Question #1

The growth of industry in the early 1900’s impacted union membership. Which statement summarizes their relationship? (DOK 2)

A. Union membership grew and there were more strikes.

B. Union membership fell because employers were paying higher wages.

C. The American Federation of Labor became the largest union in the country.• D. Union membership fell because laws prevented

workers from joining.

Question #2• During the late 1800’s political machines gained tremendous power in the

political arena. • What logical argument can be made to provide justification for this growth

in power? • (DOK 3)• A. They did not accept graft as part of their income thus integrity caused their • constituents to have faith in their politics and party platform.• B. They demanded many needed political reforms thus generating a large pool of• constituents.• C. They provided jobs and assistance to many immigrants and as their ethnic

group• grew so did the constituent base.• D. They accepted kickbacks and graft thus were supported by the spoils system.

Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkN419wWgzo (Industrial Revolution A Turning Point in History)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eutUTVpdWDc (Girl in a Mill Song)

5b. Explain the conditions of industrialization that led to the rise of organized labor and evaluate labor's effectiveness in achieving

its goals. (DOK 3)

5b. Explain the conditions of industrialization that led to the rise of organized labor and evaluate labor's effectiveness in achieving

its goals. (DOK 3)

• 5 Complaints of workers• Federal Minimum Wage• Rise of Middle Class• Injunctions, Yellow dog contracts, black lists• Government support of Big Business

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Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjXh8QvCes (brief history of the Knights of Labor)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8xIBB2igNg (review of the Haymarket Riot)

Quote #1

• Eugene V. Debs• “Workingmen can organize. Workingmen can

combine, federate, unify, cooperate, harmonize, act in concert. This done, workingmen could control governmental affairs…. By acting together they could overthrow monopolies and trusts.”

Quote #2

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt: It is one of the characteristics of a free and democratic nation that it have free and independent labor unions.

Question #1

In the 19th century, the major national labor unions wanted to improve the position of workers mainly by

A. obtaining the legal right to organize and bargain collectively

B. using government troops to settle labor disputes with management

C. supporting government ownership of major industries

D. endorsing a third political party for workers only

Question #2

During the late 1800’s, a major reaction to the activities of labor unions in the United States was that

A. the press in most communities supported unions B. United States Presidents opposed the use of Federal

troops to end strikes called by organized labor C. courts frequently issued injunctions to stop strikes D. most factory workers quickly joined the unions

5c. Identify and explain migration and immigration patterns that developed from the push-pull effects of economic circumstances.

(DOK 2)

5c. Identify and explain migration and immigration patterns that developed from the push-pull effects of economic

circumstances. (DOK 2)

• Rust Belt• Sun Belt• Alaska Gold Rush• Great Migration• Dust Bowl• Bolshevik discrimination (Red Scare)• Quotas impact European vs Central South America• Chinese Immigration---Exclusion Act

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Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MS4gFPr2Hk– The Dust Bowl, Woody Guthrie: Okies, PBS

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dcsYMTyZcE– 1898 Alaska Klondike Gold Rush Story

Quote #1

“In the darkness with a great bundle of griefthe people marchIn the night, and overheada shovel of stars for keeps,the people march:‘Where to? What next?’”

-Carl Sandberg, The People, Yes

Quote #2• “I am satisfied the present Chinese labor invasion (it is not

in any proper sense immigration—women and children do not come) is pernicious and should be discouraged. Our experience in dealing with the weaker races—the negroes and Indians, for example—is not encouraging. We shall oppress the Chinamen, and their presence will make hoodlums and vagabonds of their oppressors. I therefore would consider with favor suitable measures to discourage the Chinese from coming to our shores. But I suspect that this bill is inconsistent with our treaty obligations…If it violates the National faith, I must decline to sign it.”

– Rutherford B. Hayes

Question #1

Prior to 1880, the number of immigrants to the United States was not restricted mainly because

A. industry owners wanted cheap labor B. the nations of Europe discouraged emigration C. the United States birthrate was increasing D. Congress lacked the power to limit immigration

Question #2

Which feature of the immigration laws of the 1920’s was different from prior laws?

A. Quotas were set to limit immigration from many countries B. Preference was granted to Chinese immigrants C. Refugees from war-torn Europe were encouraged to enter the United States. D. Efforts were made to stop illegal immigration from Latin America.

