Wednesday, February 27, 2013

2/27 American Imperialism Political Cartoons


Review: The Birth of the American Empire as Seen Through Political Cartoons p. 9-14 in your Chapter 17 class packet; packet distributed in class today. 
Task: Analyze the message of each cartoon as it relates to your knowledge of American Imperialism. Be prepared to discuss the questions on page 8 with regard to how American imperialism is depicted in these cartoons.

Due: Thursday, 2/28

* Cumulative Exam on Monday 3/4- Multiple Choice & Short Answer

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

HW 2/26 Complete Chart on Page 4


Due: Wednesday 2/27
Task:
  • Complete the chart on page 4 of your Chapter 17 Classwork packet; you should use Chapter 17, section 2 and Jim Crow Blues to help you complete the chart
  • Answer the question at the bottom of the page
  • Be prepared to review that material in class tomorrow

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

HW 2/13 The Gilded Age Packet


Read: "The Rich are Good Natured" and "Story of a Monopoly" on  p. 7-9 and the political cartoons on p. 9-10  in your Chapter 16 class packet; packet distributed in class today.
Due: Thursday 2/14
Task:
  • Read each document
  • Answer the questions for each document; provide definitions where requested. 
  • Analyze each political cartoon

Monday, February 11, 2013

HW 2/11 See Syllabus


Click here to view the syllabus, which identifies the homework assigned for 2/11 and all upcoming assignments.
  • If you haven't already, place the syllabus somewhere that you can regularly refer to it OR bookmark the post of the syllabus linked above. 
  • You are expected to refer to the syllabus for all of your assignments for the remainder of the school year. 

Friday, February 8, 2013

HW 2/8 See Syllabus

Click here to view the syllabus, which identifies the homework assigned for 2/8 and all upcoming assignments.

  • If you haven't already, place the syllabus somewhere that you can regularly refer to it OR bookmark the post of the syllabus linked above. 
  • You are expected to refer to the syllabus for all of your assignments for the remainder of the school year. 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

HW 2/6 Life After Slavery Primary Sources


Read: Life After Slavery Primary Source Documents  p. 18-21 in your Chapter 15 class packet; packet distributed in class today. Please click here for a digital copy of the documents with the questions if you lost yours
Due: Thursday 2/7
Task:

  • Read each document
  • Answer the questions for each document

* MID-TERM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AVAILABLE ON CASTLE LEARNING
* TERM PAPER OUTLINES HAVE BEEN RETURNED AND THE FINAL PAPER IS DUE FRIDAY

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

HW 2/5 Analyze Thomas Nast Political Cartoons



Review: Each Thomas Nast Cartoon from the Reconstruction Era, p. 9-17 in your Chapter 15 class packet; packet distributed in class today. Please click here to see digital versions of the images if your packet are not clear. Each cartoon is listed by its TITLE. 
Task: Analyze the message of each cartoon as it relates to your knowledge of the Reconstruction Era with at least 3 bullet points, leaving room to include further analysis that we will discuss in class tomorrow.

Due: Wednesday, 2/6


* MID-TERM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AVAILABLE ON CASTLE LEARNING
* TERM PAPER OUTLINES HAVE BEEN RETURNED AND THE FINAL PAPER IS DUE FRIDAY

Monday, February 4, 2013

HW 2/5 Abandonment of Reconstruction Chart


Read: The Abandonment of Reconstruction Chart p. 8 in your Chapter 15 class packet; packet distributed in class today. Please email Ms. Hanemann for a digital copy of the chart if you lost yours
Due: Tuesday, 2/5
Task: Use you reading and Cornell Notes from Chapter 15, Section 4 (p. 576-583) to identify the components that will allow you to answer the aim.  Explain how each concept listed below contributed to the collapse of Reconstruction.

* MID-TERM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AVAILABLE ON CASTLE LEARNING
* TERM PAPER OUTLINES HAVE BEEN RETURNED AND THE FINAL PAPER IS DUE FRIDAY

Friday, February 1, 2013

HW 2/1 Radical Reconstruction Documents


Read: Radical Reconstruction Primary Source Documents  p. 6-7 in your Chapter 15 class packet; packet distributed in class today. Please click here for a digital copy of the documents with the questions if you lost yours
Due: Monday, 2/4
Task:

  • Read each document
  • Answer the questions for each document
  • Be prepared to complete an in-class SRF on this topic. 

* MID-TERM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AVAILABLE ON CASTLE LEARNING
* TERM PAPER OUTLINES HAVE BEEN RETURNED AND THE FINAL PAPER IS DUE NEXT WEEK!