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HOMEWORK QUESTIONS- Choose to answer all the even or odd numbered questions on the back of this paper. You may use another sheet of paper if you needed.
- What were the conditions in Europe that eventually led to World War I?
- What was Georgia’s role in WWI?
- How did Georgians contribute to World War I?
- What economic impact did World War I have on Georgia?
- What specific economic problems in the south had Georgia in a negative economic situation even before the Great Depression?
- During the late teens of the 1900’s, what natural forces resulted in significant negative impact on the economy of the southern region?
- How did economic factors lead to the Great Depression?
- How did the political career of Eugene Talmadge impact the state?
- What was President Roosevelt’s tie to Georgia and how did this impact the state?
- What political programs were developed to help restore economic balance to the United States by Roosevelt’s administration and what were the results of these programs?
- What was the Lend Lease policy and how did it help lead to American’s involvement in World War II?
- What happened on December 7, 1941 that resulted in America declaring war on Japan?
- How did US involvement in WWII impact Georgia’s economy and subsequent development?
- How did World War II affect the economy of Georgia?
- What was the Holocaust and what is the legacy it left behind?
- How did Georgia impact holocaust survivors?
Essay Questions for Jan 23- Feb 10
SS8H8a How did the boll weevil and drought impact Georgia’s economy? SS8H8b What economic factors caused the Great Depression?
SS8H8d What effect did the New Deal programs have on society?
SS8H8c-H9bcd Who were Eugene Talmadge, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Richard Russell, and Carl Vinson?
SS8H9a Why did the United States enter World War II? SS8H9c What is anti-semitism? Why must we remember the Holocaust?
SS8H8a How did the boll weevil and drought impact Georgia’s economy? SS8H8b What economic factors caused the Great Depression?
SS8H8d What effect did the New Deal programs have on society?
SS8H8c-H9bcd Who were Eugene Talmadge, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Richard Russell, and Carl Vinson?
SS8H9a Why did the United States enter World War II? SS8H9c What is anti-semitism? Why must we remember the Holocaust?
January 23- February 10, 2017
This unit will focus on the reasons for World War I and World War II and describe Georgia's contributions to both. Students will study the impact of the World Wars on Georgia’s economy. They will examine the causes and effects of the migration of workers from rural areas of Georgia to urban areas across the state. Students will examine how governance expanded during this time period and how that had an impact on society locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Bank Failures- One of the factors that led to the Great Depression; when a bank ran out of reserves to pay customers who wanted to withdraw their deposits.
- Boll Weevil- Insect whose larvae feed on cotton crops; decimated cotton production in the southeastern United States.
- Drought of 1924- One of the worst droughts in Georgia’s history; led to a depression in the state that predated the Great Depression.
- Dust Bowl- Name given to a period of time in the Midwest (1930-1936) characterized by drought, gigantic dust storms, and major agricultural damage.
- Overproduction- A factor that led to the Great Depression; farmers continued to produce record numbers of crop yield though the demand for agricultural products was limited; this drove the cost of these products down.
- Stock Market Crash of 1929- A factor that led to the Great Depression. A major stock market collapse that led to investors losing over 40 billion dollars.
- Agricultural Adjustment Act- A New Deal program that paid farmers a stipend not to grow crops in order to increase the price of agricultural products.
- Analyze- To break apart; Study in pieces.
- Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) - A New Deal program that hired unemployed young men to work on public works projects.
- Evaluate- Judge the importance or significance of something.
- New Deal- Name given to a series of federal programs spearheaded by President Franklin Roosevelt in order to help the nation recover from the Great Depression.
- Rural Electrification Act- New Deal program designed to build the capabilities to bring electricity to rural areas.
- Social Security Act- New Deal program that provided retirement and unemployment insurance for American taxpayers.
- Talmadge, Eugene (1884-1946): Four time Georgia governor that fought against Roosevelt’s New Deal policies.
- Bell Aircraft- Factory located in Marietta, Georgia, that produced B-29 bombers for the U.S. war effort.
- Describe-to tell about; tell all about.
- Explain-Tell how; put it in your own words.
- Lend-Lease Act (1941) - Act that allowed the U.S. government to send billions of dollars in supplies and military equipment to allied countries in exchange for U.S. rights in their military bases.
