Hey everyone! I hope everyone's break is going well! As I have stated in class, you have the opportunity to receive extra credit if you write a movie review on the new movie, "War Horse." The review must be at least 5 paragraphs long and it must analyze the history accuracy of the movie. You must be able to argue whether the movie was historically accurate or not. Please email me if you have any questions. Have a great rest of the break!
~Mr. Mazur
Monday, December 26, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
World War I Test
Hey everyone. This is a reminder that your test is going to be this Friday. This test will be shorter than usual, but it will assess all the necessary content areas. We will have a review on Wednesday. Please complete the study guide by Friday. I will collect the study guides as usual. Email me if you have any questions!
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Doughboy Monologue
Hey everyone! Today we reviewed technology used during World War I, but we specifically discussed the role of the United States during the war. We discussed the motivation the American troops injected into the extremely deadly war. We also discussed the role of African Americans to the war and the discrimination they faced while fighting in the war. We also discussed how events led to armistice signed on November 11, 1918.
For homework, you are to use the information you learned today and the information you learned in World History to create a monologue based on the details of fighting in the war. The monologue should be from an African American soldier during the war and what he faced while he was over there. You should include what he saw or experienced while fighting, any discrimination he encountered, and the psychological effects of the war. The monologue should be about 2 minutes long. You may present your monologue on Monday if you wish.
Have a great night!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- According to the Periods 1-2 class, we will be having our test on WWI on Friday (a shorter test than usual). Since I was unable to ask Period 3-4 whether they would like to take the test on next Friday or when we get back from break, I will give them the same choice when we meet on Monday. Please start studying now! Your study guides will be sent to you via email over the weekend. Have a great night!
For homework, you are to use the information you learned today and the information you learned in World History to create a monologue based on the details of fighting in the war. The monologue should be from an African American soldier during the war and what he faced while he was over there. You should include what he saw or experienced while fighting, any discrimination he encountered, and the psychological effects of the war. The monologue should be about 2 minutes long. You may present your monologue on Monday if you wish.
Have a great night!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- According to the Periods 1-2 class, we will be having our test on WWI on Friday (a shorter test than usual). Since I was unable to ask Period 3-4 whether they would like to take the test on next Friday or when we get back from break, I will give them the same choice when we meet on Monday. Please start studying now! Your study guides will be sent to you via email over the weekend. Have a great night!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Woodrow Wilson Neutrality Paper
Hey everyone. This is a reminder that your short research paper is due on Tuesday. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
American Neutrality during WWI
Good morning everyone! Yesterday we began class with a review of the main points of World War I. We also analyzed President Woodrow Wilson's Declaration of Neutrality, issued in the beginning of the war (1914).
You also began your research paper on whether Germany's actions and policies towards the United States were justified and whether the United States was actually neutral. This research paper will be due on next Tuesday. For homework, please continue to research for this paper. I will allow 30 minutes in next class to continue research, but then we are going to move on to the next topic. Please do not hesitate to ask me questions because a lot of the primary sources are really challenging and the purpose of the assignment is to assess your understanding of the materials. I will be checking your sources on Wednesday.
Have a great day!
You also began your research paper on whether Germany's actions and policies towards the United States were justified and whether the United States was actually neutral. This research paper will be due on next Tuesday. For homework, please continue to research for this paper. I will allow 30 minutes in next class to continue research, but then we are going to move on to the next topic. Please do not hesitate to ask me questions because a lot of the primary sources are really challenging and the purpose of the assignment is to assess your understanding of the materials. I will be checking your sources on Wednesday.
Have a great day!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Alice Paul and Lucy Burns
Hey everyone! Today we finished the Temperance Movement leading into the enactment of Prohibition in 1920. We also discussed the beginnings of the women's suffrage movement. We debated arguments for and against women's suffrage during the time period. We also looked at one of the most prominent organizations, the National American Women's Suffrage Association (NAWSA). This organization used peaceful methods to pressure state and national governments to allow women to vote.
Many women, especially the younger generation, became impatient about the progress of peaceful protest. Influenced by the British women's suffrage movement, American suffragettes began to use more radical methods to gain the right to vote.
For homework, you are to research two of the most interesting leaders during this time period: Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. Please gather information about these two and the different methods they used. We will discuss this in the beginning of next class.
Your test on the Progressive Era is going to be on the Thursday after Thanksgiving. Please email me if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Many women, especially the younger generation, became impatient about the progress of peaceful protest. Influenced by the British women's suffrage movement, American suffragettes began to use more radical methods to gain the right to vote.
For homework, you are to research two of the most interesting leaders during this time period: Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. Please gather information about these two and the different methods they used. We will discuss this in the beginning of next class.
Your test on the Progressive Era is going to be on the Thursday after Thanksgiving. Please email me if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Periods 1-2: Trust busting
Hey everyone. Yesterday we discussed the fundamental ideas of trusts and basic information on trust busting. For homework, you are to research the company that I provided you with and research how they grew during the 1890s and the results of the court cases against them (in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act). Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Periods 3-4: Conservation and Muckraking
Hey everyone! Yesterday we discussed the impact of trusts on the nation and the ideas of trust busting (Theodore Roosevelt). Theodore Roosevelt took an active stance against businesses he felt were harmful to society. Roosevelt also believed that the unregulated expansion of businesses and the destruction of the environment was a problem. For homework, you are to read the article on conservation during the Roosevelt presidency. Please answer the following questions in your notebook. We will discuss more in detail during Wednesday's class.
1.) What evidence does the article give for Roosevelt's love for science before his presidency?
2.) What was the impact of rapid industrialization on nature and the environment?
3.) What was the Boone and Crockett Club and how did they further the ideas of conservation?
4.) What were the policies of Roosevelt regarding conservation during his presidency?
5.) How did Roosevelt continue studying science and animals after his presidency?
Also, your muckraking articles are due tomorrow. I will provide an opportunity for students who would like to present.
~Mr. Mazur
1.) What evidence does the article give for Roosevelt's love for science before his presidency?
2.) What was the impact of rapid industrialization on nature and the environment?
3.) What was the Boone and Crockett Club and how did they further the ideas of conservation?
4.) What were the policies of Roosevelt regarding conservation during his presidency?
5.) How did Roosevelt continue studying science and animals after his presidency?
Also, your muckraking articles are due tomorrow. I will provide an opportunity for students who would like to present.
~Mr. Mazur
Friday, November 4, 2011
Child Labor
Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having a great day! Yesterday we discussed the working conditions within the factories and also the impact of child labor. We discussed how many reformers pushed for state and national laws to stop such practices, but many of the laws were repealed. Child labor and working conditions will not be fully addressed by the nation until the 1930s.
