Mr. Murray and Ms. Colter's U.S History and Government iBlog

U.S. History

Wednesday-1/06/15:
o Bell Work-1.) By 1933 how many of the 25,000 banks in the United States had closed? 2.) Approximately how many U.S. businesses were forced to declare bankruptcy during the Great Depression? 3.) What was the purpose of the Hawley-Smoot Tariff?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-Stinging Dust and Forgotten Lives: The Dust Bowl (ED) (37:17 min)

Video Link-Stinging Dust and Forgotten Lives: The Dust Bowl (ED) (37:17 min)

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Government

Wednesday-1/06/15:
o Bell Work-1.) What are several examples of trade associations? 2.) According to the table “The Changing State of Labor” what is the most likely reason that union membership has declined from 1955 to today? 3.) What is the goal of a public interest group?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-Thank You for Smoking (3:43 min)
o Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity (Day 1)

Supplemental Materials-Activity-Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity (Day 1)

Special Interest Groups-Brochure Activity

Video Link-Thank You for Smoking (3:43 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkbdbRjMX2Y