2112 WWI- "Over There"

Check out this incredible site with a multitude of resources and special topics on WWI. Included are propaganda posters, songs, pictures, diaries, newspapers, and secondary accounts of important battles, generals, heroes, and the war's timeline. The picture above is from the Battle of Verdun.

The Site is linked to the entry title.

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Today's cabinet positions and members under George H.W. Bush: Today's Cabinet

Cabinet positions and members under Washington: Washington's cabinet

HIST 1122- French Revolution

Click the linked title for a follow up site on the French Revolution.

2111 Thursday night class quiz

This quiz only applies to the 2111 Thursday night section of American History I.

CHAPTER 12 QUIZ- PRINT OUT AND BRING TO CLASS COMPLETED. YOU MUST WORK ON THIS INDIVIDUALLY, BUT YOU MAY USE YOUR BOOK.

MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Thomas Jefferson served in all the following posts except
a. secretary of the treasury.
b. minister to France.
c. governor of Virginia.
d. secretary of state.
e. vice president.

2. Jefferson was
a. an architect.
b. a soldier.
c. an explorer.
d. a painter.
d. a, b, and c.

3. Thomas Jefferson
a. purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain.
b. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France.
c. conquered the Louisiana Territory from Spain.
d. conquered the Louisiana Territory from France.
e. purchased the Louisiana Territory from Great Britain.

4. The Lewis and Clark expedition
a. hoped to find a feasible overland route to the Pacific Ocean.
b. failed to reach the Pacific coast.
c. encountered serious Indian problems.
d. had to turn back soon after it started.
e. a, b, and c.

5. Aaron Burr was accused of treason
a. and convicted by the Senate.
b. and convicted before the Supreme Court.
c. and acquitted.
d. when he was still vice president.
e. and he was convicted and was imprisoned for five years.

6. Jefferson attempted to intimidate the Barbary pirates by authorizing a raid on Tripoli led by
a. David Farragut.
b. Oliver Hazard Perry.
c. Ethan Allen
d. John Barry.
e. Stephen Decatur.


7. At its outset, the War of 1812 had broad popular support among each of these groups except
a. southerners.
b. westerners.
c. Jefferson Republicans.
d. New England Federalists.
e. none of the above.

8. The decision in Marbury v. Madison
a. was necessary because of President Madison’s appointment of “midnight judges”.
b. effectively stated that the Supreme Court held the power to judge the constitutionality of federal laws.
c. favored Marbury.
d. caused Madison to resign as secretary of state.
e. was decided by John Jay.

9. Jefferson fought back against John Marshall’s Supreme Court
a. by appealing to ideals of fair play.
b. by impeaching one of Marshall’s supporters on the court.
c. by proposing the abolition of the Supreme Court.
d. by proposing compromise to Marshall.
e. none of the above.

10. The acquisition of Louisiana from France
a. was pushed through despite widespread opposition.
b. was inconsistent with Jefferson’s strict construction of the Constitution.
c. was accomplished only by threatening Napoleon with war.
d. a, b, and c.
e. none of the above.

11. Jefferson’s embargo
a. applied only to trade with England and France.
b. was strongly supported in New England.
c. completely eliminated foreign trade.
d. a, b, and c.
e. none of the above.

12. During the War of 1812
a. Great Britain controlled Lake Erie.
b. the British raided Washington and burned the Capitol.
c. the Americans successfully invaded Canada.
d. the British successfully invaded Louisiana.
e. the Native Americans remained neutral.

Extra Credit

Rome Area History Museum- will be having "A View on Slavery" lecture Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. If you are interested please attend. If you bring the program and write up a one page (double spaced typed) summary of topics discussed and your notes about the lecture- I will count five extra credit points toward your first exam.

Here is a description:

The Rome Area History Museum will host Dr. Keith Bohannon from the University of West Georgia as he talks about slavery from the perspective of a local female slave owner with a comparison to modern portrayals of slave ownership in Hollywood...For more informaion call 706-235-8051. Admission is $3 for adultls.

2112 Possible Discussion Questions

The following are possible discussion questions for the first exam in American History II. Remember that a five paragraph response is not mandatory, but more than one paragraph may be needed to fully answer the question. Complete sentences, capitalization, and punctuation are a must. Also remember to answer the question using specific evidence to back up your overall answer. Good sources for specific information/evidence can be found in your text, your notes, and the identification list.

