Trimester II Agenda
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TOPIC 9 CONTINUED...
12/1
Reconstruction & Southern Society (Lesson 3) - The sources provide an overview of the tumultuous political and economic landscape of the American South during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. New groups—including African Americans, who voted in large numbers and secured national offices like U.S. Senator—challenged the traditional dominance of wealthy planters, alongside white Southern Republicans and Northerners. This shift was met with intense and often violent resistance from white Democrats, who used organizations like the Ku Klux Klan to intimidate voters and suppress reform efforts. Furthermore, Reconstruction governments, despite introducing advances like publicly financed schools, struggled significantly due to rampant widespread corruption and high taxes needed for rebuilding infrastructure. Economically, most formerly enslaved people were unable to secure land and fell into the system of sharecropping, which tragically trapped them in a debilitating cycle of poverty.
12/2
Discuss: Black Codes
The KKK EdPuzzle (link in schoology)
Finish Topic 9.3 Questions
12/3
Aftermath of Reconstruction (Lesson 4) - The provided text discusses the dramatic shift in Southern politics and society during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, highlighting the emergence of new political groups. These groups included white Southern Republicans, known as "scalawags", Northerners who moved south, pejoratively called "carpetbaggers", and most significantly, African Americans, who gained the right to vote and hold office for the first time. However, the text details the fierce resistance to these changes by former Southern power holders, who utilized groups like the Ku Klux Klan to enact violence and intimidation to suppress Black and Republican participation. Furthermore, the source explains the numerous obstacles to progress, such as government corruption, high taxes, and widespread poverty, which often trapped formerly enslaved people in the economic system of sharecropping and debt.
9.3 Quiz (Link in Schoology)
Check & Review 9.3 Questions
Topic 9 Lesson 4 - Aftermath of Reconstruction Reading (p.575-579)
12/4
Discuss: Jim Crow Laws
The End of Reconstruction & the Start of Segregation EdPuzzle (link in Schoology)
Complete 9.4 Questions (if not done)
12/5 - TRI I Reward Activity
12/8
12/9
Reconstruction Unit Test
Story of US; Westward EdPuzzle (link in schoology)
TOPIC #10: INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC GROWTH (1865-1914)
TOPIC #10: INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC GROWTH (1865-1914)
12/10
Mining & Railroads (Lesson 1) - The provided text outlines the major economic and social changes that defined the American West following the Civil War, focusing heavily on mining and railroad expansion. The sources explain that the discovery of rich mineral deposits, such as the famous Comstock Lode, triggered a rush of prospectors, leading to the rapid creation of lawless boomtowns that often required organized vigilantes for order. Crucially, the sources detail how the federal government supported the construction of a transcontinental railroad with extensive land grants and subsidies, recognizing its vital role in national unity and economic expansion. This massive undertaking standardized the track gauge and established a national rail network, which fostered urbanization and new markets across the country. However, the text also examines the intense competition and consolidation within the industry, where railroad companies used controversial practices like rebates and pools that severely impacted small businesses and farmers.
10.1 Mining, Railroads, & the Economy Reading (p.587-597)
*If time, work no Westward EdPuzzle (link in schoology)
12/11
Watch 10.1 Review Presentation
10.1 Quiz (Link in Schoology)
Review: 10.1 Questions
Finish Story of US; Westward Edpuzzle
12/12
Analyzing Political Cartoon: Transcontinental Railroad
*Use this MAP to help you complete the assignment.
12/15
Western Agriculture (Lesson 2) - The source provides a comprehensive overview of the dramatic changes in the American West following the Civil War, tracing the rise and eventual collapse of the lucrative Cattle Kingdom based on the Spanish-influenced practices of vaqueros and long cattle drives. Government policy, particularly the Homestead Act, spurred mass settlement by people seeking free land, including African American Exodusters, leading to the division of the open range and conflicts with established communities. Settlers, often called sodbusters, faced extreme hardships from the harsh environment and relied on agricultural innovations to survive and cultivate crops. Economically stressed by falling prices and railroad costs, farmers eventually united through organizations like the National Grange and the Farmers' Alliance. This agricultural unrest ultimately fueled the creation of the Populist Party, which unsuccessfully campaigned for political reform and the expansion of the money supply through free silver.
