessica Elsayed, a teen from Alexandria, Egypt who is a senior reporter for Youth Journalism International. Jessica has been experiencing her country's revolution firsthand.
Stay informed so we can continue to discuss this in class.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
If It Were My Home. . .
If It Were My Home is an interactive website that allows you to compare demographic, geographic, and political statistics between different company. For example, you can compare the United States to Egypt--or, alternatively, you could compare Israel and Egypt (like period 7 did in class.
There is also a component that allows you to see the magnitude of the BP oil spill.
Check it out!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Homework: French Army Mutinies in WWI
To give us some more context about the global challenges of World War I, please read the following article "French Army Mutinies in WWI". Answer the THREE questions that follow on a separate piece of paper.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Following the news in Egypt
WHO is protesting in Egypt?
WHO has ruled the country for more than 30 years?
As we talked about in class, the situation in Egypt has been constantly changing. The New York Times has some good questions to ask in order to make sense of the protests and revolts.
Check out the article and ponder the following questions:
- HOW is the Egyptian government responding?
- HOW many people have been arrested?
- HOW have the United States ambassador in Cairo and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton responded?
- WHERE did thousands march on Tuesday?
- WHEN in “recent memory” was there another large display of popular dissatisfaction in this nation, about the elimination of subsidies for food and other basic goods?
- WHAT is the government blaming for the protests?
- WHY are people protesting?
Sunday, January 30, 2011
PBS' The Great War
The companion website to PBS' "The Great War" has some fantastic interative maps of the war, as well as archival footage of life in the trenches, etc. Check it out!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Panama Canal!
On August 15, 1918, the Panama Canal opened connecting the world's two largest oceans and signaling America's emergence as a global superpower. The story of the canal features a delightful cast of colorful characters ranging from an indomitable President to visionary engineers to tens of thousands of workers from around the world, rigidly segregated by race.
Check out the video from WGBH here!
Check out the video from WGBH here!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
2nd Quarter Extra Credit: DUE Friday 1/14
Last week, Adam Kirsch penned an interesting op-ed for the New York Times entitled "The First Drafts of American History".
To receive some credit, please read the article and draft a two paragraph response. Your first paragraph should summarize Kirsch's arguments and the second paragraph should be a reflective response.
Your response must be handed in to me, emailed, or posted as a response to this blog post by Friday afternoon at 3:00 pm.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Study Tips for Midterms (All of them)
Midterms are coming! In order avoid stress and meltdowns, time management and discipline are essential keys to success. You should have two goals: to do well and your tests and to stay sane!
Here are some tips to help you:
- Time Management: Plan, plan, plan! Before exams start, take some time to fill in your calendar (I'll give you a sample in class) and schedule study sessions for specific material, sports practices, breaks (these are essential!), meals, etc. Be disciplined and stick to that schedule!
- Schedule in study breaks: You can not expect to study non-stop for two weeks. It isn't healthy. When you write your schedule, include short study breaks to help you recharge. Again, be disciplined and stick to that schedule.
- Take advantage of study guides and sessions: If a teacher offers a session, make sure you go! Make sure you do not use these guides and meetings as a crutch. Remember-these are guides are just a jumping off point and sessions are not supposed to replace independent study time. To get the most out of a study session, please review material and come with questions. If you are not prepared, you will not get anything out of this extra time.
- Schedule in sleep: You know that sleep is essential. Put a "bedtime" on your calendar and stick to it!
- Schedule in exercise: There is absolutely no better relief for stress and anxiety than exercise. If you play a sport, write all of your practice times on your calendar. For everyone else--make sure to schedule in something you normally do--or if you don't do anything (shame on you) make sure you are going for walks on study breaks. You need fresh air. Make sure you have a balance-don't over do it on exercise to the point where you are procrastinating other tasks.
- Work with effective groups: Only study in a group if you work effectively with each other and are responsible enough to stay on task. Your friends do not always make the best study buddies. Skip working with lousy groups.
- Clear up your schedule: Remember this is only for a temporary time period! As much as you can, eliminate other responsibilities. Can you cut your work schedule down? The same goes for hanging out with friends. Talk to them at school. They will still be around in two weeks. MLK day is great day to get ahead on material. USE THIS TIME!
- Ask for help. Early and often. There is no excuse to not understanding material at this point! Teachers are willing to help you master the material. Just ask!
- Utilize study tools: There is a plethora of material online to help you master any subject. I highly recommend www.schmoop.com for easy to use study guides and review material that covers most of the material we work for US History I. There are online sites to help you make flashcards, quizzes, and schedules. Just do some searching!
Remember time management and discipline are the keys to success. It also helps to keep everything in perspective. This is just a temporary time where your schedule will rule your life!
MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE!
You will be given a one hard copy of this guide in class. Get cranking and let me know if you have any questions!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
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