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Mr. Klein- 8th Grade Social Studies


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Course Description

The eighth grade curriculum is the second half of a two year sequence in Social Studies that traces the human experience in the United States from pre-Columbian times to the present.  The course includes a study of the social sciences, geography, current events and U.S. History.  Students will have the opportunity to examine primary sources, use technology, write in a variety of formats, create artifacts and share their work with others.  By working independently and cooperatively, they will grow intellectually and socially and apply their sharpened skills to other aspects of their life.

Grading Policy

25% Unit Tests, Assessments
25%  Projects, Writing Assignments, DBQs,
25% Classwork (Participation, Student Engagement, Peer Interaction, Notebook)
25% Homework

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REGENTS PAGE
Past Exams
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* Score 100 on the TEST (12 Matching/12 MC)

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EVERYDAY
Bring June 2018 Regent Booklet to class
HW#2 - WEDNESDAY Feb 13, 2019
Quizlet Test

HW#3 - Thursday Feb 14, 2019
WWI Scavenger Hunt (see below)

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World War One Internet Scavenger Hunt
1. Causes of W. W. I  List four of the main causes of the Great War.  
2. The Assassin Strikes!   On what date in 1914 was the Archduke Ferdinand assassinated in Sarajevo?
3. The First To Declare War  Which nation was the first to declare war?  
4. Unterseeboot  What is the nickname given to German submarines?
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The Germans Become Desperate     On February 1, 1917, Germany resumed what policy? It would eventually result in drawing the U.S. into the war.
6.  Assassins of the Seas  What was the name of the British ocean liner that the Germans sank that  played a significant role in turning public opinion against Germany, both in the United States and abroad?
7. Thumbnail Bio
    What was the nickname of Manfred von Richthofen?
8.  Life on the front line - Describe the trenches
9.  Slang  What was the meaning of the slang term “Fritz” during the Great War?
10. Revolution in Russia  Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks (Communists) when they overthrew the Russian monarchy and took control of Russia’s government?
11.  Over There  
According to this popular war song’s “Chorus,” who would be coming “over there” to Europe to fight in the war? (Hint: it was slang for “Americans.”)
12.  Troops  What was the nickname of the American 369th Regiment? (see last photo)
13.  Trenches on the Web – Timeline

___a. Which nation mobilized the most soldiers?
___b. Which nation suffered the greatest number of soldiers killed?
___c. How many U.S. soldiers were wounded?
___d. (Photo) How many surviving British soldiers became amputees?
___e. Which nation had the highest percentage of wounded soldiers among its total mobilized forces?
14.  The Fighting Ends What was the original name for the day of remembrance we now call “Veterans’ Day,” honored each year on November 11?
15.  President Wilson’s Plan  What was the name for President Wilson’s series of proposals for peace in Europe at the end of World War 1?
16.  The Big Four  
The Big Four consisted of leaders from which four Allied nations?
17.  Seeking a Peaceful Future  What was the name of the organization that President Wilson proposed in his 14th Point? Its purpose would be to prevent future wars.
18.  The Seeds of World War 2   What was the name of the corporal who served in World War 1 and would one day lead Germany into World War
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TEDDY ROOSEVELT: THE TRUSTBUSTER

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MUCKRAKERS AND REFORMERS
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Discovering Angel Island: The Story Behind the Poems
From 1910 to 1940, tens of thousands of immigrants entered the United States through the West Coast's Angel Island Immigration Station. Located in San Francisco's north bay, not far from Alcatraz Island, the buildings were nearly forgotten and their history practically lost, until one day Alexander Weiss, a California State Park Ranger, re-discovered them in 1970. His chance discovery began the long journey to save the Immigration Station, and ultimately, to save the stories hidden within it, and to help us remember its sad, but important role in American history.

Immigration Scavenger Hunt

1. Immigrants Meet Natives Among the first immigrants to New England were the Pilgrims. What tribe of Native Americans lived in the Plimoth area when the Pilgrims arrived?

2. Why Immigrate? From 1607 - 1830, immigrants had many possible reasons for wanting to come to America. Name THREE reasons listed here.

3. Unwilling Arrivals One group of immigrants who came to America unwillingly was African slaves. How many slaves were in the colonies in 1790?

4. Tragedy in Ireland  Why did millions of Irish immigrate to America in the mid 1800's?

5. The New Immigrants What part of the world did most immigrants come from between the years 1880 and 1914?

6. Welcome to America Lady Liberty was once an immigrant herself! In what year did she arrive in the United States from France?

