Twilight Zone Red Scare

In class we viewed an episode of the twilight zone called "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up"

In one paragraph, reflect on the parallells presented between the red scare and alien paranoia.

Email your response to me by Wednesday March 20, 2013

Evolution of BLack Music Assignment

You are to choose one of the genres of music from the lesson and write a one page reaction.  in the reaction include: description of genre, explanation of the social situation, and one artist we did not highlight.

US II due Monday March 4
US I due Wednesday March 6

US II WWII 4 Layer Timeline

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Blog Assignments DUE MON 2/18

US History I:

Compare and Contrast - Compare and contrast Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. Be sure to include an analysis of each of the abolitionist’s methods, what each achieved, the struggles each faced, and your overall personal reaction to both men’s contributions to the abolitionist movement. This Response should be in a Graphic Organizer yet compare all aspects mentioned in full responses.

OR

Biography - Research to find about the life of an African-American living before the Civil War who was NOT a slave. Then in a Five Paragaraph essayexplain what life was like for this individual. What hardships did he/she face, how was he/she treated as compared to slaves and free Americans, and what was his/her overall quality of life? 


US History II:
 

Home Front

o   Describe the treatment of the Japanese in America after Pearl Harbor.  Include both how this impacted society and culture.   o   Create the cover for a new cartoon character in the same vein as Captain America.  Include patriotism, anti German or Japanese sentiment, and heroism.   o    You are head of the USO.  Create a dream team lineup for a show in France in 1943.  Include descriptions of all the acts you want to include and why they should be part of the show. This should be done in a bulleted form with performance times included

US History I BHM Part 1 DUE 2/11

US History I:

Slave Song - Choose a slave song which you feel discusses historical problems faced by African-American Slaves living in Antebellum America.  Provide the lyrics for this song. Then discuss:

Why you chose the song? 
What was the overall mood of the song? 
Was the song hopeful or helpful? Did it lift spirits or give info on escape?

OR



Abolitionist Ad - Create an advertisement supporting abolitionist movement.  Be sure to include info against slavery and how to abolish it.

Pacific Theater Blog DUE Mon 2/11

Pacific Theater

o   Choose a major American battle and describe the general, setting, and strategy that allowed us to win in a 1-page paper.   o   The raising of the flag at Iwo Jima was a major pop culture reference during the Asian Theater.  Write a newspaper article describing the scene     o   Find the alternative strategies to dropping the Atomic Bomb and create a pro/con chart comparing them.

US II Holocaust Assignment DUE 2/4

Holocaust Choose one of the following

o   Write a news report on the actions of Hermann Goering during the Nuremberg trials.   o   Create a Holocaust memorial respectfully dedicated to the millions lost in the tragedy.  Include some historical attributes and any other dedications and ornamentation you could think of.   o   Create a concrete comparison of the Holocaust to another genocide that has happened in our world. Show your comparison in any format you wish (if you choose graphic organizers be sure to include the necessary amount of info.)

US History II European Theater Blog DUE Monday 1/28

European Theater   Choose one of the following assignments and complete by 1/28/13

o   Compare technology of the two sides of the European theater.  How do the Tanks, Planes, and any other technology differ and give either side the advantage in war.   o   Create a poster detailing the steps to take if you were in London and the Air Raid sirens go off.  Include illustrations and directions.   o   You are a radio reporter for the USA.  Create a 30 second radio report on the success and tragedy of D-Day.

US History I Amistad Questions DUE 1/25

AMISTAD MOVIE QUESTIONS

The First 5 questions are merely factual. Answer in 1 sentence. The second 5 have more to answer. Please answer in a whole paragraph

1. What was the Amistad incident?
2. Who was the African leader of the incident?
3. Name the four major historical figures in the movie, not the stars that portrayed them.
4. What was the language that the Amistad’s passengers spoke?
5. Who influenced Martin Van Buren to remove the original Judge?
6. How did the Supreme Court settle this famous case? Do you think they reached a fair decision?
7. What were the charges that were brought up against the Africans? Why do you think this case carried so much weight in America at this time? Explain.
8. Why did John Quincy Adams decide to argue the case before the U.S. Supreme Court?
9. What role did the President play in the case? Why do you feel he chose this type of role?
10. Did the movie give you a better idea of the difficulties of Abolition in both regions of America? Explain.


Email your responses to me by Friday 1/25

Blogs DUE 12/10

US HISTORY II

Go to the link provided here

Complete this worksheet from the council on economic education.  This will provide information on a variety of the issues of the Great Depression.  This is a larger assignment and will count as a full test grade.  28 Questions each worth 3.5 points.

US HISTORY I

You will complete a brief biography on your assigned 2nd generation politician.  Go to the following worksheet and complete it with info on your assigned person.  Assignments are on page 2 of the worksheet.  Honors will receive additional instructions in class.

ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE MONDAY DECEMBER 10 VIA EMAIL!!!!!!