Monday December 12

1950's Study Questions 2 for test question #3

Test Thursday

Tuesday December 6

Mood of the 1950's Notes

Test Question 2. Describe how the Red Scare and McCarthyism impacted life in the US.

Topics (Pages 649-651 / 657-658)

HUAC

Hollywood 10

McCarren-Walter Act

Spies in the State Department

McCarthy

Army-McCarthy Hearings

Monday December 5

Post War Years Questions:

Thursday December 1

Read each of the 4 ads and answer the questions.

1950's TV Ads

Write a one paragraph response to this question:
"How are ads on TV in the 1950's different from today's ads?"  Be specific

Tuesday November 29

Today we finished the power point from yesterday on the 1950's.

1950's Study Questions #1

Monday November 28

Table of Contents: Intro to the 1950's

Intro to 1950's Power Point

Thursday November 17

Cold War Exam #2

Tuesday November 15

Cold War Exam Review for Thursday's Exam

Identify the key events in the Korean War and explain its role in the larger conflict of the Cold War.

1. UN 2. Yalu River 3. MacArthur 4. Cease Fire

Describe the Communist Revolution in China and its impact on East Asia.

1. Chiang Kai Shek 2. Mao Zedong 3. Long March 4. PRC 5. Reform

Describe the arms race in the Cold War and the impact of new technology.

1. Deterrence 2. Brinkmanship 3. ICBM 4. Sputnik 5. U-2 Incident

Analyze the policy of containment and the Eisenhower policy of massive retaliation.

1.       Hydrogen Bomb 2. Eisenhower/Khrushchev 3. Mutual Assured Destruction 4. Massive Retaliation

Monday November 14

Cold War Storyboard

Create a title using the terms below
Draw a picture that represents the term
Use the term in a sentence that has historical significance to the time period

Terms:
Long March
Deterrence
Brinkmanship
ICBM
Sputnik

Thursday November 11

Eisenhower Doctrine Interactive Notes

Cold War Writing Prompt

Tuesday November 8

Communist China Test Question #2

Communist Revolution Power Point

Create a Political Cartoon about the Communists taking over China

Last day to turn in makeup work for this 6 week grading period is Wednesday November 16th

Thursday November 3

Interactive Notes- Click on Powerpoint below to access the notes from today.

Arms Race (Test Question #3 Notes)

Take Cornell Notes and make sure to watch/listen to each video in the presentation.

Tuesday November 1

Secret State of North Korea Video-http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/secret-state-of-north-korea/

Video worksheet

Monday October 31st

Cold War Heats Up Worksheet

Thursday October 27

Table of Contents: Korean War Notes/DBQ

Korean War Notes

Korean War Document Analysis worksheet and Textbook A and B go together

Korean War Document Analysis

Textbook A and B

Truman/McArthur Graphic Organizer and Document B and C go together

Truman/McArthur Graphic Organizer

Document B and C

Tuesday October 25

Cold War Exam #1

Monday October 24

Review for exam.  

Test tomorrow!!!

Thursday October 20

Create a Cold War Flow Chart using the key ideas below.  Put in order as they took place and briefly explain what it is. 

Yalta
Potsdam
Berlin Airlift
Marshall Plan
Iron Curtain
NATO
Truman Doctrine
United Nations
Warsaw Pact

Flow Chart Example

Prepare for the exam which is on Tuesday

1.  Compare and contrast the different world views espoused by the Soviet Union and the United States

·         Communism vs. Capitalism ·         State property vs. Private property ·         Workers vs. Owners ·         Yalta and Potsdam ·         World Revolution ·         Satellite Nations vs. Iron Curtain

2.  Analyze the US role in the reconstruction of Europe and contrast it to US policy following WWI.

·         Isolationism vs. engagement ·         League of Nations vs. United Nations ·         Division of Europe / Germany after WWII ·         Reparations vs. Marshall Plan ·         Berlin Airlift

3.  Analyze the development of the Truman Doctrine and its application in the Cold War.

Containment ·         NSC-68 ·         George Kennan ·         Aid to nations fighting communism ·         Greece / Turkey ·         NATO

Tuesday October 18

1. Complete the Cold War Map Worksheet- See me to get worksheet and map.

2. Using the Map, create a sequence organizer (timeline) of the Cold War events.  Put the year the event happened and one sentence about the event.