Today we have child labor laws to prohibit children from working certain hours and they must be a certain age. We also have laws that establish a minimum wage. Although we do have national restrictions, some argue that the restrictions are starting to be repealed.
For homework, you are to read the article I handed out about child labor laws. Please read it and answer the following questions. I will check to make sure you wrote the answers fully in your notebooks.
1.) What do you believe is the bias of the author? Why do yo believe so? Explain using specific instances within the article.
2.) How does the author argue that child labor laws are beginning to break down? What evidence does the author give?
3.) The author presents many valid points within the article. Do you believe some of the restrictions for kids should be decreased? Argue your point by using examples or details.
Please remember that your muckraker assignments are due next week. For the Periods 1-2 class, the assignment is due on Monday. For Periods 3-4, the assignment is due on Wednesday. Please email me with any questions or concerns. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Today we have child labor laws to prohibit children from working certain hours and they must be a certain age. We also have laws that establish a minimum wage. Although we do have national restrictions, some argue that the restrictions are starting to be repealed.
For homework, you are to read the article I handed out about child labor laws. Please read it and answer the following questions. I will check to make sure you wrote the answers fully in your notebooks.
1.) What do you believe is the bias of the author? Why do yo believe so? Explain using specific instances within the article.
2.) How does the author argue that child labor laws are beginning to break down? What evidence does the author give?
3.) The author presents many valid points within the article. Do you believe some of the restrictions for kids should be decreased? Argue your point by using examples or details.
Please remember that your muckraker assignments are due next week. For the Periods 1-2 class, the assignment is due on Monday. For Periods 3-4, the assignment is due on Wednesday. Please email me with any questions or concerns. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Periods 1-2: Government Reform
Hey everyone! Today we discussed various innovations and inventions that were created during the Progressive Era. These inventions were made to make life easier and more efficient for all. This idea is going to spill into politics. We learned about the three types of government systems that became common during this time period: the commission system, the mayor-council system, and the council-manager system.
In response to government corruption at the time (including the influence of political machines in local, state, and national government), people also began to push for more reforms that forced government to include participation of voters. Among these were ideas that allowed voters to create and vote on legislation, as well as remove political figures. The following are examples:
1.) Initiatives- A concept in which citizens could petition the government to vote on a specific law. If a certain amount of people support the initiative, legislators must take the issue and vote on it.
2.) Referendums- A concept in which citizens (if a certain amount are in support) can take a law that has been passed and force the legislators to submit it to the public for a vote.
3.) Recall- a concept in which citizens (if a certain amount are in support) can force the government to hold a special election to remove a political figure before his/her term has ended.
As we can see, this allows the public to have more representation within local governments.
After this long blog post, here is your assignment: you must research and find the answers to the following questions. I will check and discuss next class.
1.) What type of government system (one of the three we have discussed) does your town have? How is your local government organized? Is your local town government effective in passing laws and achieving its goals?
2.) Research a recent event (within the past 5 months or in the near future) in which the referendum, initiative, or recall was used) and explain the results
3.) We have discussed how local and state governments became more involved with the American public. By the 1910s, the national government also increased the public's power over representation. Please research the 16-17th Amendments and explain how each one either created a more efficient government or decreased the power of corrupt governments).
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me! Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- Your muckraker assignments are due on Monday. Please make sure you abide by the school rules and keep these projects school-appropriate. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me.
In response to government corruption at the time (including the influence of political machines in local, state, and national government), people also began to push for more reforms that forced government to include participation of voters. Among these were ideas that allowed voters to create and vote on legislation, as well as remove political figures. The following are examples:
1.) Initiatives- A concept in which citizens could petition the government to vote on a specific law. If a certain amount of people support the initiative, legislators must take the issue and vote on it.
2.) Referendums- A concept in which citizens (if a certain amount are in support) can take a law that has been passed and force the legislators to submit it to the public for a vote.
3.) Recall- a concept in which citizens (if a certain amount are in support) can force the government to hold a special election to remove a political figure before his/her term has ended.
As we can see, this allows the public to have more representation within local governments.
After this long blog post, here is your assignment: you must research and find the answers to the following questions. I will check and discuss next class.
1.) What type of government system (one of the three we have discussed) does your town have? How is your local government organized? Is your local town government effective in passing laws and achieving its goals?
2.) Research a recent event (within the past 5 months or in the near future) in which the referendum, initiative, or recall was used) and explain the results
3.) We have discussed how local and state governments became more involved with the American public. By the 1910s, the national government also increased the public's power over representation. Please research the 16-17th Amendments and explain how each one either created a more efficient government or decreased the power of corrupt governments).
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me! Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- Your muckraker assignments are due on Monday. Please make sure you abide by the school rules and keep these projects school-appropriate. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me.
Periods 3-4: Muckraking
Hey everyone. Today we learned about the various inventions and innovations that were created during the Progressive Era. We also discussed the impact of Upton Sinclair's book, "The Jungle."
For homework, you have an assignment that is going to be due on Wednesday, November 9. We learned about various muckrakers and the issues that they exposed in society. It is now your turn to think of problems in our society that you would like to research and "expose." What societal issues need to be addressed and changed? You are to write journalism piece on the issue, exposing it for the class to see. Please make sure that you keep these issues school appropriate and do not do anything that would get you in trouble. School guidelines still apply!
For homework, you have an assignment that is going to be due on Wednesday, November 9. We learned about various muckrakers and the issues that they exposed in society. It is now your turn to think of problems in our society that you would like to research and "expose." What societal issues need to be addressed and changed? You are to write journalism piece on the issue, exposing it for the class to see. Please make sure that you keep these issues school appropriate and do not do anything that would get you in trouble. School guidelines still apply!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Periods 1-2: Muckraking
Hey everyone! Today we discussed the impact of muckrakers during the Progressive Era. We mainly focused on social improvements, such as poverty and asylum reform (through muckrakers such as Jacob Riis and Nellie Bly). For homework, you are to read a selection from another social muckraker, Upton Sinclair. Please read the excerpts from "The Jungle" and write down the conditions that immigrants faced and what types of problems in the meat industry does Sinclair expose to his readers?
Also, you have an assignment that is going to be due on Monday, November 7. We learned about various muckrakers and the issues that they exposed in society. It is now your turn to think of problems in our society that you would like to research and "expose." What societal issues need to be addressed and changed? You are to write journalism piece on the issue, exposing it for the class to see. Please make sure that you keep these issues school appropriate and do not do anything that would get you in trouble. School guidelines still apply!