7. Give Me Your Tired The last four lines of the sonnet, "The New Colossus" is inscribed at the Statue of Liberty's base. What is the name of the Jewish Immigrant who wrote this poem?


8.  West Coast Arrivals (Scroll through photo gallery) Angel Island was sometimes called the "Ellis Island of the West." People from which continent made up most of those processed there?

9. Immigrant Poetry Read one of the poems written on the walls by Chinese immigrants being detained at Angel Island. How do the immigrants depict Angel Island?

10. Child Labor Many immigrant children went to work. List two jobs children did at the turn of the century.

11. Immigration Trends From 1820 to 1980 (black bars only), what ten-year period saw the greatest number of immigrants entering the USA?

12. Becoming a Citizen What is the term that refers to the process by which people from foreign countries become U.S. citizens?
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The State of Louisiana Literacy Test 

1964 Louisiana Literacy Test by on Scribd

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ELBOW ROOM
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1. What do you see in this painting? List and describe four different things that are going on this painting.
2. Where do you think the people are headed in this picture?
3. What different types of technology do you see in the painting?
4. Why might Native Americans have titled this painting “The Eastern Invasion”?
5. How is Manifest Destiny symbolized in this picture?
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CHARLIE BROWN & THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD

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PRIMARY SOURCE: The Dawes Act.
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THE PREAMBLE
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https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2015/09/us_constitution_fun_facts.html

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​BILL OF RIGHTS SCAVENGER HUNT

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1.   The Constitution is Born!
____________ Here’s a timeline. In what year was the Constitution completed at the Constitutional Convention at Philadelphia?

2.   It’s About Time!
According to the timeline, in what year were the first 10 amendments to the Constitution - the Bill of Rights - officially approved (ratified)? __________

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Reason for Bill of Rights
 Why were the Bill of Rights put in the Constitution? ________________


4.   First Amendment Rights
There are five parts to the First Amendment. It includes those rights that Americans believe are among the most important individual freedoms. List the five below: _____________ ______________ _______________ _______________ ______________

5.   A Student’s Right to Free Speech
______________ (Read the section on Mary Beth Tinker) In 1969, the Supreme Court ruled that students had the right to free speech in schools. What war was Tinker protesting?

6.   Isn't the Press Free Everywhere?
_________________(Click on “10 worst places”) The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press to Americans. Name one country on this map where journalists do not enjoy that freedom.

7.   School Prayers Prohibited
__________ What was the name of the 1962 Supreme Court case which prohibited schools from conducting morning prayers?

8.  The Right to Bear Arms
__________ The Second Amendment still causes controversy. According to this article, how many American children are injured or killed by guns every year?

9.   Third Amendment
__________ After the Tea Party, the angry British passed the "Coercive Acts" and sent more troops to Boston, where they were quartered in people’s homes. What did the American colonist call this series of harsh laws?

10.   Fourth Amendment
__________According to the Fourth Amendment, police searches can only be conducted with a judge’s permission. What is the name given to that permission?

11.   Fifth Amendment
__________The Fifth Amendment can be used to protect a suspect from incriminating himself. What is the popular term for using this protection?

12.   Can You Be Tried Twice?
__________The Fifth Amendment has several parts to it. Another part prevents a suspect from being tried twice for the same crime. What is the popular term for this?

13.   Miranda Rights
__________As part of the Fifth Amendment, the “Miranda Rights” are a further protection against self-incrimination. What is the name of the 1966 Supreme Court case which established the “Miranda Rights”?

14.   Sixth Amendment Rights
__________ The Sixth Amendment has several parts, including the right to a lawyer. Name one other guarantee provided by the Sixth Amendment.

15.   Justice or Cruelty?
__________The Eighth Amendment prohibits the government from imposing cruel and unusual punishments. What form of execution is shown in this photograph?


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iCivics Do I Have a Right? Game Guide
https://cdn-educators.brainpop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Guide_DoIHaveARight_2017.pdf

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Constitutional Amendments Quiz - Online Constitutional Amendments quiz is a great study guide to help you review each of the 27 Constitutional Amendments. This practice test covers the Bill of Rights as well as the additional Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. 
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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1. Archaeology
 2. Anthropology
 3. Artifact
 4. Culture
 5. Economics
 6. Geography
 7. History
 8. Philosophy
 9. Political Science
 10. Psychology

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TASK:  Create a web for the following eight social sciences.
1. Archaeology 

2. Anthropology 
3. Economics 
4. Geography 
5. History 
6. Philosophy 
7. Political Science 
8. Psychology 

- Web should be colorful
- Include the name, definition and image of each social science.

