Essential QuestionsDid United States foreign policy during the 1930s help promote World War II? Could the United States have prevented the outbreak of World War II? Should the United States sell arms to other nations? Should the United States have aided the Allies against the Axis powers? Does American security depend upon the survival of its allies? Vocabulary
NotesRise of DictatorsMaterials -- One sheet of computer paper. Writing Utensils. Glue
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Essential QuestionsWhat role did social and cultural changes play in America during the 1920’s? What was the “roar” of the 1920’s? How did politics change during the 1920's? Does economic prosperity result from tax cuts and minimal government? How does increased credit spending lead to an unstable market? What caused the Great Depression? Was the Great Depression inevitable? How did the New Deal help? How did the New Deal change the role of government? Warm-UpWe'll watch America: The Story of Us. You will have a handout to answer questions on. We will watch the sections on Bank Runs, The Dust Bowl, and Radio. Answer the questions on the handout. QuizTake the quiz. When you are done, begin work on the Beginnings of WWII web quest. Beginnings of World War II Web QuestFollow all instructions carefully!
Essential QuestionsDoes economic prosperity result from tax cuts and minimal government? How does increased credit spending lead to an unstable market? What caused the Great Depression? Was the Great Depression inevitable? How did the New Deal help? How did the New Deal change the role of government? Warm-UpOf the Seven Themes of the Roaring Twenties, Which do you think is MOST important? Which do you think best connects to today. Post on Padlet. Round the RoomThere are 10 PINK papers around the room, each telling something from the 1920s. Place each one in the appropriate category. There are 7 categories and 10 images. There will be three categories with 2 images. You have 10 minutes to put them into the appropriate category. America: The Story of UsWe will watch about 15 minutes of video. You will need to take at least 15 notes. Space Race -- Quiz tomorrowLog in to Socrative, We'll be doing the Space Race to help you study for Quiz tomorrow. Things to Know for Quiz TomorrowEssential QuestionsWhat role did social and cultural changes play in America during the 1920’s? What was the “roar” of the 1920’s? How did politics change during the 1920's? Do I have homework tonight? Yes. Warm-UpWhat comes to mind when you think of the Roaring Twenties? Explaining the Scopes-Monkey Trial FoldableYou will create a Four-Door Book to explain the importance of the Scopes-Monkey Trial. You will need a piece of Construction Paper.
America: The Story of UsWe'll watch about 15 minutes. Title your notes "ASU: The Roaring Twenties." Seven Themes of the 1920sIn your composition book, write down the following headings, leaving a few lines between each heading:
There are 10 PINK papers around the room, each telling something from the 1920s. Place each one in the appropriate category. There are 7 categories and 10 images. There will be three categories with 2 images. You have 10 minutes to put them into the appropriate category. Next, Discuss with your group the categories. Answer the Question: Which theme do you think is most important? Give 5 reasons why you think it is the most important. Post this to Padlet. Exit TicketAnswer the questions posted on the Discussion Board. Literacy EssentialsEssential QuestionsDoes economic prosperity result from tax cuts and minimal government? How does increased credit spending lead to an unstable market? What caused the Great Depression? Was the Great Depression inevitable? How did the New Deal help? How did the New Deal change the role of government? Problems and SolutionsShare your presentations with each other. Write a complement on your classmates project. You have ten minutes. TestIt's a vocab test! Yay! When your done, work on Memrise. VideoWatch the video. Take note of the important historical aspects. Think "What does this video tell me about people who lived back in the 1920s and 30s?"
Essential QuestionsDoes economic prosperity result from tax cuts and minimal government? How does increased credit spending lead to an unstable market? What caused the Great Depression? Was the Great Depression inevitable? How did the New Deal help? How did the New Deal change the role of government? Warm-UpRead and answer the questions: Was the New Deal Socialistic? Franklin Roosevelt took extraordinary measures to stimulate the economy with his New Deal programs. Many Americans were divided on the issue of increased government intervention in the economy. Some claimed the New Deal was socialistic and a violation of American values. Others thought the New Deal did not do enough to help Americans. NotesCan you solve the problems of the Great Depression?If you could solve the problems of the Great Depression, what would you do? Create a product (Prezi, Emaze, Poster of some sort) that would fix at least ONE problem of the Great Depression. Look back through your notes or through the internet to find the problems of the Great Depression, and then using what we have talked about in class, in your groups, choose one problem of the Great Depression and solve it. Remember that you have to think of all factors regarding your decisions. You must create a product within your group that tells
Literacy EssentialsEssential QuestionsDoes economic prosperity result from tax cuts and minimal government? How does increased credit spending lead to an unstable market? What caused the Great Depression? Was the Great Depression inevitable? How did the New Deal help? How did the New Deal change the role of government? VocabularyBrain Trust — Many of the advisers who helped Roosevelt during his presidential candidacy continued to aid him after he entered the White House. A newspaperman once described the group as "Roosevelt's Brain Trust." They were more influential than the Cabinet. Hundred Days — 100 days after FDR was sworn into office. Congress passed into law every request of FDR enacting more major legislation than any single Congress in history Bank Holiday — All the banks were ordered to close until new laws could be passed. An emergency banking law was rushed through Congress. The Law set up new ways for the federal government to funnel money to troubled banks It also required the Treasury Department to inspect banks before they could re-open. Fireside Chats — The informal radio conversations Roosevelt had with the people to keep spirits up. It was a means of communicating with the people on how he would take on the depression. Glass-Steagall Act — (Banking Act of 1933) - Established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and included banking reforms, some designed to control speculation. 21st Amendment -- 1933 amendment that appeals the 18th amendment that legalizes alcohol and gives each state the power to regulate its sales Deficit Spending -- Government practice of spending borrowed money rather than raising taxes, usually and attempt to boost the economy. NotesNew Deal FoldableMake a foldable using four sheets of paper.