Economics 6. Understand the scope of government involvement in the economy including the following: the regulation of industry and labor, the attempts to manipulate

the money supply, and the use of tariffs or trade agreements to protect or expand U.S. business interests.

• All DOK 3 except 1

6a. Cite and explain evidence that led to the transition of the U.S. economy from laissez-faire capitalism to an increasingly

regulated economy. (DOK 2)

6a. Cite and explain evidence that led to the transition of the U.S. economy from laissez-faire capitalism to an increasingly

regulated economy. (DOK 2)

• Analyze various Documents• Consumer Protection

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Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_RkuYJmbQs (The Jungle)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mWzXqDbM5c (Theodore Roosevelt)

Quote #1

“Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.”

Ronald Reagan

Quote #2• “There once was a time in history when the

limitation of governmental power meant increasing liberty for the people. In the present day the limitation of governmental power, of governmental action, means the enslavement of the people by the great corporations.”– Theodore Roosevelt

Question #1

“Prices and wages should be determined by the marketplace.” The author of this statement would most probably support:

A. Government ownership of utilities B. Minimum-wage laws C. Wage and price controls D. Laissez-faire capitalism

Question #2Many reformers who opposed the laissez-faire attitude of the late 19th century argued that:

A. The National Government should not interfere in the activities of big business.

B. National wealth could best be assured by the accumulation of gold.

C. the idea of rugged individualism is vital to the nation’s economic growth.

D. government should protect society through the regulation of business.

6b. Analyze and evaluate historical arguments regarding monetary policy. (DOK 3)

6b. Analyze and evaluate historical arguments regarding monetary policy. (DOK 3)

• Bimetallism• Greenbacks• Federal Reserve System• Fiat currency

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Videos

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_q34DIdVa4 explaining the FDIC

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0IJCGuNtqk – History of money

Quote #1

“You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold”

-William Jennings Bryan

Quote #2

A great industrial nation is controlled by it's system of credit. Our system of credit is concentrated in the hands of a few men. We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated governments in the world-- no longer a government of free opinion, no longer a government by conviction and vote of the majority, but a government by the opinion and duress of small groups of dominant men." -- President Woodrow Wilson

Question #1

The Federal Reserve System attempts to manage the United States economy by

A. setting tariff rates B. raising or lowering income taxes C. insuring bank accounts D. regulating interest rates

Question #2

The United States Federal Reserve System was established to

A. provide loans to industrialists B. end the Great Depression C. provide for a balanced budget D. regulate the money supply

6c. Critique the government's use of tariffs and trade agreements. (DOK 3)

6c. Critique the government's use of tariffs and trade agreements. (DOK 3)

• Reduction of foreign competition• Revenue• Protection of US industry• Rep. Party=High Tariff• Dem. Party= Low Tariff• Hawley-Smoot Tariff • High tariffs hurt consumers & farmers• NAFTA-Pros & Cons• World Trade Organization• G8 Summit

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Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnVL0d9fwkY (The Wonderful World of NAFTA- Part 1)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxQQael1ueE (The Wonderful World of NAFTA- Part 2)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33dIwdrTJR0 (An Introduction to NAFTA)

Quote #1

• American and Israel share a special bond. Our relationship is unique among all nations. Like America, Israel is a strong democracy, a symbol of freedom, and an oasis of liberty, a home to the oppressed and persecuted.

• William J. Clinton •

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Quote #2

• We don't want an America that is closed to the world. What we want is a world that is open to America.

• George H. W. Bush •

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Question #1

According to the cartoon, how was the United States in the 1990s similar to the United States in the 1890s? A. Little need existed for government regulation B. Investment in the stock market decreased C. The price of petroleum products decreased D. Business consolidation was accepted practice

Correct Answer Number: DExplanation:

Question #2

In 1991, one of the reasons President George H. W. Bush committed United States troops to the Persian Gulf War was to

A. maintain the flow of trade through the Suez Canal B. fulfill military obligations as a member of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) C. contain the spread of communism in the Middle East D. assure the flow of Middle East oil to the United States and its allies • Correct Answer Number: 4• Explanation:

6d. Evaluate deficit spending as a means of financing government programs. (DOK 3)

6d. Evaluate deficit spending as a means of financing government programs. (DOK 3)

• New Deal• Welfare• Priming the Pump• Bush Stimulus Program

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Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Pls1Xc3bw – The New Deal

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe-npcSbu2U - Rand Paul on Deficit Spending

Quote #1

“I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself.”

