HW Week of 3/12

MONDAY NIGHT
1.  Watch the video below. 

2. Complete the worksheet, linked HERE 

3.  Read Chapter 13 Section 1 of the Textbook. 
4.  Complete the Reading Study Guide  for Chapter 13 Section 1

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Read Chapter 13 Section 2 
2.  Complete the Reading Study Guide for Section 2 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 
1.  Read Chapter 13 Section 3 
2.  Complete the Reading Study Guide for Section 3 

THURSDAY NIGHT:
1.  Review Chapter 13 
2.  Complete the Chapter 13 Assessment 

FRIDAY:
Prepare for a quiz/test TUESDAY 3/20 on Chapter 13 

Here's a slideshow to help you with the work for this week, and the exam.  

Period 2 Extra Credit

Here is the video from class, today.  

HW Tonight 2/27/18

Period 2: Finish the worksheet/reading we started in class, today. 

Period 8:
Continue watching the video, "Triangle"

Complete the questions on the worksheet you were given, in class today. 

Exam Study Guide Chapters 14 and 15

15 Vocab Words
25 Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice Questions:

• According to the theory of laissez faire, when does the economy function best? 
• What did The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act attempt to do? 
• What idea did Social Darwinism promote? 
• Effects of business practices of railroads 
• Effects of industrialization (urbanization, immigration)
• How the federal government aided the growth of transcontinental railroads
• Why the federal government placed few restrictions on immigration, Between 1870 and 1920. 
• Why John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J. Pierpont Morgan were sometimes called robber barons
• How the completion of the Erie Canal and the transcontinental railroads contributed to the industrial growth of the United States 
• important factors in post-Civil War industrial expansion
• Major purpose of both the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882) and the Gentlemen's Agreement with Japan (1907)
• In the late 1800s, WHY were most strikes by unions unsuccessful
• During the late 1800s, which group strongly supported an open immigration policy?
• What factors allowed employers to cut worker's wages in the late 19th Century?
• During the late 19th century, Samuel Gompers, Terence Powderly, and Eugene Debs were leaders of what movement? 
• Two late-nineteenth-century inventions that drew many women out of the home and into the workforce
• What motivated Nativism in late 19th century?

Vocab:

Mass Transit

Ellis Island

Vertical Integration

John D. Rockefeller

Interstate Commerce Act

Transcontinental Railroad

Andrew Carnegie

Mass Transit

Angel Island

Urbanization

Chinese Exclusion Act

Sherman Anti-Trust Act

Nativism

Horizontal Integration

Tenement

 

HW Week of 2/19/18

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 2/19 (February Break) 

1.  Complete the assignments for Thursday and Friday of 2/12.  Those assignments are as follows: 

1.  Read Chapter 14 Section 3 of your textbook. 

2.  Complete the worksheet that accompanies the reading.  

3. CLICK HERE for the Chapter 14 Assessment.  

• Complete: 
• a. Terms and Names
• b. Main Ideas 1-8
• c. Critical Thinking, questions 2 and 3 

4. CLICK HERE for Chapter 15 of your textbook, The Americans.  If you would like to borrow a textbook, please let me know ASAP.  

• READ each section of the chapter (1, 2, and 3)
• Complete the worksheets that correspond to each section of the Chapter 
• CLICK HERE for a link to the folder containing the worksheets.  In the event that you are not given copies, you are responsible for printing out the worksheets. 

ALL WORK IS DUE ON TUESDAY, FEB. 27th.  This will count as FIVE (5) HW assignments.  Failure to submit the assignment will result in a grade of 55.  

***THERE WILL BE AN EXAM ON CHAPTERS 14/15 on FRIDAY MARCH 2nd*** BE PREPARED!!! 

HW Assignments Week of 2/12/18

Hello, All: 

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 2/12.  Please note due dates for your HW assignments.  It is important to note that if you choose not to complete your homework by the due date, you will receive a grade of 55.  Late assignments are not accepted, except if a student is LEGALLY absent from school. 

MONDAY NIGHT:  Due 2/13
1.  Watch: 

2. Complete the Worksheet that accompanies the video.  CLICK HERE for a link to the worksheet.  In the event that you are not provided a copy of the worksheet, you are responsible for printing the worksheet. 