- Liberty Ships- U.S. cargo ships made during World War II. In all 187 of these ships were made in Georgia.
- Pearl Harbor- American Naval base in Hawaii; a surprise attack on the base by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941 resulted in the U.S. entering World War II.
- Roosevelt, Franklin (1882-1945) - 32nd President of the United States; had close ties to Georgia and died at his Georgia home, “The Little White House,” in Warm Springs.
- Russell, Richard (1897-1971) - Georgia governor and influential long term U.S. Senator.
- Savannah and Brunswick Ship Yards- Georgia’s two deep water ports; during World War II, 187 Liberty Ships were constructed there.
- Vinson, Carl (1883-1981)- Georgia Congressman who was an advocate for a strong U.S. military; served 25 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, making him the longest serving Congressmen in U.S. history.
- World War II (1939-1945) - The most destructive war in human history; America entered the war in 1941 after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Anti-Semitism- Prejudice or cruel and unfair treatment against Jews.
- Holocaust – The systematic mass murder of over 6 million Jews is Europe.
Monday January 9, 2016
With a partner watch the following videos and answer the following questions with your partner. Please write on your own paper.
background information on the Leo Frank Trial via video clips.
o Leo Frank Trial Video
o Leo Frank Lynching Clip
o Leo Frank News Article
After listening to the news clip below and answer the following questions with your partner on your graphic organizer.
December 201612/21/2016 - NY Times hires ‘hack’
12/7/2016 - Majority of U.S. adults say news media should not add interpretation
November 201611/30/2016 - Univision’s Jorge Ramos Reports on the real Castro
11/9/2016 - The media is the biggest loser of this campaign
11/2/2016 - YouTube Censors Video on Censorship
October 201610/26/2016 - NBC ignores the big story
10/19/2016 - Media ignore undercover video
10/12/2016 - ABC Spends 2x More Time on ‘Brangelina’ Than U.S. Economy
10/5/2016 - Voters Don’t Trust Media Fact-Checking
September 20169/28/2016 - Associated Press buries the real story
9/21/2016 - Is the media biased toward Clinton or Trump?
9/14/2016 - CBS Edits Bill Clinton
9/7/2016 - CNN Highlights Critic of Mother Teresa
May 20165/25/2016 - U.S. Hits Record: 127 Months Since Major Hurricane - CNS News
5/18/2016 - CNN report on Syrian Christians
5/11/2016 - Of Course Facebook Is Biased
5/4/2016 - Broadcast Networks Skip Weak Economic Growth?
April 20164/27/2016 - Tax Freedom Day later this year
4/20/2016 - AP Survey: Just Six Percent Trust the Media
March 20163/30/2016 - Networks air NCAA Basketball News 5 Times More Than U.S. Debt Crisis
3/23/2016 - Cuban Dissidents Interrupt ESPN Broadcast, Chant “Down With Castro!”
3/9/2016 - Washington Post Slams Nancy Reagan in Obituary
3/2/2016 - Networks ignore cost of free college
February 20162/24/2016 - Media ignore solution to stop Zika
2/17/2016 - Facebook’s War on Freedom of Speech
2/10/2016 - The Making of Headlines
2/3/2016 - No negatives to minimum wage increases?
With a partner watch the following videos and answer the following questions with your partner. Please write on your own paper.
- Who was Leo Frank, and how did his case affect Georgians?
- How can we describe the impact of bias and prejudice on the Leo Frank case?
background information on the Leo Frank Trial via video clips.
o Leo Frank Trial Video
o Leo Frank Lynching Clip
o Leo Frank News Article
After listening to the news clip below and answer the following questions with your partner on your graphic organizer.
December 201612/21/2016 - NY Times hires ‘hack’
12/7/2016 - Majority of U.S. adults say news media should not add interpretation
November 201611/30/2016 - Univision’s Jorge Ramos Reports on the real Castro
11/9/2016 - The media is the biggest loser of this campaign
11/2/2016 - YouTube Censors Video on Censorship
October 201610/26/2016 - NBC ignores the big story
10/19/2016 - Media ignore undercover video
10/12/2016 - ABC Spends 2x More Time on ‘Brangelina’ Than U.S. Economy
10/5/2016 - Voters Don’t Trust Media Fact-Checking
September 20169/28/2016 - Associated Press buries the real story
9/21/2016 - Is the media biased toward Clinton or Trump?