President Ronald Reagan

Quote #2

“Deficits mean future tax increases, pure and simple. Deficit spending should be viewed as a tax on future generations, and politicians who create deficits should be exposed as tax hikers.”

Ron Paul

Question #1

Deficit spending by the Federal Government as a means of reviving the economy is based on the idea that

A. purchasing power will increase and economic growth will be stimulated

B. only the National Government can operate businesses efficiently

C. the National Government should turn its revenue over to the states

D. lower interest rates will encourage investment

Question #2

A primary reason for the increase in federal debt between 1980 and 1996 was

A. the cost of sending United States troops to Bosnia

B. instability of the stock market C. lower sales tax revenues collected by state

governments D. high levels of spending by the federal

government

Culture 7. Understand cultural trends, religious ideologies, and artistic

expressions that contributed to the historical development of the United States.

• All DOK 2 except 2

7a. Examine cultural artifacts (including but not limited to visual art, literature, music, theatre, sports) to contextualize

historical developments. (DOK 2)

7a. Examine cultural artifacts (including but not limited to visual art, literature, music, theatre, sports) to contextualize

historical developments. (DOK 2)

• Propaganda Poster• Grapes of Wrath• Songs--“Over There”• Movies• Jackie Robinson

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Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmyoMe4iHM (US hockey team plays USSR/communists for Olympic gold)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjzZh6-h9fM (Jimi Hendrix playing national anthem at Woodstock)

Quote #1

• “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or does it explode?”

Langston Hughes

Quote #2

“You say you want a revolutionWell you knowWe all want to change the worldYou tell me that it's evolutionWell you knowWe all want to change the worldBut when you talk about destructionDon't you know you can count me out.”

Beatles “Revolution”

Question #1

The popularity of escapist novels and movies during the Great Depression

A. is evidence that the Great Depression was not really a time of economic distress

B. popular culture is shaped by economic and social conditions

C. American society did not try to solve the problems of the Great Depression

D. the greatest employment opportunities for the average person in the 1930’s were in the field of entertainment

Question #2

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s was a period when African Americans

A. left the United States in large numbers to settle in Nigeria

B. created noteworthy works of art and literature C. migrated to the West in search of land and jobs D. used civil disobedience to fight segregation in

the Armed Forces

7b. Analyze and evaluate the impact of religion on various social movements, domestic/foreign policies, and political

debates. (DOK 3)

7b. Analyze and evaluate the impact of religion on various social movements, domestic/foreign policies, and political

debates. (DOK 3)

• Prohibition• Social Gospel• White Man’s Burden• Abortion• Moral Majority• Missionary Diplomacy-Wilson• Jane Addams

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Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjBUavI1-S0– Social Gospel APUSH PSA

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d4S--f0Zu8– Moral Diplomacy, Wilson

Quote #1

• “I hope that no American will waste his franchise and throw away his vote by voting either for me or against me solely on account of my religious affiliation. It is not relevant.”

– John F. Kennedy

Quote #2

• “In religious and in secular affairs, the more fervent beliefs attract followers. If you are a moderate in any respect- if you’re a moderate on abortion, if you’re a moderate on gun control, or if you’re a moderate in your religious faith- it doesn’t evolve into a crusade where you’re either right or wrong, good or bad, with us or against us.”

– Jimmy Carter

Question #1

Public disregard for Prohibition and for laws prohibiting gambling indicates that

A. the American film industry has great influence on public opinion B. the system of checks and balances does not work C. attempts to legislate public morality may be met with strong resistance D. American citizens have little, if any, respect for laws

Question #2

The Rockefeller Foundation, Carnegie Hall, and the Morgan Library illustrate various ways that entrepreneurs and their descendants have

A. suppressed the growth of labor unions B. supported philanthropic activities to benefit society C. applied scientific discoveries to industry D. attempted to undermine the United States economic system

7c. Evaluate the role mass media has played in shaping perceptions toward certain policies, social groups, other

nations, and political ideas. (DOK 3)

7c. Evaluate the role mass media has played in shaping perceptions toward certain policies, social groups, other

nations, and political ideas. (DOK 3)

• Radio, Music, Movies, TV, Newspaper, Magazines, Internet, Social Media

• Fire Side Chats• Yellow Journalism• TV & Vietnam• Civil Rights Movement• Cold War

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Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJc57SdPyU (Muckrakers)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wFrAny77UY (Yellow Journalism)

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• "We muckraked, not because we hated our world, but because we loved it. We were not hopeless, we were not cynical, we were not bitter."

