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1/31/2019

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Today's Agenda

1/29/2019

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Learning Target:
I can analyze the effectiveness of Progressive Era political reforms in addressing the problems of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Critical Vocabulary: 
“Square Deal,” Anthracite Coal Strike, Northern Securities Company, “Trust-Buster,” Department of Commerce and Labor, Elkins Act, Hepburn Act, Upton Sinclair, The Jungle, Meat Inspection Act, Pure Food and Drug Act, Newlands Act of 1902, John Muir, Sierra Club, Payne-Aldrich Tariff, Ballinger-Pinchot Dispute, “Old Guard” Republicans, “New Nationalism,” “Bull Moose” Party, “New Freedom,” “Triple Wall of Privilege,” Underwood Tariff Bill, Sixteenth Amendment, Federal Reserve Act, Federal Reserve Board, Federal Trade Commission Act, Clayton Anti-Trust Act

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Read the article, "Teddy Roosevelt Was Ready from Day One," then write 2-3 sentences summarizing Teddy Roosevelt's influence on the presidency.
  2. Citizenship Question: Name two of the six current U.S. Representatives for the state of Kentucky.
    1. ​Bradley Byrne and Martha Roby
    2. Phil Roe and Jimmy Duncan
    3. Marcy Kaptur and Mike Turner
    4. ​Hal Rodgers and John Yarmuth 
  3. Independent Learning: Progressive Politics Activity and Chart
  4. Reflection Question: To what degree did William Howard Taft's policies address the problems of the Progressive Era? Explain.

Homework: Progressive Politics Reading
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Today's Agenda

1/28/2019

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Learning Target:
I can analyze the effectiveness of Progressive Era political reforms in addressing the problems of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Critical Vocabulary: 
“Square Deal,” Anthracite Coal Strike, Northern Securities Company, “Trust-Buster,” Department of Commerce and Labor, Elkins Act, Hepburn Act, Upton Sinclair, The Jungle, Meat Inspection Act, Pure Food and Drug Act, Newlands Act of 1902, John Muir, Sierra Club, Payne-Aldrich Tariff, Ballinger-Pinchot Dispute, “Old Guard” Republicans, “New Nationalism,” “Bull Moose” Party, “New Freedom,” “Triple Wall of Privilege,” Underwood Tariff Bill, Sixteenth Amendment, Federal Reserve Act, Federal Reserve Board, Federal Trade Commission Act, Clayton Anti-Trust Act

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: How did the US government respond to workers' strikes during the Gilded Age?
  2. Citizenship Test Question: Who is the current Governor of Kentucky? 
    A. Governor Patton 
    B. Governor Bevin
    C. Governor Collins
    D. Governor Beshear
  3. Guided Instruction: Progressive Politics & The Presidents Video
  4. Individual Learning: Three Progressive Presidents Chart
  5. Reflection Question: To what degree did Teddy Roosevelt's policies address the problems of the Progressive Era? Explain.

Homework: The Progressive Era Reading
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Today's Agenda

1/25/2019

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Learning Target:
I can summarize the changes that took place in American cities from 1860-1915, & I can predict the problems that will arise as a result.

Critical Vocabulary: 
Jacob A. Riis, How the Other Half Lives, “Muckrakers,” Lincoln Steffens , Ida Tarbell, Eugene V. Debs,  William “Big Bill” Haywood, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, Industrial Workers of the World, Social Gospel Movement, Robert La Follette, Wisconsin Idea, National Child Labor Committee, Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, Florence Kelley, National Consumers League, Muller v. Oregon, National American Woman’s Suffrage Association, Nineteenth Amendment, Plessy v. Ferguson, Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, “Atlanta Compromise,” W.E.B. Du Bois, Niagara Movement

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: What so you think was the most significant problem Americans faced in the period from 1865-1915? Why?
  2. Citizenship Question: Who is the current President of the United States? 
    A. President G. W. Bush
    B. President Clinton
    C. President Trump
    D. President Obama
  3. Guided Instruction: America Moves to the City - Solutions
  4. Reflection Question: Which amendments were added to the Constitution in this period? What was the purpose of each?
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Today's Agenda

1/24/2019

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Learning Target:
I can summarize the changes that took place in American cities from 1860-1915, & I can predict the problems that will arise as a result.

Critical Vocabulary: 
Jacob A. Riis, How the Other Half Lives, “Muckrakers,” Lincoln Steffens , Ida Tarbell, Eugene V. Debs,  William “Big Bill” Haywood, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, Industrial Workers of the World, Social Gospel Movement, Robert La Follette, Wisconsin Idea, National Child Labor Committee, Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, Florence Kelley, National Consumers League, Muller v. Oregon, National American Woman’s Suffrage Association, Nineteenth Amendment, Plessy v. Ferguson, Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, “Atlanta Compromise,” W.E.B. Du Bois, Niagara Movement


Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: What was the Social Gospel Movement?
  2. Citizenship Question: There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true? 
    A. Only citizens 21 and older can vote. 
    B. Only citizens with jobs can vote. 
    C. Only citizens 18 and older can vote. 
    D. Only citizens who pay taxes can vote.
  3. Collaborative Learning: America Moves to the City Chart
  4. Reflection Question: Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

Homework: America Moves to the City Reading
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Today's Agenda

1/23/2019

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Learning Target:
I can summarize the changes that took place in American cities from 1860-1915, & I can predict the problems that will arise as a result.

