2/28/19

8 period day:

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) "Double Notes" ("The Course of Reform") and ("Progressivism and National Politics")

**Extra Reading and Focus Terms (Make-up included in Double Notes):
Textbook, pages 591-600  Focus: Theodore Roosevelt's progressive policies as president: a) Conservation  b) Square Deal      c) Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom 
 


2) Homework: Textbook, pages 640-647 ("The Great War, 1914-18")
Focus your reading on:  a) Zimmermann Telegram    b) Impact of Russian Revolution on WWI



American Pop Culture:

1) Final 50s Oral History reminder (due tomorrow)

2) Finish 50s Music (as much as possible)
--With note guide

2/26/19

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/25 entry.

2/25/19

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) "Double Notes" ("An American Empire") and ("Onto the World Stage")

2) Homework: Textbook, pages 574-579; 582-584; 589-591 ("The Course of Reform")
Focus your reading on:  a) Muckrakers  b) Direct primary system  c) Initiative, referendum, and recall



American Pop Culture:

1) Reminder about 50s Oral History(due Friday)

2) Finish 50s Movie
--Discuss/hand in note guide

2/22/19

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/21 entry.

2/21/19

I.B. History of the Americas:

**Due to teacher illness, Notes will be postponed.

1) Imperialism Role Play Presentations
--Graded on Group Presentation, Audience Questions, and Evaluation Form completion.

2) Homework: Textbook, pages 622-623; 625-630 ("Onto the World Stage")
Focus your reading on:  a) Open Door Policy  b) Boxer "Rebellion"  c) Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" Diplomacy  d) Roosevelt Corollary  e) William Howard Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy"  f) Woodrow Wilson's "Moral Diplomacy" (not mentioned by name in the text)


American Pop Culture:

**Due to teacher illness, the 50s Music assignment will be finished at a later time.

1950s Movie: ("Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?") (Day 1)
--With note guide

2/19/19

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/15 entry.

2/15/19

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Roots of Expansion")
2) Imperialism Role Play (Prep Day)
a) Read Option info  b) "Considering Your Option" sheet   3) Make group presentation sheet


3) Homework: Textbook, pages 609; 612-613; 616-622 ("An American Empire")
Focus your reading on:  a) Reasons for going to war with Spain  b) William McKinley/U.S.S. Maine  c) Filipino "insurrection"/Emilio Aguinaldo


American Pop Culture:

1) 50s Oral History check-in and reminder

2) 50s Music (Day 1)
--With note guide