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​ANTHROPOLOGY

THE NACIREMA

The Do's and Don'ts of Dining Etiquette Around the World [Infographic]​
Dining Etiquette From Around The World | HuffPost


​ARCHAEOLOGY

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Dirt Detective
Dirt Detective, Junior Archaeologist - Instructions Answer questions by clicking on the correct answer in the picture. Record your ideas and notes in the field journal. PRINT JOURNAL


​GEOGRAPHY

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​http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/world_G0_Click.html
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​PSYCHOLOGY


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Does spelling really matter?

I cdnuolt blveiee taht I aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdgnieg The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porblem. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? Yaeh and I awlyas thuohgt slpeling was ipmorantt.
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Optical Illusion Pictures for Kids
25 Superb Optical Illusions For Kids 
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Cool Optical Illusions - Brain Teasers
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​POLITICAL SCIENCE

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Flocabulary: Political parties


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​THE STOCK MARKET GAME
A. Go to https://www.nyse.com/index
B. Research and select two stocks to invest $20,000
C. Find the stock NYSE symbol
D. How much is each share being sold for on the NYSE?
E. How many shares can you buy with $20,000 
F. Fill out excel spreadsheet. 
G. Keep track of your stock over the next few weeks. Winners and losers get awards.

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​​BBC Taster - How to Survive a Nuclear Bomb
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​NUCLEAR BOMB SIMULATORS

NUKEMAP - The Nuclear Secrecy Blog
Create a Nuclear Firestorm - Nuclear Weapons Explosion Simulator

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Analyzing Oral Histories
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Eyewitness accounts of the bombing of Hiroshima
D.C. Everest Great Depression Oral History Project
Oral Histories of the New Deal | Living New Deal
What did you do in the war, Grandma?  Women during World War II.
Ellis Island Oral History Project 
FBI Oral Histories
Holocaust Survivors and Refugees
The NYC Veterans Oral History Project
The National WWII Museum
Been Here So Long: Selections from the WPA American Slave Narratives
Oral History of the House The U.S. House of Reps through the perspectives of those who lived it
Voces Oral History Project 
U.S. Latinos of the WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War generations.



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http://www.inicom.com/hibakusha/
  • Testimony of Hiroshi Sawachika
  • Testimony of Yosaku Mikami
  • Testimony of Isao Kita
  • Testimony of Akira Onogi
  • Testimony of Hiroko Fukada
  • Testimony of Akihiro Takahashi
  • Testimony of Kinue Tomoyasu
  • Testimony of Yoshitaka Kawamoto
  • Testimony of Toshiko Saeki
  • Testimony of Akiko Takakura
  • Testimony of Mamoru Yukihiro
  • Testimony of Taeko Teramae
  • Testimony of Takehiko Sakai
  • Testimony of Hatchobori Streetcar Survivors
  • ​Testimony of Yoshito Matsushige

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Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki - 1945 | Atomic Heritage
It's clear the US should not have bombed Hiroshima 
No Other Choice: Why Truman Dropped the Atomic Bomb
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Was the US justified in dropping atomic bombs
Did We Need to Drop It? - NYTimes.com

Hiroshima atomic bombing did not lead to Japanese surrender
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"Hiroshima: Was it Necessary?"
Would Japan have surrendered without the atomic bombings?
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A Photo-Essay on the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
After the A-bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki then and now 
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​Documents
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/study_collections/bomb/large/index.php
Photographs
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/study_collections/bomb/large/index.php?action=photos
Oral Histories
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/study_collections/bomb/large/index.php?action=oh


http://www.doug-long.com/quotes.htm  (primary sources quotes about the bomb)
http://www.dannen.com/decision/hst-jl25.html ( Truman Diary entry on the use of the bomb)
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/subject_menus/mpmenu.asp (statistics, effects, graphs, damage, etc.)
http://www.authentichistory.com/1939-1945/1-war/4-Pacific/4-abombdecision/                        (background information, pros and cons to dropping the war with primary sources!)

