Homework due Monday 3/2

We're reading 35 for homework.  (YOU CAN READ THE LAST 2 SECTIONS ON PAGES 824-825 IF YOU'D LIKE, BUT IT IS NOT REQUIRED)

Optional:

London Conference: what, and  short/long term effects

List the 5-6 groups pleased with Philippine independence and state why the reasons for the joy.

Know the motivation for recognizing the Soviets

What policy did the 7th Pan American Conference set up/remove?

What were the effects of FDR's policy in Latin America?

What was the new policy for trade? What were the effects? Why was it easier to pass?

Define totalitarianism and list the countries/leaders partaking in the practice.  What was the motivating document for these countries and what were their goals?

Define the Neutrality Acts.  Why were these a departure from tradition? What were the problems with this view?

What happened in the Spanish Civil War?

Know the events before the Fall of France in which Japan and Germany gained more power.

How and why did we help Finland?

Outline (or time line) the fall of Europe. What did the U.S. Pass in response?

Know the groups (and their messages) who debated assistance for Britain during the start of the air raids.

Know the candidates and platforms of the 1940 election.  Who won and why?

What was the Lend Lease Bill?  What were the effects(ideologically, with Germany, and economically)?

Know the Atlantic Conference and the Atlantic Charter.

Summarize American neutrality towards the end of 1941.

Review Book

Please begin to order your review books. We need them by the end of March and they often take a week or so to arrive. I cannot require you buy one (due to the budget freeze I cannot use our AP money to buy books for students in need). But, I highly recommend it. It is the best way to pass the AP test. Our assignments will be from the review book in the coming months but, if you elect not to buy one, the information is all in the Pageant book. (Just WAY more reading as compared to the review book.) I cannot stress the importance of this book if you want to pass the test. I still use my worn copy at home.

Please leave a comment on this blog when you order/buy/find one within the next 2 weeks. I need to know who is using the review book versus who is using Pageant in order to assign review groups.

The book is available through amazon.com. If you want to save on shipping, order together. An order of 2 books on Amazon will qualify for free shipping. Don't bother ordering used offline. By the time you pay shipping you're out more than a new book double ordered. BAM in Lakeside normally stocks one or two, but they quickly run out. Another option is to purchase the book from last year's students. (Don't let them con you...The book only costs $14 new, so don't pay anymore than $10.)

REA AP United States History~7th Edition~ by J.A. McDuffie
http://www.amazon.com/AP-United-States-History-REA/dp/0738602183


(The book pictured is the one to order. If it has a rainbow cover it is OLD. Like Ms. Weaver old. If it has a flag cover you've wasted your money on the $70 CD edition.)

Don't forget...

Test next class over the 1920's, the Great Depression, and the New Deal.

We read 32 & 33 and the beginning of 34. The rest of 34 was covered during our in class work on Tuesday.

The test will be 60 questions.

Be sure to study:
The New Deal Agencies Handout
The opponents of the New Deal & their positions
Our notes on the 1920's
***It would behove you to look at your optional assignments as well.***

In class Tuesday 2/24

Today in class we answered the question "How did FDR attempt to remedy the Great Depression?"

We completed the following chart http://home.att.net/~betsynewmark3/NewDealChart.htm and took notes about opponents of FDR. (The opponents were Huey Long, Alf Landon, Father Coughlin, Dr. Townsend, and the Supreme Court if you'd like to look them up at home.)

We additionally read 2 short pages on general life during the New Deal.

After school movie fun

Tuesday-Thursday this week I'll be running a 3 part movie in the room after school.  It is about Ellis Island.  It covers a broad time period so, while it won't give you any answers on the next test, it is a good piece for the AP test.

Stop in, bring some popcorn, and enjoy.

The fun starts promptly at 2.  

Homework due Tuesday 2/24

Read mid 758-top of 780.

Remember to know laws, people, and main ideas

Optional Assignment:

Go back to the very beginning of chapter 33 and read the intro paragraph.  It does a great job summing up the decade. 

Describe the foreign economic policy of the 20's.  What was the effect of the tariffs?  What was the world history side effect of the policy?

Know the scandals.  (1 sentence summary about what it is about + list of those involved + 1 sentence summary of the resolution)  To whom was Harding compared?

Write a 1 sentence summary of Coolidge.

What 2 "forces" most undermined the farmers?  (think back a few chapters, what has the plight of the farmer been like for y-e-a-r-s now?)

Describe the make up of the Democratic party in the 1924 election.  What elements missing from the platform could have united the party and won the election?  Know the 3 candidates.

Know the various foreign policy problems of the 20's.

Know the Dawes Act, the effectiveness and the consequences of the policy.

Why did Hoover defeat Smith? (this one is not complex- just longer than the normal answer)

Know and summarize Hoover's early actions as president.

Draw the graph on 768.  On your graph record what life was like (at the low point) and the causes of the crash (at the high points and the turning point)

Summary Hoover's solution to the Depression.

What was the Bonus Army an was were the results?

What was the Stimson doctrine?  How was it hypocritical coming off earlier decades?

Describe the election of 1932.

Describe FDR.

What did Hoover do to hurt FDR?

Why did FDR win?

Homework due 2/20

Read 728- mid 744

Think about the following:

What was the red scare? What caused it? What was the best example of the fear?

Why did the KKK rise again in the 20's?  What were the beliefs/motivations of the group?  (read and re-read the last sentence in that section... it does a great job of discussing the KKK)  Why were most people opposed to the KKK?

Compare and contrast (Venn diagram) the KKK to the beliefs/actions of most Americans in regards to foreigners.

Why was prohibition put into place?  How was in enforced?  How was it another example of social inequity in America? What were the good points of Prohibition?  The bad?

What crimes were committed by gangsters in the 20's?  Why was the law unable to reach many of these crimes?

What was the Scopes Trial?  Who was involved?  What two social movements were pitted against each other?  

Who was Bruce Barton?  How did his statements reflect the change in the American mind set?

What invention changed society most drastically in this chapter?  List all the ways SOCIAL life changed because of this.

What were effects of the airplane on society? (read last paragraph of the "wings" section)

How did radio change America?   What was broadcast?

If you have time, watch Modern Times. It is a comedy from the time period. See how many things you recognize from the section that are mocked or presented in the movie. (Managerial Revolution, salesmen, Taylorism, role of women, poverty, anti-union/ anti-communist sentiments, assembly lines, automation, urbanization, the availability of fresh convenient foods...)

Homework due 2/16

Read chapter 31.

Think about:

What was the homefront effort during WWI?

How were civil rights violated?

Why did Europe reject the 14 points?

Why did America reject them?

What was the end result?

Today in class 2/13

Today in class we discussed the causes of World War I. We took notes on America's "neutrality" and analyzed the reasons behind the position. We also summarized the move towards a Pro-Allied approach. After 30 minutes of review time, we read and summarized Wilson's 14 points.

Homework due 2/13

Read all of chapter 30. (it is short and it about world conflicts during the Wilson era)

Remember, if you are missing class Friday (prom fashion showz) you are still responsible for your make up work. We're discussing the origins of WWI and reading the next chapter (31). According to your "upcoming events" our next test is Wednesday 2/18.

In class Wednesday 2/11

Today in class we answered the question: What were the goals of the Progressive Party?
After completing our journal, we created a graphic organizer of the reforms achieved by the Progressive movement. We summarized the overall social, political, and economic goals of the "party".
We also added a new vocabulary word to the word wall.

Since we discussed Jacob Riis in class, but didn't have time to look at his work, here is a link that displays a collection of his photos. http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ma01/davis/photography/images/riisphotos/slideshow1.html

If you have a few minutes, check out the progressive reforms activity in "links".

Homework due 2/11

Read 664-680.

In class Monday 2/9

Today in class we assessed our knowledge of American Imperialism.

We also looked at a period painting by W.M. Balfour and discussed how Imperialism and a the Gilded Age had affected American society.

Homework due 2/5

TEST MOVED TO MONDAY.

2nd period- you'll be at the career expo.  it is extra important that you grasp these chapters.  feel free to stop by after school Wednesday or Thursday to review.

Read 652-663. 

What issues were at stake in the election of 1900?

Describe TR.

Why/How did the US help create the country of Panama?

Explain in plain terms the Roosevelt Corollary.

What was and what caused the Gentlemen's Agreement?

Explain the effect of the Great White Fleet. 

Today in class 2/3

Today we discussed the extent of the American Empire.

http://hti.osu.edu/opper/mediaserver/Imperialism_15.jpg

http://hti.osu.edu/opper/mediaserver/Imperialism_17.jpg

http://hti.osu.edu/opper/mediaserver/Imperialism_19.jpg

http://hti.osu.edu/opper/mediaserver/Imperialism_20.jpg

http://us.history.wisc.edu/hist102/photos/assets/photos/1084.jpg