US History March 7 – 11, 2016 Ms. Shauntee-Wilson

Standards under study 7.1.1 The Twenties Identify and explain the significance of the cultural changes and tensions in the “Roaring Twenties” including Cultural movements, such as the Harlem Renaissance and “lost generation The struggle between “traditional” and “modern” America (e.g. Scopes Trial, immigration restrictions, Prohibition, role of women, mass consumption) 7.1.2 Causes and Consequences of the Great Depression Explain and evaluate the multiple causes and consequences of the Great Depression by analyzing The political, economic, environmental, and social causes of the Great Depression including fiscal policy, overproduction, under consumption, and speculation, the 1929 crash, and the Dust Bowl The economic and social toll of the Great Depression, including unemployment and environmental conditions that affected farmers, industrial workers and families. Hoover’s policies and their impact (e.g. Reconstruction Finance Corporation)

Monday Essential Questions (Think about this) How was social and economic life different in the early twentieth century from that of the late nineteenth century? How has the cultural identity of the United States changed over time? Do Now Define nativism. List 5 other “ism” words that indicate a prejudicial point of view.

Monday Notes: Random Read Page 270-271 – The Sacco-Vanzetti Case How did the Sacco-Vanzetti trial show an increased anti-immigrant sentiment in the country as well as an issue with race relations? Page 271 – Return of the Ku Klux Klan How was the revival of the Ku Klux Klan evidence that race relations had a cause and effect relationship in the 1920’s?

Monday Notes: Take Notes – Read through pages 270-272 – recreate in your notes How did the National Origins Act help deal with the tensions created by nativism?

Monday Notes: Look at the picture on page 272. How do you think these women portrays the attitude and the “new morality” of the 1920’s? Homework: Finish reading Chapter 8 lesson 3, read pages 273 and 274 along with lesson 4.

Tuesday Do Now Listen to this song, what type of music is this? What strikes you about this music? How does this music reflect the 1920’s? https://youtu.be/pnc_kk63oJA?list=RDpnc_kk63oJA

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Tuesday

Thursday Nickelodeon

Thursday In your Notes Answer questions Chapter 8, Lesson 4 review questions 1-4 Homework – Read Chapter 8, Lesson 5

Do Now Wednesday Dust Tracks on a Road “I can look back and see sharp shadows, high lights, and smudgy in betweens. I have been in Sorrow's kitchen and licked out all the pots. Then I have stood on the peaky mountain wrapped in rainbows, with a harp and a sword in my hands. "What I had to swallow in the kitchen has not made me less glad to have lived, nor made me want to low-rate the human race. . . . It is the graceless acknowledgment of defeat. . . . I am in the struggle with the sword in my hands, and I don't intend to run until you run me [away].” —Zora Neale Hurston 1. How does this excerpt reflect Hurston's attitude toward racism? 2. Why is it significant that such a popular entertainer of the era was African American? Do Now Quiz – What 3 things did you learn about the Roaring 20’s this week?

Many Rivers Crossed – Episode 4 Start at 23 minutes – end Wednesday Many Rivers Crossed – Episode 4 Start at 23 minutes – end Harlem Renaissance Discussion Questions 1. How did the Harlem Renaissance transform/impact America? 2. What did the Harlem Renaissance represent for African Americans? 3. What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on other races? 4. Based on the video, infer what a “speakeasy” is, or offers? 5. What was/is the impact of jazz and black films? 6. Describe the Tulsa Riots. 7. What did Marcus Garvey’s voice offer to the changing times? As we approach out work on the Great Depression, how does this shift in American society affect African Americans? 9. What educational policies are taking place during this time? What were the challenges? 10. Have you ever seen or heard of the “Yellow” pages? How did the “Green” pages compare to the “Yellow” pages?

Friday Do Now Do Now Quiz Define: Speculation Bull Market Margin Margin Call Do Now Quiz How did women’s roles change during the 1920’s? What caused these changes and what were the effects? What caused the Great Migration, and what effect did it have on the political power of African Americans?

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Read 9.2 – Life During the Great Depression Complete Take Home Quiz Friday Homework Read 9.2 – Life During the Great Depression Complete Take Home Quiz