U.S. History Period 4-4 Assignments

Choose a period in U.S. History that we have studied this year. Create a list of at least 10 songs that you feel best represent that period and write a brief explanation (2-3 sentences) of why you chose each song. Within your explanation, discuss the significance of events during that period and tell why the songs you choose fit this period or specific events. If possible include links to the songs as well.
You do not have to use songs written during your chosen time period.
Create a Google Slides presentation for your selections.


For ideas/inspiration:
https://notevenpast.org/our-history-mixtape-embracing-music-in-the-classroom/

Use this link: https://sites.google.com/site/ww2ushomefront/ to learn more about various aspects of the war and answer the questions.

Watch this episode of Crash Course where John Green explains how WWII started and it's social, political,and economic impacts on the U.S. and the world.
Complete the viewing guide and submit it to Google Classroom. This assignment is due on Sunday, May 10th.

Using the link below, read the article about Al Capone's role during the Great Depression. Many associate Capone with organized crime in Chicago, but he also became an unlikely folk hero during the Great Depression.
After you are finished reading, take the quiz! You do not have to submit anything to Google Classroom, only Newsela..

Use the notes posted (The New Deal) to help you complete the exit tickets.

Review lesson 5.2 (Slides 12-27) to answer the exit ticket questions. The attached assignmet should allow you to make a copy for yourself and submit through Google Classroom.

Lesson 5.2 (Slide12) Hard Times 1929-1932

Watch this week's episode of Crash Course that explains the causes and the far-reaching impacts of the Great Depression and complete the viewing guide.

Your initial response is due on Thursday, April 9th. Please respond to at least two classmates by Sunday, 11:59 PM!

After reviewing the notes for this section, complete the 3 sets of exit tickets (2 questions each).

Please read and analyze each document carefully and then answer the guiding questions for each. The final prompt response should be at least 3 paragraphs (5-6 sentences each) and submitted through Google Classroom. This assignment is due on Sunday, April 5th at 11:59 PM.

Use the newspaper articles to complete the scavenger hunt check list! The first student (in each period) to complete and submit the list will get up to 10 bonus points!

Watch the linked video set from Khan Academy and complete the quiz at the end.

Follow the web links to learn more about each category and record your findings in the digital notebook. This link will prompt you to make a copy of the document: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LjmN55o76dG4EQ83WLfYvF1f3Mu5ohu8Ky_HZKT_IG4/copy

Please read the biography of Marcus Garvey, the leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the "back to Africa movement" and answer the attached questions. The link will prompt you to make a copy of the document.

What is propaganda? How is it used during times of war and what is it's audience? Propaganda was used to sway or influence attitudes towards the enemy and the war effort itself. It was also as a call to action for women who often took over the roles of men during both WWI and WWII to keep the country running smoothly and produce much needed supplies and weapons to the frontlines.

Examine each of the WWI era posters and analyze each in terms of its audience and effectiveness

Watch the Crash Course video : America in WWI (Ep.30) and complete the discussion guide.