US History Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Andy Owens
- Terms
- Fall 2018
- Spring
- Department
- Social Studies
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Study for the Final Exam including multiple choice and a written portion focusing on 2nd Semester topics from WWII to the Present.
Thursday June 13th
Period 3: 8:05-10:05
Period 4: 10:35-12:35
Do not be late and if you are a fast test-taker make sure you have something to keep you occupied - studying for other finals or a book to read.
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Work on your "Year in the Life" Presentations with your partner or group. The Presentations will begin on Thursday June 6th - the day I am scheduled to return. Follow the guidelines from the class handouts and attachment below that includes Do's and Don'ts for your presentation.
Here is the schedule for presentations:
YEAR IN THE LIFE Presentation Schedule:
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6/6 Thursday 2000-2003 |
6/7 Friday 2004-2008 |
6/10 Monday 2009-2013 |
6/11 Tuesday 2014-2018 |
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Wednesday will be your last day to work on your "Year in the Life" Presentations with your partner or group. The Presentations will begin on Thursday June 6th - the day I am scheduled to return. Follow the guidelines from the class handouts and attachment below that includes Do's and Don'ts for your presentation.
Here is the schedule for presentations:
YEAR IN THE LIFE Presentation Schedule:
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6/6 Thursday 2000-2003 |
6/7 Friday 2004-2008 |
6/10 Monday 2009-2013 |
6/11 Tuesday 2014-2018 |
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Tuesday in class you will be watching CNN the 2000s "Obama Yes We Can" on the rise of Obama and his victory in the 2008 election. Answer the questions attached below (Mr. Small should have hard copies) and discuss and turn them in at the end of class or at the beginning of class on Wednesday if not completed in class.
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Monday in class you will be watching CNN The 2000s "Quagmire" that includes the the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, and the Financial Crisis during George W. Bush's 2nd Term (2005-2009). Attached are questions to answer that you should have begun last week (9/11 War on Terrorism). You will need to complete this activity for homework if not completed in class.
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Work on your Year in the Life Project using the Chromebooks. Remember the slideshows need to be completed by Thursday June 6th.
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Thursday in class you will discuss and turn in the Iraq War Resolution Document Chart. They you will finish watching the 2nd part of the program and continue answering questions on the 9/11 & War on Terrorism question sheet.
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Wednesday in class you will be part 1 of CNN The 2000s "Mission Accomplished" that includes the 2000 Election, 9/11, and the War in Afghanistan. Attached are questions to answer (9/11 War on Terrorism). Then you will analyze documents about the controversial decision to invade Iraq that Congress debated and voted on. You will analyze the rationale and arguments that Senators made on whether or not to authorize the Bush Administration to invade Iraq. The documents are provided on the pdf and you will be provided with a graphic organizer. You will need to complete this activity for homework if not completed in class.
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Tuesday in class you will be watching CNN The Nineties "Terrorism Hits Home" an intense episode about how America was impacted by terrorism and acts of violence. Here is a handout to complete discuss and reflect with the class after viewing the program and turn in at the end of class.
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Work on your "Year in the Life" Presentations with your partner or group this week when you are done with the science testing. The Presentations will begin on Thursday June 6th - the day I am scheduled to return. Follow the guidelines from the class handouts and attachment below that includes Do's and Don'ts for your presentation.
Here is the schedule for presentations:
YEAR IN THE LIFE Presentation Schedule:
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6/6 Thursday 2000-2003 |
6/7 Friday 2004-2008 |
6/10 Monday 2009-2013 |
6/11 Tuesday 2014-2018 |
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Here are the video questions for LA92 - the documentary on the 1992 LA Riots that we are viewing in class. The film is very powerful and intense and there are some brutal scenes that may be difficult to watch, but overall it is an important film to help understand racial tensions involving the socioeconomic divide and the effects of police brutality in Los Angeles.
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Study for the Unit 9 Exam (Vietnam War, 1970s, 1980s) Ch. 22-25
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Complete Ch. 25 Section 4
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Complete Ch. 25 Section 3
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Complete Ch. 25 Section 2
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Complete the Ch 24 Packet (24.4) & complete the Affirmative Action Pro Con activity from class (attached if you were absent).
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Complete Ch. 24 Section 3 (page 3 of the study packet) &
Complete the activity on the ERA Debate that we began in class today based on the 1976 televised debate between Pro-ERA Bettie Friedan and Anti-ERA Phyllis Schlafly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WncN6PWEMGo
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Complete Ch. 23 Section 2
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Complete Ch. 24 Section 2 of the 1970s Study Packet (for Monday period 3 and Tuesday period 4 due to block schedule).
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Download and complete Ch. 24 Section 1 (you only need to print the first page I will make copies of the rest).
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Be prepared to write the Vietnam DBQ in class. Make sure the DBQ packet is complete. If you have Netflix you can watch CNN The Seventies "Peace with Honor" about the Vietnam War in the Nixon Years that will be helpful (but not required).
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Complete Ch. 22 Section 5 - you may work on this in class on Monday using the Chromebooks on Monday. You will also work on the Vietnam DBQ packet on Monday and Tuesday and will be writing a 3 paragraph DBQ in class on Wednesday. www.mrlocke.com/US_History/book.html
Here is a link to the CNN The Sixties War in Vietnam episode that we watched clips from in class that can be helpful: https://vimeo.com/204704418
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Complete Ch. 22 Section 4
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Complete Ch. 22 Section 3
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Complete Ch. 22 section 2
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Complete Ch. 23 Section 1&3 - turn in Thursday.
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Complete the 1960s Speed Dating write-up based on your top and bottom matches - make sure to include a detailed explanation.
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Complete the Voices of the Civil Rights Movement activity if you were absent or did not complete it in class. The documents and the chart to complete (written or typed) are both attached. Here is also the link to the "Long March to Freedom" Video from the CNN The Sixties that we watch in class https://vimeo.com/113176619
Complete Ch. 23 Section 1
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Complete Ch. 21 Section 3
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Complete Ch. 21 Section 2
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Here is the Warren Court Cases document - download or open and use for the activity today.
Here are a few online links to Supreme Court Case info: https://www.oyez.org
Wikipedia is fine too.
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Complete Ch. 20 Section 2
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Here is the Montgomery Bus Boycott activity for those that were absent on Tuesday. You can turn it in on Friday. After reading each of the 5 documents record on the chart what each document suggests as a reason or reasons why the boycott was successful. Then write a thesis statement that explains the relative importance of the reasons why the boycott was a success.
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Study for the Unit 7 Exam on 1945-1960.
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Complete Ch. 21 Section 1
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Complete Ch. 19 Section 4
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For those who did not complete the activity in class or were absent - complete "The Happy Housewife" in the 1950s activity and turn in on Thursday.
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Complete Ch 19 section 3
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Complete Ch. 18 Section 4
Also attached the Powerpoint Notes for Section 19.1 and Chapter 18
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Complete the Cold War Event Timeline Group Presentation. Be ready to present Friday.
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Complete Ch. 18 Section 3
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Complete Ch. 18 Section 2
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Complete an On-line assessment on Japanese Internment political cartoon
Sign-in to your google account and go to:
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Complete Ch. 18 Section 1
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Complete Ch. 19 Section 1 (yes we are going out of order) of the study packer for Wednesday.
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Study for the Unit Exam on World War II (Ch. 16 & 17)
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Prepare for an in-class DBQ on Japanese Internment
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Complete Ch. 17 Section 4
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Complete Ch. 17 Section 3
Here is the link to the Homefront WWII video if you were absent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPP0ae2zrXY
Here is a link again to the online textbook: http://www.mrlocke.com/US_History/book.html
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Complete Ch. 17 Section 2
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Complete the What Caused the Zoot Suit Riots? Activity from class - see attached if absent.
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Complete Ch. 16 Section 4 attached are Presentations relating to Ch. 16
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Complete Ch. 16 Section 3
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Complete Ch. 15 Section 4 of the Study Packet
Prepare for the Group New Deal Presentation taking place in class Friday.
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Complete Ch. 15 Section 2 of the Study Packet
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Complete Ch. 15 Section 1 of the Study Packet
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Complete Ch. 14 Section 3 of the Study Packet
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Complete Ch. 14 Section 2 of the Study Packet
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Complete Ch. 14 Section 1 of the Study Packet
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Review Ch. 12-13 for a mini-Exam on the 1920s - 20 to 25 Multiple Choice & a DBQ paragraph on "What were the three most significant reasons that Prohibition failed?"
Attached is a sample DBQ paragraph from our last one on the annexation of The Philippines for those of you that struggled with format and how to cite documents.
Here is a link the the 1920s "Boom to Bust" Video if you were absent or would like to watch it before the quiz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN7ftyZigYs
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Complete Ch. 13 Section 4 of the Study Packet
& Complete the Ode to the 1920s Poem and be prepared to share in class Thursday.