 



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International Nuclear Event Scale ​
Accidents
  • Chernobyl
  • Fukushima

World War II Internet Scavenger Hunt
1. The Providence Sunday Journal 
What was the date of this edition of The Providence Sunday Journal? 
2. The History Place 
 According to the timeline, on what date did Germany declare war on the United States? 
3. Four Freedoms 
What were the "Four Freedoms" which FDR claimed all people should enjoy? 
a. ______________________________________
b. ______________________________________
c. ______________________________________
d. ______________________________________
4. Executive Order 9066
What was the purpose of FDR's Executive order?
​5. It's a Woman's War Too! 
What was the nickname given to the "strong, competent woman dressed in overalls and bandanna" - a symbol of patriotic womanhood? 
6. What did you do in the war Grandma? 
According to the glossary, what was "rationing"?
7. War in the Pacific 
What happened was unusual about the Sullivan brothers' deaths that forced the U.S. War department to adopt “The Sole Survivor Policy”?
8. The Unbreakable Code
What Native American language did the Marines use as a means to send codes during WWII?

9. WW II In Europe 
What are the names and countries of the three Allied leaders pictured here at the Yalta Conference? 
a. ________________________________________ 
b. ________________________________________ 
c. ________________________________________ 
10. The Providence Journal 
According to the newspaper, what medical condition caused FDR's death? 
11. Truman

On what date did Harry S. Truman become President?
12. Holocaust 

What was the name of the young girl who went into hiding place during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands? 
13. The Final Solution 
 About how many people died each day from starvation and brutality at the Buchenwald concentration camp? 
14. The War is Over 
Which two Japanese cities did the United States drop Atomic bombs in August 1945?
15. Statistics of World War II 
___________a. Total number of U.S.S.R. deaths in World War II (include both civilian & military).
___________b. Were more German soldiers or civilians killed in World War II?
___________c. What percentage of Poland's population died in World War II?
___________d. How many Americans died in World War II?
___________e. What was the total number of people (soldiers & civilians) killed in World War II?

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Discuss ways World War II affected American life on the homefront
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http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwii/ahf/reilly/index.htm
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  • Have You Really Tried to Save Gas?
  • Longing Won't Get Him Back Sooner ... Get a War Job
  • Victory Waits on Your Fingers
  • Waste Helps the Enemy
  • We Can Do It
  • ​Grow It Yourself
  • Help Bring Them Back
  • Never Late Is Better
  • Remember Pearl Harbor
  • This Is Your America
  • Train to Be a Nurse's Aide
  • The World Has Ears
  • ​Bits of Careless Talk are Pieced Together by the Enemy
  • Pitch in and Help
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1.Great Depression
2.Buying On Margin
3.Black Tuesday
4.Bonus Army
5.Franklin Roosevelt (R116)
6.Eleanor Roosevelt (R115)
7.New Deal
8.Social Security Act
9.Fireside Chats
10.Dust Bowl

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https://www.docsteach.org/activities/teacher/great-depression-photographs

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Top 10 New Deal Programs of the Great Depression ​
7 Alphabet Soup Agencies that Stuck Around ​​

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18 Strange Meals People Ate During the Great Depression
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50 Interesting Facts About Life In The Great Depression
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​Stories of the Great Depression | USI Community Read | PBS

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1. TIMELINE - define four events of the 1920s. 
2. JAZZ - Where did jazz originate? 
3. FILM - What was the first talkie?
4. COMMUNICATIONS - What important event occurred on November 2, 1920?
5. WOMEN - How did the role of women change in the 1920s? Give three examples and describe them. (see bottom of the page)
6. FLIGHT - What did Amelia Earhart do in the 1920's? What happened to her in the 1930's?
7. LITERATURE - Watch the trailers for The Great Gatsby. How does this connect to what you already know about the 1920s? 
8. CULTURE - ​What famous rodent made his debut on September 19, 1928?
9. CARS - How much did the Model T cost in 1926?
10. CONFLICT - What theory was John Scopes arrested for teaching in 1925?
11. DISCOVERIES - What did archaeologist Howard Carter discover in 1922? Draw a picture of something he found.
12. THE END - What event marked the end of the Roaring Twenties and the start of the Great Depression?