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Also, you have an assignment that is going to be due on Monday, November 7. We learned about various muckrakers and the issues that they exposed in society. It is now your turn to think of problems in our society that you would like to research and "expose." What societal issues need to be addressed and changed? You are to write journalism piece on the issue, exposing it for the class to see. Please make sure that you keep these issues school appropriate and do not do anything that would get you in trouble. School guidelines still apply!
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Periods 3-4: The Jungle
Hey everyone! Today we discussed the impact of muckrakers during the Progressive Era. We mainly focused on social improvements, such as poverty and asylum reform (through muckrakers such as Jacob Riis and Nellie Bly). For homework, you are to read a selection from another social muckraker, Upton Sinclair. Please read the excerpts from "The Jungle" and write down the conditions that immigrants faced and what types of problems in the meat industry does Sinclair expose to his readers?
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois
Hey everyone! Today we discussed the legality or constitutionality of the Plessy v. Ferguson court case. We also briefly discussed several African American reformers of the late 19th-early 20th centuries.
For homework, you are to read the two primary sources by Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois. Please write down their beliefs and arguments and be ready for our debate on Friday. We will be debating which is the most effective way of gaining racial equality during the time period, Washington's method or DuBois's method?
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
For homework, you are to read the two primary sources by Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois. Please write down their beliefs and arguments and be ready for our debate on Friday. We will be debating which is the most effective way of gaining racial equality during the time period, Washington's method or DuBois's method?
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Periods 1-2: Boxer Protocol
Hey everyone! Today we learned about Western spheres of influence within China and the American foreign policy towards China, the Open Door Policy. We analyzed how these influences affected Chinese culture, politics, and culture. We also discussed the Boxer Rebellion as a reaction to the treatment of the Chinese during the time.
For homework, you are to read the Boxer Protocol, a document that forced China to make concessions after the Boxer Rebellion. Please read a summarize how the Western powers punished the Qing Dynasty. Tomorrow we will discuss and then participate in a review for Monday's test.
Please remember to study for the test on Monday. I have handed out the study guide and the study guide will be due on Monday. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
For homework, you are to read the Boxer Protocol, a document that forced China to make concessions after the Boxer Rebellion. Please read a summarize how the Western powers punished the Qing Dynasty. Tomorrow we will discuss and then participate in a review for Monday's test.
Please remember to study for the test on Monday. I have handed out the study guide and the study guide will be due on Monday. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Periods 3-4: Panama Canal
Hey everyone! Today we learned about Western spheres of influence within China and the American foreign policy towards China, the Open Door Policy. We analyzed how these influences affected Chinese culture, politics, and culture. We also discussed the Boxer Rebellion as a reaction to the treatment of the Chinese during the time.
For homework, you are to read an article on the construction of the Panama Canal. Please read and be ready to discuss for tomorrow. Tomorrow we will discuss and then participate in a review for Monday's test.
Please remember to study for the test on Monday. I have handed out the study guide and the study guide will be due on Monday. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
For homework, you are to read an article on the construction of the Panama Canal. Please read and be ready to discuss for tomorrow. Tomorrow we will discuss and then participate in a review for Monday's test.
Please remember to study for the test on Monday. I have handed out the study guide and the study guide will be due on Monday. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Anti-imperialism
Hey everyone. Today we discussed the Treaty of Paris and how its provisions affected Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. For homework, you are going to read the reactions of anti-imperialists and complete the questions on the 3rd page of the packet. Please email me with any questions. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Monday, October 3, 2011
Hawaiian Sovereignty
Hey everyone! Today we discussed the fundamentals of American imperialism and the reasons why the United States began to participate in the imperialism race during the late 19th and early 20th century. We then proceeded in discussing Hawaiian culture before the arrival of Europeans and how it changed after United States sugar entrepreneurs began to control the Hawaiian economy. We will pick up this idea next class.
For homework, I gave you an article about a bill in Congress that will give native Hawaiians their sovereignty from the United States government. I want you to read the article and write a 1-2 paragraph reaction to the article. The main focus is for you to develop your opinion on whether native Hawaiians should get their sovereignty from the U.S. and whether they should have the same status of Native Americans, in which they have their own reservations and laws that are independent from the U.S. I have attached the link below just in case you lose it. Have a great day!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20050718monday.html
~Mr. Mazur
For homework, I gave you an article about a bill in Congress that will give native Hawaiians their sovereignty from the United States government. I want you to read the article and write a 1-2 paragraph reaction to the article. The main focus is for you to develop your opinion on whether native Hawaiians should get their sovereignty from the U.S. and whether they should have the same status of Native Americans, in which they have their own reservations and laws that are independent from the U.S. I have attached the link below just in case you lose it. Have a great day!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/featured_articles/20050718monday.html
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Dawn of Mass Culture
Hey everyone! I hope everyone did well on our test! For homework, you are to read pp. 498-503 in the textbook and fill in the chart on the worksheet (Dawn of Mass Culture). Please email me if you have any questions. You do not have to complete Section B on the worksheet.
On Monday, we are going to begin to discuss American imperialism. We will discuss American involvement in places such as Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, China, etc. I hope you have a great weekend and I will see everyone on Monday!
~Mr. Mazur
On Monday, we are going to begin to discuss American imperialism. We will discuss American involvement in places such as Cuba, Panama, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, China, etc. I hope you have a great weekend and I will see everyone on Monday!
~Mr. Mazur
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
2nd Industrial Revolution Test
Hey everyone. This is a reminder that the 2nd Industrial Revolution test is tomorrow. Your study guides are also due. Have a great day! Study Study Study!
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Industrialization Review
Hey everyone! Today we discussed the effects of urbanization and working conditions in the factories. We focused on child labor by analyzing photographs of children working in various American occupations.
You have several homework assignments due next class (Monday). First, you are to look over the outline I gave you (changes in response to industrialization issues). Please email me or ask questions next class if you do not understand parts of the outline. Remember it is an outline and I expect some questions next class we have.
Second, you are to finish the comparison chart I gave you in class. You are to look over your notes and list positive and negative effects of industrialization. This will help you for the test that we have on Wednesday (hint hint).
I also wanted to remind you that you have a test on Wednesday. Next class we will review, but please begin to study and fill out the study guide that I gave you in class. Remember that the study guide is ONLY A GUIDE AND NOT THE TEST. Therefore, study your notes also. Anything that I discussed I may test you on. The study guide will be due on the day of the test.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
You have several homework assignments due next class (Monday). First, you are to look over the outline I gave you (changes in response to industrialization issues). Please email me or ask questions next class if you do not understand parts of the outline. Remember it is an outline and I expect some questions next class we have.