TUESDAY NIGHT: Due Wednesday 2/14 

1.  READ Chapter 14 Section 1 of your textbook, The Americans.  

2.  Complete the Reading Study Guide, that accompanies the reading 

WEDNESDAY:  

1.  Read Chapter 14 Section 2 of your textbook.  

2.  Complete the worksheet that accompanies the reading.   

THURSDAY: 

1.  Read Chapter 14 Section 3 of your textbook. 

2.  Complete the worksheet that accompanies the reading.  

FRIDAY:

CLICK HERE for the Chapter 14 Assessment.  

1.  Complete: 

a. Terms and Names

b. Main Ideas 1-8

c. Critical Thinking, questions 2 and 3 

Extra Credit/Extension

CLICK HERE for a link to Chapter 12 of our textbook, The Americans.

Complete the assignment as follows on p. 402. 

1. Copy the VISUAL SUMMARY. 
2. Answer the MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS 1-8. 
3. Answer the CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS 2, 3, 4. 

This Week's HW Assignments 2/5-2/9/18

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 2/5/18.  Please note the due dates for the assignments.  Homework that is not completed will result in a grade of 55.  Please remember that homework is worth 20% of your semester grade.

Monday Night 2/5.  Due 2/6.
Read Chapter 16, Section 3 of the textbook, and answer questions 2, 3 and 4

Tuesday Night 2/6. Due 2/7
Read Excerpts of the P.v.F. decision (Plessy v. Ferguson) and answer questions 1-7.

Wednesday and Thursday Night: Review for a test, FRIDAY on Reconstruction.
The test will consist of 25-30 multiple choice questions, and approximately 10-15 vocab words.

The vocab words will come directly from Chapter 12, sections 1, 2, 3 of your textbook. 

CLICK HERE for a link to review multiple choice questions.   The questions will be VERY similar to the ones contained on the website.

HERE IS A LINK TO STUDY THE VOCAB WORDS

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HW Assignments week of 1/29/18

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/29/18.

Please make sure that you are aware of due dates.  Missed assignments will be given a grade of 55. 

TUESDAY NIGHT: Homework #1 (Second Semester).  Due Wednesday 1/31/18
1.  Watch the Crash Course video, "Reconstruction."  

2. Complete the WORKSHEET that follows the lesson.  In case you were absent, or left your handout in school, you can obtain a copy of the file, here.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: HW#2 Due 2/1/18 

In your textbook (online), Read Chapter 12, Section 1 and answer Questions 2, 4 and 5, on page 382 of the reading. Please make sure that you write out the answers in complete sentences.

THURSDAY: HW #3 Due 2/2/18 

Read Chapter 12, Section 2 and answer questions 2, 3 and 5. Please make sure that you write out the answers in complete sentences.

FRIDAY: Due 2/5/18

Read Chapter 12, Section 3 and answer questions 2, 3 and 5.

Tonight's HW

Based on today's class...

Please complete the Civil War Study Guide

If you need a copy, click here

Here's a link to the PowerPoint Slide/Lecture from class, today.  




EXTRA CREDIT.  NOTE:  YOU MUST COMPLETE THE HW IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXTRA CREDIT.  

1.  Watch: 

2: Complete the worksheet, found here.  You must print out the worksheet, if you would like to complete the extra credit assignment. 

Good Luck!

Indian Removal Act - Station Assignment

CLICK HERE for the link to the stations. 

Based on the information from the stations, and your knowledge of US History, answer the scaffolding questions that correspond to each station. 

If you don't finish in class, please finish the assignment, tonight, for HW. 

Good Luck!

Winter Break Project 2017

Final Due Date: Friday, January 5, 2018 (Final Draft).

You will choose one of the following essay prompts.   You will complete research on the topic, and create a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task, and a conclusion. You are also responsible for completing a planning page for your essay. This planning page must be submitted, along with your essay.

Option 1: Supreme Court Cases - CLICK HERE for the link.

Option 2: Constitutional Amendments CLICK HERE for the link

Resources:
For the Supreme Court Essay 

Bill of Rights Institute
Mr. Nassivera’s Site - Landmark Cases
HipHughes - “Supreme Court Cases for Dummies”
Hip Hughes - “The Warren Court in Ten Minutes”
HipHughes - “The Dred Scott Decision”
Hip Hughes - “The Exclusionary Rule”
PBS - Landmark Cases
YouTube playlist - “Supreme Court Cases”

For the Amendment Essay:
CLICK HERE for videos pertaining to amendments 13-27
Here's another listing of videos
National Constitution Center
Wikipedia 

Don't Plagiarize!  Here's a guide to citing sources.