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1920's Flapper fashion dress up game
Assembly Line Game
History Mystery - Start the Game, the Roaring Twenties
See if you have what it takes to survive the Roaring Twenties!
​Be a Movie Director - Gangsters on the Run
Jazz Age - Harlem Renaissance - 1920s - Flocabulary

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​CREATING A MAGAZINE FOR THE ROARING TWENTIES
 
TASK - create a magazine covering aspects of culture, politics, arts, music, and lifestyles from the 1920's.
 
MAGAZINE REQUIREMENTS
 
• Creative title
 
• A minimum of THREE articles (with accompanying image)
The articles must be written as if they could be in a 1920's magazine. Each group member is responsible for at least one news article. They can be about any significant event, trend or development during the 1920's. The article can be written in any form you choose but they must include factual information that is obtained through research. Each article must be accompanied by an illustration. The illustration may be copied and cut, hand drawn and scanned, or clip art.
 
-News article
-Interview
-Editorial
-Movie/Song/Book Review
-Advice Column
-Sports Update / Standings
-Help Wanted
 
• A minimum of THREE additional visuals
-AD for a new appliance, latest fashion design
-Political cartoon (1920’s themes)
-Comic strip (1920’s themes)
-Movie or Radio Show advertisement
 
• Typed, correct spelling, grammar



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The Roaring Twenties - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com
American culture in the 1920s
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1920's Fashion for Women Facts
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Inventions in the 1920's
1920's Radio and Advertising

The 1920's - Roaring Twenties - The Nineteen Twenties in History
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Google Docs Newspaper Templates
 1920s - This is a great hotlist........categorized for easy navigation:  http://vlib.iue.it/history/USA/ERAS/20TH/1920s.html

Biography of the Twenties - You describe the 1920s....did they ROAR, or was it a YAWN?
http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/prog20/feature/

Chicago: The Roaring Twenties - An overview of the 1920s......this is not a brief overview!!! http://members.tripod.com/chicagotheroarin20s/the1920s.html
 
Gangsters, Crime, and Prohibition - Categories include law, criminals, and prohibition.
http://www.vialarp.org/20s/20s_gangland.html
 
History of Jazz Timeline 
http://jazz.about.com/od/historyjazztimeline/a/JazzByDecade192030.htm

Inventions of the Twenties - The most important were the automobile, radio, and the airplane.     http://www.angelfire.com/co/pscst/invent.html

People and Figures - Includes information on Herbert Hoover, Al Copone, and Henry Ford.   http://www.angelfire.com/co/pscst/people.html

Scopes Trial - Tennessee vs. John Scopes...."The Monkey Trial."  http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/scopes/scopes.htm

The Roaring Twenties Concert Extravaganza - Download clips from the music of the Twenties. http://bestwebs.com/roaring1920/index.shtml

 


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https://www.docsteach.org/activities/teacher/muckraking-for-a-purpose-2018
Nearing the turn of the century many Americans were convinced that industrialization and urbanization had created severe problems. The movement towards reforming these problems eventually became known as Progressivism. In this activity you will examine primary sources from this era. These sources will examine the issues of living conditions, women's suffrage, working conditions, prohibition, and African-Americans' rights. As you examine the sources answer the questions at the conclusion of each document set. When you have completed the document analysis you will be ask to write about the effectiveness of this reform movement.
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MUCKRAKERS & REFORMERS

Alice Paul
Booker T. Washington
Carrie Nation
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Dorothea Dix
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Frank Norris
Helen Hunt Jackson
Ida Tarbell

Upton Sinclair

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​Jacob A. Riis
Jane Adams
John Muir
Lincoln Steffens
Mother Jones
Nellie Bly
Samuel Gompers
Susan B. Anthony
W.E.B. DuBois
​Lewis Hines


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Reformers and Muckrakers - American History
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The Muckrakers: US History for Kids
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Muckrakers and Their Major Investigations 


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Mission 4: “City of Immigrants”

1. What was the experience of young immigrants coming to New York in the early twentieth century?

2. How did immigrants adapt to life in the United States and what aspects of American culture attracted young immigrants?

