Tonight's HW - DBQ/HIPP Analysis

Hello, All:

Here is tonight's HW:

1. Complete the HIPP analysis worksheet of the Progressive DBQ.  We started this in class, today.
2. Based on the documents, and your knowledge of US History, construct a THESIS (CLAIM) statement that answers the task prompt:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of Progressive Era Reformers and the federal government in bringing about reform at the national level.  Analyze the successes and limitations of these efforts in the period 1900-1920
• (How effective were Progressive Era Reformers, and the Fed. Gov't at making change?  What were the successes? Limitations?)

Here's a video on the APUSH DBQ to help you .  

Progressive Quiz

CLICK HERE 

HW 2/26/16

Hello, All:

Here is your HW assignment for this weekend, 2/26/16

Review Chapter 17 Section 1, and Chapter 17 Section 3 of the text The Americans.  

Please PRINT, and complete the following packets

Section 1 

Section 3 

Today's Assignment 2/24/16

1.  Review Chapter 17 Section 3 "Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal"
2.  Complete the following short-answer questions:

1. Identify three ways in which Theodore Roosevelt modernized the role of the American president.
2. What role did Roosevelt play in settling the Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902?
3. Explain Roosevelt's theory regarding "trustbusting."
4. How did the publication of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle in 1906 affect the safety of the meat that people eat today?
5. Identify the major laws passed during Teddy Roosevelt's administration which effectively expanded the regulatory powers of the federal government.
6. Discuss Roosevelt's program for the conservation of the nation's natural resources.  Identify the sources of opposition to this program.
7. What was Teddy Roosevelt's position on the problems of African Americans in the America of the early 20c?
8. How did Roosevelt's use of experts help him tackle political, economic, or environmental problems?

Today's Assignment 2/22/16

Hello, APUSH'ers:

Here is today's assignment.

CLICK HERE for a link to the JANUARY 2005 US History and Government Regents.  

Complete ALL of the scaffolding questions.

Based on the questions, and your knowledge of Social Studies, answer THREE of the following:

• What did this activity tell us, about the reforms called for in the early years of the 20th Century? 
• In your own words, describe the the Political, Economic, and Social problems addressed by these reformers
• Why do you think President Roosevelt called the Progressives "Muckrakers?" 
• In your opinion, how did industrialization create, or aggravate the problems discussed in the readings? 

February Recess Assignments

Hello, APUSH'ers:

Listed below are the links for your February Recess Assignments.   These assignments are due NO LATER THAN 2/23/2016.

Assignment #1:  
Watch the Videos! 
1.  Imperialism (chapter 20 AMSCO)  

  

2. Progressivism (Chapter 21) 

Here are links to the slideshows that correspond to each video: Chapter 20    Chapter 21 

Part II: 
Take Notes: 
SLIDESHOWS: Notes must be HANDWRITTEN!

Assignment #3: 

G.R.A.P.S. and Readings
Here is a link to the older AMSCO book.  Still very useful!

AMSCO:
Chapter 20 
Chapter 21 

Guided Reading Sheets:  PLEASE print out the GRAP's, and complete the work on them!   
Chapter 20 
Chapter 21 

You may also use The American Pageant to help you.  CLICK HERE  for the chapter links.  You will use chapters 27-29.  

Assignment #4: 
TAKE HOME TEST:  CLICK HERE for the LINK.  100 Questions.  Please complete your answers on the answer sheet 

RUBRIC/CHECKLIST - CLICK HERE
Supplemental Videos:  You don't have to watch these, but they're EXCELLENT resources to help enhance your knowledge of these topics.
The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act Explained
Populism and the Populist Movement 
U.S. Imperialism Explained
The Assassination of William McKinley
The Spanish American War for Dummies:
Muckrakers for Dummies
The Square Deal for Dummies
Separate But Equal for Dummies
Booker T Washington vs W.E.B. DuBois
The Roosevelt Corollary Explained
The Progressive Age