As you may be aware, regular classes will not be in session during Regents Week. We will not be meeting again until next Tuesday. However, please note that this is NOT A VACATION! Rather, you are expected, and required to keep up with your work, and complete all of your assignments.
Here are your assignments for the week. Keep in mind that you're not expected to do all of this in one day. This is about one week's worth of work. Assignments 1-3 are due when we return on the 3rd. Assignment 4 is due on Friday the 6th
1. Read, and outline pp. 71 and 72 in the BLUE review book.
2. CLICK and Take notes:
WORLD WAR I
US ENTRY INTO WWI
2. CLICK on the links below, and listen to the lectures. It's probably a good idea for you to take notes on the lectures. Click on the link for "printable version," and you can have a copy of the information in the lecture.
US ENTRY INTO WWI
PEACE CONFERENCES
3. Complete the List of Vocab Terms below.
Central Powers
Allied Powers
Espionage Act
Neutrality
Propaganda
Zimmerman telegram
Sedition Act
Red Scare
Palmer raids
Schenck v. United States
George Creel
Lusitania
Bolsheviks
Fourteen Points
League of Nations
Henry Cabot Lodge
Big Four
U-boats
National War Labor Board
Treaty of Versailles
4. Complete the World War I Mini-Project. This Mini-Project is due on Friday February 6th. NO EXCUSES!
5. We will have an exam sometime during the week of FEBRUARY 9th. Click here for the study guide. More details will folllow.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Imperialism Exam Monday
Exam Study Guide IMPERIALISM
25-30 Multiple Choice Q's
One Thematic Essay
DBQ Short Answer Questions:
Multiple Choice Questions: THESE ARE THE QUESTIONS!!!
LINKS:
Part II: Thematic Essay
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
(b) evaluate means “to examine and judge the significance, worth, or condition of; to
determine the value of”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task
below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Foreign Policy
During the course of its history, the United States has taken foreign
policy actions that have been consistent with the national interest.
Task:
Identify two events in United States history that demonstrate how the
United States has promoted the national interest by taking foreign policy
actions and for each event:
•Discuss the historical circumstances that led the United States to take
that action
•Evaluate the success or failure of that foreign policy action in
promoting the national interest of the United States
You may use any events from your study of United States history. Some suggestions you
might wish to consider include:
President George Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality (1793),
President James Monroe's issuance of the Monroe Doctrine (1823)
Congressional declaration of war against Mexico (1846),
Acquisition of the rights to build the Panama Canal (1901)
President Roosevelt's issuance of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to:
•Address all aspects of the Task
•Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
•Use a logical and clear plan of organization
•Introduce the theme by establishing a framework that is beyond a simple restatement of the
Taskand conclude with a summation of the theme
Multiple Choice Topics:
Concepts or ideas to know:
Imperialism
Yellow Journalism
Dollar Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
Roosevelt Corollary
Boxer Rebellion
Panama Canal
Alfred T. Mahan
U.S.S. Maine
Monroe Doctrine
Possible Questions
What were the annexation of Hawaii, the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, and Dollar Diplomacy all examples of (expansion of US Power)?
What did the Foreign Policies of Presidents Taft, Monroe and Reagan all have in common? (HINT: THINK LATIN AMERICA!)
What idea, or principle did the Roosevelt Corollary establish?
What were the arguments FOR imperialism?
Why did the US intervene in Latin America?
Why did the US support a rebellion in Panama against the Colombian gov't?
Why did the US announce the Open Door Policy
What was the goal of the US's foreign policy towards Latin America from 1900-1920?
What was the purpose of "dollar diplomacy?"
What was the goal of the "big stick" and "dollar diplomacy" policies?
25-30 Multiple Choice Q's
One Thematic Essay
DBQ Short Answer Questions:
Multiple Choice Questions: THESE ARE THE QUESTIONS!!!
LINKS:
Part II: Thematic Essay
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
(b) evaluate means “to examine and judge the significance, worth, or condition of; to
determine the value of”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task
below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Foreign Policy
During the course of its history, the United States has taken foreign
policy actions that have been consistent with the national interest.