3. What were the working conditions for immigrant workers and how did they try to improve them?
 
4. What was the importance of the Progressive Reform movement?
 
5. How was women’s role in society changing during this period?

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HOMEWORK: Write a wall poem expressing your thoughts and feelings if you found yourself in the situation the early Chinese immigrants were in, e.g., having to leave China due to political unrest, poverty or unemployment and instead of finding the "paradise" they expected, being treated like prisoners at a place like Angel Island.
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​https://www.onecountry.com/can-you-pass-a-us-citizenship-test-1648223494.html
Test your knowledge of the United States with these sample questions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/07/us/us-citizenship-quiz-trnd/index.html
http://www.playbuzz.com/wrtvdigital10/can-you-pass-a-u-s-citizenship-test​

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Life Without the Bill of Rights?: Have you ever imagined what life would be like without a Bill of Rights to protect our rights as American citizens? Explore the Life Without the Bill of Rights? Flash Activity to consider how life would change without some of our most cherished freedoms.
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Play games, earn points, and put them to work supporting fellow students! Donate ...Ever wondered how the Supreme Court really works? ... Have fun deciding a toughcase while learning about what jurors discuss in the deliberation room.


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In Do I Have A Right?: Bill of Rights, you run your own firm of lawyers specializing in the Bill of Rights.

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U.S. Constitution Quiz: Amendments 1-10

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Are You Democratic or Republican? - Quiz - Quizony.com
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HISTORY
Henry the 8th

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Why North Korea Is Threatening Guam - The Atlantic
North Korea now making missile-ready nuclear weapons
US considering 'all options' over North Korea missile launch
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Why North Korea and the United States are Near War

North Korea's nuclear threat is real and terrifying - The Week
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A J.F.K. Assassination Glossary: Key Figures and Theories 
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An Introduction to the JFK Assassination
9 People Who Killed JFK, According to Conspiracy Theorists​
The Top 5 John F. Kennedy Assassination Conspiracy Theories
Who or what killed JFK? A guide to the Kennedy conspiracy theories
10 Persistent Kennedy Assassination Theories - Live Science
Was Kennedy Tied to the Mob? - Killing Kennedy Article ​

What Physics Reveals About the JFK Assassination

JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theory Debunked by New Gunshot Study              JFK Assassination – "Coup in Dallas - Texas: The Suspects"
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Best of Assassination Sites
The Best Online Resources About President John F. Kennedy
​THE JFK ASSASSINATION: AS IT HAPPENED
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'I Have A Rendezvous With Death' 
Lee Harvey Oswald Research Page
Killing Conspiracy​
JFK Assassination: If The President Hadn't Been Wearing A Back Brace
Lee Harvey Oswald -- Lone Assassin or Patsy?
"I Am Only A Patsy": 6 Reasons why Lee Harvey Oswald was NOT JFK's killer

Did The Babushka Lady Really Film The Assassination Of JFK?
Most People Believe In JFK Conspiracy Theories
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VIDEO: The J.F.K. Assassination: A Cast of Characters - Video - NYTimes.com

​VIDEO:  JFK Video: The Dallas Tapes
PODCAST: Somewhat Skeptical Podcast - JFK assassination part 1 
PODCAST: 
​Somewhat Skeptical Podcast - JFK assassination Part 2 ​
World War II Map ​

It's clear the US should not have bombed Hiroshima 
No Other Choice: Why Truman Dropped the Atomic Bomb
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Was the US justified in dropping atomic bombs

Did We Need to Drop It? - NYTimes.com
https://www.docsteach.org/activities/student/holocaust-timeline

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Cold War Internet Scavenger Hunt
1.  Soviet Union Takes Over! 
_______________According to this Cold War map, the Soviet Union took over these countries (brown color): Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Yugoslavia, Albania, and _?_. 
2.  Wall Separates Nations 
_______________This map shows a wall across Europe, separating communist nations from democratic nations. What did Winston Churchill call this wall? 
3.  Germany's Big 4 
_______________According to this map, after World War II ended, defeated Germany was divided into four zones. The four zones were each occupied by the United States, France, Great Britain and the _?_. 
4.   Soviets Cut Off Allies' Supplies 
_______________In 1948 the Soviets tried to drive the Allies out of West Berlin by cutting off their supplies. The Allies' response is shown in these photos. What was that response called? 
5.   North Korea's Neighbor Her Ally 
_______________Another crisis in the Cold War happened in 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea. What communist country on its northern border was North Korea's ally during that war? ​

