breilly : US HISTORY 2

US HISTORY 2

Welcome to Mr. Reilly's US2 class.

www.historychannel.com

www.pbs.org

http://reillysocialstudies.blogspot.com/

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Essay- choose 1

92. How did the Great Depression affect the average Americans? Explain the different actions taken by <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on">Hoover</st1:City> and <st1:place w:st="on">Roosevelt</st1:place>. (Be detailed listing bills passed and programs instituted) How did FDR use the media during the Depression Era and was it effective? Explain

93. What are the four goals of progressivism? Explain. Give examples of how the government was progressive. How did the Progressive Era improve the lives of everyday Americans? What helped fuel the change during this time period?

94. How did the tactics and improvement of weapons lead to the high casualty rate in WWI? Why were the trenches so harmful to the soldiers living in them? How did the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">United States</st1:country-region></st1:place> react to the signing of the Treat of Versailles? What changes would you have made to the Treaty of Versailles now knowing that it failed to keep peace in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>? Be specific.

This course is required of all students. This is a continuation of a study of American Life that began in the sophomore year. This course attempts to trace the social, political and economic genesis of the United States Progressive Era to the present. The methodology is centered around the inquiry approach, cooperative learning and the development of social studies skills is woven into the course.

Monday February 7

Tuesday February 8

Wednesday February 9

Thursday February 10

Study for quiz on Monday

Friday February 11 B2 - Vocke - Study for quiz on Tuesday

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