1. Tuesday September 5th (turn in your assimilation essay)
Then, answer these recap questions:
1) What is the difference between the Dawes Act and the Homestead Act?
2) How did Native Americans initially respond to white American settlement of their lands?
3) Why did the American government take on the policy of assimilation of Natives? Give at least 2 examples of assimilation.

2. Assimilation was the best possible option for Native Americans.
YES NO

3. Bell Ringer Tuesday Sept. 5th
Pick up a copy of the song- “The Farmer is the Man” from the front table.
Answer the questions IN THE BELLRINGER SECTION OF YOUR NOTEBOOK
Don’t write on the handout!

4. Reminders Any late work needs late work attachment
If you were absent and that’s why something is late, please be sure to write “Absent on ______ (date)” on the assignment and then place in late work folder.
Unit 1 Study Guide AND extra credit vocab start of class on Thursday 9/7

5. Populism Simulation
We are all farmers now 

6. Farmers and Populism
FOCUS QUESTION: What led to the rise of the Populist movement, and what effect did it have?

7. 1. Price of Crops Goes Down because of overproduction!
Problems for Farmers
1. Price of Crops Goes Down because of overproduction!
- Produce too many crops (overproduction)
Severe weather conditions/droughts
An example of overproduction? Consider Diet Coke. . .

8. Problems for Farmers 2. Rising Debt (Farmers owe $$)
Take out big loans that have high interest rates to pay for new machinery, seed, animals etc.

9. Economic Distress Farmers in Midwest are caught in a vicious cycle
Buy land on loans
Wheat Prices drop
Wheat Prices drop
Buy land on loans

10. Economic Distress Panic of 1893 Causes Effects
Failure of Reading and Philadelphia RRs
Effects
8000 Businesses close
150 RRs out of business
400 Banks close
20% Unemployment

11. Did the government help with the economic instability of the late 1800s? What more could they have done to fix the economy?

12. Problems for Farmers 3. Railroads are charging too much
Railroad companies have no competition or regulation by the government
Charge farmers very high rates to ship grain

13. Railroad: Good or Evil?
Railroads were great for transportation and shipping produce around the country
Unfortunately, they were charging outrageous prices making it difficult for farmers to make a profit
Jerks

14. Farmers Organize to Fight Back !
The Grange ( s)
Goals: education about new farming techniques; fighting the new railroad rates
Why would farmers organize?

16. Farmers Organize to Fight Back!
Farmers’ Alliances
Groups of farmers that continue to push for reform (change)
“There are three great crops raised in Nebraska. One is the crop of corn, one a crop of freight rates and one a crop of interest. One is produced by farmers who sweat and toil to farm the land. The other is produced by men who sit in their offices and farm the farmers” – Farmers’ Alliance 1890.

17. The Government Helps . . . Sort of
Interstate Commerce Commission
set up by government to regulate railroads
What French word describes how the government usually dealt with business? (“Hands off”)

18. Farmers feel like the two major American political parties aren’t representing their interests, so they form their own!

19. The Populist (People’s) Party -
A political party formed by the
Farmers’ Alliances to
help farmers solve their problems
Original Members of the Populist Party
July 1892
Over 800 delegates from 69 Nebraska Counties met

20. The People’s Party Farmers see the need to unify under a single party
Omaha Platform
Political Change
Direct election of senators
Secret ballot
Initiatives and Referendums
Economic Change
Bimetallism: (Using silver and gold to back money )
Govt Control of RR’s, Telegraph and Telephone companies
Graduated Income Tax
8 Hour Workday -

21. The Omaha Platform The platform (goals) of the Populist Party
Use Silver to back money instead of Gold
There was more silver than gold
If the government used silver to create money there would be more money
This would lead to higher prices which would help farmers

22. Omaha Platform Government ownership of railroad companies
Railroad owners couldn’t overcharge the farmers and prices would go down

23. Omaha Platform Government Regulation of Banks
Banks couldn’t unfairly charge VERY high interest rates to farmers!

24. Omaha Platform Graduated Income Tax
The more you make the more you pay!

25. Bell Ringer Wednesday Sept. 6th
Create an acrostic like the one below. Add in details for each letter- think of people, places, events or ideas. Must all come from Unit 1! T
H- Homestead Act E W S
T- Turner Thesis

26. Reminders/Announcements
First test (Unit 1) is tomorrow Thursday 9/7. Study Guide & EC beginning of class.
S.Guide may be typed or handwritten. EC must be handwritten but can be on notecards or just on NB paper.
Online book is UP!!! Access through your NC Ed Cloud. This is a great tool to use as you study tonight or if you are working on the EC.
Test FAQ coming later in class…

27. Sharing our Populist Party Posters

28. The Election of 1896 William Jennings Bryan (Democrat)
What was it about: “Cross of Gold” speech attacks those who oppose coining silver (goldbugs)
Populists decide to support him
Campaigns directly to the people, touring the country
“You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold”
– Cross of Gold Speech by William Jennings Bryan 1896

29. What symbols do you see?
What action seems to be happening?
What is the message of the cartoon?
How is this cartoon related to the populist movement?

30. Cross of Gold Speech
In hopes of getting into the white house, Populist joined sided with the Democrats and chose William Jennings Bryan as their candidate in the 96’ election
Made a famous “Cross of Gold Speech” in which he showed his disdain for the gold standard & encouraged bimetallism.
“Having behind us the producing masses of this nations and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interests, and the toiling everywhere, we will answer the demand for the gold standard by saying to them: You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.”
-Democratic National Convention speech, Chicago, July 8, 1896

31. Election of 1896 William McKinley (Republican)
In what was does McKinley represent the “old ways” of politics?
William McKinley (Republican)
Party campaigns for him; raise a lot of money
McKinley has $15 million (30 times what Bryan has!!)
McKinley wins election

33. The End of Populism Proved candidates should campaign directly to the people
Successes
direct election of Senators (17th amendment)
railroad regulation (ICC)
Graduated Income Tax (16th amendment)
Failures
Unable to win a presidential election
No long term silver coinage
Party dies by 1897 & Most Populist voters return to the Democratic Party.

34. 3 Minute Pause!!
1 Minute: Answer the “you tell me question” on your paper
1 Minute: Find an elbow partner. Share your answer with your partner.
1 Minute: Share your pairs’ answers with the class

35. Test FAQ
Test Format: 35 MC (1 pt each), 3 Ids (out of a possible 5- 5 pts each), 1 constructed response (5 pts each)
Total amount of time for test: Count on around 1 hour and 10 minutes (we will do a brief review before we begin). 3rd block– if you are a slower test taker, you should bring your lunch tomorrow and you will be allowed to finish the test during lunch.

36. What should I include when I answer the Identifications?
Who (be as specific as you can- key people? Key groups)
What (be as specific as you can– definition/explanation)
Where (be as specific as you can, though some of them by nature will just be a more general “where”)
SIGNIFICANCE!! (why was this event/term/person important?) This counts as 2 points. You should elaborate here. Do not just restate the “what.”

37. What does a bad ID look like? (Don’t Do This!)
ID: Washington’s Farewell Address
This was something Washington said at a real important meeting with Spain. He told them not to fight with America. He did not like political parties too much.

38. What does a good ID look like?
ID: Washington’s Farewell Address
George Washington gave his Farewell Address as he was leaving office. In his farewell address he reflected on his time in office and left the United States advice. Washington warned against the divisiveness of political parties. He also urged America not to become involved in foreign affairs or entangling alliances. The significance of Washington’s Farewell Address is that it set a precedent for U.S. foreign policy as being neutral and isolationist.

39. Things to study Your study guide! Your vocabulary list (quiz yourself)
Your notes
The online textbook is another good resource to read about things that may be confusing.

40. Human Scavenger Hunt Write YOUR name on the top of your paper
Find 12 different people who can answer the questions on your handout.
The person who told you the answer needs to sign their initials next to it.
You can’t go to the same person twice.
Come up to me when you have them all finished- first one to get them all correct, wins!

41. Video Clips
Crash Course Westward Expansion
Story of Us: Heartland

42. Creating a Campaign Flyer!
Your Audience: Midwestern Farmers- Convince them to vote for your candidate William Jennings Bryan
Information:
You must specifically refer to one issue on the Populist Party’s platform (The issue will be assigned to you)
Your flyer should reflect your understanding of this issue – specifically say why this issue is important and why people should vote for the Populists to end their suffering
Required:
Catchy Slogan (something specific to the topic you are assigned)
William Jennings Bryan’s name
Illustration that is related to your specific topic

43. What are some
characteristics
of Campaign Posters?

44. 3-2-1 Assessment *You may use your notes from today.
3 Problems farmers faced in the late 1800s
2 ways farmers were successful
1 reason why the Populists/farmers were unsuccessful (1 failure)