Want help with transition words?  We've got you covered!

Due Dates:
1.  Planning Page - By NO LATER THAN 12/21
2.  1st Draft - By 12/22

HW Week of 12/11/17

Hello, All.  Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/11/17.

CLICK HERE for a link to the Crash Course video on the War of 1812. 

Based on the video, complete the worksheet that you were given in class, today, that corresponds to the video.

Didn't get the worksheet?  Left it in school?  Don't worry!   Here's a link to the worksheet! 

BE PREPARED! There is a very good chance you will have a QUIZ on the material discussed in the video, when you come to class, on Tuesday.



TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1. Watch the video below on the War of 1812.  You may also review the Crash Course Video you did for HW last night. 
2.  READ the following excerpt from our textbook.  
3. COMPLETE the following worksheet. 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 
Watch the Crash Course Video on Andrew Jackson. 

Complete the WORKSHEET that goes along with the video. 

Assignment 12/4/17

Hello, All.

Here is your assignment.

1. Take notes on slides 1-14 of the presentation below.



2. Read Chapter 6, Section 1 in your textbook,  The Americans. 
3. Based on the notes, your reading, and your knowledge of US History, complete the worksheet you were given in class.

HW Week of 12/4/17

Hello, All:

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 12/4/17.

MONDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Read pp. 73-76  of "The Constitution Tested."  This is the handout you received in class, today.  
2. Define the Important Terms and Concepts on p. 73.  
3. Complete the attached worksheet.  

TUESDAY NIGHT: 
1.  Read and Review Chapter 6 Section 1, "Washington Heads the New Government" 
2. Complete the FIRST TWO PAGES of the attached PACKET

WEDNESDAY: 

1. READ Chapter 6 Section 2 "Foreign Affairs Trouble the Nation."  

2. Complete the Reading Study Guide

THURSDAY: 

1. Watch Crash Course Video #10: Thomas Jefferson and his Democracy

2. Complete the worksheet the accompanies the video

3. Read page 76 of the "The Constitution Tested." 

FRIDAY: 

1.  Read Chapter 6 Section 3, "Jefferson Alters the Nation's Course."  
2.  CLICK HERE, PRINT, and COMPLETE THE READING STUDY GUIDE,including the "As You Read" chart.   

3.  Watch the following video: 

4.  Complete the worksheet that accompanies the video

HW 12/1/17

Due: 12/4/17

1.  Watch the following video
2.  Complete the following worksheet

USH HW Week of 11/27

We are preparing for a multiple choice exam, this Friday.

A link to the study guide has been provided, below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12L25KgJx2CBsbB1zbFy9Iu4wWS-GLVcJgEZjyEmZeJM/edit?usp=sharing

Additionally, here are some great resources.

VIDEOS:
Colonies to Convention
Convention-Constitution

An awesome review slide show

US History Review Book

Please bring in $8.00 ASAP, for your copy of the US History Regents Review Book.  The deadline is December 1st.  Thanks! 

Exam Study Guide 11/22/17

Hello, All: 

Our exam will take place on 11/22/17.  Here is a study guide to help you prepare. 

Vocab Terms 10 Questions

Bill of Rights

Due Process of Law

Reserved Powers

Preamble

Checks and Balances

Judicial Review

Federalism

Marbury v. Madison

Delegated Powers

Concurrent Powers

Multiple Choice  23 QUESTIONS

Goal of the 13th/14th/15th Amendments

What is Judicial Review?

Purpose of the 5th and 6th Amendments (Due Process)

Why Checks and Balances was included in the Constitution

Delegated Powers - What are they?

Purpose of the Bill of Rights

Importance of Marbury v. Madison

Why the first amendment was added to the Consititution

What the 4th amendment protects against

Why James Madison wanted Checks and Balances in the government

Why Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

Why the AMENDMENT process is part of the Constitution

Importance of court cases, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona.

Essay (DBQ):
Discuss three ways the Constitution limits the power of the Federal Government