1. Was reconstruction a success or a failure? Use specific evidence to back up your answer.

2. How does the Gilded Age reflect the contradictions represented by the concept of American Exceptionalism?

3. Describe changes that the Industrial Revolution and immigration brought to Northern urban centers.

4. Explain U.S. military/political policy toward native americans (1865-1900) and the results of such policies on native americans.

5. Why are the multi-millionaires more well known than our presidents from Johnson to McKinley?

6. How did big businessmen create monopolies? Give examples of actual monopolies to explain your answer?

7. Compare life for former slaves 1865-1877 and compare it with post Reconstruction.

8. How did technology and transportation change American life at the turn of the century?

9. Analyze the myth and reality of the Wild Wild West.

10. Describe the influence of politial machines on american politics, economics, and industry?

11. Explain the problems created by railroads and economics (money matters) for farmers?

2111 Possible Discussion Questions

The following are possible discussion questions for the first exam in American History I. Remember that a five paragraph response is not mandatory, but more than one paragraph may be needed to fully answer the question. Complete sentences, capitalization, and punctuation are a must. Also remember to answer the question using specific evidence to back up your overall answer. Good sources for specific information/evidence can be found in your text, your notes, and the identification list.

Possible Discussion Topics:

What factors led to the Era of Exploration? What differences exist between the early exploration phase (1500-1600) and the late exploration phase (1600-1700)?

Analyze the consequences, both good and bad, of European exploration for Natives and Africans.

Compare and contrast the Northern, Middle, and Southern colonies before 1700.

Analyze the causes and consequences of the Salem Witch Trials.

Describe colonial society in the 1700s for middle and lower classes.

Explain the circumstances of the Seven Years’ War. How did it begin a revolutionary movement and how did it reveal a growing divide between British and American colonial characteristics?

What major events led to the American Revolution? Include appropriate cause and effect relationships.

How and why did America win the American Revolution? Was it a true social revolution, why or why not?

What specific instances reflect the contradictions set forth by principles of American Exceptionalism during the colonial, pre-revolutionary, and revolutionary years (1500-1790).

1122 Possible Discussion Questions

The following are possible discussion questions for the first exam in Western Civilization II. Remember that a five paragraph response is not mandatory, but more than one paragraph may be needed to fully answer the question. Complete sentences, capitalization, and punctuation are a must. Also remember to answer the question using specific evidence to back up your overall answer. Good sources for specific information/evidence can be found in your text, your notes, and the identification list.

Possible Discussion Topics:

Where and what is the West?

Describe disputes over religion between Protestantism and Catholicism in Europe from 1500-1700.

What factors led to the Era of Exploration? What differences exist between the early exploration phase (1500-1600) and the late exploration phase (1600-1700)?

Analyze the consequences, both good and bad, of European exploration for Natives and Africans.

Analyze the differences regarding the perception of progress and value of human life of Europeans from 1500-1800 and today.

Explain the principles of the Enlightenment and changing ideas about man, government, and the relationship between them.

The Scientific Revolution reshaped the way people understand the world and man. How so and in what ways?

Describe society and life for the peasant class in Europe 1500-1780.

How did Enlightenment principles inspire social revolutions in Latin America and North America?

Compare and contrast the revolutions in America, France, and Haiti.

2112 Ellis Island

For the history of Ellis Island and primary source photographs from the 1880-1920 period, go to: http://www.ellisisland.org/photoalbums/ellis_island_photo_album.asp

You can read about the immigrant experience:
"Six stories of Americans from different backgrounds researching immigrant ancestry. Discovery of distant family members gave each of these Americans new insights into their families' pasts—and into themselves."

Also, check and see if you can find any of your ancestors using their genealogy passenger search. Go to: http://www.ellisisland.org/default.asp

2112- Jacob Riis- How the Other Half Lives

To look at the contents of the source (his book) go to: http://www.authentichistory.com/images/postcivilwar/jacob_riis/contents.html

It is worth a look, and you should explore a couple of chapters. They are short and descriptive. Click on Contents and then select chapters that sounds intriguing. His writings serve as an interesting look at urban conditions, industrialization, and the role of media/print journalism.

In addition, this site also has pictures and illustrations embedded in the page so that you can see the images that correlate with each chapter. This is one of the few sites whereby you can read and see the images- as well as double click on the image to see it larger and in full view.

2112- Jekyll Island Millionaires Club

Click the linked title to learn more about the millionaires and their vacation spot on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Also, learn how GA acquired the property.

1122- Mirror Writing

Click on the linked title to check out more on Leonardo Da Vinci and his mirror writing.