Disfranchising of African Americans:
Essential Questions-
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Causes for U.S. Imperialism: Opening Activity
Directions: Working in peer groups, you will be responsible for answering the following:
Group #1: (Imperialism Cause #1) Markets to sell our products
1. (Henry Cabot Lodge - The US must expand to compete) U.S. Secretary of State Henry Cabot Lodge described that we must expand to compete___________________.
2. How might Social Darwinists feel about U.S. Imperialism?
3. (Critical Thinking on your own) How might the opening of trade with asiatic areas like Japan and China help the U.S. economically?
Group #2: (Imperialism Cause #2) Spreading Civility [Anglo-Saxonism]
1. (Josiah Strong - The US should spread Anglo-Saxon civilization) Americans who supported Imperialism felt that it was the duty of the US to bring what two things to less developed societies?
2. What is Anglo-Saxonism?
3. (Critical Thinking on your own) How does Anglo-Saxonism somewhat mimmick the doctrine of Manifest Destiny?
Group #3: (Imperialism Cause #3) POWER & PRESTIGE
1. (Alfred T. Mahan - the US must become a great sea power!) In his book, what does Mahan describe as being critical to a nations greatness?
2. In addition to battleships, what else did Mahan describe as necessary for sea power?
3. (Critical Thinking on your own) How have Mahan's ideas on U.S. power continued into our present day in ensuring U.S. dominance worldwide?
Group #1: (Imperialism Cause #1) Markets to sell our products
1. (Henry Cabot Lodge - The US must expand to compete) U.S. Secretary of State Henry Cabot Lodge described that we must expand to compete___________________.
2. How might Social Darwinists feel about U.S. Imperialism?
3. (Critical Thinking on your own) How might the opening of trade with asiatic areas like Japan and China help the U.S. economically?
Group #2: (Imperialism Cause #2) Spreading Civility [Anglo-Saxonism]
1. (Josiah Strong - The US should spread Anglo-Saxon civilization) Americans who supported Imperialism felt that it was the duty of the US to bring what two things to less developed societies?
2. What is Anglo-Saxonism?
3. (Critical Thinking on your own) How does Anglo-Saxonism somewhat mimmick the doctrine of Manifest Destiny?
Group #3: (Imperialism Cause #3) POWER & PRESTIGE
1. (Alfred T. Mahan - the US must become a great sea power!) In his book, what does Mahan describe as being critical to a nations greatness?
2. In addition to battleships, what else did Mahan describe as necessary for sea power?
3. (Critical Thinking on your own) How have Mahan's ideas on U.S. power continued into our present day in ensuring U.S. dominance worldwide?
Becoming a World Power/U.S. Imperialism:
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Invest Activity (2/7):
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Progressive Era Reformer Resume/Speed Dating:
You have been assigned to assume the character of an early twentieth century progressive. Your task is to research your reformer and create a ONE PAGE resume for “yourself” that includes a picture and information that in these six areas: objective, summary, professional experience, major accomplishments, references and a quote. In addition to the resume, you should make a “nameplate” that identifies you (and any information you wish to share). You may earn extra participation for bringing a “prop” that helps identify you—something from your individual’s past or present. (Be creative but appropriate for school).
During the speed dating activity, you will have about 4 minutes to share your story and to listen to the story of the person with whom you are paired. It will be your task to figure out whom you have met and who would make the best partner to bring about change at the national level. Think of the questions at the end of this handout to compare and contrast your progressive.
Use your notes from the textbook and online credible resources to research. Focus mainly on what your reformer did during the time period 1900-1920. This is NOT a complete biography of his/her life. Nothing after 1920 is to be included. You may, however, include anything relevant before that time. In order to receive full credit you MUST be in class on the day of the activity.
Questions to answer in your biography and speed dating discussion.
During the speed dating activity, you will have about 4 minutes to share your story and to listen to the story of the person with whom you are paired. It will be your task to figure out whom you have met and who would make the best partner to bring about change at the national level. Think of the questions at the end of this handout to compare and contrast your progressive.
