Category Archives: US History

US History – The Underside of Urban Life

Read the summary below and answer the following questions. The Underside of Urban Life (summary) 1.  How did urban life in the late 1800s reflect the nickname for this era “The Gilded Age”? 2.  Click on the link (scroll to lower … Continue reading

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US History – The Rush of Immigrants

The link below will take you to information about the rush of immigration in the late 1800s/early 1900s.  Navigate this webpage to answer the questions (1-15) below. The Rush of Immigrants summary the rush of immigrants internet activity questions  

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US History – Immigration through Ellis Island

The link below will take you to a good power point on immigration through Ellis Island.  Read through it and create 10 quiz questions.  Skip a space between questions.  You need to have 4 multiple choice, 4 true or false, … Continue reading

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US History – Chapter 8 Study Guides

CH 8 Intro CH 8, ST 1 Study Guide (Politics in the Gilded Age) CH 8, ST 2 Study Guide (People on the Move) CH 8 ST 3  Study Guide (Problems with Urbanization & The Results of City Growth)  

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US History – Chapter 8 Notes

Click the link below to access the notes for section of chapter 8. Politics in the Gilded Age Section 1 Notes Chapter 8 Section 2 Power Point Immigration Charts immigration ellis-island notes CH 8, ST 3 notes – Corruption of … Continue reading

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US History (Extra Credit) – 20/20 Children of the Plains

The video below is an episode from the 20-20 “Hidden America” series hosted by Diane Sawyer.  This episode is titled “Children of the Plains” and covers the poverty of the Lakota Sioux today. The assignment that follows will be accepted … Continue reading

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US History – Opening Unit Notes (Origins of American Government & Founding Documents)

The link below will access a power-point with the notes for our opening review unit. Opening Unit Notes – Origins of Am Govt & Founding Docs  

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2019-20 – Student “Bio”/Interest Survey

Use the form below to tell me a little bit about yourself. 19-20 Student Bio/Interest Survey

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US History – 2019-20 Classroom Standards, Procedures, & Expectations

The link below will access my classroom’s general standards, procedures, and expectations.  You will need to print, sign, and return the last sheet of this document only. 2019-20 General Rules and Classroom Expectations  

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US History – 2019-20 Course Outline

The link below will access the 2019-20 tentative course outline for US History classes. 2019-20 US HISTORY course outline  

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