9/14/2016 - CBS Edits Bill Clinton
9/7/2016 - CNN Highlights Critic of Mother Teresa
May 20165/25/2016 - U.S. Hits Record: 127 Months Since Major Hurricane - CNS News
5/18/2016 - CNN report on Syrian Christians
5/11/2016 - Of Course Facebook Is Biased
5/4/2016 - Broadcast Networks Skip Weak Economic Growth?
April 20164/27/2016 - Tax Freedom Day later this year
4/20/2016 - AP Survey: Just Six Percent Trust the Media
March 20163/30/2016 - Networks air NCAA Basketball News 5 Times More Than U.S. Debt Crisis
3/23/2016 - Cuban Dissidents Interrupt ESPN Broadcast, Chant “Down With Castro!”
3/9/2016 - Washington Post Slams Nancy Reagan in Obituary
3/2/2016 - Networks ignore cost of free college
February 20162/24/2016 - Media ignore solution to stop Zika
2/17/2016 - Facebook’s War on Freedom of Speech
2/10/2016 - The Making of Headlines
2/3/2016 - No negatives to minimum wage increases?
ABC Alphabet Book/Project
You will design and complete an alphabet book. This will count as three performance task grades. Your completed book will be due on May 5. After each Standard Element the vocabulary book will be checked for completion and for a test grade .
You will design and complete an alphabet book. This will count as three performance task grades. Your completed book will be due on May 5. After each Standard Element the vocabulary book will be checked for completion and for a test grade .
In another effort to ensure all students master the standards I have up loaded an end of semester project on my homework blog. http://klausnerga.weebly.com/ All parts of the project must be turned in via google docs and partial projects will not be accepted. Students must score an 80% or above on to project to demonstrate mastery. Google Docs upload
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VOCABULARY QUIZ ANSWERS!
- Compromise of 1850- Compromise between the North and South that allowed California to enter the union in exchange for the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act.
- Dred Scott Case (1857) - Supreme Court ruling that declared slaves were not citizens of the United States.
- Election of 1860-Election where Abraham Lincoln defeated three opponents to win the presidency; upon Lincoln’s election Southern states seceded from the Union.
- Emancipation Proclamation- Document that declared all slaves in the rebellious states would be freed if the South did not return to the Union by January 1, 1863.
- Free States- States where slavery was illegal.
- Fugitive Slave Act (1850) - Act that required runaway slaves to be returned to their masters if caught anywhere in the United States.
- Georgia Platform- Position supported by several prominent Georgia politicians who supported the Compromise of 1850.
- Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) -Act that allowed the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide if they wanted to enter the union as free or slave states (popular sovereignty).
- Missouri Compromise (1820)- Compromise that brought Missouri into the Union as a slave stateand Maine as a free state; in addition, Congress banned slavery north of the 36˚20’ line of latitude.
- Nullify- To make legally null and void; cancellation of a federal law
- Popular Sovereignty-Allowing political decisions to be made by the will of the people; conceptbehind the Kansas Nebraska act.
- Slavery- Involuntary servitude of African-Americans in the United States from 1619-1865.
- Slave States- States where slavery was legal.
- States’ Rights- The belief that a state’s sovereignty is more important that of the nationalgovernment.
- Stephens, Alexander (1812-1873)- Important Georgia politician who was a U.S. Senator, Georgia Governor, and Vice-President of the Confederate States of America
The American Civil War 1861 - 1865
Power Point Performance Task
Task: You will be given six days of in class computer lab time to create a Power Point Presentation over an assigned topic from the Civil War. All projects must be printed out and/or put on the class flash drive
Performance task due: December 15, 2016 4:00pm
Standard: SS8H6: The student will analyze the impact of the Civil War on Georgia
Element: SS8H6.b: State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam,
Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia’s coast,
Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and Andersonville.
Topics:
Presentation Expectations – Check off as you complete.