- Ray Stannard Baker, a muckraker and one of the most renowned contributors to McClure's magazine86

Question #1• How the Other Half Lives, Jacob Riis (1890)

The Jungle, Upton Sinclair (1906)The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck (1939)Unsafe at Any Speed, Ralph Nader (1965)

What has been the impact of these authors and their books on American society?1. Most Americans have developed a preference for escapist and romantic literature.

• 2. Most American authors have adopted a con-servative viewpoint• 3. American business has corrected poor condi-tions quickly.• 4. These works have had significant influence on social, political,

and economic reforms.

Question #2

• Yellow journalists created support for the Spanish-American War by writing articles about the

• 1. political popularity of William Jennings Bryan• 2. efforts of the United States to control Mexico• 3. destruction of United States sugar

plantations by Hawaiians• 4. sinking of the United States battleship Maine

in Havana Harbor

One important conclusion that can be drawn as a result of the United States experience in both the

Spanish-American War (1898) and the Persian Gulf War (1991) is that

A. only the President should decide issues of war and peace

B. the media are a powerful influence in shaping American public opinion toward war

C. the public has little confidence in the ability of the American military

D. international organizations play a decisive role in determining the outcome of a war

During World War II, this poster was used primarily to

A. contain the spread of communism B . create jobs for the unemployed C. gain financial support for the war D. convince women to fill vacant factory jobs

7d. Contrast modernism and traditionalism relating to social change. (DOK 2)

7d. Contrast modernism and traditionalism relating to social change. (DOK 2)

• Scopes Trial• Prohibition• Divorce• June Cleaver vs Mary Tyler Moore• Definition of family

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Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmFxFmrcngk (Gloria Steinman- Need to Know)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pKfhbcMV1w (Sarah Palin Says Feminism is Over)

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpzDdTrw5II (Ayn Rand on Feminism)

Quote #1

• The business of America is business.Calvin Coolidge

Quote #2

• Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.

Booker T. Washington

Question #1

Which events best support the image of the 1920’s as a decade of nativist sentiment?

a. the passage of the National Origins Act and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan

b. the Scopes trial and the passage of women’s suffrage

c. the Washington Naval Conference and the Kellogg-Briand Pact

d. the growth of the auto industry and the Teapot Dome Affair

Question #2

What was a major result of Prohibition in the United States during the 1920s?

a. restriction of immigration b. growth of communism c. destruction of family values

d. increase in organized crime

7e. Cite and explain evidence of the diversity of the United States. (DOK 2)

7e. Cite and explain evidence of the diversity of the United States. (DOK 2)

• New Crayola Crayons • Melting Pot• Mixed Salad—Cultural Pluralism (Mosaic)• Multiple Languages (Newspapers, menus,

signs, etc)

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Videos

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKX82FE9zeg– Multicultural Crayons from Crayola

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQqIoiOc-DI– Ethnic and Racial Diversity in US history

Quote #1

• “We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community—and this nation.”

– Cesar Chavez

Quote #2

• “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”

– Nelson Mandela

Question #1

• Which trend has reflected the increasing pluralism in United States society in recent years?1. a decrease in immigration from Latin America

• 2. growing demands for unskilled labor• 3. new efforts by public schools to teach about

ethnic heritages• 4. failure of Congress to approve appointments of

women and minority groups to Federal courts

Question #2

Which statement about immigration to the United States is most accurate?

A. The desire for economic advancement has been a major reason for immigration to the United StatesB. The ethnic mix of immigrants to the United States has remained mostly unchanged.C. The number of immigrants has remained constant in each decade during most of United States history.D. Nearly all immigrants have easily assimilated into American culture

Question 3

According to the cartoonist, the United States has A. an ethnically diverse populationB. an overly restrictive immigration policyC. a national requirement that high school students learn foreign languagesD. a census report printed in languages that are spoken in the United States

Question #4

"America’s strength lies in its diversity. Many immigrant groups have joined the mainstream of American life, while maintaining their languages, religions, and traditions. This has made the United States a strong nation."

The author of this statement could best be described as a supporter of

A. nativism B. ethnocentrism C. cultural pluralism D. limited social mobility