Today is test day, however, this test is different from other tests we have taken as a class. If you were absent, come in before or after school or during AIP to make it up. You will need one full hour to complete it. Remember you can use your notes...and you must use your brain!
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In response to the social ills of society, today you researched the reform efforts made in one specific area of concern. The assignment is attached below. IT IS WORTH A LOT OF POINTS!!!! DO IT....
The turn of the century brought many social ills in American society from child labor, poor working conditions, and segregation to monopolies and corrupt government policies. A group of reformers began to emerge with the desire to improve society and make government accountable to the people. They were known as the progressivists. Today we looked at the issues they brought to the attention of the world and began to decide how to solve them. If you were absent - Come see me for the make-up assignment. Notes are attached below.
As America began asserting its authority as a world power, our eyes were drawn towards the island neighbor of Cuba. Their lucrative sugar plantations and close proximity made us even more power hungry, but what to do about it? Today we continued to follow America's imperialistic ideals by studying the Spanish American War. If you were absent: We did take a quiz that will go on 3rd quarter's grades. No make up assignment. Copy the notes you missed below.
In the late 1800's, America joined European powers in creating an overseas empire. This is called imperialism - when powerful nation exert their control over foreign territories. Today we discussed America's new foreign policy - were we trying to help the world with our new found strength or were we using it to intimidate others? *Remember all late work and extra credit is due on FRIDAY!!! Notes and the assignment for today are attached below: Use the "Imperialism Handouts" to complete the assignment. The assignment must be picked up in class!!!! Drop by and get it from me and use the information below to complete it.
Immigration policy in our country is one of the most controversial and difficult topics to discuss. Today, we attempted to look deeper at reform movements regarding immigration and which policies are the most effective. If you were absent, you must come see me for the make up assignment. The power point from class is attached below.
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of welcome, the first sight many immigrants recognized upon arriving in America. However, despite America's policy of welcome, many Americans treated immigrants with prejudice and suspicion. Today we examined America's legal policies regarding immigration as well as how immigrants adapted to their new lives in the United States. We debated several hot topic immigrant issues that we will continue to discuss next class. Remember all late work and extra credit is due on Friday! If you were absent: Notes and assignment are attached below
Welcome back! I sure hope you had a lovely Christmas break! Today we started a new unit on immigration in America. which will occupy the next few days of our study. We examined two poems and two political cartoons to understand the feelings of immigrants and Americans at this time in history. If you were absent, come see me for the make up assignment. Notes are attached below.
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