Carter's American II

This week, we will lead up to and discuss World War I from an American perspective.  This is often called "The Great War."  During this time, we will discuss imperialism and the growth of American influence around the world, the Spanish American War, how America grew into a world power, and the Great War itself.  Please focus on your vocabulary notebook and make sure it is completed by Friday.  Utilize your time and make sure you are meeting all of your expectations in class. Week 6: The Great War Vocabulary ( Quizlet ) Allies Armistice Central Powers Dollar Diplomacy Militarism Nationalism No Man's Land Panama Canal Queen Liliuokalani Roosevelt Corollary Selective Service Act Trench Warfare Monday, February 27 3.1 Imperialism and Territorial Gain Google Slide Notes Daily Question:  Name two things you learned from "Far and Away". Vocabulary:  Complete your definitions today. Tuesday, February 28 3.2 The Spanish Amer...

Week 5: Progressivism and Imperialism Vocabulary:   Quizlet Clayton Antitrust Act Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Federal Reserves Systems 19th Amendment Imperialism Yellow Journalism USS Maine Rough Riders San Juan Hill Treaty of Paris Monday (2.20) President's Day Today we will watch "Mount Rushmore" to see how one of the greatest monuments to honor democracy was created.  While you watch, write down twenty facts about how the monument was made.  This grade will replace your lowest classwork grade. Vocabulary:  Definitions Daily Question:  No Daily Question Tuesday (2.21)   Video Explanation and Introduction CNN10 2.6 Wilson's New Freedom (Oh my geez! I can't do anything without people bothering me...even at HOME!) Part One Video Part Two Video Vocabulary: Sentences Daily Question:  How was Woodrow Wilson able to beat Theodore Roosevelt in the election of 1912? Wednesday (2.22) Video Explanation and Int...

Week Four Vocabulary  Quizlet 16 Amendment 17th Amendment 18th Amendment Conservation Grandfather Clause NAACP Progressive Movement Social Gospel Square Deal Suffrage Trust Busting Monday, February 13 2.1 Segregation and Discrimination Vocabulary: Complete Definitions Tuesday, February 14 2.2 Origins of the Progressive Movement Vocabulary:  Complete Sentences Wednesday, February 15 2.3 Progressive Reforms in Action Vocabulary: Complete Pictures Thursday, February 16 2.4 Theodore Roosevelt and Progressivism Vocabulary: Complete and Study Friday, February 17 2.5 Taft, Progressivism and Election of 1912 Vocabulary: Turn in notebooks and quiz Daily Questions are due

This week, we will be wrapping up our discussions on the Gilded Age.  This week will include a look at immigration at the turn of the last century, wrapping up to test your knowledge, and watching a movie whose book was written based upon the events of the time. Week Three Vocab Angel Island Chinese Exclusion Act Civil Rights Act of 1875 Ellis Island Gilded Age "Melting Pot" Nativism Urbanization Vigilante Monday (2.6) Write vocabulary definitions. 1.6 Immigration and Urbanization Ellis Island Journal Article Tuesday (2.7) Write vocabulary sentences 1.7 The Gilded Age Wednesday (2.8) Draw vocabulary pictures Unit One: The Gilded Age Assessment The Wizard of Oz as a Gilded Metaphor Thursday (2.9) Study vocabulary cards The Wizard of Oz Friday (2.10) Vocab Due Daily Questions Due The Wizard of Oz