3. Korean War Photos
________________Scroll down through these photos of the Korean War (click to enlarge). Write down the title of one which you think is especially interesting.
4. The Superpowers "Scorecard"
_______________Here's a Cold War "scorecard" showing the gains and losses of the two Cold War superpowers. (Click button to enlarge.) What does the chart say was the outcome of the Korean War?
5. The Cold War Heats Up!
_______________As the Cold War got hotter, Americans feared a nuclear war. One of the most awesome weapons was the U.S. nuclear missile pictured here in an underground silo. What was its name?
6. The Nuclear Deterrence
________________U.S. nuclear weapons aimed at the Soviet Union could be delivered in three ways: by airplanes, by land-based missiles, and by _?_. (Click on photo for a closer look.)
7. Children Learn Frightening Phrase
______________During the Cold War, fear of nuclear war was widespread. Children were taught how to react if a nuclear bomb fell nearby. What phrase were they taught?
8. Cold War Action Heroes!
_______________The Cold War even produced comic books! Name one of the action heroes shown here on these 1950's comic book covers.
9. How High The Wall?
_____________Scroll through these photos (click to enlarge) of the Berlin Wall. About how tall do you think the wall was?
10. The Cuban Missile Crisis
_____________The worst Cold War crisis occurred in October, 1961 - the "Cuban Missile Crisis." The leader of the Soviet Union during that crisis is shown here. What was his last name?
11. He Led Us Through the Cuban Missile Crisis
____________Here's a photo of the U.S. president during the Cuban Missile Crisis. What was his name?
12. The Marines Land at DaNang
____________The Cold War's next big crisis took place in Vietnam. In what year did the first US combat troops arrive in Vietnam?
13. US Troop Strength Increases
____________Here's a chart showing the growing numbers of U.S. soldiers sent to fight in Vietnam. In which year did the number of US troops in Vietnam exceed 500,000?
14. Troop Transport Aircraft
____________During the Vietnam War, this type of aircraft was widely used to transport soldiers into battle. What is it?
15. A Young Soldier Dies
_______________This young soldier was killed in the Vietnam War. How old was he when he died in battle?
16. Heartbreaking Statistics
_______________ In which year were the number of soldiers killed in Vietnam at the highest level?

17. A Great Day in History!
_______________Here's a timeline on the Berlin Wall and a photograph of its fall. In what year was the wall opened, reuniting East & West Germany?
18. Finally - The Cold War Ends!
________________Here's a photo of the leaders who brought the Cold War to an end in 1992. (Click to enlarge) President Reagan is signing a treaty with the leader of the Soviet Union. What is his last name? ​
Radio, America in the 1920s, Primary Sources
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OTR Commercials - The Original Old Time Radio
Simply Scripts - Old Time Radio from the Golden Age of Radio
​Electrical goods and appliances in the 1920s
Inventions in the 1920's: Inventions that shaped America
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Science Fiction on Radio - (OTR) - Radio Days

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ARTICLE 1: Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted?
ARTICLE 2: A ‘Mass Shooting Generation’ Cries Out for Change
ARTICLE 3: Paul Ryan: Congress should focus on mental health and background checks, not gun ban
ARTICLE 4: Should Teachers Be Armed With Guns?

LINKS:
Gun Control Stories
Guns and Gun Control - The New York Times
Gun Control | Time

gun control | PBS NewsHour Extra
Puerto Rico: Commonwealth, Statehood, or Independence?

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1.How Did Puerto Rico become a possession of the United States?

2.How do the people of Puerto Rico feel about their status?                                     3. In which three states do the majority of Puerto Ricans live?
4. According to the article, why do many people feel the results of the latest poll are a “moot point”?


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Commonwealth
  • Advantages of Commonwealth over Statehood
  • Advantages of Commonwealth over Independence
  • Major Disadvantages
 
Why People are Moving To Puerto Rico from the U.S. | Living in Puerto ...
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“Commonwealth” is Unconstitutional
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Puerto Rico: “Report on Puerto Rico, USA” 1955 Teleview Productions (video) – 12 minute video promoting the social and economic benefits of commonwealth.
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Should Puerto Rico Be a State? | Nat Geo Education Blog
Amid crisis, support grows for Puerto Rico statehood
"PUERTO RICO AND THE DESIRE FOR STATEHOOD"
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​​Reasons Independence Is the Right Path for Puerto Rico | 

Independence
  • Advantages of Independence over Statehood
  • Advantages of Independence over Commonwealth
  • Major Disadvantages


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1. How many immigrants were processed through Ellis Island?
2. When was Ellis Island opened?
3. What was so important about the stairway to the Great Hall?
4. If a person was suspected of having a mental disease, what chalk mark was put on the person's clothing? (Go to Medical Cart).
5. Why were complete medical exams required for every immigrant?
6. What activity occurred in The Great Hall, the large waiting room of Ellis Island?
7. The Journeys End: Where did the new immigrants go after leaving Ellis Island?
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Read one of the young immigrants story.
1. Where are they from?
2. Why did their family immigrate to America?
3. What do they like about the United States?
4. How does the United States differ from their country of origin?