_____ Title slide should include the title of the project, relevant graphic,
a compelling/engaging question and your name(s).
_____ Ending slide should have a well-written Costa’s Level 2 or 3
Question. This question should engage higher level thinking
about your topic. The class will be responsible for writing this questions and responding
based on what they learned from your presentation, and what they find on their own.
_____ Include 8 – 15 slides.
_____ Font size should be easy-to-read and in the range of 28 to 48.
_____ Slide background should enhance overall presentation.
Tips:
Pacing Guide:
Day 1: Work with your partner taking Cornell Notes researching information you would like to
incorporate in your presentation. Complete all notes for homework.
Day 2 – 5: Work in the computer lab to create your Power Point presentation.
Day 5 : Presentation completed and you are getting feedback from your teacher.
Day 6 : Work in the class to put final touches on your presentation create your Power Point presentation.
The American Civil War 1861 - 1865
Power Point Performance Task Grading Rubric
Introduction
10 points
The introduction presents the overall topic and draws the audience into the presentation with a compelling question.
8 points
The introduction is clear and coherent and relates to the topic.
Question present, but not thought-provoking.
5 point
The introduction shows some structure, but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow.
No question evident.
Content
40 points
Information is factually accurate and presented with a logical flow of ideas.
The text is written with no mechanical errors.
35 points
Some information unclear or not adequately explained or described.
Sequence not as organized as it might have been.
Few mechanical errors.
30 points
Information is incomplete or inaccurate.
Sequencing of ideas is unclear.
Mechanical errors detract from overall quality.
Ending
10 points
Includes appropriate level Costa’s Question.
8 points
Question present, but not written at the expected level.
5 point
No question evident or no concluding slide.
Text Elements
10 points
Fonts are easy-to-read and the appropriate size.
The slide display (background) enhances the readability of the text.
8 points
In a few places the font selection and size may interfere with the readability of the slide.
5 point
Overall font selection and background choice detracts from readability of the slide.
Graphics
10 points
Carefully selected graphics and appropriate transitions enhance the overall presentation quality.
8 points
Some graphic and transition choices enhance the overall presentation quality.
5 point
Graphics and transitions are used minimally and do not enhance the understanding of the content.
Presentation
20 points
Well-prepared and organized speaker(s) presents directly to the audience using a clear voice
15 points
Minor issues regarding presentation skills – voice level, eye contact. Reading directly from the Power Point.
10 points
Poor voice level and/or eye contact with audience. Connection with the audience not evident.
Name(s): __________________________________________ Grade Earned: ___________
The American Civil War 1861 - 1865
Power Point Performance Task
Task: You will be given six days of in class computer lab time to create a Power Point Presentation over an assigned topic from the Civil War. All projects must be printed out and/or put on the class flash drive
Performance task due: December 15, 2016 4:00pm
Standard: SS8H6: The student will analyze the impact of the Civil War on Georgia
Element: SS8H6.b: State the importance of key events of the Civil War; include Antietam,
Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, the Union blockade of Georgia’s coast,
Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign, Sherman’s March to the Sea, and Andersonville.
Topics:
- #1: Confederate Leadership and Capitals - Include Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens, General Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. Who were these men and what role did they play in the Civil War? Why were they placed in these positions of leadership? Did they possess characteristics common to most great leaders/commanders – explain. Where were the Confederate capitals? Why did the capital move?