Tuesday October 11

UN Worksheet-  See me to get the worksheet or print  the three below.

UN WS P1

UN WS P2

UN WS P3

Fill in the blanks on the worksheet.  When done, read the worksheet and complete the attached SUMMARY FORM based on the worksheet.

Cold War Study Questions

Monday, October 10

We discussed Iron Curtain DBQ

Berlin Airlift Notes- https://prezi.com/r7tqdtesonxa/cold-war-heats-up/

Thursday October 6

Table of Contents: Truman Doctrine-Marshall Plan and Cold War DBQ

Roots of Cold War/Truman Doctrine-Marshall Plan Notes: 

NOTE: Stop taking notes after you finish reading about Marshall Plan

Cold War DBQ

Tuesday/Wednesday October 4-5

Iron Curtain DBQ

Answer the following questions below from the Iron Curtain DBQ

       1.       Does Churchill think war is inevitable?

       2.       Why does Churchill say that the agreement made at Yalta was favorable to Russia?

       3.       Name 5 countries that fall behind the Iron Curtain.

       4.       What reasons does he give for not going to war?

       5.       What does he mean when he says “there will be no quivering, precarious balance of power to offer its temptation to ambition or adventure?  On the contrary there will be an overwhelming assurance of security.”?

       6.       What would you recommend the United States do with regards to Russia?

Monday, October 3

Table of Contents: Yalta Notes

Yalta Notes

Thursday, September 29

Unit 1 Exam

Tuesday, September 27

Table of Contents Assignment #4: Holocaust Notes/Describing History

Holocaust Notes

UNIT 1 EXAM NEXT CLASS!!!

Exam Essay-  I handed out the exam you will be taking next class.  These are the 4 exam questions that you will see.  I have bulleted the information that needs to be addressed when answering the question.  See attached handout for questions/explanation of what I am looking for.

Essay and Objectives

Monday, September 26

Today we showed an interactive map of troop movements in WWII Europe.  We also showed a D-Day slide show. 
Bring your book to class tomorrow!

Thursday, September 22

1. Mobilization Notes: Read and take Cornell Notes on the following sections:
I. p. 594 "Mobilizing the Armed Forces" and stoping at "Diversity in the Armed Forces" on p. 595.
II. p. 595 "Preparing the Economy for War" stoping at "The Wartime Work Force" on p. 596
III. p. 599 "Enlisting Public Support" 

2. Retaking Europe Notes

Tuesday, September 20

Table of Contents Assignment #3: Rise of Dictators/War Mobilization

1. Rise of Dictators Notes

2. Map of Europe: Copy the map from page 601 onto the attached Map of Europe.  Label the Allies/Axis countries as well as the purple troop movements and major battles listed.

Monday, September 19

Atomic Bomb Socratic Seminar

Today we conducted a Socratic Seminar.  If you missed class you need to do the following:
Write a 1 page response to the questions (listed below) that were handed out on Friday regarding the United State's decision to drop the Atomic Bomb on Japan during WWII. 

1. Was it justifiable to drop the Atomic Bomb?
2. Should morality play into warfare decision making?
3. Were there alternatives that could have been used to achieve the result of surrender?
4. Could dropping the bomb have been avoided?
5. Did dropping the bomb make the world safer?

Thursday, September 15

Table of Contents Assignment #2: Atomic Bomb/Ethnic Minorities Graphic Org.

1.Atomic Bomb Notes: 

2. Military footage of Bomb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXyUPYPwWbg

3. http://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/ this page shows what the damage would look like from various bombs. 

4. *18.5 Graphic Organizer: Complete at Graphic Organizer for the following groups mentioned in Chapter 18 Section 5.
A. African Americans
B. Mexican Americans
C. Japanese Americans
D. Working Women.

Graphic Organizer Example

Socratic Seminar on Monday:  You need to be prepared to speak about the two questions below and address these in the seminar.

1. Was it justifiable to drop the Atomic Bomb?

2. Should morality play into warfare decision making?

3. Were there alternatives that could have been used to achieve the result of surrender?

4. Could dropping the bomb have been avoided?

5. Did dropping the bomb make the world safer?

Tuesday, September 13

1. Pearl Harbor Notes: Take notes from Pear Harbor Powerpoint

2. Read the Pearl Harbor article and mark the text.  See the link below for help with marking the text. 

Marking the Text Help

Pearl Harbor Article

3. US Response Notes:
*Read and take Cornell Notes on the following sub sections of Chapter 18 Section 4
The Japanese Advance, 1941-1942 pp. 614-616
Allied Victories Turn The Tide p. 617
Struggle For The Islands p. 618
Iwo Jima and Okinawa p. 619

*Focus on Italicised words, names, dates, and places.  You don't need to write down every little detail, only the main points of emphasis.

Tuesday, September 13

1. Pearl Harbor Notes: Take notes from Pear Harbor Powerpoint

2. Read the Pearl Harbor article and mark the text.  See the link below for help with marking the text. 

When you finish marking the text, turn the handout over and number it 1-9.  For each paragraph (9 total)  I want you to summarize the paragraph in 5 words.  Look at the main points and be precise.

Marking the Text Help

Pearl Harbor Article

3. US Response Notes:
*Read and take Cornell Notes on the following sub sections of Chapter 18 Section 4
The Japanese Advance, 1941-1942 pp. 614-616
Allied Victories Turn The Tide p. 617
Struggle For The Islands p. 618
Iwo Jima and Okinawa p. 619

*Focus on Italicised words, names, dates, and places.  You don't need to write down every little detail, only the main points of emphasis.

Monday, September 12

1. We handed out Table of Contents.
2. We then worked on the Pacific Map (Copy the map on p. 616 in your book)  Due Wed!

Thursday September 8

WWII Pre-Test- See me for the test (it is not graded, just a check for understanding)

Totalitarian Worksheet

Reminder: Syllabus due Monday and have your notebook for class by Monday!

Wednesday, September 7

Welcome back! 8 Period Day

Today we handed out the syllabus.  Remember to return it signed Monday!
We also got our textbooks from the library.  If you need to get one, you must have it by Monday.

Wednesday, September 7

Welcome back! 8 Period Day

Today we handed out the syllabus.  Remember to return it signed Monday!
Bring your ID tomorrow as we are getting textbooks!!!

Monday-Wednesday June 13-15

Final Exams

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!

Thursday/Friday June 9-10

FINAL REVIEW SHEET

The final will be over material covered this semester.  Below are ideas you will need to know.

JFK (Chapter 22)

Lee Harvey Oswald   Cuban Missile Crisis    Bay of Pigs         Quarantine               Zapruder

Medicare                       Fidel Castro                   New Frontier      Bobby Kennedy     Great Society   

Presidents (Chapter 24-27)

Jimmy Carter                  Ronald Reagan              George H.W. Bush    Bill Clinton   George W. Bush

Camp David Accords   Iran Hostage Crisis        Reaganomics             SDI                   Iran-Contra Affair

Persian Gulf War           Tiananmen Square       Whitewater            Iraq War

Vietnam (Chapter 24)

Ho Chi Minh Trail     Geneva Accords     Viet Cong            My Lai Massacre          

Generation gap           Tet Offensive           Napalm                New Left

Teach-in                        Vietminh                 Conscientious objector               escalation

Nixon Era (Chapter 25)

H. R. Haldeman    Mao Zedong          Woodward/Bernstein      CREEP        G. Gordon Liddy

Spiro Agnew         Henry Kissinger    John Mitchell                   Watergate    Plumbers

Tuesday/Wednesday June 7-8

Finished Forrest Gump

Final Review on Thursday/Friday

Monday June 6

Today we started Forrest Gump.  We will finish it on Tuesday/Wednesday and prepare for finals on Thursday/Friday.

