Classwork for 12-03-19

1.) Bell Work:
Answer the questions on p. 470 with the graphs. Be prepared to share out.

2.) Create a Tree Map on the Causes of the Great Depression in yours notes.
Use the following 4 causes:
Cause 1: Tariffs & war debt policies
Cause 2: Crises in the farm sector
Cause 3: Availability of easy credit
Cause 4: Unequal distribution of income

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Classwork for 12-02-19

1.) Bell Work:
Answer the questions on p. 467 in “Analyzing Political Cartoons”. Be prepared to share out.

2.) Chapter 14 Vocabulary Booklet on The Great Depression:

  • credit
  • speculation
  • Black Tuesday
  • shantytown
  • Dust Bowl
  • bread line
  • direct relief
  • Federal Home Loan Bank Act
  • Reconstruction Finance Corporation
  • Bonus Army
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Classwork for 11-25-19 & 11-26-19

We will work on the Personal Management Skills module for our career academies on http://learn.aeseducation.com today and tomorrow. Both modules will be due Tuesday, 11-26-19. Both modules have 2 videos, an electronic worksheet, and a quiz that must be completed for a grade.

I want to let each & every one of you know that I am grateful to be working you you this school year. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Classwork for 11-22-19

Chapters 12 & 13 TEST today!

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Classwork for 11-21-19

Work on your Study Guide for your Charters 12 & 13 TEST tomorrow!

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Classwork for 11-15-19

No Bell Work today. GO BLUE!

Watch the video “Boom” from the America: The Story of Us series. Answer questions during the video. “Boom” Video Questions.

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Classwork for 11-14-19

1.) Bell Work:
Answer the following questions with the image below:
a.) What new method of production is being used?
b.) What effect did this new method of production have on the manufacture of automobiles?
c.) How did those changes affect the rest of society?

2.) Brainstorm with your table & write your answers on paper to share out.
-How did the automobile industry impact America? Give a few examples.
-What are some new areas of industry created because of automobiles? (What industries are connected to the automobile?)

3.) Exit Ticket:
In your notes write the word, the definition, and draw a picture for the following Chapter 13 Vocabulary words:
bootleggers
Prohibition
speakeasies
Scopes Trial
flappers
Fundamentalism
Harlem Renaissance

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Classwork for 11-13-19

1.) Bell Work:Use the image below to answer the following questions:
a.) What can we infer is the main subject this political cartoon is trying to depict? 
b.) What were some of the major problems that arose during this scandal? (Look in your textbook on p. 421 if you are not familiar with the scandal) 
c.) What changes would you recommend to the political cartoon to make it more accessible to an audience that might not be familiar with the scandal? 

http://ted.coe.wayne.edu/sse/wq/Becker/docume1.gif

2.) Chapter 12, Section 3 notes and worksheet.

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Classwork for 11-11-19

Happy Veteran’s Day! Happy Armistice Day!

1,) Bell Work:
Why did union membership drop in the 1920s?

2.) Begin working on notes for Chapter 12, Section 2.

Reminder: Vocabulary Booklets are DUE TODAY.

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Classwork for 11-08-19

1.) Bell Work: You will have 10 minutes of class time to complete the Vanzetti Speech worksheet from yesterday. It is due today. Those that have it completed, feel free to work on your Vocabulary Booklet that is due Monday.
2.) We will discuss immigration, the quota system, & labor movements.
3.) We will watch a video to tie together Section 1. Answer the following questions while watching the video:
How did WWI, labor issues, and the fear of radicals lead to restricting immigration?
What impact did restricting immigration have on the U.S.?

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