Second, you are to finish the comparison chart I gave you in class. You are to look over your notes and list positive and negative effects of industrialization. This will help you for the test that we have on Wednesday (hint hint).
I also wanted to remind you that you have a test on Wednesday. Next class we will review, but please begin to study and fill out the study guide that I gave you in class. Remember that the study guide is ONLY A GUIDE AND NOT THE TEST. Therefore, study your notes also. Anything that I discussed I may test you on. The study guide will be due on the day of the test.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Late 19th Century Immigration
Hey everyone! Today we discussed the transformation of 19th century immigration from immigrants coming from western Europe (1820s-1870s) to those coming from eastern and central Europe (1870s-1920s). We discussed the chronology of immigrant experiences from their departure on steamships until their settlement in ghettos and tenement houses.
For homework, you are the choose a country of origin and write a monologue from an immigrant from that country. Additional research would help you with this assignment. My advice is to research immigrant experiences from your country of origin and experiences of the immigrants within the U.S. You will be graded on creativity, historical accuracy, and ability to use the information that I taught in class. The monologue should be around 2-3 minutes in length if performed.
Have a great night!
~Mr. Mazur
For homework, you are the choose a country of origin and write a monologue from an immigrant from that country. Additional research would help you with this assignment. My advice is to research immigrant experiences from your country of origin and experiences of the immigrants within the U.S. You will be graded on creativity, historical accuracy, and ability to use the information that I taught in class. The monologue should be around 2-3 minutes in length if performed.
Have a great night!
~Mr. Mazur
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Business Practices
Hey everyone! Yesterday we discussed the risks and hard work that were needed in order to create all of the new technologies that we know today. For example, we discussed the new inventions of the 19th century that helped propel us into the 2nd Industrial Revolution. We also discussed various entrepreneurs of the time period and debated whether they were more of a robber baron or a captain of industry.
For homework this weekend, you are to find a news article about one of the topics we discussed in class (unethical business practices, entrepreneurs giving to charities, mergers, vertical or horizontal integration, etc.). Please print out the article and write a small summary to share with the class.
If you have any questions, please email me. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
For homework this weekend, you are to find a news article about one of the topics we discussed in class (unethical business practices, entrepreneurs giving to charities, mergers, vertical or horizontal integration, etc.). Please print out the article and write a small summary to share with the class.
If you have any questions, please email me. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Transcontinental Railroad
Hey everyone. Today we reviewed a little bit on Reconstruction after the American Civil War. As we have discussed, African Americans gained some rights after the war, but both the executive and judicial branches did not support the legislation. Eventually, especially after the collapse of Reconstruction, African Americans lost these rights.
We then discussed about the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. We analyzed the problems of constructing the railroad and its effects on Asians and Native Americans. Although the railroad had a positive on the nation, it also had a negative effect on various minorities.
For homework, you are to write two journal entries based on today's lesson. I want you to write the entries as if you were someone living during the construction of the railroad (Asian, Native American, farmer, other railroad worker). One entry should be written during the construction and the other should be written after the construction. How does it affect your character? What problems do you see? Please include info that you learned in class and email me if you have any questions!
~Mr. Mazur
We then discussed about the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. We analyzed the problems of constructing the railroad and its effects on Asians and Native Americans. Although the railroad had a positive on the nation, it also had a negative effect on various minorities.
For homework, you are to write two journal entries based on today's lesson. I want you to write the entries as if you were someone living during the construction of the railroad (Asian, Native American, farmer, other railroad worker). One entry should be written during the construction and the other should be written after the construction. How does it affect your character? What problems do you see? Please include info that you learned in class and email me if you have any questions!
~Mr. Mazur
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Welcome!
Hey everyone! Again, I want to say welcome to my U.S. History II class! This is also a reminder that your first assignment before next class is to cover your textbook and to have your parent/guardian sign your syllabus. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me! Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Brown v. Board of Education
Hey everyone! Today we talked about segregation in schools prior to the Brown v. Board of Education decision. We looked at several court cases that broke down local and state public school segregation such as the Hedgepeth and Williams v. Trenton Board of Education decision.
For homework, I want you to read the articles I handed out on the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Little Rock 9. Within two paragraphs, I want you to explain whether you believe the Brown decision achieved its goals within ten years by using examples from what you read. If you have any questions, please email me.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
For homework, I want you to read the articles I handed out on the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Little Rock 9. Within two paragraphs, I want you to explain whether you believe the Brown decision achieved its goals within ten years by using examples from what you read. If you have any questions, please email me.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Cold War at Home
Hey everyone! Today we talked about the origins of the Cold War and how the United States and the Soviet Union had contrasting beliefs and goals after World War II. We also discussed how American foreign policy changed throughout the Cold War (1945-1991).
The fear of communism was also felt on the home front. For homework, you are to read pp. 822-827 and complete the worksheet. I will check next class.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
The fear of communism was also felt on the home front. For homework, you are to read pp. 822-827 and complete the worksheet. I will check next class.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Post-WWII Life
Hey everyone. I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I just wanted to remind everyone that the homework this weekend is to read pp. 840-845 in your textbook and to fill in the worksheet. Have a great rest of the weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Saturday, May 14, 2011
WWII Test
Hey everyone! We have been discussing the effects of the atomic bomb in class. Your test is going to be on Thursday (A Day) and Friday (B Day) of this week. Please complete the study guide for the test day.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I am also willing to stay during co-curricular or after school to help anyone that needs help.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- Congratulations to the actors!! The Junior Showcase was fantastic! It shows that you all really worked hard! Congrats!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I am also willing to stay during co-curricular or after school to help anyone that needs help.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- Congratulations to the actors!! The Junior Showcase was fantastic! It shows that you all really worked hard! Congrats!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
B Day Periods 1-2: Island Hopping
Hey everyone. This is just a friendly reminder that we will continue our research on America's island hopping campaign in the Pacific during next class. We will only spend half of the period with this research, and then we will present. On Tuesday we will finish World War II. Your test is going to be Monday, May 16. Please begin to study. I will hand you the Study Guide on Tuesday.
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Monday, May 2, 2011
United Nations
Hola! Today we discussed the path from D-Day to V-E Day.
1.) We discussed that Parisian citizens revolted against the Vichy government after hearing of the invasion of Normandy. Americans were able to liberate the area within days.
2.) We discussed the last huge German effort to break through the Allied lines in the Ardennes Forrest in Belgium. This battle, frequently called the Battle of the Bulge, was deadly for the Allies but a failure for the Germans
3.) We viewed a video clip of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps. As stated before, American soldiers were horrified at the atrocities done within these camps. This is one of the reasons for the establishment of human rights organizations and punishment after the end of WWII.