Task:
Identify two events in United States history that demonstrate how the
United States has promoted the national interest by taking foreign policy
actions and for each event:
•Discuss the historical circumstances that led the United States to take
that action
•Evaluate the success or failure of that foreign policy action in
promoting the national interest of the United States
You may use any events from your study of United States history. Some suggestions you
might wish to consider include:
President George Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality (1793),
President James Monroe's issuance of the Monroe Doctrine (1823)
Congressional declaration of war against Mexico (1846),
Acquisition of the rights to build the Panama Canal (1901)
President Roosevelt's issuance of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to:
•Address all aspects of the Task
•Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
•Use a logical and clear plan of organization
•Introduce the theme by establishing a framework that is beyond a simple restatement of the
Taskand conclude with a summation of the theme
Multiple Choice Topics:
Concepts or ideas to know:
Imperialism
Yellow Journalism
Dollar Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
Roosevelt Corollary
Boxer Rebellion
Panama Canal
Alfred T. Mahan
U.S.S. Maine
Monroe Doctrine
Possible Questions
What were the annexation of Hawaii, the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, and Dollar Diplomacy all examples of (expansion of US Power)?
What did the Foreign Policies of Presidents Taft, Monroe and Reagan all have in common? (HINT: THINK LATIN AMERICA!)
What idea, or principle did the Roosevelt Corollary establish?
What were the arguments FOR imperialism?
Why did the US intervene in Latin America?
Why did the US support a rebellion in Panama against the Colombian gov't?
Why did the US announce the Open Door Policy
What was the goal of the US's foreign policy towards Latin America from 1900-1920?
What was the purpose of "dollar diplomacy?"
What was the goal of the "big stick" and "dollar diplomacy" policies?
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Tonight's HW - Vocab
Using your class notes, and everything that we've discussed regarding social studies, complete the following
1. Identify the meaning of the following vocab terms:
Neutrality
Imperialism
Yellow Journalism
Dollar Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
Roosevelt Corollary
Boxer Rebellion
Panama Canal
Alfred T. Mahan
U.S.S. Maine
2. After indentifying each term, discuss why each one is important (its significance).
See you tomorrow!
1. Identify the meaning of the following vocab terms:
Neutrality
Imperialism
Yellow Journalism
Dollar Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
Roosevelt Corollary
Boxer Rebellion
Panama Canal
Alfred T. Mahan
U.S.S. Maine
2. After indentifying each term, discuss why each one is important (its significance).
See you tomorrow!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Tonight's HW 1/12/09
Go to Digital History
READ the Documents. Annotate, Outline, Take Notes.
Answer the following questions. Please post your responses here!
1. What does Frederick Jackson Turner believe was the significance of the frontier in American history? What might be the implications of the closing of the frontier?
2. What did proponents (people in favor of) of American expansion argue? How did anti-imperialists respond to their arguments?
3. What, in your view, were the relative importance of economic interest, ideology, and strategic interest in encouraging American imperialism? In other words, how important was the economy, political beliefs, and the military importance of these areas in encouraging America to practice imperialism?
4. What principles should govern American foreign policy? In other words, what ideas should rule how we conduct our foreign policy?
5. When should the United States interfere in the internal affairs of a foreign country?
READ the Documents. Annotate, Outline, Take Notes.
Answer the following questions. Please post your responses here!
1. What does Frederick Jackson Turner believe was the significance of the frontier in American history? What might be the implications of the closing of the frontier?
2. What did proponents (people in favor of) of American expansion argue? How did anti-imperialists respond to their arguments?
3. What, in your view, were the relative importance of economic interest, ideology, and strategic interest in encouraging American imperialism? In other words, how important was the economy, political beliefs, and the military importance of these areas in encouraging America to practice imperialism?
4. What principles should govern American foreign policy? In other words, what ideas should rule how we conduct our foreign policy?
5. When should the United States interfere in the internal affairs of a foreign country?
Friday, January 09, 2009
Tonight's HW 1/9/09
1. Click on the links below for each question.
2. COPY each question on looseleaf paper.
3. COPY the correct answer choice.
4. In your own words, explain WHY you chose that answer.
Use your notes, etc. to help you.
Here's a video with lots of information
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
2. COPY each question on looseleaf paper.
3. COPY the correct answer choice.
4. In your own words, explain WHY you chose that answer.
Use your notes, etc. to help you.
Here's a video with lots of information
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Tonight's HW - 1/8/09
QUIZ TOMORROW ON IMPERIALISM!
Check the previous links for helpful study info.
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO WE WATCHED IN CLASS THE OTHER DAY!!!
Check the previous links for helpful study info.
Websites:
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO WE WATCHED IN CLASS THE OTHER DAY!!!
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
American Imperialism
Answer the questions below, based on today's class, and your knowledge of Social Studies.
Questions
1. Identify the THREE reasons why Americans supported Imperialism, or colonial expansion
2. Should the United States, once a colony of a foreign country itself, have adopted the policy of imperialism? Why, or why not?
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