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Complete Ch. 13 Section 3 of the Study Packet
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Complete Ch. 13 Section 2 of the Study Packet
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Complete Ch. 13 Section 1 of the Study Packet
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Complete Ch 12 Section 2&3 (one page combined).
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Complete Ch. 12 Section 1 Here is a link again to the online textbook: http://www.mrlocke.com/US_History/book.html
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Study for the Unit 3 Exam (Ch. 9-11) on Imperialism the Progressive Era and World War I.
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Complete Ch. 11 Section 4
Here is a link to the "Shell Shock Video" from class - video questions attached if you were absent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GBWDQ5cF_U
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Complete the Document Activity on "Freedom of Speech and Sedition in WWI" - attached below if you were absent. Make sure to answer the questions in compete sentences. Due Tuesday.
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Complete Ch. 11 Section 3
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Complete Ch. 11 Section 2
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Complete Ch. 11 Section 1
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(Electorate only) write a detailed paragraph or page (handwritten in pen or typed) why you voted the way you did in the Friday Mock 1912 Election (or who you would have voted for if you were absent) and turn it in along with your complete chart and questions by Tuesday.
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Complete Ch. 9 Section 5 of the Study Packet
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Prep for the 1912 Mock Election
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In class for Wednesday: work on one of the following - preparing for the Mock 1912 Election for Friday (resources included) or complete Ch. 9 Section 3&4 for Thursday.
Complete Ch. 9 Section 4 of the Study Packet
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Complete Ch. 9 Section 3 of the Study Packet
In class for Wednesday: work on one of the following - preparing for the Mock 1912 Election for Friday (resources included) or complete Ch. 9 Section 3&4 for Thursday.
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Complete Ch. 10 Section 3
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Prep for a Mini-DBQ on the Annexation of The Philippines.
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Complete Ch. 10 Section 2
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Complete Ch. 8 Section 3 of the Study Packet - the packet will be collected Monday before the exam.
Here is a link again to the online textbook: http://www.mrlocke.com/US_History/book.html
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Study for the Unit 2 Exam on Ch. 5-8 on the late 1800s
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Complete Ch. 8 Section 1&2 (one page combined) of the Study Packet
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Complete Ch. 7 Section 3 of the study packet.
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Read and complete Ch. 7 Section 2
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Read and complete Ch. 7 Section 1
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Read and completed Ch. 6 Section 3 of the Study Packet.
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Here is an on-line version of the Robber Barons vs. Captains of Industry Mini-DBQ from class on Tuesday - this needs to be completed by Thursday.
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Read and Complete Ch. 6 Section 1&2 (One Page) of your study packet.
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Complete Ch. 5 Study Packet p. 2 (Section 2 & 3 combined)
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Complete Ch. 5 Section 1
Here is a link again to the online textbook: http://www.mrlocke.com/US_History/book.html
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Study for the Unit 1 Exam Ch. 2-4.
30-35 Multiple Choice Questions and 2 SAQs
Use your 3 study packets to review.
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Study for the Unit 1 Exam Ch. 2-4 - Part I - Paragraph on the Effects of the Civil War.
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Complete Ch. 4 Section 4 of the Study Packet.
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Complete Ch. 4 Section 3 of the Study Packet.
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Complete Chapter 4 Section 2 of the Study Packet
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Complete Ch. 3 Section 5
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We will quickly do this in class. Click on the link below and then click "Sign in with Google" and complete the assessment. This is not a graded activity but try to answer the questions to the best of your ability.
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Complete Ch. 3 Section 2
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Study for the Ch. 2 Quiz - combining multiple choice and short answer questions.
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Complete Ch. 2 Section 4 of the Study Packet.
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Here is the Shays' Rebellion video links and questions for those who were absent or weren't able to finish in class.
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- Complete Ch 2 Section 3 of the Study Packet.
- Neutral write-ups from the Town Meeting Debate. I full page minimum. Typed or hand-written in pen.
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Class Activity: Read the Declaration of Independence and answer the questions on the handout (attached if absent) - homework if not completed in class.
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Complete Ch. 2 Section 2 of the Study Packet
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Prepare for the Patriots vs. Loyalists Town Meeting Debate.
Here is a sample Loyalist Argument: http://americainclass.org/sources/makingrevolution/war/text2/oliveraddresssoldiers.pdf
Here is an excerpt from Thomas Paine for the Patriots.
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Complete the 1st page of the Ch 2 Study Packet (Ch. 1.4 & Ch. 2.1) due Thursday.
Here is a copy of an on-line version of the Textbook that another teacher set-up - bookmark this!