Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Chapter 22 Test is 12/1 & 2



Chapter 22 Study Tasks for the Test
Do three of five and then answer the Study Guide questions.
  1. Look over the section quizzes.  Many questions and related info will appear again.
  2. Review/retake the practice quizzes and flashcards on my blog (below).
  3. Re-read or listen to the sections.
  4. Review your notes by reading them out loud or singing them.
  5. Quiz a friend and have family and friends quiz you.
Then:
Write down the answers to the questions below on the study guide (or notebook paper or a document).


Chapter 22 Binder Check digital copy click here


Questions to Consider (on the physical study guide)

  1. What was the American economy like for most of the 1920s?
  2. What was the purpose of the immigration laws in the 1920s?
  3. What was the goal of the Temperance Movement?
  4. What did the 18th Amendment do?
  5. What were some failures of Prohibition?
  6. How was Henry Ford able to build his cars more quickly and cheaply?
  7. What major innovation came to the movie industry in the 1920s?
  8. Which best describes a 1920s “flapper”?
  9. How did the jazz music of the 1920s differ from classical music of the previous era?
  10. What took place during the Harlem Renaissance?
  11. What type of credit became popular in the 1920s?
  12.  What new way of buying stock encouraged more people to invest in the stock market?
  13. What happened because of the 19th Amendment?
  14. What were Americans frightened of during the Red Scare?
  15. Why was the Sacco and Vanzetti case considered controversial?
  16. Warren G. Harding was elected President in the 1920s due in part to a specific group of citizens.  Who were these new voters?
  17. Which invention encouraged tourism and created new businesses in the 1920s?
  18. How did radio change American life in the 1920s?
  19. Describe the Jazz Age.
  20. What was happening to American consumer debt in the 1920s?
  21. What were two things that were “roaring” in the twenties?


Monday, November 21, 2016

Chapter 22 1920s WebQuest


  1. Check your social studies grade on PowerSchool.
  2. Log into the textbook.  
  3. Finish notes if you need to: the quiz is over sections 2 & 3.
  4. Take both sections 2 & 3 practice quizzes (links below) if you haven’t yet.
  5. Go through the YouTube playlist embedded below.  Watch three or more videos.  If you’d like to search the Bio YouTube channel or watch another video but you must ask first.


Ch 22 1920s Contests:  Best Charleston dance (individual or team).  Best Scat singing (individual).


  1. Close your computer lid.  Get your notes ready and take the Ch 22 section 2 & 3 quiz.
  2. Watch CNN student news.

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Chapter 22 The Roaring Twenties (1919–1929) Resources

 https://russiaxxcentury.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/roaring-twenties-trailer-title-still.jpg
More to come?

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Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Veterans Day: November 11, 2016

Friday is Veterans Day so we will discuss and watch the History Channel's great overview video below.  Don't forget to thank a vet!

http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day/videos/bet-you-didnt-know-veterans-day
 

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

Mock Presidental Election 2016

The class election results are in:
The Electoral College map homework is due when the results are, so we'll have to play it by ear depending on when the results are confirmed. 

Thursday, November 03, 2016

Election 2016 WebQuest

Election 2016 WebQuest Worksheet is here or use the handout in class.

We'll also be voting in class.