Use your notes from the textbook and online credible resources to research. Focus mainly on what your reformer did during the time period 1900-1920. This is NOT a complete biography of his/her life. Nothing after 1920 is to be included. You may, however, include anything relevant before that time. In order to receive full credit you MUST be in class on the day of the activity.
Questions to answer in your biography and speed dating discussion.
- What criticism of American society did the individual have?
- What methods did the person use to improve American life?
- What success did the individual have in promoting reform?
- What detail(s) of the person’s work made him or her an interesting historical figure?
- What lasting impact did the person’s reforms have on American society?
- Which people would be the best “matches” to your historical figure?
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VIDEO QUESTIONS:
1. What types of people made up the Progressives? Who did they want to see fix the problems of society? 2. Name at least four Muckrakers, their focus, and what/how they improved society? 3. Who were the Progressive Presidents? What Progressive reforms did they usher in to society? 4. Was the Hepburn Act laissez-faire or laissez-unfair? why/why not? 5. What happened to the Republican vote in the 1912 election? 6. Which trust, enacted by Wilson, lowered tariffs? 7. How did Wilson reform banks? 8. Ida B. Wells helped to pass laws against what? 9. List the Progressive Amendments, and describe what each did. 10. (Paragraph Response) Describe your stance on the Progressive Era. Was it effective or ineffective? Why/Why not?
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Progressive Era Amendment Mini-Project: (Due: 2/12)
Directions: Using powerpoint software, google slides, or prezi, create a slideshow that conveys information from your assigned Constitutional amendment. You will need to answer questions such as:
-When was the amendment drafted? (year & time period)
-What was the purpose of the amendment? (what's the wording of the amendment pg. 143)
-What was the cause for the amendment to be drafted? (What problem was going on in the United States?)
-What was the effect of the amendment?
-Who/What specific group was affected by the amendment? (if applicable)
-What affects has the amendment had on our lives today?
The project must have at least eight slides (title, six content slides to answer the questions, and a sources slide). Use at least six images in your project.
(You must audio record your slides to provide needed material and explanation)
-When was the amendment drafted? (year & time period)
-What was the purpose of the amendment? (what's the wording of the amendment pg. 143)
-What was the cause for the amendment to be drafted? (What problem was going on in the United States?)
-What was the effect of the amendment?
-Who/What specific group was affected by the amendment? (if applicable)
-What affects has the amendment had on our lives today?
The project must have at least eight slides (title, six content slides to answer the questions, and a sources slide). Use at least six images in your project.
(You must audio record your slides to provide needed material and explanation)
Sherman Anti-Trust Act:1. When was the Sherman Anti-Trust Act passed?
2. What did Presidents Hayes and Cleveland use the Sherman Anti-Trust Act to stop during the late 1800's? 3. Which President will begin using this Act to shut down unjust monopolies? 4. Which President is going to do the most Trust Busting as a Progressive? 5. How did Trust Busting between Roosevelt and Taft differ? What effect did this have on the Election of 1912? |
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Federal Reserve Banking System: |
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Wilsonian Progressivism & WWI:
1. Who were the three major political parties in the 1912 election? Who wins? Why?
2. Produce a chart detailing the "New Freedom" and New Nationalism". 3. What Anti-Trust Act allowed Wilson to further combat monopolies? 4. List four separate progressive reforms passed under Wilson's administration: 5.Prior to Wilson dealing with WWI, he sent our U.S. forces where? For what reason? Success/failure? 6. M.A.I.N. Causes for WWI? 7. What reasons caused the U.S. to give up on neutrality? (several) 8. What reasons brought the U.S. into WWI?
Eugene Debbs Speech/Sedition Act
Wilson 14 Points & League of Nations Video ?'s:
1. Wilson's proposal to end future wars was known as? 2. Provide at least 4 Ideas that were mentioned: - - - - 3. What international organization will Woodrow Wilson propose to ensure peace? 4. Did other allied leaders of the BIG 4 agree to Wilson's proposals? Why/Why not? 5. What damaging outcomes did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany? |
Treaty of Versailles: It's Pretty Bad |
Period 7 Study Guide (1 of 2) |
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The 1920's: They were ROARING! Except silent Cal.