Critical Vocabulary: 
Jacob A. Riis, How the Other Half Lives, “Muckrakers,” Lincoln Steffens , Ida Tarbell, Eugene V. Debs,  William “Big Bill” Haywood, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, Industrial Workers of the World, Social Gospel Movement, Robert La Follette, Wisconsin Idea, National Child Labor Committee, Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, Florence Kelley, National Consumers League, Muller v. Oregon, National American Woman’s Suffrage Association, Nineteenth Amendment, Plessy v. Ferguson, Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, “Atlanta Compromise,” W.E.B. Du Bois, Niagara Movement


Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: What is a muckraker?
  2. Citizenship Question: How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court? 
    A. 5 
    B. 7 
    C. 9 
    D. 11
  3. Individual Learning: America Moves to the City Chart
  4. Reflection Question: Summarize one problem that arose in American cities from 1860-1915.

Homework: America Moves to the City Reading
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Today's Agenda

1/22/2019

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Learning Target:
I can summarize the changes that took place in American cities from 1860-1915, & I can predict the problems that will arise as a result.

Critical Vocabulary: 
Jacob A. Riis, How the Other Half Lives, “Muckrakers,” Lincoln Steffens , Ida Tarbell, Eugene V. Debs,  William “Big Bill” Haywood, Mary Harris “Mother” Jones, Industrial Workers of the World, Social Gospel Movement, Robert La Follette, Wisconsin Idea, National Child Labor Committee, Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, Florence Kelley, National Consumers League, Muller v. Oregon, National American Woman’s Suffrage Association, Nineteenth Amendment, Plessy v. Ferguson, Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, “Atlanta Compromise,” W.E.B. Du Bois, Niagara Movement


Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: How did "Old" Immigrants differ from "New" Immigrants?
  2. Citizenship Question: What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet? 
    A. set policy 
    B. make laws 
    C. advise the President 
    D. command the military
  3. ​​​Guided Instruction: The Story of Us - Cities
  4. Reflection Question: Describe 3 problems that developed as American cities grew during the period from 1865 to 1915.

Homework: America Moves to the City Reading
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Today's Agenda

1/18/2019

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Learning Target:
I can describe the growth of industry in the United States, & I can assess its impact on American society.

Critical Vocabulary: 
Andrew Carnegie, Bessemer Process, Vertical Integration, J.P. Morgan, United States Steel Corporation,
John D. Rockefeller, Standard Oil Company, Trust, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Herbert Spencer,Social Darwinism, Interstate Commerce Act, Interstate Commerce Commission, Sherman Anti-Trust Act, Wage Slaves, Commonwealth v. Hunt, National Labor Union, Contract Labor Law, Knights of Labor, Terence V. Powderly, Haymarket Square Riot, American Federation of Labor, Samuel Gompers, Strike Fund, Molly Maguires, Pinkerton Detective Agency, Great Railroad Strike of 1877, Homestead Strike, Henry C. Frick, Pullman Strike, Eugene V. Debs

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: What is a monopoly? Why do you think the government prohibits monopolies today? 
  2. Citizenship Question: How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President? 
    A. 2 
    B. 4 
    C. 6 
    D. 8
  3. Collaborative Learning: Monopoly Activity
  4. Reflection Question: List the categories your group used to create the properties on your Monopoly board. For example, all the red properties are named after business leaders.

Homework: The Age of Industry Reading
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Today's Agenda

1/17/2019

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Learning Target:
I can describe the growth of industry in the United States, & I can assess its impact on American society.

Critical Vocabulary: 
Andrew Carnegie, Bessemer Process, Vertical Integration, J.P. Morgan, United States Steel Corporation,
John D. Rockefeller, Standard Oil Company, trust, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Herbert Spencer,Social Darwinism, Interstate Commerce Act, Interstate Commerce Commission, Sherman Anti-Trust Act, Wage Slaves, Commonwealth v. Hunt, National Labor Union, Contract Labor Law, Knights of Labor, Terence V. Powderly, Haymarket Square Riot, American Federation of Labor, Samuel Gompers, strike fund, Molly Maguires, Pinkerton Detective Agency, Great Railroad Strike of 1877, Homestead Strike, Henry C. Frick, Pullman Strike, Eugene V. Debs

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: How was Social Darwinism used to justify laissez faire economics?
  2. Citizenship Question: How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state? 
    A. by state location 
    B. by state population 
    C. by state geographical size 
    D. by state political affiliation
  3. Independent Learning: Captains of Industry Document Study
  4. Reflection Question: Based on what you have read, were men such as Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, or Carnegie 'Captains of Industry' or 'Robber Barons'? Why?

Homework: The Age of Industry Reading
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