APA: Ford and Carter Years

Hello everyone!  Today we analyzed the presidency of Richard Nixon and the impact of the Watergate Scandal on his administration.  For homework, please read Chapter 24 Section 3 in your textbook and complete the worksheet on the reading.

Furthermore, I will not be in class on Thursday.  The substitute will be given work for you to complete during class.  You will be reading Chapter 33 Section 2 and 4 within your textbook.  Both readings are about the domestic and foreign policies of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.  I expect everyone to be working on this within class.  If you do not finish, the remainder of the assignment must be completed for homework.  I will check this homework on Monday's class and move onto our last topic:  Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush (including the War on Terror).

Please email me with any questions that you have.  Have a great week!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Ford and Carter Administrations

Hello everyone!  Today we analyzed the Nixon administration.  We will finish our discussion on the Watergate Scandal during the next class.  Furthermore, please complete the questions that I have handed out for homework.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email me.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

1960s Quiz

Hello everyone!  Please remember that you will be given a quiz during the next class.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: The Great Society

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed background on President Lyndon B. Johnson and analyzed the goals of the "War on Poverty" and the "Great Society."  We finished class by researching various policies within the latter.  Please finish the chart over the weekend.  I will collect during the next class.  Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Vietnam War

Hello everyone!  Please remember that your homework is to complete the worksheet on the Vietnam War.  Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: New Frontier

Hello everyone! During Friday's class, we analyzed the foreign policy of J.F.K. during the Cold War. We specifically analyzed his Cold War policy of "flexible response" and his actions towards Fidel Castro. For homework, you are to read about his domestic policies. Please read Chapter 28 Section 2 and answer #1-5 on p. 889. Email me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day and enjoy your trip on Wednesday!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: New Frontier

Hello everyone!  During Friday's class, we analyzed the foreign policy of J.F.K. during the Cold War.  We specifically analyzed his Cold War policy of "flexible response" and his actions towards Fidel Castro.  For homework, you are to read about his domestic policies.  Please read the packet that I have assigned and complete the worksheet on the last page.  Email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Peace Corps

Hello everyone! Today we discussed the significance of the Election of 1960. For homework, you are to research the creation of the Peace Corps and create an outline for the origins of the organization, goals, details and statistics, and a comparison to the contemporary Peace Corps. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur   P.S.- Break a leg to all of the actors in the showcase tonight!

AAHS: Peace Corps

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed the significance of the Election of 1960.  For homework, you are to research the creation of the Peace Corps and create an outline for the origins of the organization, goals, details and statistics, and a comparison to the contemporary Peace Corps.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

Civil Rights Movement Test

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that the AAHS test is tomorrow and the APA test is on Thursday.  The study guides will be due on the day of the test.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Interview with Malcolm X

Hello everyone! Today we analyze the philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr. For homework, you are to read the interview with Malcolm X and answer the questions in the back of the packet. We will continue our comparisons during the next class.
Furthermore, please remember that your test will be on Thursday. I will collect the study guide on the day of the test. If you have any questions, please email me. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Interview with Malcolm X

Hello everyone!  Today we compared and contrasted the philosophy of both Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.  For homework, you are to read the interview with Malcolm X and answer the questions in the back of the packet.  We will continue our comparisons during the next class.

Furthermore, please remember that your test will be on Wednesday.  I have sent everyone a study guide via email.  I will collect the study guide on the day of the test.  If you have any questions, please email me.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Civil Rights Movement

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we began an activity in order to analyze the methods and thoughts towards the Civil Rights Movement.  In groups on Tuesday, we will complete the activity.  However, I also want to provide information relating to the events within the Civil Rights Movement.  For homework, please read pp. 826-832 in your textbook and take notes.  As I stated in class, I will check these notes on Tuesday afternoon.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email me.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: School Desegregation

Hello everyone! On Thursday, we analyzed the "separate but equal" doctrine created by Plessy v. Ferguson. We analyzed various court cases and compared and contrasted the African-American and Caucasian schools. We also evaluated the effects of the Brown v. Board of Education decision by analyzing the desegregation of Little Rock High School. For homework, you are to write a journal entry from the perspective of a student in a fictional school in the South. The student can be African-American or a bystander to desegregation. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: School Desegregation

Hello everyone!  Today we analyzed the "separate but equal" doctrine created by Plessy v. Ferguson.  We analyzed various court cases and compared and contrasted the African-American and Caucasian schools.  We also evaluated the effects of the Brown v. Board of Education decision by analyzing the desegregation of Little Rock High School.  For homework, you are to write a journal entry from the perspective of a student in a fictional school in the South.  The student can be African-American or a bystander to desegregation.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Fighting Segregation

