3/23/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 3/22 entry.

3/22/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Coming of the Great Depression")
2) Video: "1929-36: Stormy Weather"
--Take 1 page of notes

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 714-718 ("Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression")
Focus your reading on:  a) Herbert Hoover's response to the Depression  b) The nation's feelings toward Hoover  c) Bonus Army


American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment due today

2) Graded Sharing of Oral Histories

3/21/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 3/20 entry.

3/20/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Dissenting Values and Cultural Conflict")
2) 1920s Documents of Prejudice/Nativism
--Anyone in the group is fair game for answering questions
--Hand in 2 sheets stapled

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 697-699; 701-711; 714 ("The Coming of the Great Depression")
Focus your reading on:  a) Causes of the Great Depression  b) Black Tuesday  c) Examples of how the Depression affected the people who lived through it.  d) Dust Bowl



American Pop Culture:

1) Final reminder about 1960s Oral History assignment

2) Finish 60s Movie
--Discuss/hand in note guide

3/19/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 3/16 entry.

3/16/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("A New National Culture")
2) 6 groups: 1920s Documents of Prejudice/Nativism
a) On your own paper, summarize key points  b) "Analyzing Sources" sheet  c) Work as a group. Anyone is fair game next class for answering questions.

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 681-692 ("Dissenting Values and Cultural Conflict")
Focus your reading on:  a) Examples of 20s nativism  b) The "new" KKK  c) Harlem Renaissance  d) Marcus Garvey


American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment reminder/check-in

2) 1960s Movie (Day 1) ("Easy Rider")
--With note guide

3/15/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 3/15 entry.