Category Archives: US History

US History – New Forms of Entertainment Project

Posted on January 8, 2013 by pmaienknecht

Open the link below to see the instructions and rubric for this short project. New Forms of Entertainment Project (Turn of the Century) The link below provides a list of possible topics that might help you in choosing a specific story … Continue reading →

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US History – Nativism in America late 1800s-early 1900s

Posted on December 6, 2012 by pmaienknecht

The link below will take you to a political cartoon that reflects nativist attitudes of the times.  Answer the questions that are after the explanation of the cartoon. Hamilton Immigration Cartoon – Nativism The link below will take you to an article … Continue reading →

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US History – Conflict with Native Americans Crossword

Posted on November 20, 2012 by pmaienknecht

This is a crossword quiz review for Chapter 7, section 2.  You have already done this. Conflict with Indians crossword

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US History – Chapter 7, Section 4 Notes

Posted on November 14, 2012 by pmaienknecht

The link below will access the notes for section 4. CH 7, ST 4 Notes – Rise and Fall of Populism

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US History – Chapter 7, Section 4 Study Guide – Populism

Posted on November 13, 2012 by pmaienknecht

click the link below to access the chapter 7, section 4 study guide on populism. CH 7 ST 4 Study Guide

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US History – Feuds and Range Wars in the Old Wild West

Posted on November 8, 2012 by pmaienknecht

Use the following link to answer the questions below. Feuds and Range Wars 1. For what reasons did many feuds occur out on the open range? 2. What is a vendetta? 3. Go to the link for the Johnson County … Continue reading →

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Presidential Election 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by pmaienknecht

Download the following document and use the links below for directions to answer the questions. Election 2012 Internet Activity (Directions and Questions) Needed Links: Conservative vs Liberal Beliefs 2012 Presidential Candidates Comparison 2012 Presidential Election Quiz  

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US History – Great Native American Leaders and Chiefs

Posted on October 18, 2012 by pmaienknecht

The link below is a web page on Great Native American Leaders and Chiefs. Use the links on the web page to answer the following questions. Great Indian Leaders and Chiefs For each of the following Great Native American Leaders … Continue reading →

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US History – Indians and US Citizenship

Posted on October 17, 2012 by pmaienknecht

Use the link below to answer the following questions on the ritual of admission of indians to full American citizenship. Put your answers on notebook paper. Indian US Citizenship ritual 1. In the intro paragraph, who is “granting” the American … Continue reading →

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US History – Westward Expansion Flyer/Poster

Posted on October 4, 2012 by pmaienknecht

Using the links below, research Exoduster towns such as Nicodemus, Kansas. Create a poster to attract migrants to such a town.  Use glogster to create your poster and submit/embed it to your classes edmodo page.  Make sure to title your poster … Continue reading →

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