4.) Lastly, we discussed the end of the war. As discussed, Franklin Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler did not live to see the end of the war. As the Allies surrounded Berlin, Hitler and his wife committed suicide. The Soviets ultimately (after the Battle of Berlin) took the city and the Germans surrendered soon after. Therefore, May 8 was celebrated as V-E Day (meaning Victory in Europe).
As stated in class, the Allies discussed the establishment of an organization called the United Nations when the war ended. This organization was created to solve the problems that the League of Nations could not and to promote peace throughout the world.
For homework, you are to read the article on the establishment of the United Nations. You are to answer the questions in the packet and we will discuss next class.
Have a great week and good luck on your Exit Exams!
~Mr. Mazur
1.) We discussed that Parisian citizens revolted against the Vichy government after hearing of the invasion of Normandy. Americans were able to liberate the area within days.
2.) We discussed the last huge German effort to break through the Allied lines in the Ardennes Forrest in Belgium. This battle, frequently called the Battle of the Bulge, was deadly for the Allies but a failure for the Germans
3.) We viewed a video clip of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps. As stated before, American soldiers were horrified at the atrocities done within these camps. This is one of the reasons for the establishment of human rights organizations and punishment after the end of WWII.
4.) Lastly, we discussed the end of the war. As discussed, Franklin Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler did not live to see the end of the war. As the Allies surrounded Berlin, Hitler and his wife committed suicide. The Soviets ultimately (after the Battle of Berlin) took the city and the Germans surrendered soon after. Therefore, May 8 was celebrated as V-E Day (meaning Victory in Europe).
As stated in class, the Allies discussed the establishment of an organization called the United Nations when the war ended. This organization was created to solve the problems that the League of Nations could not and to promote peace throughout the world.
For homework, you are to read the article on the establishment of the United Nations. You are to answer the questions in the packet and we will discuss next class.
Have a great week and good luck on your Exit Exams!
~Mr. Mazur
Friday, April 29, 2011
D-Day Letter
Hey everyone. Today we talked about leadership and courage of the soldier during World War II. We discussed the Allied Powers' strategy in Europe in three phases: the invasion in North Africa (1942), the invasion of Italy (1943), and the invasion of France (1944). After the invasion of Normandy, the Allies began to push their way to Germany.
We watched a documentary on the invasion of Normandy. Many American soldiers died in the attack. Your homework is to take the role of the government and write a letter to a family member of a soldier who had died during the invasion. What words of consolation would the letter say? How would you describe the soldier aid the family to cope?
Have a great weekend everyone!
~Mr. Mazur
We watched a documentary on the invasion of Normandy. Many American soldiers died in the attack. Your homework is to take the role of the government and write a letter to a family member of a soldier who had died during the invasion. What words of consolation would the letter say? How would you describe the soldier aid the family to cope?
Have a great weekend everyone!
~Mr. Mazur
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
WWII on the Home Front
Hey everyone. Today we learned about how fear can cause people to react in a certain way. We mainly focused on Pearl Harbor, and how Americans distrusted Japanese Americans after the attacks. We discussed the Japanese internment camps after the war (why they were used, the conditions within the camps, the effects of these camps).
Now I want to focus on other aspects in the United States during WWII. For homework, please read pp.768-774 in your textbooks. These pages will discuss women working in the factories, the transition of factories from consumer goods to weapons, and the decline of the Great Depression. Please outline as you are reading. We will discuss in the beginning of next class. We will begin talking about WWII battles next class.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Now I want to focus on other aspects in the United States during WWII. For homework, please read pp.768-774 in your textbooks. These pages will discuss women working in the factories, the transition of factories from consumer goods to weapons, and the decline of the Great Depression. Please outline as you are reading. We will discuss in the beginning of next class. We will begin talking about WWII battles next class.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Pearl Harbor Research
Hey everyone! Today we talked about American neutrality before World War II and the idea of isolationism. We discussed that the United States and Germany were involved with an undeclared naval war with each other before we actually entered World War II. The ironic part is that the attack that got us involved did not come from Germany, it came from Japan.
For homework, you are to write three formal paragraphs on the attack of Pearl Harbor. This is what I want you to include for each paragraph:
I. Why did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor? Why did they feel like this was a good idea?
II. What happened at Pearl Harbor? Describe the actual attack for me.
III. What were the effects of the attack? How many people died? How many ships were destroyed? What was the outcome?
USE OTHER SOURCES OTHER THAN THE TEXTBOOK. I want you to research this.
This is going to be worth 15 points.
Have a great Spring Break!
~Mr. Mazur
For homework, you are to write three formal paragraphs on the attack of Pearl Harbor. This is what I want you to include for each paragraph:
I. Why did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor? Why did they feel like this was a good idea?
II. What happened at Pearl Harbor? Describe the actual attack for me.
III. What were the effects of the attack? How many people died? How many ships were destroyed? What was the outcome?
USE OTHER SOURCES OTHER THAN THE TEXTBOOK. I want you to research this.
This is going to be worth 15 points.
Have a great Spring Break!
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Holocaust Test
Hey everyone. Our test for the unit is going to be on Tuesday (B Day) and Wednesday (A Day) of next week. Please complete the study guide for that day. Have a great week!
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Thursday, March 31, 2011
B Day: Resistance in Sobibor
Hey everyone! Today we discussed how Jewish people resisted by practicing religious and cultural traditions, keeping records of their circumstances, and having the will to live. Some also actively resisted the Nazis by sabotaging the Germans, murdering, stealing, etc.
We also learned that although it was not the norm, many non-Jewish people helped to save Jewish people during the Holocaust. These people realized that what was happening was wrong and they felt that it was their human duty to save human beings. These people risked their lives and their familes to do what was right. They took on the responsibility of hiding Jewish people, falsifying official documents, and helping Jewish people escape across borders. These people risked their own lives to save another.
Next class we are going to be viewing a film called "Escape from Sobibor." We are going to be analyzing how accurate the movie depicts the Holocaust. For homework, you are to research and write down information on Sobibor and the uprising that occurred there.
Have a nice day!
~Mr. Mazur
We also learned that although it was not the norm, many non-Jewish people helped to save Jewish people during the Holocaust. These people realized that what was happening was wrong and they felt that it was their human duty to save human beings. These people risked their lives and their familes to do what was right. They took on the responsibility of hiding Jewish people, falsifying official documents, and helping Jewish people escape across borders. These people risked their own lives to save another.