Hello everyone!  During the last few minutes in class today, we discussed the origins of the Civil Rights Movement.  For homework, you are to read Chapter 29 Section 1 and answer #1-5 on the last page of the section.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: The "Other America" and the Rise of the Civil Rights Movement

Hello everyone!  During the last few minutes of yesterday's class, we analyzed the origins of the Civil Rights Movement.  For homework, you are to complete the worksheet that I have handed out at the end of class.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: 1950s Culture

Hello everyone.  This is a reminder to read the textbook pages and complete the worksheet that I handed out at the end of class.  Furthermore, I had to push back the test to Tuesday.  Please begin studying.  I will have someone to hand out the study guides for the test.  This upcoming Friday will be a review day.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: 1950s Personality

Hello everyone! Remember that you were assigned a 1950s personality to research and dress up as for Tuesday's class. Please remember that I will check that you researched your individual. You should dress up or include props for the individual that you were assigned. Please email with any questions that you may have. Have a great rest of the weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- Your next test will be on Monday, April 29. A study guide will be given during the next class.

APA: 1950s Personalities

Hello everyone!  Remember that you were assigned a 1950s personality to research and dress up as for Monday's class.  Please remember that I will check that you researched your individual.  You should dress up or include props for the individual that you were assigned.  Please email with any questions that you may have.  Have a great rest of the weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

P.S.-  Your next test will be on Tuesday, April 30. A study guide will be given during the next class.

AAHS: The Holocaust

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed the Holocaust and analyzed the arguments of German soldiers and other officials just "following orders."  For homework, you are to read the article on the individual that you were assigned and be ready to discuss during the first ten minutes of next class.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Post-War U.S.

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we discussed the origins of the Cold War.  For homework, please read Chapter 27 Section 1 and complete the worksheet on the reading.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: WWII Test

Good afternoon everyone!  I hope everyone had a great time at Relay for Life!  Yesterday we analyzed and debated whether the atomic bomb should have been used against Japan during World War II.  Furthermore, we analyzed the development of the bomb.  Please remember that your test is on Thursday.  We will not have a study day for the test.  I have handed out the study guide, but you are not required to hand it in.  However, I do encourage you to complete it for our test.

Also, if you have not done so already, please hand in your research paper and submit it into turnitin.com.  I will be grading these papers over the Spring Break.  Please email me if you have any questions.  Have a great time at Teen Arts!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: WWII Test

Hello all!  Yesterday we analyzed the Manhattan Project and the debate over whether the atomic bomb should be used against Japan during World War II.  We also analyzed the effects of the usage of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.  Please remember that your test is on Wednesday.  I have handed out the study guide.  Please note that I will not collect the study guide.  However, I encourage everyone to complete it in order to prepare for the test.  Please email me if you have any questions.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: V-E Day

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we discussed how leadership and geography shaped the D-Day invasion.  We analyzed the invasion in detail and assessed whether the implementation of strategy was a success for the Allied Forces.  For homework, you are to read pp. 780-783 in your textbook and write notes on the reading.  Please remember that YOUR TEST IS ON THURSDAY.  Please begin to study and email me with any questions that you have.  Enjoy your day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: WWII Letter

Hello everyone! Today we discussed the first two phases of the war in Europe. We analyzed two battles relating to the invasions of North Africa and Italy. We also compared and contrasted letters that were sent during WWII with letters during the War on Terrorism. For homework, you are to create your own letter as if you were a WWII soldier within Europe or the Pacific. Please email me if you have any questions. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: WWII Letters

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we discussed the first two phases of the war in Europe.  We analyzed two battles relating to the invasions of North Africa and Italy.  We also compared and contrasted letters that were sent during WWII with letters during the War on Terrorism.  For homework, you are to create your own letter as if you were a WWII soldier within Europe or the Pacific.  Please email me if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: War in the Pacific

Hello all! On Thursday, we discussed the fighting within the Philippines during World War II and the American strategy during the War in the Pacific. For homework, you are to research and read about the battles on the worksheet provided and fill in the chart. We will discuss during the next class. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: War in the Pacific

Hello all!  Yesterday we discussed the fighting within the Philippines during World War II and the American strategy during the War in the Pacific.  For homework, you are to research and read about the battles on the worksheet provided and fill in the chart.  We will discuss during the next class.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: WWII Quiz

Hello everyone! Today we discussed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the effects that it had on Americans.  Next class we will focus on Japanese-American relocation and life on the home front.  Please remember that you will have a quiz during the next class.  Furthermore, you will have your notebook quiz on March 12.  If you have any questions, please email me.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: WWII Quiz

