TOPIC #9: THE RECONSTRUCTION ERA (1865-1877)

Early Reconstruction (Lesson 1)

12/2

1. Video Clip: Reconstruction Crash Course

2. Topic 9.1 - Early Reconstruction Reading (p.551-557)

3. Topic 9.1 Questions

12/3

1. Analyzing Primary Sources: Lincoln Repairing the Union

2. Finish: Topic 9.1 Questions

Radical Reconstruction (Lesson 2)

12/4

1. Topic 9.1 Quiz (Link in Schoology)

2. Review: Topic 9.1 Questions

3. Topic 9 Lesson 2 Radical Reconstruction Reading (p.559-563)

4. Topic 9.2 Questions

12/5

1. “Frederick Douglas” Primary Source Activity (p.564)

2. Finish: Topic 9.2 Questions

12/6 - PBIS REWARD DAY

*EdPuzzle: What the South was Really Like During Reconstruction (Link in Schoology)

12/9

1. Topic 9 Lesson 2 Quiz (Link in Schoology)

2. Read Analysis Skill Activity “Distinguish Essential from Incidental Information” (p.565)

3. Review: Topic 9.2 Questions

4. The Reconstruction Acts Map Worksheet

*Use this map to help you with the assignment

Reconstruction & Southern Society (Lesson 3)

12/10

1. Finish Reviewing 9.2 Questions (Political Problems & a New President)

2. Topic 9.3 - Reconstruction & Souther Society Reading (p.566-572)

3. Topic 9.3 Questions

12/11

1. Discuss: Black Codes

2. Review: The Reconstruction Acts Map Worksheet

3. Finish Topic 9.3 Questions

Aftermath of Reconstruction (Lesson 4)

12/12

1. Topic 9 Lesson 3 Quiz (Link in Schoology)

2. Check & Review 9.3 Questions

3. Topic 9 Lesson 4 - Aftermath of Reconstruction Reading (p.575-579)

4. Topic 9.4 Questions

12/13

1. Discuss: Jim Crow Laws

2. Analysis Skill Activity “Interpreting Thematic Maps” (p.573)

3. The End of Reconstruction EdPuzzle (link in Schoology)

4. Complete 9.4 Questions

12/16

1. Topic 9 Lesson 4 Quiz

2. Topic 9 Reconstruction GimKit Test Review

12/17

1. Reconstruction Unit Test

2. Intro to Chief Joseph & the Nez Perce EdPuzzle (Link in Schoology)

12/18, 12/19, 12/20

1. Movie: I Will Fight No More Forever → Video Questions

2. Work on Makeup Work

12/21 to 1/5 - Holiday Break

TOPIC #10: INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC GROWTH (1865-1914)

Mining & Railroads (Lesson 1)

1/6

1. 10.1 Mining, Railroads, & the Economy Reading (p.587-597)

2. 10.1 Questions

1/7

1. 10.1 Quiz (Link in Schoology)

2. Review: 10.1 Questions

3. Start: Video: Story of US (Westward) → *Video Worksheet

1/8

1. Complete: Video: Story of US (Westward) → *Video Worksheet

1/9

1. Analyzing Political Cartoon: Transcontinental Railroad 

2. Review: Westward Video Questions

3. Railroads Transform the West Mapping Assignment

*Use this MAP to help you complete the assignment.

Western Agriculture (Lesson 2)

1/10

1. Complete: Railroads Transform the West Mapping Assignment

*Use this MAP to help you complete the assignment.

2. 10.2 Reading (p.599-604)

3. 10.2 Questions Part I

1/13

1. 10.2 Reading (p.604-609)

2. 10.2 Questions Part II

1/14

1. Finish 10.2 Questions 

2. Start Video: Story of US; Heartland → Video Worksheet

1/15 - 90 Minute Late Start

1. 10.2 Quiz (Link in Schoology)

2. Continue Video: Story of US; Heartland → Video Worksheet

1/16

1. Finish Video: Story of US; Heartland → Video Worksheet

2. Review: 10.2 Questions Part I

3. Video Clip: Homestead Act of 1862

1/17

1. Review: 10.2 Questions Part II

2. Reading Assignment: Sodbusters Invade the Great Plains

Hardship for American Indians (Lesson 3)

1/22

1. Review: Sodbuster Invade the Great Plains

2. Textbook Reading (p.610-619)

3. 10.3 Questions

1/23

1. Primary Source Activity “I Will Fight No More Forever” (p.620)

2. Complete: 10.3 Questions

1/24

1. 10.3 Quiz (Link in Schoology)

2. Review 10.3 Questions

3. Begin Movie: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee - "The Epic Fall of the American Indian" (DVD)

4. Movie Questions

1/27-1/28

1. Complete Movie: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee - "The Epic Fall of the American Indian" (DVD)

2. Review: Movie Questions

Industry & Corporations (Lesson 4)