Next class we are going to be viewing a film called "Escape from Sobibor." We are going to be analyzing how accurate the movie depicts the Holocaust. For homework, you are to research and write down information on Sobibor and the uprising that occurred there.
Have a nice day!
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
A Day: Resistance against the Nazis
Hey everyone! Today we talked about the horrors of the Final Solution during the Holocaust, the systematic and mass killings of Jewish people in the 1940s. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me and I will be glad to answer them!
As was stated, many Jewish and non-Jewish people resisted the Nazis and their attrocities. Therefore, for homework, you were assigned a specific person who resisted Nazi rule. I have included the list below. Please research your person for next class and write down what they did and how the Nazis reacted (if they found out). What was the risk these people endured by helping?
Here is the list for Period 1-2:
Suraija Agosto: Irena Sendler
Isabela Aguiar: Oskar Schindler
Will Apicella: Waitstill and Martha Sharp
Bria Batts-Stewart: Chiune-Sempo Sugihara
Deanna Carlucci: Angel Sanz Briz
Cheyenne Chmara: Johan Benders
Amie Diamond: Miep Gies
Leah Estillero: the Bielski Brothers
Emily Fernandez: Giovanni Palatucci
Maggie Fox: Hermann Friedrich Graebe
Destiny Heggins: Johannes Bogaard
Julia Hodczak: Raoul Wallenberg
Sam Krupa: Jan and Antonina Zabinski
Tiffany Medina: Abbe Raymond Vancourt
Taylor Novello: Cornelia Blauuw
Brianna Randall: Dr. Hermann Maas
Elissa: the Suchodolski family
Loren Sass: Varian Fry
Here is the list for Periods 3-4:
Camila Bermudez: the Bielski brothers
Colette Boan: Oskar Schindler
Athena Chiu: Miep Gies
Sam Furst: Angel Sanz Briz
Chelsea Hernandez: Irena Sendler
Tamara Itzkowitz: Waitstill and Martha Sharp
Leah Killmer- Varian Fry
Aaron: Johan Benders
Jada Nims: Chiune -Sempo Sugihara
Madison Riley: Raoul Wallenberg
Na'im Shaw: Jan and Antonina Zabinski
Nicole Shuron: Giovanni Palatucci
Dan Stein: Hermann Friedrich Graebe
Jasmine Taylor: Johannes Bogaard
Heather Ullery: the Suchodolski family
As was stated, many Jewish and non-Jewish people resisted the Nazis and their attrocities. Therefore, for homework, you were assigned a specific person who resisted Nazi rule. I have included the list below. Please research your person for next class and write down what they did and how the Nazis reacted (if they found out). What was the risk these people endured by helping?
Here is the list for Period 1-2:
Suraija Agosto: Irena Sendler
Isabela Aguiar: Oskar Schindler
Will Apicella: Waitstill and Martha Sharp
Bria Batts-Stewart: Chiune-Sempo Sugihara
Deanna Carlucci: Angel Sanz Briz
Cheyenne Chmara: Johan Benders
Amie Diamond: Miep Gies
Leah Estillero: the Bielski Brothers
Emily Fernandez: Giovanni Palatucci
Maggie Fox: Hermann Friedrich Graebe
Destiny Heggins: Johannes Bogaard
Julia Hodczak: Raoul Wallenberg
Sam Krupa: Jan and Antonina Zabinski
Tiffany Medina: Abbe Raymond Vancourt
Taylor Novello: Cornelia Blauuw
Brianna Randall: Dr. Hermann Maas
Elissa: the Suchodolski family
Loren Sass: Varian Fry
Here is the list for Periods 3-4:
Camila Bermudez: the Bielski brothers
Colette Boan: Oskar Schindler
Athena Chiu: Miep Gies
Sam Furst: Angel Sanz Briz
Chelsea Hernandez: Irena Sendler
Tamara Itzkowitz: Waitstill and Martha Sharp
Leah Killmer- Varian Fry
Aaron: Johan Benders
Jada Nims: Chiune -Sempo Sugihara
Madison Riley: Raoul Wallenberg
Na'im Shaw: Jan and Antonina Zabinski
Nicole Shuron: Giovanni Palatucci
Dan Stein: Hermann Friedrich Graebe
Jasmine Taylor: Johannes Bogaard
Heather Ullery: the Suchodolski family
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
B Day: Resistance against Nazis
Hey everyone! Today we talked about the horrors of the Final Solution during the Holocaust, the systematic and mass killings of Jewish people in the 1940s. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me and I will be glad to answer them!
As was stated, many Jewish and non-Jewish people resisted the Nazis and their attrocities. Therefore, for homework, you were assigned a specific person who resisted Nazi rule. I have included the list below. Please research your person for next class and write down what they did and how the Nazis reacted (if they found out). What was the risk these people endured by helping?
This is the list. it is important that everyone does the research for the class:
Connor Buckley: Guiovanni Palatucci
Chriselys DeLaCruz: Johannes Bogaard
Steph F.: Hermann Friedrich Graebe
Claudia Fuentes: Miep Gies
Laura Jones: the Bielski brothers
Ryan Kiel: Jan and Antonina Zabinski
John Patterson: Irena Sendler
Audrey Romano: Chiune-Sempo Sugihara
Sydney Rosenberg: Oskar Schindler
Ariel Sheridan: Johan Benders
Rachel Weber: Varian Fry
Jackie Weisser: Raoul Wallenberg
As was stated, many Jewish and non-Jewish people resisted the Nazis and their attrocities. Therefore, for homework, you were assigned a specific person who resisted Nazi rule. I have included the list below. Please research your person for next class and write down what they did and how the Nazis reacted (if they found out). What was the risk these people endured by helping?
This is the list. it is important that everyone does the research for the class:
Connor Buckley: Guiovanni Palatucci
Chriselys DeLaCruz: Johannes Bogaard
Steph F.: Hermann Friedrich Graebe
Claudia Fuentes: Miep Gies
Laura Jones: the Bielski brothers
Ryan Kiel: Jan and Antonina Zabinski
John Patterson: Irena Sendler
Audrey Romano: Chiune-Sempo Sugihara
Sydney Rosenberg: Oskar Schindler
Ariel Sheridan: Johan Benders
Rachel Weber: Varian Fry
Jackie Weisser: Raoul Wallenberg
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Anti Semitism
Hey everyone! Today we finished "The Wave," a movie depicting how a high school history teacher tried to get his class to understand why people gave up individual freedom for a fascist government. We then looked at propaganda posters to interpret what the key ideas of the Nazi Party were during the 1930s-1940s.
For homework, we are continuing with one of the ideas of the Nazi Party: Anti Semitism. It is important to know that Anti Semitism has always been around in Europe and the Nazi Party did not start this idea. For homework, you are to read the document on Anti Semitism and analyze the two propaganda posters (the interpretation and explanation of each are located on the bottom of each poster). Remember that some of the ideas that we are discussing are very controversial and I want everyone that this is a serious topic and should be taken extremely serious.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
For homework, we are continuing with one of the ideas of the Nazi Party: Anti Semitism. It is important to know that Anti Semitism has always been around in Europe and the Nazi Party did not start this idea. For homework, you are to read the document on Anti Semitism and analyze the two propaganda posters (the interpretation and explanation of each are located on the bottom of each poster). Remember that some of the ideas that we are discussing are very controversial and I want everyone that this is a serious topic and should be taken extremely serious.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Fascist Classroom
Hey everyone. Today we discussed totalitarian governments, specifically fascist types of governments such as the Nazi Party in Germany during the 1920s-1940s.
As stated in class, I want you to imagine that our class is a fascist classroom with me as the dictator. I want you to create a class flag, salute, and class anthem that depicts and symbolizes the goals that you feel would be part of our fascist classroom. Keep these appropriate. For the class salute, DO NOT do the Nazi salute. Remember that this is an extremely controversial subject and we want to keep this activity appropriate.
Good luck!
~Mr. Mazur
As stated in class, I want you to imagine that our class is a fascist classroom with me as the dictator. I want you to create a class flag, salute, and class anthem that depicts and symbolizes the goals that you feel would be part of our fascist classroom. Keep these appropriate. For the class salute, DO NOT do the Nazi salute. Remember that this is an extremely controversial subject and we want to keep this activity appropriate.
Good luck!
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Great Depression Test
Hey everyone! I just wanted to send out a quick reminder that next week we will be having our Great Depression Test. The B Day will have their test first, on Tuesday (March 16). The A Day will have their test on Friday, March 19. Please know that if you would like help understanding anything from the unit, I am available to you after school or during co-curricular. Please take me up on this offer if you need help.
The study guide will be due on the day of the test.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
The study guide will be due on the day of the test.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Saturday, February 26, 2011
B: Herbert Hoover and Tent Cities
Hey everyone! For those that missed class the other day, we discussed life during the Great Depression. We dove into poverty, unemployment, Hoovervilles, hoboes, and the Dust Bowl (all in one day!).
For homework, please read pp.684-689 and complete the worksheet on President Herbert Hoover's response to the Great Depression. The worksheet is going to to be due on Tuesday during class.
Also, I have posted a news story on the current events blog. This article directly correlates to what we discussed in class about how people are now living in tent cities all over the country due to massive unemployment and poverty. I also want you to research where else these tent cities are popping up around the United States.
This assignment is a little different from the previous assignments though. For this assignment, you only have to comment once. This is what I expect in your comment:
1.) Where else are these tent cities popping up?
2.) How do you feel about these tent cities and the fact that people have to live in them?
3.) Take an active stance. What are your ideas to fix this problem or to help these people out? What can you do personally to help out?
This assignment is going to be worth 10 points (3 points per question above). You get an automatic 1 point for doing the assignment. PLEASE REACT TO YOUR CLASSMATES' COMMENTS. This is an open discussion.
The news story assignment is due on Monday, March 7. Please comment on the current events blog.
For homework, please read pp.684-689 and complete the worksheet on President Herbert Hoover's response to the Great Depression. The worksheet is going to to be due on Tuesday during class.
Also, I have posted a news story on the current events blog. This article directly correlates to what we discussed in class about how people are now living in tent cities all over the country due to massive unemployment and poverty. I also want you to research where else these tent cities are popping up around the United States.
This assignment is a little different from the previous assignments though. For this assignment, you only have to comment once. This is what I expect in your comment:
1.) Where else are these tent cities popping up?
2.) How do you feel about these tent cities and the fact that people have to live in them?
3.) Take an active stance. What are your ideas to fix this problem or to help these people out? What can you do personally to help out?
This assignment is going to be worth 10 points (3 points per question above). You get an automatic 1 point for doing the assignment. PLEASE REACT TO YOUR CLASSMATES' COMMENTS. This is an open discussion.
The news story assignment is due on Monday, March 7. Please comment on the current events blog.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Rise of World Dicatators
Hey everyone! Today we learned about the economic indicators that we use to see how healthy our economy is. We also looked at the bank runs of 1929 and analyzed how the Great Depression spread throughout the world.
Your homework is to read pp. 734-739 in your textbook about why many totalitarian leaders were able to gain power in the atmosphere of the Great Depression. Please jot down notes (I will check them).
For those of you that did not complete the Comparison Paper for the causes of the Great Depression and our current economic crisis, I urge you to complete it as soon as possible. You definately do not want a 0 for this assignment!
Lastly, remember to bring coats to your next class! Thanks!
~Mr. Mazur
Your homework is to read pp. 734-739 in your textbook about why many totalitarian leaders were able to gain power in the atmosphere of the Great Depression. Please jot down notes (I will check them).
For those of you that did not complete the Comparison Paper for the causes of the Great Depression and our current economic crisis, I urge you to complete it as soon as possible. You definately do not want a 0 for this assignment!
Lastly, remember to bring coats to your next class! Thanks!
~Mr. Mazur
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Causes of the Great Depression Essay
Hey everyone! Just wanted to keep you updated on assignments over the long weekend!
For my A Day Period 3-4 Class: We are going to be finishing the presentations first on Tuesday and then you will be completing the 1920s Quest. Make sure you study for this!
For my B Day class: Our current economic situation in the United States is extremely similar to what happened leading up to the Great Depression. Your assignment is to research the causes of our bad economy and write a 1-2 page paper comparing it with the causes of the Great Depression.
Spelling and grammar will be graded because this is considered a formal essay. Please support your arguements. Also, this assignment will be 15 points. Please email me with any questions.
Have a great 4-day weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
For my A Day Period 3-4 Class: We are going to be finishing the presentations first on Tuesday and then you will be completing the 1920s Quest. Make sure you study for this!
For my B Day class: Our current economic situation in the United States is extremely similar to what happened leading up to the Great Depression. Your assignment is to research the causes of our bad economy and write a 1-2 page paper comparing it with the causes of the Great Depression.
Spelling and grammar will be graded because this is considered a formal essay. Please support your arguements. Also, this assignment will be 15 points. Please email me with any questions.
Have a great 4-day weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Prohibition Homework
Hey everyone! Today we talked about fundamentalist beliefs in the 1920s and analyzed the impact these had on society (Scopes Trial and Prohibition). We then proceeded to look at the history of Prohibition in the United States.