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the effects of this attack on Japanese-Americans living within the United States.  We focused on Executive Order 9066 and the relocation of Japanese-Americans to isolated areas.  Please be aware that you will be having a quiz during the next class relating to all information that was presented within the unit.  If you have any questions, please email me.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Holocaust

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed the lack of intervention from nations around the world when anti-Semitic policies began to be implemented in Germany.  We analyzed the Evian and Bermuda Conferences.  We also discussed and debated what responsibility do nations have relating to human rights.  For homework, please read the packet on the Holocaust.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Isolationism or Interventionism Political Cartoon

Hello everyone! Today we discussed how the U.S. began to move away from neutrality in the beginning of WWII. We also began to look at examples of isolationist and interventionist views in the beginning of the conflict. For homework, you are to finish the worksheet that we began in class (i.e., analyzing the Dr. Seuss political cartoons). Furthermore, you are to create your own political cartoon based upon the view of an isolationist or an interventionist from the time period. Please email me with any questions that you may have.

Furthermore, your second rough draft of the research paper is due on turnitin.com by tomorrow at 10 P.M.  Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Isolationism or Interventionism Political Cartoon

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed how the U.S. began to move away from neutrality in the beginning of WWII.  We also began to look at examples of isolationist and interventionist views in the beginning of the conflict.  For homework, you are to finish the worksheet that we began in class (i.e., analyzing the Dr. Seuss political cartoons).  Furthermore, you are to create your own political cartoon based upon the view of an isolationist or an interventionist from the time period.  Please email me with any questions that you may have.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Road to WWII

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that your homework is to read pp. 723-732 in your textbook and answer the questions that I have given you.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: New Deal Test

Hello everyone. Today we analyzed primary sources in order to understand the impact of the Treaty of Versailles and the Great Depression on the rise of the Nazi Party within Germany. We also analyzed Adolf Hitler's use of public speaking techniques in order to gain the support of German citizens.
Please remember that your test will be on Wednesday, February 20. The study guide will be due on the same day.  Furthermore, your first rough draft must be submitted in Turnitin.com by 10 P.M. on Saturday.  The deadlines for my side of the research paper are:

Saturday, February 16-  First rough draft submitted on Turnitin.com
Friday, February 22-  Second rough draft submitted on Turnitin.com for peer review
Thursday, February 28-  Final draft handed in and submitted on Turnitin.com

 If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: New Deal Test

Hello everyone.  Today we analyzed primary sources in order to understand the impact of the Treaty of Versailles and the Great Depression on the rise of the Nazi Party within Germany.  We also analyzed Adolf Hitler's use of public speaking techniques in order to gain the support of German citizens.

Please remember that your test will be on Tuesday, February 19.  The study guide will be due on the same day.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Voodoo Macbeth

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed the impact of escapism on Americans during the Great Depression.  We analyzed the impact of radio and theatrical shows on Americans suffering during the economic crisis.  We also discussed Federal One, a program through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), and how it helped unemployed artists, writers, musicians, actors, and dancers find jobs during the time.  We specifically looked at the National Theatre Project as an example.

For homework, please read the article on an African-American branch of the NTP.  The show that you will read about is frequently called the "Voodoo Macbeth."  Please read the article and answer the questions that are attached.  Also, please remember that your next test will be on Wednesday, February 20.  Your study guide will be given out during the next class.  Also, your rough drafts for your research papers will be due by the end of the week.  Please email me if you have any questions.

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Entertainment of the Great Depression

Hello everyone!  Today we analyzed the impact of radio shows and movies during the Great Depression.  Please complete the last page of your packets for homework.  Your next test will be on February 19.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

All Classes: New Deal

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that you must choose one of the following to do.  This will not be due the next class, but the class after (Monday and Tuesday).  The choices are:

1.)  A rough sketch of a mural depicting the accomplishments of the New Deal (at least 3 of the programs)
2.)  3 posters encouraging support for New Deal programs (3 different ones)
3.)  A comic strip showing New Deal programs

Please email me with any questions that you have.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Responses to the First Fireside Chat

Hello everyone! Today we continued our discussions on the Great Depression. During the first half of class, we analyzed the causes, conditions, and impact of the Dust Bowl. The second half of class we discussed President Franklin D. Roosevelt's ability to gain confidence in his New Deal programs by his usage of the radio. We listened to FDR's first Fireside Chat and analyzed it.
For homework, you are to read the packet on American responses to FDR's first Fireside Chat. Please complete all of the questions within the packet and be prepared to discuss during the next class. The next lesson will focus on specific New Deal programs during the presidency of FDR. Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Responses to the First Fireside Chat

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we continued our discussions on the Great Depression.  During the first half of class, we analyzed the causes, conditions, and impact of the Dust Bowl.  The second half of class we discussed President Franklin D. Roosevelt's ability to gain confidence in his New Deal programs by his usage of the radio.  We listened to FDR's first Fireside Chat and analyzed it.