1/29

1. Textbook Reading (p.622-629)

2. Monopolies EdPuzzle (Link in Schoology)

3. *10.4 Reading Assignment (Link in Schoology)

1/30

1. 10.4 Quiz (Link in Schoology)

2. EdPuzzle Assignment (Link in Schoology) 

*or Story of US; Boom → Video Worksheet if EdPuzzle doesn't work

1/31

1. Review: 10.4 Quiz 

2. Analysis Skill Activity “Draw Sound Conclusions” (p.630)

3. Complete Edpuzzle Assignment: Story of US; Boom (link in Schoology)

The Labor Movement (Lesson 5)

2/3

1. Textbook Reading (p.631-637)

2. 10.5 Reading Assignment

New Technologies (Lesson 6)

2/4

1. 10.5 Quiz (Link in Schoology)

2. Review 10.5 Reading Assignment

3. Textbook Reading (p.638-644)

4. 10.6 Reading Assignment

2/5

1. 10.6 Quiz (Link in Schoology)

2. Review: 10.6 Reading Assignment

3. Thomas Edison & Electric Light EdPuzzle (Link in Schoology)

Test Review

2/6

1. Primary Source Activity “Thomas Edison” (p.645)

2. Complete Thomas Edison EdPuzzle

3. Topic 10 Gimkit Review

2/7 - Grand Slam Field Trip

2/10

1. Topic 10 Unit Test

2. Alexander Graham Bell & the Telephone EdPuzzle (Link in Schoology)

TOPIC #11: THE PROGRESSIVE ERA (1865-1920)

New Wave of Immigration (Lesson 1)

2/11

1. Video Clip: Growth of Cities & Immigration (13-Min)

2. 11.1 New Wave of Immigration Reading (p.653-660)  |  11.1 New Wave of Immigration Podcast - The text examines the wave of immigration to the United States between 1865 and 1915, exploring the push and pull factors that drove millions from their homelands. It details the arduous journeys, often in steerage, and the challenges faced by immigrants upon arrival, including medical inspections at Ellis Island and Angel Island. The text also highlights the formation of ethnic enclaves, the process of acculturation, and the rise of nativism and discriminatory legislation, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act. The experiences of both European and Asian immigrants are contrasted, revealing the diverse struggles and triumphs of this period.

3. 11.1 Podcast Note Sheet

4. 11.1 - A New Wave of Immigration Reading Questions

2/12

1. Primary Source Activity “Willa Cather” (p.661)

2. 11.1 Quiz (link in Schoology)

3. Review: 11.1 - A New Wave of Immigration Reading Questions

4. Analysis Skills Activity “Sequence, Causation & Correlation” (p.662)

Urbanization (Lesson 2)

2/13

1. Review: Analysis Skills Activity “Causation & Correlation” (p.662)

2. 11.2 - Urbanization Reading (p.661-668)  |  11.2 Urbanization Podcast - The text details rapid urbanization in late 19th-century America, driven by industrial expansion and immigration. Job opportunities in burgeoning cities attracted both immigrants and Americans from rural areas, leading to overcrowded slums and stark social stratification. The text contrasts the living conditions of the poor in tenements with those of the middle and wealthy classes. Finally, it explores the responses to these challenges, including government reforms, religious aid, and the rise of the settlement house movement, spearheaded by Jane Addams' Hull House.

3. 11.2 Podcast Note Sheet

4. 11.2 - Urbanization Reading Questions

2/14

1. 11.2 Reading Quiz (link in Schoology)

2. Review 11.2 - Urbanization Reading Questions

3. EdPuzzle: Story of US; Cities (link in Schoology)

*Video: Story of US; Cities → *Video Worksheet

2/19

1. Analysis Skills Activity “Cost-Benefit” (p.669)

2. Complete Story of US; Cities EdPuzzle (link in Schoology)

The Rise of Progressivism (Lesson 3)

2/20

1. 11.3 Reading (p.670-678)  |  11.3 Rise of Progressivism Podcast - The text examines the Gilded Age (1870s-1890s) in the United States, highlighting its political corruption and the rise of powerful figures like Boss Tweed. It details the era's social problems, including industrial exploitation and unsafe working conditions, as depicted by muckrakers like Ida Tarbell and Upton Sinclair. The passage also explores the Progressive Era's reforms, such as the Pendleton Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act, aiming to curb corruption and promote fairer competition. Finally, it discusses Progressive-era amendments to the Constitution, empowering voters through initiatives like direct election of senators and a graduated income tax.