For homework, you are to read the Digital History article on Prohibition and write within a paragraph (using notes we used in class and the article) whether you believe Prohibition was ultimately and success or a failure). Be sure to explain your answer thoroughly.
~Mr. Mazur
For homework, you are to read the Digital History article on Prohibition and write within a paragraph (using notes we used in class and the article) whether you believe Prohibition was ultimately and success or a failure). Be sure to explain your answer thoroughly.
~Mr. Mazur
Monday, January 31, 2011
1920s Xenophobia: A Day Classes
Hey everyone! Just a reminder that your homework for tonight is to read pp. 618-624 and take notes. This section is on xenophobia in the United States during the 1920s.
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sacco and Vanzetti
Hey everyone. Last class we discussed how after World War I, U.S. soldiers returned home to find their jobs taken by African Americans (Great Migration), immigrants, and women. Also, the increase in immigration combined with the Great Migration caused severe racial tension in northen cities. These conditions caused a rise in radical organizations (KKK) and radical beliefs (Red Scare).
For homework, you are to research the trial of two immigrants, Sacco and Vanzetti, accused of murdering a man during a robbery. Research as much as you can about the case (what happened, the interrogation procedure, the actual case, and the verdict). I want you to write a paragraph explaing what happened and how this court case shows feelings of xenophobia in the United States.
~Mr. Mazur
For homework, you are to research the trial of two immigrants, Sacco and Vanzetti, accused of murdering a man during a robbery. Research as much as you can about the case (what happened, the interrogation procedure, the actual case, and the verdict). I want you to write a paragraph explaing what happened and how this court case shows feelings of xenophobia in the United States.
~Mr. Mazur
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Midterms
Hey everyone. Just a reminder that your study guides for the midterm are going to be checked on Tuesday (B Day) and Wednesday (A Day) of next week. If you have any questions, feel free to see me!
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Friday, January 7, 2011
Test: WWI
Hey everyone! I hope everyone is having a great weekend!
I just wanted to remind everyone that we have a test on Tuesday (B Day) and Wednesday (A Day). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!
Also, please complete to study guide and make sure you put your name on it. Remember that the study guide is mandatory and is due on the morning of the test!
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
I just wanted to remind everyone that we have a test on Tuesday (B Day) and Wednesday (A Day). If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!
Also, please complete to study guide and make sure you put your name on it. Remember that the study guide is mandatory and is due on the morning of the test!
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wilson's 14 Points (A Day)
Hey everyone! Today we talked about the end of WWI. For homework, you are going to read Wilson's 14 Points speech. This was Woodrow Wilson's plan to officially prevent further wars from happening. The speech, given before the war actually ended, included many points that were eventually put into the Treaty of Versailles (the agreement that officially ended the war). Wilson believed the last point, establishing a League of Nations to keep the peace within the world, was the most important.
For homework you are to read it and summarize its points within one paragraph. Then tell me, within the paragraph, what kind of role Wilson feels the United States should have in the world after WWI.
Email me if you have any questions. Reminder that your test is on Tuesday (B Day) and Wednesday (A Day). Please start studying and email me with any questions. If you did not received a study guide, please email me as soon as possible so that you can start working on it. Remember that I will collect it for a grade on the day of the test.
Lastly, midterms will begin on January 20. Please also begin studying for that within the next couple days.
~Mr. Mazur
For homework you are to read it and summarize its points within one paragraph. Then tell me, within the paragraph, what kind of role Wilson feels the United States should have in the world after WWI.
Email me if you have any questions. Reminder that your test is on Tuesday (B Day) and Wednesday (A Day). Please start studying and email me with any questions. If you did not received a study guide, please email me as soon as possible so that you can start working on it. Remember that I will collect it for a grade on the day of the test.
Lastly, midterms will begin on January 20. Please also begin studying for that within the next couple days.
~Mr. Mazur
Treaty of Versailles: B Day
Hey everyone! Today we talked about the end of WWI. For homework, I want you to read the Treaty of Versailles (the document officially ending the war). Please summarize within a paragraph the different parts of the treaty and how does it deal with Germany.
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Monday, January 3, 2011
In the Trenches Monologue
Hey everyone. Today we learned about the horrors of WWI by learning about trench warfare and how new technology changed the way wars were fought. For homework, you are to write a 2-minute monologue of a soldier during WWI. This monologue can take place within the trenches or after he arrives back home. He can be talking to someone else or talking to himself. The monologue should somehow include the conditions that he encountered in the trench and the horrors of warfare during WWI. This is going to be worth 10 points and will be graded on creativity and usage of the information that we learned about in class. You should include at least three weapons that we learned in class.
Lastly, DO NOT just spit back the information in monologue form. For example, do not say "we at first used pistols to shoot at other planes. This changed when we started using machine guns. We did not have ejection seats at first. We were supposed to be used for reconnaissance" if you are talking about aces. This is just spitting back information that I told you. I want you to use EMOTION and CHARACTERIZATION! Some questions to consider: who are you talking to? Why are you delivering this monologue? How does your character feel about what he is describing?
A good example would be "I was a fighter pilot in the so called Great War. I went up into the skies not even knowing whether I was going to come down alive. We used to take bricks up with us and use them in games where we would try to drop them on the enemy positions. Eventually the enemies would get a hold of our positions and we would brace for a circus show of high flying trapeze acts, trying to shoot the enemy plane out of the sky. I can still feel the wind blowing against me and the dread and fear that I may be next to join in a long list of victims of the Red Baron, the most hated German ace that ever lived."
Good luck!
~Mr. Mazur
Lastly, DO NOT just spit back the information in monologue form. For example, do not say "we at first used pistols to shoot at other planes. This changed when we started using machine guns. We did not have ejection seats at first. We were supposed to be used for reconnaissance" if you are talking about aces. This is just spitting back information that I told you. I want you to use EMOTION and CHARACTERIZATION! Some questions to consider: who are you talking to? Why are you delivering this monologue? How does your character feel about what he is describing?
A good example would be "I was a fighter pilot in the so called Great War. I went up into the skies not even knowing whether I was going to come down alive. We used to take bricks up with us and use them in games where we would try to drop them on the enemy positions. Eventually the enemies would get a hold of our positions and we would brace for a circus show of high flying trapeze acts, trying to shoot the enemy plane out of the sky. I can still feel the wind blowing against me and the dread and fear that I may be next to join in a long list of victims of the Red Baron, the most hated German ace that ever lived."
Good luck!
~Mr. Mazur
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