Category Archives: US History

US History – The Nuremberg Laws & Kristallnacht

Posted on May 13, 2013 by pmaienknecht

The following document (pdf) gives good information on the 1935 Nuremberg Laws, and November 9th, 1938, “The Night of Broken Glass” (Kristallnacht).  Two turning points for Hitler’s power and the early stages of the Holocaust.  Read through the document and … Continue reading →

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US History – NAZI Party Ideology & Requirements, WWII

Posted on May 9, 2013 by pmaienknecht

This attachment contains a primary source documents detailing the ideology and requirements for the Program of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party [Nazi].  Answer the questions that follow on the document. Program of the National Socialist German Workers Party (NAZI)

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US History – President Hoover & The Bonus Army March

Posted on April 30, 2013 by pmaienknecht

This photostory provides a brief description on the WWI Veteran protest on Washington D.C. over their bonuses being withheld for their military service during the Great Depression Era. Below is archival footage of the Bonus Army March.

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US History – Cinderella Man (the real James J Braddock)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by pmaienknecht

The link below will take you the the official webpage of James J Braddock.  It is full of information, photos, videos, etc.  This gives you the “real” story of the man depicted in the movie “Cinderella Man”. James J Braddock Webpage

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US History – Evaluating Advertisements of the 1920s

Posted on April 12, 2013 by pmaienknecht

With the advent of mass media and the growing consumer economy of America in the 1920s, advertisers became increasingly more clever about promoting their products to the consumer.  To learn more about this phenomenon follow the link below. The Consumer Economy of … Continue reading →

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US History – The Red Scare & The Palmer Raids

Posted on April 10, 2013 by pmaienknecht

The photostory below is an overview of the Red Scare and Palmer Raids of the 1920s decade. Answer the following on notebook paper after viewing the video. 1.  Why do you think Americans were so afraid of the spread of … Continue reading →

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US History – The Great War (WWI) Notes

Posted on February 28, 2013 by pmaienknecht

I have had several requests to post the notes we have taken over World War I thus far.  Here they are, but understand that these are still a work in progress to some degree. World War I notes 2013 WWI … Continue reading →

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US History – Follow Up to “The Crucible of Empire” – The Spanish American War Video

Posted on February 6, 2013 by pmaienknecht

Now that you have completed the video, and answered the discussion questions you are to write a follow up reaction paper to what you learned.  This short essay will be based on your answers and your peers answers to the … Continue reading →

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US History – CH 10, ST 2 Study Guide

Posted on January 28, 2013 by pmaienknecht

The link below will take you to the chapter 10, section 2 study guide, “The Spanish American War”. CH 10, ST 2 Study Guide (The Spanish American War)

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US History – Mid Term Review

Posted on January 11, 2013 by pmaienknecht

The links below will lead you to a chapter by chapter review to help prepare you for your midterm.  You will also want to review old quizzes, study guides, your notes, as well as these test reviews. Unit 1 – … Continue reading →

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