Category Archives: US History

US History – Muckraking, Reform, and the “Social Gospel”

Posted on December 9, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Below is a quick 5 minute video on muckrakers of the late 1800s. This photostory includes a brief description of reporters, journalists, and novelists of the Progressive Era. These reporters reported the economic, political, and social injustices of Gilded Age … Continue reading →

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US History – The Cross of Gold Speech & the Presidential Election of 1896

Posted on November 13, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Listen to 1896 Populist/Democrat Presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan give his “Cross of Gold” speech.  He gave this speech to the Democratic National Convention on July 9th, 1896. The link below will take you to the written transcript: Cross of Gold Speech … Continue reading →

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US History – Open Range Movie Clips

Posted on November 11, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Check out these clips from the movie Open Range (maybe my favorite western).  This movie shows the conflict between the “Free Grazing” cowboys and the settled “Cattle Barons” of the west. Confict with the “law” Two whiskeys please Best shootout … Continue reading →

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US History – Chapter 7 TEST Review Sheet

Posted on November 10, 2015 by pmaienknecht

CH 7 Test Review Part 1 Chapter 7 Test Review Part 2

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US History – Myths of the Cowboy

Posted on November 10, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Use these links to create a chart of myth’s or stereotypes about cowboy culture and the realities of that myth or stereotype. The Texas Cowboy Myth and Reality Myth and the American Cowboy 1. Create a two column chart.  One … Continue reading →

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US History – Primary Source – The Battle of Little Big Horn

Posted on October 23, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Use the following link to read an article about the Battle of Little Bighorn, and answer the attached questions. Answers can be written or typed. Battle of Little Big Horn, 1876 Battle of Little Big Horn Article Questions This 11 … Continue reading →

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US History – CH 6 Industrial Revolution Test Review Sheet

Posted on October 12, 2015 by pmaienknecht

CH 6 Test Review Sheet This will help prepare you for the unit test on Chapter 6.

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US History – Chapter 6 Notes – Industrial Revolution

Posted on October 12, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Origins of Industrial Revolution Notes CH 6, ST 1 Notes – A Technological Boom Ch 6, ST 2&3 Notes (Growth of Big Business & Effects) – Discussion questions are embedded within notes. Chapter 6, Section 4 Notes (The Great Labor Strikes) – … Continue reading →

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US History – The Ending of Reconstruction; Success or Failure?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by pmaienknecht

The link below will access a pdf document that you will use in analyzing the successes and failures of the Reconstruction period.  Answer questions 1-13, then be sure to answer the question at the bottom of the sheet (you have … Continue reading →

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US History – Reconstruction (Crash Course) Video

Posted on September 9, 2015 by pmaienknecht

You are to watch the following video clip from the popular youtube crash course series on history.  Take notes as you watch and answer the questions below for class discussion tomorrow.  Jot down any questions you might have as well. Reconstruction … Continue reading →

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