Monday, August 31, 2015

8-31-15 Day 6

Today, we will be continuing our study of the Gilded Age.

Slideshow review of Farmers and The West

Our focus today will be on Immigration.

Essential Question:  Which do you think was a more important factor in determining whether someone would decide to emigrate to America - Push Factors or Pull Factors?


Friday, August 28, 2015

8-28-15 Friday!

Today we will continue our discussion of The Gilded Age.
This information comes from Chapters 14 and 15 in the American Anthem textbook.

Essential Question: Would the Business Leaders of the late 19th Century be seen as "Robber Barons" or "Captains of Industry"?

Crash Course Video #23 The Industrial Economy

First Person Activity
To be completed with a partner.
Using the information from Chapter 14, Section 2, you are to write a first person biographical account portraying one of the powerful business leaders of the Gilded Age.
You are to use the following terms in your essay:
Entrepreneur
Capitalism
Laissez-Faire
Social Darwinism
Trust
Vertical or Horizontal Integration

Chapter 14 and 15 Vocab Handout

How the Rich Got Rich
YouTube Video for the more interested Students

Thursday, August 27, 2015

8-27-15 Thursday Day 4

Today we will be wrapping up our review of The West with a closer look at the Populist Movement.

We will be reading an article about Frank Baum and his book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and how it is considered an allegory.

al·le·go·ry
ˈaləˌɡôrē/
noun  a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Then we will begin our study of The Gilded Age

Gilded Age Slideshow

Chapter 14 Key Terms in Google Docs or as a webpage.

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

8-26-15 Day Three

Benchmark Test
Today we will take the American History II Benchmark Test.  We will take this at the beginning of the semester and again at the end to see how much growth has taken place.  You should read all questions and do your best.  Put your answers on the answer sheet provided.  You can answer the short answer question on the back of the answer sheet.

After the Benchmark Test, we will continue with reviewing The Post Civil War West using the slideshow from yesterday.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

8-25-15 Day Two

Today we will be reviewing some of the last information that you studied last year in American History I.

Essential Question - What is the single most important development or innovation of the 19th Century?

Bubble Map Activity

The West - Slideshow

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Welcome Back and Welcome to American History II

Welcome to the blog home of Mr. Jensen's American History II class.  This will be a place where pertinent information will be posted to help you succeed in his class.  You should probably bookmark this page and check back every so often to see if anything has been posted.  As you know, the content for this class will resume where we left off last year in Am 1.  We will cover events such as the Gilded Age and the Industrialization of the late 1800s, US Imperialism, the Roaring 20s and the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the new millenium.  Good luck during the new school year.

You can contact me via email at yjensenj@burke.k12.nc.us or by phone by calling the school at 828-879-4200 ext. 4605.

About This Class

American History II Syllabus

Hello and welcome to American History II.  This semester we will continue studying the history of our great nation as we pick up where we left off getting into the Gilded Age.  From there we will get into the 20th century and work our way forward.  Hopefully this will be an enjoyable as well as informative class in which you will become more acquainted with the rich history of the United States.

Student Information Form

Please fill out the Student Information Form through the link above so that I can create a database of information which will help me throughout the semester.

American History II Pacing Guide

Above is a sample pacing guide of the events and topics that we will cover this semester.

American History II Study Guide

Above is a link to a handy little study guide that will be useful for the NC Final Exam coming up at the end of the semester.

Remind 101 Signup Link

Please follow the instructions above to sign up with Remind which is a one way texting app that allows me to keep my students and parents informed about upcoming events in class.


First Assignment - Verso Activity

Click the link to Verso

You will have to register and enter a class code.  The class code for 3rd Period is UVB0I3

The class code for 4th Period is 5PYGB7

There are two activities.  The first one is a demonstration of how to use the site.  The second one is the assignment that you will need to complete.