4/11/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The New Deal's Impact on Society")
2) Video: "The Civilian Conservation Corps"
--Take 1 page of notes

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 751-754 ("Depression-Era Isolationism")
Focus your reading on:  a) Lend-Lease Act  b) Atlantic Charter



American Pop Culture:

1) 1970s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1970s TV (Day 2) ("MASH") and ("Good Times")
--Continue note guide

4/10/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 4/9 entry.

4/9/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The 2nd New Deal, 1935-38")
2) Finish New Deal Presentations

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 732-735; 738-741; 745-746 ("The New Deal's Impact on Society")
Focus your reading on:  Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)



American Pop Culture:

1) 1970s Intro Notes
2) Hand out 1970s Oral History assignment (due Monday, April 30)

3) 1970s TV (Day 1) ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show")
--With note guide

4/6/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 4/5 entry.

4/5/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The New Deal Takes Over, 1933-35")
2) New Deal Presentations
--Graded on your typed info, visual, and oral explanation
--Audience takes class notes

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 728-732 ("The 2nd New Deal, 1935-38")
Focus your reading on:  a) National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) (Wagner Act)  b) Social Security Act  c) Works Progress Administration (WPA)  d) Tax Reform Bill of 1935 (Revenue Act of 1935)  e) "Court-packing" scheme  f) "Roosevelt Recession"


American Pop Culture:

Test 1

4/4/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 4/3 entry.

4/3/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression")
2) In pairs: New Deal Project (Prep Day) (On Google Classroom)
--Present next 2 class days

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 722-727 ("The New Deal Takes Over, 1933-35")
Focus your reading on:  a) Fireside chats  b) Brain Trust  c) "Hundred Days" (Emergency Banking Act, Civilian Conservation Corps, Prohibition repealed, Agricultural Adjustment Act, National Recovery Administration, Federal Emergency Relief Administration, Public Works/Civil Works Administrations)  d) FDR's critics (Townsend, Coughlin, Long)


American Pop Culture:

1) Hand out Test 1 review sheet and notecards; Explain test format and expectations

2) Graded Study/Preparation for Test 1