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PRE-GREAT DEPRESSION AMERICA 1. Find a new, opposite seat (in the front, go to the back; on the right, go to the left) 2. Update planners with new unit.

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1 PRE-GREAT DEPRESSION AMERICA 1. Find a new, opposite seat (in the front, go to the back; on the right, go to the left) 2. Update planners with new unit plan due dates 3. Update progress monitoring tools with the essay component of the Unit Exam

2 Far and Away  You will be watching a film that portrays the life of 2 Irish immigrants who come to the United States for various reasons. The film displays a number of themes and topics including:  Day One—Immigration, Industrialization, Urbanization What do each of these “themes/topics” mean? Why are they important to study in history? *During the film take “notes” on the given questions. Create bullets of information using examples from the movie that support an answer to each question.

3 First Person Letter  Write a one page letter home from the perspective of one of the two main characters (Shannon or Joseph)  Should act as evidence of the experience of an immigrant in the late 19 th century  Should detail each of the Day One “themes/topics” (Immigration, Industrialization, Urbanization)  Should thoroughly explain your experience coming to and living in America  Should be CREATIVE!

4 Far and Away  You will be watching a film that portrays the life of 2 Irish immigrants who come to the United States for various reasons. The film displays a number of themes and topics including:  Day Two—Westward Expansion, Transcontinental Railroad, Homestead Act What do each of these “themes/topics” mean? Why are they important to study in history? *During the film take “notes” on the given questions. Create bullets of information using examples from the movie that support an answer to each question.

5 First Person Letter  Write a one page letter home from the perspective of one of the two main characters (Shannon or Joseph)  Should act as evidence of the experience of an immigrant in the late 19 th century  Should detail each of the Day Two “themes/topics” (Westward Expansion, Transcontinental Railroad, Homestead Act)  Should thoroughly explain your experience coming to and living in America  Should be CREATIVE!

6 Warm-Up: Word Association  What do you think of when you hear the words… Progressivism? Imperialism?

7 Closing the Gap: Crash Course Presentations  Purpose: To minimize the content gap between the 1900s and the 1920s  Objective: To become experts in a particular piece of early 20 th century history so you are able to share this topical understanding with the class  Logistics: You will have 45 minutes to complete research of your topic and write a script for a 3-4 minute presentation (see questions/rubric for exact requirements)

8 Resources for Research 1. The Progressive Era (Crash Course #27 ; Pageant Ch. 28) 2. American Imperialism (Crash Course #28 ; Pageant Ch. 27) 3. Progressive Presidents (Crash Course #29 ; Pageant pgs. Chs. 28, 29) 4. America in World War I [Causes of…] (Crash Course #30 (0:00 to 3:21); Pageant Ch. 30) 5. America in World War I [Fighting/Ending of…] (Crash Course #30 (5:06 to 7:55; 12:03 to 13:39) ; Pageant Ch. 30) 6. America in World War I [Effects of…] (Crash Course #30 (6:03 to 13:39) ; Pageant Ch. 30) 7. Women’s Suffrage (Crash Course #31 ; Pageant pgs. 702 -704)

9 The Progressive Era  What is the Progressive Era?  Why is “progressivism” necessary during this time period?  What role did journalism/media have during this era?  In what areas was “progress” made?  In your opinion, in what areas was “progress” incomplete?  What is the lasting legacy of this time period?

10 Progressive Presidents  What is Nationalism? Why is it important?  In what ways did Theodore Roosevelt act as progressive?  In what ways did William Howard Taft act as a progressive?  What is the significance behind the Election of 1912?  In what ways did Woodrow Wilson act as a progressive?  What is the lasting legacy of this time period?

11 American Imperialism  What is meant by American Imperialism?  How does American Imperialism compare/contrast to other countries’ Imperialism?  What is the purpose behind American Imperialism?  What are some specific examples of American Imperialism?  What are the benefits/consequences of American Imperialism?  What is the lasting legacy of this time period?

12 America in World War I: Causes of…  Who was involved in the Great War prior to America’s entry? Why?  What was America’s stance on the Great War in its beginning stages? Why?  What did the Great War look like prior to America’s entry?  Whose side did America eventually enter the Great War on? Why?  In your opinion, was America’s entry into the Great War justified?

13 America in World War I: Fighting/Ending of…  What did the fighting of the Great War look like?  What new technologies were utilized in the Great War?  What impact did America’s entry into the Great War have?  How did the Great War end? How was “peace” decided on?  What is the lasting legacy of this time period?

14 America in World War I: Effects of…  How did the Great War effect the “liberties” of American citizen?  In your opinion, was the suppression of Civil Liberties justified?  How did the Great War positively and negatively effect American Patriotism?  How did the Great War effect women?  How did the Great War effect African Americans?  What is the lasting legacy of this time period?

15 Women’s Suffrage  What economic and political opportunities were women taking advantage of prior and up to the 20 th century?  How did the women’s role on the economy expand in the 1900s?  How did the women’s role in politics expand in the 1900s?  How did women begin “helping themselves” in the 1900s?  What is the significance behind the 19 th Amendment?  What is the lasting legacy of this time period?


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