For homework, you are to read the packet on American responses to FDR's first Fireside Chat.  Please complete all of the questions within the packet and be prepared to discuss during the next class.  The next lesson will focus on specific New Deal programs during the presidency of FDR.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Great Depression Monologue

Hello everyone! Yesterday we learned about what life was like during the Great Depression. We analyzed the conditions of living in a shantytown and waiting in a bread line. We also analyzed the psychological effects of the Great Depression. As we discussed, you are to create a monologue based on the ideas that were presented during class. You do not have to perform the monologue, but I will collect and grade them. Please email me if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Great Depression Monologue

Hello everyone!  Today we learned about what life was like during the Great Depression.  We analyzed the conditions of living in a shantytown and waiting in a bread line.  We also analyzed the psychological effects of the Great Depression.  As we discussed, you are to create a monologue based on the ideas that were presented during class.  You do not have to perform the monologue, but I will collect and grade them.  Please email me if you have any questions.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Life During the Great Depression

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we debated President Herbert Hoover's financial policies during the Great Depression.  For homework, you are to read Chapter 22 Section 2 and complete the worksheet that I have handed out.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Causes of the Current Recession

Hello everyone! Today we discussed the basics of the stock market and how the stock market crash in 1929 and the bank runs contributed to the Great Depression. If you have any questions on the information that was provided during today's class, please feel free to email me so that I can obtain the answer.
For homework, please read the provided worksheet on the causes of the stock market crash in 1929. You then have to research the causes of the current recession. Based on the information that you have learned, you will write two paragraphs comparing the causes of the stock market crash in 1929 and the current recession. The first paragraph must explain the causes of the current recession. The second paragraph must be comparing the causes of the two events.  Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

APA: Causes of the Current Recession

Hello everyone!  Today we discussed the basics of the stock market and how the stock market crash in 1929 and the bank runs contributed to the Great Depression.  If you have any questions on the information that was provided during today's class, please feel free to email me so that I can obtain the answer.

For homework, please read the provided worksheet on the causes of the stock market crash in 1929. You then have to research the causes of the current recession.  Based on the information that you have learned, you will write two paragraphs comparing the causes of the stock market crash in 1929 and the current recession.  The first paragraph must explain the causes of the current recession.  The second paragraph must be comparing the causes of the two events.

Please also remember that you will have a quiz during Friday's class.  Also, I have sent everyone the midterm study guide via email.  I will not check, collect, or grade this study guide.  Please email me if you have any questions.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Causes of the Great Depression

Hello everyone!  At the end of class, we had a brief discussion on the problems that typical Americans had during the 1920s.  For homework, please read through the packet that I handed out and complete the worksheet that corresponds to that packet.  Thank you and have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

APA: Causes of the Great Depression

Hello everyone!  This is just a reminder that your homework is to read Chapter 22 Section 1 within your textbooks and fill out the worksheet on the reading.  Thank you and have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Roaring Twenties Test

Hello everyone! This is a reminder that your test is during the next class. Please study and email me or see me with any questions that you have. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

APA: Roaring Twenties Test

Hello everyone!  This is a reminder that your test is during the next class.  Please study and email me or see me with any questions that you have.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: Roaring Twenties Test

Hello everyone! As you have seen in class, we were unable to finish the presentations for today. Therefore, we will finish the three presentations that we have during the next class. After the presentations, we will use the remaining time as a review. The test has been rescheduled for Friday. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur

APA: Roaring Twenties Test

Hello everyone!  As you have seen in class, we were unable to finish the presentations for today.  Therefore, we will finish the three presentations that we have during the next class.  After the presentations, we will use the remaining time as a review.  The test has been rescheduled for Thursday.  Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur

AAHS: 1920s Presentations

Hello everyone. This is a reminder that your presentations will be done during the next class. Furthermore, your test will be on Wednesday. Please remember that there will not be a review day for this test. Have a great day!

APA: 1920s Presentation

Hello everyone.  This is a reminder that your presentations will be done during the next class.  Furthermore, your test will be on Tuesday.  Please remember that there will not be a review day for this test.  The study guide will be due on the day of the test.  I have sent it via email, but if you would like another copy, I can give it to everyone during Friday's class.  Have a great day!

~Mr. Mazur