Railroad Map Quiz (link in schoology)
10.2 Reading (p.599-604)
10.2 Questions
12/16
Finish 10.2 Questions
Start Video: Story of US; Heartland → Video Worksheet
12/17 - Late Start
Watch 10.2 Review Presentation
10.2 Quiz (Link in Schoology)
Review: 10.2 Questions
Continue Video: Story of US; Heartland → Video Worksheet
12/18
Video Clip: Homestead Act of 1862
Reading Assignment: Sodbusters Invade the Great Plains
Finish Video: Story of US; Heartland → Video Worksheet
12/19
What was the Homestad Act Video (5-Min)
Work on missing work!
Hardship for American Indians (Lesson 3) - The provided text offers a comprehensive historical overview of the Plains Indians, examining their early history, culture, and transformation following the introduction of horses. Initially, many Plains Indian nations were agricultural, but the arrival of the horse drastically altered their lifestyle, making bison hunting the central focus of their nomadic existence. The sources detail the growing conflicts with the United States government and white settlers from the 1840s onward, marked by broken treaties like the Fort Laramie Treaty and violent incidents such as the Sand Creek Massacre and the tragedy at Wounded Knee. The narrative also covers major resistance efforts led by figures like Sitting Bull, Chief Joseph, and Geronimo, alongside the devastating decline of the bison population and governmental attempts to assimilate or contain American Indians through the reservation system and the problematic Dawes Act.
10.3 Textbook Reading (p.610-619)
***HOLIDAY BREAK***
1/5
Primary Source Activity “I Will Fight No More Forever” (p.620)
Complete: 10.3 Questions
Work on Missing Work (if you have it)
1/6 - Snow Day
1/7
10.3 Quiz (Link in Schoology)
Review 10.3 Questions
Watch "I Will Fight No More Forever"
1/8
Continue Movie: "I Will Fight No More Forever"
1/9 - Finish "I will fight no more Forever"
1/12
Industry & Corporations (Lesson 4) - Following the Civil War, the United States experienced a massive industrial transformation led by entrepreneurs like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. The introduction of the Bessemer process revolutionized steel production, while the discovery of oil fueled new energy demands, both of which were supported by an expanding railroad network. To manage these massive enterprises, business leaders utilized vertical integration and formed corporations and trusts to maximize efficiency and eliminate competition. While these methods created immense national prosperity and lowered consumer costs, they also resulted in severe environmental pollution and the rise of monopolies. This concentration of power sparked a national debate over the fairness of capitalism, leading to the eventual passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act to regulate corporate influence.
Monopolies EdPuzzle (Link in Schoology)
10.4 Textbook Reading (p.622-629)
1/13
10.4 Quiz (Link in Schoology)
EdPuzzle Assignment (Link in Schoology)
*or Story of US; Boom → Video Worksheet
1/14
Analysis Skill Activity “Draw Sound Conclusions” (p.630)
Complete Edpuzzle Assignment: Story of US; Boom (link in Schoology)
1/15
The Labor Movement (Lesson 5) - As the American economy shifted from small, family-run shops to massive industrial factories, laborers faced worsening conditions characterized by low pay, hazardous environments, and the widespread exploitation of children. In response, workers established organizations like the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor to advocate for safety and fair compensation. These movements faced significant obstacles, including violent clashes like the Haymarket Riot and a government that frequently sided with wealthy business owners. Tragedies such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire eventually galvanized public support for legal reforms and stricter safety regulations. Despite intense opposition and the legal suppression of strikes, these early efforts laid the foundational struggle for modern workers' rights in the United States. Through a cycle of economic booms and busts, the labor movement slowly transformed the relationship between industrial employers and the American workforce.
Textbook Reading (p.631-637)
1/16
New Technologies (Lesson 6) - During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States experienced a massive technological boom characterized by a record-breaking number of patents. Key figures like Cyrus Field and Alexander Graham Bell revolutionized communication by laying transatlantic cables and inventing the telephone, which allowed businesses to operate with unprecedented speed. Thomas Edison further transformed society by introducing the light bulb and centralizing electrical power, while inventors like Gustavus Swift changed American diets through refrigeration. The era also saw a shift in manufacturing and travel as Henry Ford popularized the assembly line for mass-producing cars and the Wright brothers pioneered the first successful airplane. These diverse innovations, including contributions from African American inventors, collectively improved industrial efficiency and elevated the general quality of life for Americans.
10.5 Quiz (Link in Schoology)
Review 10.5 Reading Assignment
Textbook Reading (p.638-644)
1/20
10.6 Quiz (Link in Schoology)
Review: 10.6 Reading Assignment
Thomas Edison & Electric Light EdPuzzle (Link in Schoology)
1/21
Test Review
Primary Source Activity “Thomas Edison” (p.645)
Complete Thomas Edison EdPuzzle
1/22
Topic 10 Unit Test
Alexander Graham Bell & the Telephone EdPuzzle (Link in Schoology)
TOPIC #11: THE PROGRESSIVE ERA (1865-1920)
TOPIC #11: THE PROGRESSIVE ERA (1865-1920)
1/26
New Wave of Immigration (Lesson 1)
Video Clip: Growth of Cities & Immigration (13-Min)
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.
1/27
Primary Source Activity “Willa Cather” (p.661)
11.1 Quiz (link in Schoology)
Urbanization (Lesson 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.
1/28
11.2 Reading Quiz (link in Schoology)
EdPuzzle: Story of US; Cities (link in Schoology)
*Video: Story of US; Cities → *Video Worksheet
1/29
Complete Story of US; Cities EdPuzzle (link in Schoology)
1/30
The Rise of Progressivism (Lesson 3)
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.
2/2
11.3 Quiz (link in Schoology)
Video Clip: Progressive Presidents (15-Min)
2/3
The Progressive Presidents (Lesson 4)
Analysis Skills Activity “Identifying Central Issues” (p.679)
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.
2/4
Progress & Setbacks for Social Justice (Lesson 5)
11.4 Quiz (link in Schoology)
11.5 Part I Reading (p.687-698) - 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.
2/5
Changing American Culture (Lesson 6)
11.5 Quiz (link in Schoology)
Review 11.5 Questions
11.6 Textbook Reading (p.699-708) | 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.
2/6
11.6 Quiz (link in Schoology)
11.6 Questions Review
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!
2/9
Primary Source Activity “Paul Laurence Dunbar” (p.709)
2/10
Topic 11 Unit Test (link in Schoology)
Video Clip: America Becomes a World Power → Video Worksheet
Topic #12: Imperialism & WWI (1853-1919)
Topic #12: Imperialism & WWI (1853-1919)
Expansion in the Pacific (Lesson 1)
2/11
12.1 Reading (p.717-726) or Podcast- The provided text details American expansionism in the Pacific during the 19th century, driven by economic interests like trade and the need for resources. It highlights the acquisition of territories such as Midway Island and Alaska, illustrating the growing ambition for Pacific dominance. A key focus is the opening of Japan to American trade by Commodore Perry, shifting its isolationist policies. Furthermore, the text examines American involvement in Hawaii, leading to the overthrow of the monarchy and eventual annexation. Finally, it discusses the Open Door Policy in China, a strategy to secure American trading rights amidst European imperial influence and the Boxer Rebellion.
Finish Video Clip: America Becomes a World Power → Video Worksheet
2/12
12.1 Quiz (link in Schoology)
Review: 12.1 Reading Questions
Work on Missing Work
2/13
War and Empire (Lesson 2)
12.2 - "War & Empire" Reading (p.727-735) or Listen to Podcast - The provided text outlines the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain, detailing early rebellions and the leadership of figures like José Martí. American interest in Cuba, driven by economic investments and sympathy for Cuban freedom, grew alongside sensationalized press coverage of Spanish atrocities. The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana harbor fueled public demand for intervention, leading to the Spanish-American War in 1898, which the United States quickly won. Subsequently, the US gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, sparking debate over American colonialism and a subsequent revolt in the Philippines.
12.2 Reading Questions for reading.
2/17
12.2 Quiz (link in Schoology)
Spanish American War EdPuzzle (link in Schoology)
2/18
U.S. Power in Latin America (Lesson 3)
Review 12.2 Questions
12.3 Reading (p.737-744) or 12.3 Podcast - These sources detail Theodore Roosevelt's ambition to construct the Panama Canal for economic and military advantages, his controversial methods of acquiring the Canal Zone from Colombia by supporting a Panamanian revolt, and the subsequent challenges of building the canal, including disease and difficult labor. The texts further explore Roosevelt's "big stick" policy and the Roosevelt Corollary, asserting U.S. intervention in Latin America, followed by Taft's "dollar diplomacy" and Wilson's "moral diplomacy," both of which still resulted in U.S. involvement in the region, particularly highlighted by the U.S. intervention in the Mexican Revolution in pursuit of Pancho Villa. Ultimately, these sources illustrate the United States' growing influence and assertive foreign policy in Latin America during the early 20th century.
Work on yesterday's edpuzzle with extra time.
2/19
12.3 Quiz (link in Schoology)
Review 12.3 Questions
Video Clip: Constructing the Panama Canal & Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy (link in Schoology)
2/20
A European War (Lesson 4)
Notes: Causes of WWI Chart
12.4 Reading (p.745-751) or 12.4 Podcast - World War I, which devastated Europe and the Middle East from 1914-1918, was sparked by years of escalating tensions. These tensions stemmed from intense nationalism, imperialistic competition for colonies, and a growing emphasis on militarism among European powers. To ensure their security, nations formed complex alliance systems, such as the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente, which ultimately magnified a localized crisis into a widespread conflict after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Initially, the United States remained neutral but eventually faced pressures due to economic booms from supplying the Allies and German U-boat attacks on ships, including the Lusitania, leading to growing calls for American involvement.
2/23
12.4 Quiz (link in Schoology)
The Roads to WWI EdPuzzle (link in schoology)
2/24
Entering the War (Lesson 5)
12.5 Reading (p.752-760) or 12.5 Podcast - Initially aiming for a negotiated peace, President Wilson eventually led the United States into World War I due to Germany's resumption of submarine warfare and the revealing Zimmermann telegram. To prepare for war, the US expanded its military through the draft and reorganized its economy under government agencies like the War Industries Board and the Food Administration, encouraging citizen participation through initiatives like Liberty Bonds and victory gardens. The war spurred significant social changes, including women entering the workforce and the Great Migration of African Americans to northern cities, although it also fostered anti-German sentiment and suppression of anti-war voices through laws limiting free speech. Ultimately, the nation mobilized its resources and manpower to join the Allied effort, fundamentally altering its domestic landscape and international role.
2/25
Analyze Political Cartoon: "Unprepared for WWI"
12.5 Entering the War EdPuzzle Video Quiz (link in Schoology)
Shell Shock Video → Video Worksheet or EdPuzzle (link in Schoology)
2/26
Finish Shell Shock EdPuzzle (link in Schoology)
2/27
Primary Sourcing Skills Proficiency Check (link in Schoology)
WWI Map Exercise (Checklist)
*WWI Map (Blank Map)
3/2
Winning the War (Lesson 6)
Flocabulary Video: WWI - The Great War
12.6 Reading (p.761-767) or 12.6 Podcast - The provided text details the latter stages of World War I, highlighting the prolonged stalemate and immense casualties early in the conflict. It emphasizes the significant turning point marked by Russia's withdrawal due to the Bolshevik Revolution, freeing German forces for a major offensive on the Western Front. The text then focuses on the entry of the United States into the war, detailing the arrival and impact of American troops under General Pershing, including the distinguished service of the Harlem Hellfighters. The final Allied offensive, including the Battle of the Argonne Forest and the actions of individuals like Sergeant Alvin York, led to Germany's eventual request for an armistice. Finally, the text outlines the devastating human cost of the war and the subsequent global influenza pandemic.
Finish WWI Maps (if time?)
3/3
12.6 Review Presentation
12.6 Quiz (link in Schoology)
Finish WWI Maps (if time?)
3/4
Wilson's Fourteen Points (Lesson 7)
Primary Source: "Over There" by George M. Cohan
WWI Map Quiz
3/5 - 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
TRIMESTER II AGEANDAS
TRIMESTER II AGEANDAS
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