Wednesday

 We are going to continue with World War I

1. What allied power experienced the worse losses of the war? 

2. TRUE OR FALSE: The Central Powers attended the peace conference to discuss the terms of a treaty. 3. What was the assembly of nations called that was established at the peace conference? 

4. Why did the United States refuse to ratify or approve the Treaty of Versailles? 

5. Do you believe the terms of the Treaty of Versailles were fair to the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary)? Why or why not?

Tuesday

We will continue with World War I

1. Who was President of the United States during World War I? 

2. What did Germany announce in January of 1917? 

3. What did the Zimmermann Telegram say? 

4. How many Americans volunteered to fight in the war? 

5. Why do think America's entrance into World War I turned the tide of the war in favor of the Allies?

World War I

 This week we are going to look at World War I. Please have your textbooks.

Some questions to make sure you know:

1) What happened to the Lusitania?
2) What was the Arabic Pledge?  Sussex Pledge?
3) Who were the candidates and what were the results of the election of 1916? 

4) What was the Zimmerman note?
5) What finally pushed the United States into World War I?
6) What were Wilson's Fourteen Points?
7) How did WWI impact civil liberties?
8) What was the Food Administration?  Its leader?
9) How did the US pay for WWI?
10) How did the US raise troops to fight in WWI?
11) How did US fighters impact the war?
12) What was Wilson's major goal during the peace talks?
13) How did Wilson's Fourteen Points fall apart at Versailles?
14) Why did the Versailles Treaty ultimately fail?
15) What was the importance of the election of 1920?

 

1. What is nationalism? 

2. What did many European nations believe was the best way to increase their country's power and influence? 

3. Who was part of the Triple Alliance? 

4. What was the "spark" that set off the war? 

5. Why do you believe eventually the United States felt compelled to enter the war?

Friday

 Today we are going to play a review game and then do an edpuzzle.

Thursday

 Today we will continue with U.S. Imperialism in your textbook.

1. Why did Roosevelt call it the "Square Deal"? 

2. What were the 3 C's of the Square Deal? 

3. What did the Pure Food and Drug Act do? 

4. How many National Monuments did Roosevelt establish? 

5. What do you believe was the most important part of the Square Deal? Why?

Wednesday

  Today we are going to look at the next section in your textbook 532-540 and do the corresponding questions.

1. What ailment did he struggle with as a child? 

2. Where did Roosevelt go after the death of both his wife and mother on the same day? 

3. What was Roosevelt's famous quote about American foreign policy? 

4. What was the name of the Progressive Party that Roosevelt ran for president with again after he left office? 

5. What do you think Roosevelt's famous quote about foreign policy meant? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Tuesday

 Today we are going to look at the next section in your textbook 526-532 and do the corresponding questions.

1. McKinley was born in what state? 

2. What other future president did McKinley become friends with during the Civil War? 

3. McKinley championed or supported the ___________ standard. 

4. What war did McKinley lead the United States through? 

5. How do you think McKinley's background aided him in winning the presidency?

Friday

 Today we are going to go over yesterday's quizzes, read textbook pages 620-625 (and answer the correlating questions), and discuss U.S. Imperialism.

1. When did the Spanish-American War occur? 

2. What is "Yellow Journalism"? 

3. What American battleship was dispatched to Cuba to protect American interests? 

4. TRUE OR FALSE: The Spanish-American War went on for several years. 

5. How do you think the Spanish-American War contributed to the United States becoming a world power?

Thursday

 Quiz on Gilded Age, time to finish Wednesday's assignment, and read textbook pages 620-625.

Wednesday

 Today you will have a short reading packet with a couple fun activities on the Gilded Age. Tomorrow a quiz and then we will move on to U.S. Imperialism (1898-1945).

1. What was the economic downturn that set the stage for the Pullman Strike? 

2. Who was the leader of the ARU? 

3. Grover Cleveland insisted that trains carrying what be allowed to run? 

4. How many people were killed in riots in Chicago and around the nation? 

5. Do you believe the federal government had the authority to send troops in to break up the strike? Why or why not?

Tuesday

 Today we will finish the documentary today and discuss the study questions.

 Please answer the following questions as you watch:

Historical Context & Themes

1. What was the Gilded Age, and why did Mark Twain coin this term for the period?
2. How did industrialization and economic growth shape American society during the Gilded Age?
3. What were the key industries that fueled economic expansion during this era?

Wealth & Social Inequality

4. How did the wealth gap between the rich and poor expand during the Gilded Age?
5. What role did figures like Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and J.P. Morgan play in shaping the economy?
6. How did the rise of monopolies and trusts affect both workers and consumers?

Labor & Working Conditions

7. What were some of the major labor strikes and movements during the Gilded Age?
8. How did industrialists and factory owners respond to demands for better wages and working conditions?
9. How did the rise of labor unions impact workers' rights and industry regulations?

Politics & Corruption

10. What were some of the major political scandals of the Gilded Age?
11. How did political machines like Tammany Hall influence local and national politics?
12. What role did the federal government play in regulating big business and addressing social inequalities?

Immigration & Urbanization

13. How did immigration shape American cities during the Gilded Age?
14. What challenges did new immigrants face in urban centers?
15. How did urbanization lead to the development of tenement housing and slums?

Social & Cultural Changes

16. How did the ideals of Social Darwinism influence attitudes toward wealth and poverty?
17. What role did women play in society, and how did the fight for women’s rights evolve during this period?
18. How did African Americans and other marginalized groups experience discrimination during the Gilded Age?

Legacy of the Gilded Age

19. What reforms emerged in response to the problems of the Gilded Age?
20. In what ways do you see parallels between the Gilded Age and modern American society?

Wednesday

 We will be looking at the last section in this chapter on the Gilded Age. Tomorrow we will be looking at a primary source, "The Gospel of Wealth".

1. What is philanthropy? 

2. What did Carnegie argue wealthy Americans should do with their wealth? 

3. What is the idea of the "meritocracy"? 

4. Why did some argue against Carnegie's Gospel of Wealth? 

5. Do you agree with Carnegie's ideas? Why or why not?

Tuesday

 We will be looking at the next section of your book and doing questions 16-20.

1. Why is America sometimes called "The Great American Melting Pot"? 

2. Between 1870-1900 it is estimated how many people immigrated to the U.S.? 

3. What became the official immigration center in New York in 1892? 

4. What did Congress do in response to anti-Chinese protests on the West Coast?

5. How do you believe immigration to the United States has shaped America's identity?

Monday

 Read the next section in your book and answer the correlating questions (Mr. Cremata has the exact pages). Also watch the video below: