Sunday, May 23, 2010

Assignments Week of 5/24

Hello, APUSHers:

Here are the assignments for this week.

Monday Night - DBQ ESSAY! DUE Tuesday! - Will count as a 2.0 (weighted) exam grade!

This is the Cold War DBQ that we worked on in class Friday and Monday. Here is a link to the DBQ


NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED. If you fail to complete the assignment, a zero will be given for the assignment.

Tuesday Night: Movie Night! Double Feature! Pick any TWO of the Following

The Unfinished Nation: Restless Society

Follows the shifting position and responsibilities of the president of the United States during the 1960s, focusing specifically on John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon, and Lyndon B. Johnson, with additional coverage on Barry Goldwater. The program provides discussion on important social legislation--the effects of the New Deal, welfare reform, urban renewal, the Elementary and Secondary Education acts, and the Voting Rights Act--during this time, and profiles important events and people influencing the civil rights movement. Traveling to Birmingham, Alabama, and meeting the likes of Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and leaders of the Black Panther Party, the presentation probes the issues of race riots and segregation, stressing the urgency for change during the era. Play

The Unfinished Nation: Determined to Be Heard

Chronicles the excitement and turbulence of the 1960s and 1970s, decades of intense social and political activism. Tracing the increasing importance of identity and civil rights to young Americans in particular, the program observes counterculture life in San Francisco, California, and discusses the catalysts behind the student-lead protests at Columbia University in 1968. From Black Power to the Indian Citizenship Act and impact of such leaders and artists as César Chávez, Patricia Schroeder, and Francis Ford Coppola, the documentary addresses the many different forms of activism during the era. Respected historians probe the issue of affirmative action and describe how the events of the Vietnam War and Wounded Knee changed American politics and society, especially for previously disadvantaged minorities and women.

The Unfinished Nation: Crisis of Authority

Documents the foreign and domestic policies enacted during the presidency of Richard Nixon and the negotiations led by Henry Kissinger. The program examines Nixon's strategies in Vietnam, focusing on the Christmas bombings, Vietnamization, the fall of Saigon, the signing of the Paris Peace Accords, and anti-war protests at Kent State and Jackson State universities. Showing how Nixon concentrated on relations with China and established détente with the Soviet Union, the presentation notes how, simultaneously, Kissinger negotiated an end to fighting in the Middle East and practiced shuttle diplomacy, working out a separation agreement between Israel and Egypt and Israel and Syria. Touching on the American economy, the program highlights the effects of the OPEC boycott, end of the Bretton Woods System, and the Smithsonian Agreement. The program wraps up with a look at the Watergate scandal, including Nixon's impeachment trial and resignation.

Thursday: Podcast Thursday, and study for a QUIZ on Chapter 39 (FRIDAY)

Here's the Podcast:

1968: The Year That Rocked the World
According to Bryan Le Beau's guest this week, Mark Kurlansky, "There has never been a year like 1968, and it is unlikely that there will ever be one again." Kurlansky discusses his reasons for this statement and his latest book, 1968: The Year That Rocked the World. Airdate: July 25, 2005.

Friday Night: Read Chapter 40. Complete GRQ's and ID's . BE PREPARED for a Quizzito on Monday. You have been warned.

6 comments:

Charlie said...

Movie Night!!!

Kennedy and Johnson were elected with 120000 votes

In 1963 Kennedy and his wife were driving in a motorcade and kennedy was shot by Harry Oswald and pronounced dead at a hospital

Johnson lead a speech one week after he was elected stating let us move on like what Kennedy said

Johnson formed the great society

Johnson wanted to created programs that poor people could use to get out of poverty

He passed the Second New Deal which was Johnsons version of getting American society out of problems and help end communism

The Civil rights movement was starting

African Americans lead several events that lead to their equal rights

The civil rights movement was a series of protests riots boycotts speeches and organizations

African americans wanted to allow blacks to be able to go to white schools and take place with the white society

Many leaders took stand such as Dr Martin Luther King, Malcom X, and Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks lead the bus boycott which made blacks agree to not take the bus unless they were able to sit wherever they wanted

Martin Luther King lead a march at the nations capitol

Johnson established laws that gave blacks their freedom

Olivia Kuros said...

MOVIE NIGHT OLIVIA KUROS

RESTLESS SOCIETY

-Kennedy elected in 1963
-Late 1950s growing restlessness within American society
-American politics was changing
-Kennedy chooses Johnson as vice presidential candidate.
-Win with 120,000 votes
-Reforms Kennedy promised made little headway.
-Kennedy shot dead
-Johnson becomes president following his death.
-Differing political views.
-Kennedy was a creature of priviledge. Johnson famous for his earthyness.
-Followed Kennedy's orders and aimed to fulfill his legacy.
-Welfare was implimented in attempts to curb poverty.
-Civil Rights movement
-Martin Luther King was a Civil Rights activist.
-Racial Equality
-Johnson pressures Senate to pass civil rights bill.
-65 act passed on the bridge were Martin Luther King led blacks to protest.

DETERMINED TO BE HEARD

-A climate of change erupted during the late 1960s.
-People took their political fate into their own hands.
-Enviromental movement
-Our Democratic duty to derail our country from makingwrong decisions.
-1968 conflict between students and administrators.
-Universities support for war and build new facilities in harlem parks caused discontent with students.
-"New Left" of the new generation erupted.
-Latino Activism erupted.
-Crusades for justice.
-Gay Liberation movement, sought rights and equality.
-Women sought for equality, feminism erupts.
-Legacy of 60s calls for participation.
-If you are discontent with govt take action

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Valentina Sheraj said...

PODCAST: 1968: The Year That Rocked the World
- worst year in vietnmam war, year of assassination of Martin Luther King, year of Czechoslovakia attempt of democratic-communism, violent demonstrations
-international phone calls could be made
-student youth movements taking part all over the world
-civil rights movement took place
-enviromental, womens, and gay rights movement
-Richard Nixon set out to destroy moderate wing of the Republican party a.k.a. Rockefeller Republicans
-Nixon created famous blue and red map to distinguish democrats from republicans
-1968 time when people felt they had a voice- many people voiced opinions and took part in demostrations

Abigail said...

Mr. Tesler could you please put a link to chapter 40 and the GRQs & IDs. Thank you

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