12/14/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The New Deal Takes Over, 1933-35") and ("The 2nd New Deal, 1935-38")
Focus terms to go with the second set of notes: (From pages 728-732 in the textbook): 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

2) Video: "1929-36: Stormy Weather"
--Take 1 page of notes

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

12/13/16

I.B. History of Americas:

1) Notes ("The Coming of the Great Depression") and ("Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression")
Extra focus terms (from pages 714-718 in the textbook):  a) Herbert Hoover's response to the Depression b) The nation's feelings toward Hoover  c) Bonus Army
2) In pairs: New Deal Project (Prep Day in lab)
--Present Thursday and Friday

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 a) Fireside chats  b) Brain Trust  c) "Hundred Days" (Emergency Banking Act, Civilian Conservation Corps, Prohibition repealed, Agricultural Adjustment Act, National Recovery Administration, Federal Emergency Relief Administration, Public Works Administration/Civil Works Administration)  d) Roosevelt's critics (Dr. Francis Townsend, Father Charles Coughlin, Senator Huey Long)


American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History Assignment reminder and NEW DUE DATE: Thursday, January 5.

2) 1980s Music (Day 2)
--Finish note guide

12/12/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Test 4

2) 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 people who lived through it  d) Dust Bowl

12/7/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Dissenting Values and Cultural Conflict")
2) 1920s Prejudice/Nativism Presentations
--Anyone is fair game for answering questions
--Hand in 2 sheets stapled
3) Graded Study for test

4) Homework: Study for Test 4



American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History Assignment reminder

2) 1980s Music (Day 1)
--With note guide

12/6/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

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

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 681-692 ("Dissenting Values and Cultural Conflict")
Focus your reading on:  a) Examples of 1920s nativism  b) The "new" KKK  c) Harlem Renaissance  d) Marcus Garvey

12/5/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Business-Government Partnership of the 1920s")
2) Video: "1920-29: Boom to Bust"
--Take 1 page of notes

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 673-677; 680-681 ("A New National Culture")
Focus your reading on:  a) Examples of 1920s entertainment  b) Examples of 1920s icons (famous popular culture people)

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American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History Assignment reminder

2) 1980s TV (Day 2) ("Cheers") and ("The Cosby Show")
--Finish note guide

12/2/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("An Unsettled Peace, 1919-20")
2) Woodrow Wilson document assignment
--Silent reading
--Answer questions from screen
--Graded Discussion

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 666-670; 672-673 ("The Business-Government Partnership of the 1920s")
Focus your reading on: a) Warren G. Harding's administration  b) [Hawley-Smoot Tariff; Washington Naval Arms Conference; Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact; Dawes Plan]