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1. In what decade has the number of legal immigrants who came to America been the highest?
2. What might have caused the decline of immigration to the U.S. throughout the 1930s? 
3. How many legal immigrants have come to America from Europe during the period 1820-2010?
4. During which 50 year period did the most legal immigrants come from North & South America?



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1. Download Spreadsheet
2. Determine which candidate gets the Electoral Votes from each state.
3. Determine the TOTAL Popular Votes for each candidate (highlight -> auto sum)
4. Determine the TOTAL electoral votes for each candidate.

QUESTIONS:  
Which candidate received the most popular votes?
Which candidate received the most electoral votes?

Who won the 2000 Election?
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Should the U.S. abolish the Electoral College and let the popular vote decide who becomes president? 
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Pros and Cons of Electoral College - Newsmax.com
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Should the Electoral College be abolished? | Scholastic.com
Advantages and Disadvantages of Electoral College | OccupyTheory
Electoral College Pros and Cons | APECSEC.org
US Government for Kids: Electoral College - DuckstersAdvantages and Disadvantages of The Electoral College
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Disadvantages and Advantages of Electoral College | ConnectUS

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PROBLEMS IN SPACE
https://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/space_level2/activity/problems_space.html


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1. How many Presidents have been killed while in office? Name them.  (Click "Assassinations & Mourning)

2. William Howard Taft said the position he held after the Presidency was his greatest honor. 
What was that position?


3. The President's salary is set by Congress. Use the info in the linked chart to answer the following inquiries.
a. In what year(s) did the Vice President get a raise, but the President did not?
b. What was the longest period of time without a Presidential pay raise?
c. How much more is the current President being paid than George Washington earned?

4. Article II of the US Constitution sets out the qualifications and powers of the executive. 
There are 3 qualifications to be elected President of the United States of America. Write them.

5. Examine the prior occupations of the Presidents of the 20th Century.  What is the most frequently held occupation? www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0768854.html
    
6. Which Presidents did not live in the White House?

7. You should know that the Vice President becomes the President if the President dies in office or resigns. But what happens if the Vice President cannot complete his/her term in office?

8. Have We Ever Elected a President Who Has Never Before Won an Election?
Name the Presidents who have never held elective office. 
http://www.mischiefsoffaction.com/2015/08/have-we-ever-elected-president-who-has.html

9. The Presidential Oath binds the president-elect to protect something.
What must the President protect?

10. If you are a citizen when you turn 18 years old, you will be permitted to vote in elections in the United States. But you will not actually elect the president. Who does elect the President ?




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​What issues do you want to ask candidates about? In Cast Your Vote, you choose the questions in a debate, rate their responses, and vote for the candidate of your choice.
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https://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz
http://www.gotoquiz.com/republican_or_democrat_1
https://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/the-republican-or-democrat-quiz
http://www.teenvogue.com/story/political-party-quiz
http://www.2-minute-test.com/democrat-vs-republican/
http://www.selectsmart.com/plus/select.php?url=americanpolitic
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http://www.quibblo.com/quiz/2Gaw7wh/Are-you-a-republican-or-democrat

http://www.usatoday.com/pages/interactives/candidate-match-game/
http://pbskids.org/democracy/be-president/
https://www.americanhistoryusa.com/campaign-trail/
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​The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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The following sites are great places to find current events written for students and perfect for middle school students. 
  • CNN Student News: A daily news broadcast for students. Also includes discussion questions and links to articles for further information.
  • Social Studies for Kids: Up-to-date information on current event topics including such topics as the environment, education, US events, world events, science, and Egypt and Africa.
  • Student News Daily: Features news and current events with specific articles highlighted each day. Includes an end of the week quiz.
  • SchoolTube: This site features educational videos for both students and teachers. Journalism videos can be found through a basic search of the site.
  • Newseum: Interactive news museum.
  • Here There Everywhere - News for Kids - Knowing what's in the news is a way to be connected to our community, nation and world.
  • Youngzine - Includes the latest news from around the world and at home.
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