- #2: A Matter of Resources: Identify the resources available for the North and the South and how these resources affected readiness for war. If the North had so many more resources available than the South, explain why the war raged for four years. (pp. 260-261)
- #3: Major Battles: Antietam and Gettysburg - Include when and where these battles were fought, casualty figures, who won, why Antietam is referred to as the “Bloodiest Day” of the Civil War, how did Gettysburg change the course of the war – considered the “turning point” of the war, and any other relevant and interesting information. (pp. 266–267)
- #4: Emancipation Proclamation - Include who issued it and when and why it was created. Also include the South’s reaction to this document. How did it affect the 4 million slaves living in the U.S. – did their lives change as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation – why or why not? (pp. 267-268)
- #5: Key Battles in Georgia: Chickamauga and the Battle of Atlanta – Include when, where, how long they lasted, casualty figures, who won and the impact they had upon the war. Also include any other relevant and interesting facts about these battles. (pp. 270-271, pp. 269-272, pp. 272-273)
- #6: Wartime Strategies: Include in your presentation the Union blockage of the Southern coast, including its impact upon the Confederacy, “blockade runners,” (pp. – 260 – 262), the Anaconda Plan, ironclads, and the twofold strategy developed by Union Generals Ulysses S. Grant (nicknamed “Unconditional Surrender”) and William T. Sherman (pg. 263). Also include the South’s Political Strategy – King Cotton Diplomacy. (pg. 263)
- #7: Sherman’s Destructive March to the Sea - Include Sherman’s path, how long it took, his wartime strategy, particularly his “scorched earth” policies regarding military and civilian targets, why Atlanta was destroyed, but Savannah spared, and what he presented to Lincoln as a Christmas present. (pp. 273-274)
- #8: Confederate Prison: Andersonville (Henry Wirz) -Include its location, layout, conditions, number of Union soldiers held at this prison, treatment of the prisoners-of-war (POWs) and the role of Henry Wirz. (pp. 275-276).
Presentation Expectations – Check off as you complete.
_____ Title slide should include the title of the project, relevant graphic,
a compelling/engaging question and your name(s).
_____ Ending slide should have a well-written Costa’s Level 2 or 3
Question. This question should engage higher level thinking
about your topic. The class will be responsible for writing this questions and responding
based on what they learned from your presentation, and what they find on their own.
_____ Include 8 – 15 slides.
_____ Font size should be easy-to-read and in the range of 28 to 48.
_____ Slide background should enhance overall presentation.
Tips:
- Type all of the information BEFORE you add pictures, transitions, etc
- Use primary sources, i.e., original documents, photographs, maps, diagrams, graphs, etc. as necessary to reinforce your topic.
- Do not use sound without prior approval.
- Use reliable sources: On-line resources, textbook, non-fiction books.
- Pay attention to spelling and grammar.
- This Performance Task will count as a test/project grade.
- Present to the class – no reading directly from the Power Point. Also practice who will present what part prior to getting in front of your class.
Pacing Guide:
Day 1: Work with your partner taking Cornell Notes researching information you would like to
incorporate in your presentation. Complete all notes for homework.
Day 2 – 5: Work in the computer lab to create your Power Point presentation.
Day 5 : Presentation completed and you are getting feedback from your teacher.
Day 6 : Work in the class to put final touches on your presentation create your Power Point presentation.
The American Civil War 1861 - 1865
Power Point Performance Task Grading Rubric
Introduction
10 points
The introduction presents the overall topic and draws the audience into the presentation with a compelling question.
8 points
The introduction is clear and coherent and relates to the topic.
Question present, but not thought-provoking.
5 point
The introduction shows some structure, but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow.
No question evident.
Content
40 points
Information is factually accurate and presented with a logical flow of ideas.
The text is written with no mechanical errors.
35 points
Some information unclear or not adequately explained or described.
Sequence not as organized as it might have been.
Few mechanical errors.
30 points
Information is incomplete or inaccurate.
Sequencing of ideas is unclear.
Mechanical errors detract from overall quality.
Ending
10 points
Includes appropriate level Costa’s Question.
8 points
Question present, but not written at the expected level.
5 point
No question evident or no concluding slide.
Text Elements
10 points
Fonts are easy-to-read and the appropriate size.
The slide display (background) enhances the readability of the text.
8 points
In a few places the font selection and size may interfere with the readability of the slide.
5 point
Overall font selection and background choice detracts from readability of the slide.
Graphics
10 points
Carefully selected graphics and appropriate transitions enhance the overall presentation quality.
8 points
Some graphic and transition choices enhance the overall presentation quality.
5 point
Graphics and transitions are used minimally and do not enhance the understanding of the content.
Presentation
20 points
Well-prepared and organized speaker(s) presents directly to the audience using a clear voice
15 points
Minor issues regarding presentation skills – voice level, eye contact. Reading directly from the Power Point.
10 points
Poor voice level and/or eye contact with audience. Connection with the audience not evident.
Name(s): __________________________________________ Grade Earned: ___________
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