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Analyzing Reading Passages 1. Any reference to topic, date, names or terms. 2. Read the passage: WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA??? freedom of speech that criticizes the govt can be restricted in America if we are at war. 3. Look at each answer choice: Does it relate to the passage? Is there a date clue in the answer choice? Jot the main idea down in the margin. 4. MAKE A DECISION

The US will support free people who are forced into totalitarian govt. To Be Conquered

LOOK FOR TRENDS WHEN GIVEN A TIMELINE.

CONTENT STRANDS Domestic Affairs Global Affairs Civil Rights/Human Rights Economics Culture

GLOBAL AFFAIRS 3.The global position of the United States due to Imperialism, involvement in wars, etc. ANY QUESTION THAT DEALS WITH A FOREIGN COUNTRY Imperialism WW1, WW2 The Cold War Persian Gulf War

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

ECONOMICS 5.Economic transformation of the US

ECONOMICS 6.Government involvement in the economy

CULTURE 7.Cultural trends, religion, and artistic influence on America Teaching Evolution Prohibition Radio and Music Harlem Renaissance and Jazz 1950’s Culture Baby Boom, Rock & Roll, Suburbs, Cars, TV, & Internet

IMPORTANT PHRASES: “Expansion of Federal Power” –Overall increase in power of the US govt over citizens –The US govt regulates EVERYTHING in our country –Economy, Work, Society “Executive Power” –Powers only the President of the US can exercise “Legislative Power” –Powers only the Congress/Senate of the US can exercise

IMPORTANT PHRASES: “Mass Media” – forms of entertainment used for mass groups of people –Newspaper --- Radio --- TV --- Internet Influence Public Opinion –Yellow Journalism, Govt Propaganda, Fireside Chats, Images from Civil Rights Movement –Election of 1960, Vietnam War Opinion Creates a similar culture across long distances –Jazz Music, Radio and TV programs broadcast nationwide