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Can you solve the problems of the Great Depression?Continue work on your solution to the Great Depression. If you could solve the problems of the Great Depression, what would you do? Create a product (Prezi, Emaze, Poster of some sort) that would fix at least ONE problem of the Great Depression. Look back through your notes or through the internet to find the problems of the Great Depression, and then using what we have talked about in class, in your groups, choose one problem of the Great Depression and solve it. Remember that you have to think of all factors regarding your decisions. You must create a product within your group that tells
Literacy Essentials3-2-1 Exit Ticket: AmericanLipp210Essential QuestionsDoes economic prosperity result from tax cuts and minimal government? How does increased credit spending lead to an unstable market? What caused the Great Depression Was the Great Depression inevitable?
Warm-UpCopy the Cycle into your composition book. Answer the Two Questions VocabularySpeculation — Buying stocks with the anticipation that the price will go up and the stock can be sold for money quickly. Buying on the Margin — buying stocks and borrowing money from a bank or broker; if the money way not paid back, the bank would foreclose on possessions; everyday people could buy stock; led to stock market crash because of overextension Bull Market — A period of increased stock trading and rising stock prices Black Tuesday — Name given to October 29, 1929 when millions of stocks were sold in a panic; regarded as the beginning of the Depression. Bank Run — Phenomenon in which many of a bank's depositors try to withdraw their funds due to fears of a bank failure. Dust Bowl — Region of the Great Plains that experienced a drought in 1930 lasting for a decade, leaving many farmers without work or substantial wages. Hoovervilles — Shanty towns that the unemployed built in the cities during the early years of the Depression; the name given to them shows that the people blamed Hoover directly for the Depression. Rugged Individualism — The belief that all individuals, or nearly all individuals, can succeed on their own and that government help for people should be minimal. Popularly said by Herbert Hoover Bonus Army — “Army" of WWI veterans who set up a shanty town outside DC to rally for the support of a bill congress was debating that would pay their bonus' early Notes
If you could solve the problems of the Great Depression...If you could solvate problems of the Great Depression, what would you do? Create a product (Prezi, Emaze, Poster of some sort) that would fix at least ONE problem of the Great Depression. Look back through your notes or through the internet to find the problems of the Great Depression, and then using what we have talked about in class, in your groups, choose one problem of the Great Depression and solve it. Remember that you have to think of all factors regarding your decisions. You must create a product within your group that tells what problem you choose to solve, how you choose to solve it, the specific steps you would need to take, and the time frame within which you will be working. You must be able to explain all parts of your solution. You will be given class time to work on this. You may also use PowerU. This is due by the end of the day on Wednesday. Literacy EssentialsAchieve 3000 Level Set -- Start at 9:45
Essential QuestionsWhat role did social and cultural changes play in America during the 1920’s? What was the “roar” of the 1920’s? How did politics change during the 1920's VocabularyRoute 66 — legendary route from Chicago to California that was built to provide a road way for the newly created automobiles during the 1920's Installment plan -- A payment plan that allows customers to make payments at set intervals over a period of time until the total debt is paid Flapper -- carefree young women with short, "bobbed" hair, heavy makeup, and short skirts. The flapper symbolized the new "liberated" woman of the 1920s. Many people saw the bold, boyish look and shocking behavior of flappers as a sign of changing morals. Though hardly typical of American women, the flapper image reinforced the idea that women now had more freedom. Prohibition -- "any of several periods during which the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages were restricted or illegal " Speak Easies -- a place for the illegal sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks, as during Prohibition in the United States. Bootlegger -- Bootleggers illegally manufacture alcohol or smuggled it, often from Canada or the West Indies into the US during the Prohibition Era. Jazz — A musical style created mainly by African Americans in the early twentieth century that blended elements drawn from African musics with the popular and art traditions of the West. "Lost Generation” -- a group of American writers that rebelled against America's lack of cosmopolitan culture in the early 20th century. Many moved to cultural centers such as London in Paris in search for literary freedom. Prominent writers included T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, and Ernest Hemingway among others. Harlem Renaissance -- A flowering of African American culture in the 1920s; instilled interest in African American culture and pride in being an African American. NotesStock Market GameWe'll continue to play this. America: The Story of UsWe'll watch if we have time.
Essential QuestionsWhat role did social and cultural changes play in America during the 1920’s? What was the “roar” of the 1920’s? How did politics change during the 1920's Warm-UpWarm-Up: Complete the Diagram below in your composition book: Video ProductsShare your products with the people at your table. If you and your partner are the only ones at your table, then join another group. Vocabulary
NotesStock Market GameToday, we're going to play a game based on the stock market. Use the Stock record to keep up with how much you are buying and at what price. You will keep track of this. You will also need the Stock Prospectus. This will tell you about the different companies that you will be investing in. Read this to help you determine which companies you will want to buy stock in. This will be a multi day game. You will be responsible for keeping up with your stocks and your monies. If you loose your game pieces, there's nothing to be done for it. Literacy EssentialsExit Ticket -- AmericanLipp2103 Facts you learned
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