1. What was the "Red Summer" and what was its cause(s)?
2. How was the "Red Summer" different from the RED SCARE? 3. How did A. Mitchell Palmer perpetuate this RED SCARE? What organization will he develop? 4. What famous case showcased Nativist sentiments in the U.S. during the time period? 5. Harding won the Presidency under what slogan? What controversies plagued Warren G's administration? 6. What is SUPPLY-SIDE ECONOMICS? What famous Treasury Secretary proposed this? 7. What unexpected outcome was caused by the passage of the 18th Amendment? 8. Who was John T. Scopes? What was the "Monkey Trial"? 9. What immigration acts limited peoples from entering the U.S.? What types of immigrants were we trying to restrict? 10. What movie helped to re-energize the KKK, an organization that skyrocketed in the 1920's? 11. What is the Harlem Renaissance? Who were a few of the famous African Americans who aided this movement? 12. What ideas did Marcus Garvey propose? 13. Who were the "Lost Generation" of writers? 14. What group within the U.S. during the 20's will forecast the upcoming depression of the 1930's due to overproduction and failing loan repayment? 15. What is a flapper? How does this figure as well as the youth culture of the 1920's challenge fundamentalist views? 16. How did speculation and margin aid in the crash of the stock market by October of 1929? 17. What was the unemployment level after the crash? 18. How did Henry Ford revolutionize the process for building the automobile? 19. What were the impacts of the automobile? |
1920's: Class Notes & Videos |
The Great Depression:
Great Depression1. What is BLACK TUESDAY?
2. What was buying on Margin? How did this, along with speculation, inflate the stock market and ultimately begin the plummeting stock market? 3. What was the Dawes Plan? Why is the plan extremely foolish? 4. How many banks closed between Black Tuesday and when FDR took office? 5. What percentage of Ohioans were unemployed during the depression? 6. What is the DUST BOWL? What caused this phenomenon to happen? What Dorothea Lang photo depicts these "okies" plight? 7. During Hoover's Presidency, did he support direct federal government aid or job creation programs? 8. What were Hoovervilles? 9. What was the RFC? Why did it NOT work? 10. Who were the BONUS MARCHERS? Did they receive their bonuses? What did Hoover/Douglas MacArthur do to them? Where did Hoover send MacArthur as a result of this action? 11. What is FDR's plan for restoring the American economy? |
You may need to pause the video frequently to jump back and answer previous questions.
1. The first crisis that FDR faces as President is restoring faith in what entity? How did the Emergency Banking Relief Act assist in this process? 2. Roosevelt's "Three R's" stand for what? 3. List four "alphabet soup" organizations and describe what their purpose was. 4. What precedent did the Schekter vs. U.S. case establish? What did the Supreme Court begin doing to New Deal programs? 5. What was the Townsend Plan? Why is FDR a plagiarist? 6. What was the basis of Huey Long's "Share the Wealth" program? 7. Which act greatly aided unions abilities to collectively bargain? 8. What did FDR try to do to the Supreme Court? Why was this perceived as very negative and brought negative criticism on FDR? 9. What group historically changes their vote from Republican to Democrat as a result of gaining benefits under New Deal programs? 10. Your thoughts...did women gain or lose ground during the Great Depression? Why/why not? 11. What was keynsianism? 12. What were the impacts of government as a result of the New Deal (MAJOR TOPIC HERE)? |
WWII: NOTES & Resources |
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1. Why were Soviet leaders resentful of the U.S. and Great Britain prior to June of 1944? How might this lead to the Cold War?
2. How many casualties were there during WWII due to the Holocaust? 3. How did the labor movement during WWII discourage strikes? 4. A. Phillip Randolph threatened to organize what on Washington? What did this lead to by FDR? How did this affect MLK? 5. What did Navajo Indians do to aid during the war effort? 6. What percentage of women increased the amount of women in the workforce? What is a latchkey kid? 7. Executive Order 9066 established what? 8. A Western Front was established in Europe during WWII by way of the __________________ invasion. 9. What project led to the development of the first atomic bomb? 10. Why did the U.S. choose to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? |
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