APA: America and WWI

Good afternoon!  Today we discussed the Selective Service Act and the impact of conscientious objectors.  We also discussed the constitution conflicts relating to the Espionage and Sedition Acts.  For homework, you are to read the pages that I handed out on America's role in WWI.  Please answer the questions on the last page of the document.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: WWI Propaganda

Hello everyone! Yesterday we discussed the expansion of presidential powers during World War I. We also began to analyze WWI propaganda posters. For homework, you are to create your own propaganda poster for WWI. Please remember the points that we discussed at the end of class relating to what makes a good propaganda poster.
We also discussed the DBQ paper that you will be writing about American neutrality during WWI. The paper is due on December 7. I will hand out the rubric for the paper during next class. Please begin to work on it and email me if you have any questions.
Lastly, your WWI test will be on December 11. You may begin to study for this test. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

APA: WWI Propaganda

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed the expansion of presidential powers during World War I.  We also began to analyze WWI propaganda posters.  For homework, you are to create your own propaganda poster for WWI.  Please remember the points that we discussed at the end of class relating to what makes a good propaganda poster.

We also discussed the DBQ paper that you will be writing about American neutrality during WWI.  The paper is due on December 6.  I will hand out the rubric for the paper during next class.  Please begin to work on it and email me if you have any questions.

Lastly, your WWI test will be on December 10.  You may begin to study for this test.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: American Neutrality DBQ

Hello everyone! Today we discussed background on American neutrality during World War I. At the end of class, we began to work on our DBQ assignment in which we analyze primary sources, answer questions for better comprehension, and then write a paper on whether the United States was justified in declaring war against Germany in April 1917.
For homework, you are to finish reading the documents and answering the questions. I will check in the beginning of next class. Furthermore, the paper will be due on December 7. I will review with the class on Wednesday the details of the DBQ. Please email me with any questions that you have. Have a great day!

Your test for this unit will be on December 11.

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Neutrality DBQ

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed background on American neutrality during World War I.  At the end of class, we began to work on our DBQ assignment in which we analyze primary sources, answer questions for better comprehension, and then write a paper on whether the United States was justified in declaring war against Germany in April 1917. 

For homework, you are to finish reading the documents and answering the questions.  I will check in the beginning of next class.  Furthermore, the paper will be due on December 6.  I will review with the class on Wednesday the details of the DBQ.  Please email me with any questions that you have.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

All Classes: Muckraker Project and Test

Hello everyone.  As you know, we had to reschedule the test and the muckraker project.  Here are the new deadlines for each of the assignments.  Please make sure if you did not receive the required materials or information on these assignments (i.e., you were absent), you are required to ask me for them and to obtain details.  If you did not know about the project, that means that you did not ask me what you missed on the day you were absent.  Here are the deadlines:

AAHS: 
Study Guide and Test- November 15
Muckraker Project- November 19

APA:
Study Guide and Test-  November 14
Muckraker Project- November 20

If you have any questions or concerns, please email me.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Women's Suffrage and Test

Hello everyone!  For homework, you are to envision yourself as a person from the 1900s-1910s (before the 19th Amendment).  I want you to write as many ideas as you can on why women should have the right to vote.  After you are finished, I want you to research the time period and find reasons why others did not agree with women getting the right to vote.  Please email me back if you have any questions or concerns.

Please remember that your test is going to be on Wednesday.  During the next class, we will discuss women's suffrage.  If we have time, we will hold a quick review on the unit.  On Wednesday, you will hand in your study guide and complete the test.  There will not be a 5 minutes in the beginning of class to study.  Arrive prepared!  If you have any questions, email me.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur