Assignments by Spine: (50 points)
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US History: High School Notes, quizzes and proctored tests 14. The Progressive Era 15. American Imperialism |
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The American Pageant
Cornell Notes & Take tests online Chapter 29: Progressivism and the Republican Roosevelt, 1901-1912 Chapter 30: Wilsonian Progressivism at Home and Abroad, 1912-1916 Chapter 31: The War to End War, 1917-1918 |
Digital History Units: America Becomes a World Power Complete, in writing, the questions listed in “Suggested student exercises." (no answers) Progressive Era Complete Cornell Notes OR thoroughly answer the "I Can" statement below World War 1 (Do this chapter, with the information from this page, next month) Complete Cornell Notes OR thoroughly answer the "I Can" statement below |
Literature and Historical Analysis (30 points)
Read the book and complete the historical analysis paper, linked above.
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Great Documents in US History (30 points)Great Documents in US History link
Discuss the comprehension, critical thinking. making connections, relating the past to our lives and essay questions orally. Write answers to the comprehension questions. Topics: The Spanish American War The Roosevelt Corollary Films and Historical Analysis
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View the film and complete the historical analysis paper, linked above.
WOMEN'S RIGHTS
Iron Jawed ANgles Not for Ourselves Alone WWI Gallipoli A Very Long Engagement Flyboys Downton Abbey MIniseries Lawrence of Arabia The Mine Wars (PBS) The Red Baron |
DAILY LIFE IN THE US
Winds of Kitty Hawk The FBI Story It’s a Wonderful Life The Year We Were Famous Titanic Yentl Ethan Frome Citizen Caine The Golden Door A Little Princess A River Runs Through It Christy |
The films and books below have been selected based on written reviews and recommendations and represent a variety of reading levels and rigor. This list provides no guarantee that any given title is appropriate a given student, school or setting. Parents and teachers are responsible for evaluating and approving the selection of any book or film for each particular student.
Opposing Viewpoints (10 points for each 1 hour discussion)
Possible Essential Questions
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If you need extra information, check these links:
Shmoop: US History Spark Notes US History History Scribe Digital History Pearson Study Site American History Mysteries |
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Projects (25 points)
Create a project that demonstrates your mastery of at least 3 of the "I CAN" statements.
25 Projects Synthesize your Learning
The ideas linked in the document below have been gathered from all over the web and from a variety of teachers. Thanks to all!
If you need extra information, check these links:
Shmoop: US History Spark Notes US History History Scribe Digital History Pearson Study Site American History Mysteries |
I CAN Statements1. I can describe why the United States wanted to expand beyond its borders.
2. I can explain the cultural motivations for the Spanish-American War. 3. I can list three reasons why the United States became involved in WWI. 4. I can identify reasons why unions formed and their demands were. 5. I can list four reforms championed by Theodore Roosevelt. 6. I can identify specific goals and outcomes of the Progressive Era. 7. I can identify cases of increased discrimination against African Americans and immigrants in the 1920s 8. I can explain why the 1920s was dubbed the "Roaring Twenties" 9. I can describe the impact of Prohibition on American society; crime, social clubs and status, and corruption 10. I can recognize how purchasing methods and buying power changed Americans in the 1920s 11. I can explain the connection between government's laissez-faire economic policy, risky stock market speculation, banking practices, and the stock market crash |