2. 11.3 Podcast Note Sheet

3. 11.3 Rise of Progressivism Questions

2/21

1. Video Clip: Progressive Presidents (15-Min)

2. 11.3 Quiz (link in Schoology)

3. Review: 11.3 Rise of Progressivism Questions

4. Analysis Skills Activity “Identifying Central Issues” (p.679)

The Progressive Presidents (Lesson 4)

2/24

1. 11.4 Progressive Presidents Reading (p.680-686)  |  11.4 Progressive Presidents Podcast - This text examines Theodore Roosevelt's presidency and its impact on the Progressive movement. It details Roosevelt's background, his rise to power, and his policies aimed at regulating big business, protecting consumers and workers, and conserving natural resources, all under the banner of the "Square Deal." The text then contrasts Roosevelt's approach with that of his successor, William Howard Taft, highlighting Taft's less forceful progressivism. Finally, it discusses Woodrow Wilson's election and his own Progressive agenda, "The New Freedom," focusing on his efforts to promote competition and regulate banking.

2. 11.4 Podcast Note Sheet

3. 11.4 Progressive Presidents Questions

Progress & Setbacks for Social Justice (Lesson 5)

2/25

1. 11.4 Quiz (link in Schoology)

2. Review 11.4 Questions

3. 11.5 Part I Reading (p.687-691)  |  11.5 Part I Podcast - The provided text chronicles the American women's suffrage movement, detailing the decades-long struggle for women's right to vote. Key figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Carrie Chapman Catt are highlighted, emphasizing their strategies and contributions. The movement's evolution is traced, from early calls for reform to the eventual passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. The text also explores the interconnectedness of the suffrage movement with other reform efforts, such as temperance and the fight against social injustices like child labor, demonstrating the broad impact of women's activism. The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment and its consequences are examined, including the expanded political participation of women.

4. 11.5 Part I Podcast Note Sheet

5. 11.5 Part I - Progress & Setback Questions

2/26

1. 11.5 Part II Reading (p.692-698) | 11.5 Part II Podcast - The provided text examines the experiences of several minority groups in the United States during the Progressive Era (roughly 1890s-1920s). It details the pervasive discrimination faced by African Americans, including Jim Crow laws, lynchings, and limited economic opportunities, contrasting the approaches of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois to achieving equality. The text also explores the immigration and experiences of Mexicans, highlighting their contributions to agriculture and the development of barrios, as well as the challenges they encountered. Finally, it discusses the restrictive immigration policies targeting Asian populations, particularly the Chinese Exclusion Act and the Gentlemen's Agreement, and the continued marginalization of Native Americans despite government assimilation efforts.

2. 11.5 Part II Podcast Note Sheet

3. 11.5 Part II - Progress & Setback Questions

2/27

Changing American Culture (Lesson 6)

1. 11.5 Quiz (link in Schoology)

2. Review 11.5 Questions

3. 11.6 Textbook Reading (p.699-703)  |  11.6 Part I Podcast -The text describes the dramatic changes in American culture during the Progressive Era, focusing on urban development. It details the rise of skyscrapers and new transportation systems like subways and electric streetcars, leading to the growth of suburbs. The passage also explores the flourishing of new forms of entertainment, including vaudeville, ragtime music, and popular sports like baseball and basketball. Finally, it highlights the development of department stores and public parks as responses to the changing urban landscape.

4. 11.6 Part I Podcast Note Sheet

5. 11.6 Part I - Changing American Culture Questions

2/28

1. 11.6 Textbook Reading (p.704-708)  |  11.6 Part II Podcast -This topic examines the expansion of education and literacy in the United States from 1870 to 1900, highlighting the rise of public schools, compulsory education laws, and the development of parochial schools. It also explores the concurrent boom in newspaper readership, fueled by increased literacy and urbanization, and the rise of "yellow journalism." Finally, the text discusses the emergence of realist writers and artists who depicted everyday life, often focusing on social issues and realism.

2. 11.6 Part II Podcast Note Sheet

3. 11.6 Part II - Changing American Culture Questions

3/3

1. 11.6 Quiz (link in Schoology)

2. 11.6 Questions Review

3. Video Clip: Progressive Era - This clip explores the Progressive Era in the U.S., a time in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when people pushed for reforms to address social issues caused by industrial capitalism. It overlapped with the Gilded Age, making things a bit complex. Efforts focused on food safety, reducing child labor, and workers’ rights, but progress wasn’t equal—Jim Crow laws and immigration restrictions limited freedoms for many. As always with history, it’s not so simple!

4. Review 11.6 Questions (Part I and II)

3/4

1. Primary Source Activity “Paul Laurence Dunbar” (p.709)

2. Topic 11 GimKit Test Review

3/5

1. Topic 11 Unit Test (link in Schoology)

3/6 & 3/7

1. End of the TRI Work Day

End of TRI II

Material Not Used:

Robber Barons vs Unions EdPuzzle (link in Schoology)

Video: Ellis Island → Video Worksheet

Identifying Progressives Assignment 

Age of Reform Assignment (Parts 1-5)

“The Chainbearer” Primary Source Activity (p.464) -- About life on the American Frontier