Category Archives: US History

US History – Reconstruction of the South (Notes)

Posted on September 8, 2015 by pmaienknecht

The links below will allow you access to outline notes and a good power-point presentation on the Reconstruction period following the Civil War.  These are good resources to help you with the study guide as well as learn the information. … Continue reading →

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US History – Shay’s Rebellion

Posted on August 31, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Use the link to the article below and the video clips provided to answer the following questions. Why did farmers in Massachusetts rebel against local and state government in 1780s? Who was James Bowdoin? Do you consider Daniel Shays’ and … Continue reading →

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US History – Operation Torch (North Africa, Sicily, and Italy)

Posted on May 7, 2015 by pmaienknecht

The following power-points cover Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. Referred to as the “soft underbelly” of the Axis Powers.  You will need to use both to complete the questions below. 1942-1943 Operation Torch powerpoint (this should … Continue reading →

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US History – US Mobilization & Japanese Interment

Posted on May 4, 2015 by pmaienknecht

This study guide covers chapter 18, section 1 (pages 594-599). Chapter 18, Section 1 Study Guide – Mobilization The photo-story below provides a brief description of the Internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. 1.  What do you think … Continue reading →

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US History – New Deal Legislation (Timeline) & Fireside Chats

Posted on April 8, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Timeline of the New Deal (use this link to answer the questions below) Timeline of the Great Depression Terms Below is one of FDRs “Fireside chats”. 1. What is FDRs main message to the people of the United State’s in this … Continue reading →

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US History – New Technology / Weapons of WWI

Posted on March 1, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Industrialization will have a great impact on pre-WWI weapons development. Visit the websites I have provided below and answer the questions about new technology and weapons development in WWI. Download the following document and summarize information about each of the … Continue reading →

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US History – Cultural Conflicts of the 1920s

Posted on February 27, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Using your textbook (pages 467-473), the internet, and the links below, fill in the blanks on the document below as best you can.  This document goes along with section 3 of chapter 13 (pages 467-473). CH 13, ST 3 – … Continue reading →

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US History – The Russian Revolution & World War I

Posted on February 11, 2015 by pmaienknecht

Follow the links below and watch the video clips. Use the information for the clips to answer the questions that follow. The Russian Revolution 1917 1. How did WWI affect the people of Russia’s opinion of Czar Nicholas? 2. Despite … Continue reading →

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US History – Chapter 9, Section 3 & 4 Study Guides

Posted on January 11, 2015 by pmaienknecht

The link below will take you to the study guides for chapter 9, sections 3 & 4.  Section 3 is titled “The World of Jim Crow” and covers the fight for social and political equality by African Americans at the … Continue reading →

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US History – Chapter 8 Test Review

Posted on December 2, 2014 by pmaienknecht

CH 8 Important Terms US CH 8 Review Questions

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