2/23/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) "Double" Notes ("Onto the World Stage")
("The Course of Reform")--goes with textbook reading, pages 574-579; 582-584; 589-591; Focus terms:  a) Muckrakers  b) Direct primary system  c) Initiative, referendum, and recall

2) Make-up time for Late 19th Century Individual Presentations

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 591-600 ("Progressivism and National Politics")
Focus your reading on:  Theodore Roosevelt's progressive policies as president: [a) Conservation  b) Square Deal]   c) Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom"



American Pop Culture:

1) 1950s Oral History assignment reminder/check-in

2) 1950s Movie (Day 1)
("Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?")
--With note guide

2/22/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Due to early dismissal on 2/20, 5th period is a make-up day for the Late 19th Century Presentations.

7th and 8th period, follow the entry from 2/16.

2/20/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/16 entry.

2/16/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("An American Empire")
2) Imperialism Role Play
--Groups present
--Complete Evaluation Form
--Audience asks 1 question only

3) 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:

1)  1950s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1950s Music (Day 1)
--With note guide

2/15/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/14 entry.

2/14/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Roots of Expansion")
2) 3 groups: Imperialism Role Play (Prep Day)
--Read Option info
--Complete the "Considering Your Option" sheet
--Create 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/USS Maine  c)  Filipino "insurrection"/Emilio Aguinaldo


American Pop Culture:

1) 1950s Oral History assignment reminder/check-in to see if you have someone to interview yet.

2) 1950s Music (Day 1)
--With note guide

2/13/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 2/12 entry.