Reminder: The LAST DAY to turn in makeup or or to makeup an exam is TOMORROW JUNE 7!!! 

Thursday/Friday June 2-3

Bush Notes

Ch 27 Questions

       1.       What happened during the 2000 Election?  Why was it close?

       2.       Explain President Bush’s educational policy.

       3.       What does the Clear Skies Act 2003 do?

       4.       What were Bush’s tax cuts?

       5.       Explain what happened on 9/11.  Who was responsible for this?

       6.       Explain what the War on Terror is.

       7.       What did the Iraq War accomplish?

       8.       Why did the United States go to war in Afghanistan?

       9.       When we think of Operation Iraqi Freedom, it is important to consider many ways that troops are attacked—what is an insurgent attack, for example?

       10.    What were the steps that led to the collapse of South African apartheid?  Who was released from prison in 1990?

       11.    How was Russia’s relationship with the United States in the early 2000’s?  

Tuesday/Wednesday May 31-June 1

Today we went through the Clinton portion of the Bush/Clinton Notes from last Thursday/Friday
Answer the following questions

Bush (Papa), Clinton Presidency

1.     When does H.W. Bush get elected?

2.     Gorbachev urges to adopt perestroika and glasnost…what is this idea?

3.     When does the Berlin wall fall?

4.     When does Gorbachev resign the presidency in the Soviet Union?

5.     What takes place at Tiananmen Square?

6.     The U.S. invades Panama in 1989…why?

7.     Why does the U.S. get involved in the Persian Gulf War?

8.     When does Clinton win the presidency?

9.     Who is H. Ross Perot?

10.   What is the Whitewater affair?

11.   Why is Clinton being looked at to be impeached…explain.

12. Why does Clinton not get impeached?

13. What factors led to Clinton’s reelection in 1996?

14. What is the purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

15. How did the scandals such as the Whitewater affair and impeachment affect Clinton’s presidency?

16. Why did many American voters support Clinton in 1992?

Thursday/Friday May 26-27

Bush/Clinton Notes - Today we talked about George HW Bush.  Next week we will discuss Bill Clinton's portion of the Prezi

George HW Bush Questions

Tuesday/Wednesday May 24-25

Reagan Questions

Compare and Contrast Organizer

Make a compare and contrast organizer for Reagan's 1st and 2nd term.  One side will have programs that only took place during his first term, the other side will have programs that only took place in his second term.  The middle bubbles that connect the two terms are for programs that took place during both terms.
See the example below of how to organize it.

Compare and Contrast Organizer Example

Last Day for makeup work is Tuesday, June 7!

Monday May 23

Reagan Notes

Thursday/Friday May 19-20

Ch. 25 Exam

See me if you missed it to schedule a makeup time next week!

Tuesday/Wednesday May 17-18

Ch. 25 Exam Essay Questions

Examine Nixon’s Foreign Policy and the impact on the nation.

Realpolitik Détente Ping Pong Diplomacy SALT 1

Discuss the Watergate Scandal and the impact on Nixon’s Presidency.

Enemies List Plumbers CREEP Woodward & Bernstein Saturday Night Massacre

Compare and contrast the presidencies of Ford and Carter and the major events that shaped their presidencies.

WIN War Powers Act Helsinki Accords Iran Hostage Crisis Amnesty Stagflation bicentennial

Exam on Thursday/Friday