US History

November 6, 2015

 

Content Objective:

Students will demonstrate evaluation of the end of World War I by completing a micro-argument.

Language Objective:

Students will read and record evidence based response in a micro-argument about the end of World War I using the questions, “Do you think that American’s involvement had a positive or negative effect on American society?”, and, “Do you think you would have been a supporter or opponent to the Treaty of Versailles? How would you argue for your side?”

 

After the test:

 

1. Read Chapter 12 Section 1 p.413
2. Answer the skill builder questions 1 and 2 on page 416
3. Why did Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer launch a series of raids against suspected Communists?
4. According to Vanzetti, what were the reasons for his imprisonment?
5. What were the goals of the KKK at this time?
6. Why did Congress make changes to immigration laws during the 1920’s?
7. Answer questions 3, 4, and 5 on page 418

 

 

 

 

 

Bellwork:

      What types of issues might a soldier face when returning home from war?