-___________________most effective and modern weapon used during World War I was the U-Boat; this nations unrestricted use of this weapon is one of the things that brought the U.S. into the war.
-Japanese-American citizens were imprisoned in internment camps during __________due to their race.
-After WWII came to an end, ________________was divided into two separate nations, East and West.
-After World War II came to an end, a new war began almost immediately after, called the ______________________, this was a war of words and hostilities between the United States and the Soviet Union.
-President _______________ was the President during the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba.
-In 1896 the United States Supreme Court asserted in the case ___________________________, that segregation was legal as long as everything remained separate but equal.
-The first thing immigrants saw upon entering New York Harbor was the Statue of Liberty, a gift from __________________________.
-A corporation is a large company that sells shares of ownership in a business; these shares are called _______________.
-To achieve victory in the struggle for civil rights, Martin Luther King, Jr., and other members of the Civil Rights Movement encouraged a policy of ___________________.
-Which was a highlight of the 1963 March on Washington?
-The communist leader of North Vietnam during the war was _________.
People who were born during the years of 1945-1960 are considered part of the _______________ generation.
-The Cold War was a war of words and ideas between the United States and ________.
-The results of the Korean War were ___________________.
-The United States was involved in both the Korean, and Vietnam Wars to prevent the spread of ______.
-Roosevelt easily won the 1932 presidential election by promising __________.
-The most popular sports hero of the 1920’s was _________________.
-Which two nicknames were the nicknames of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan?
-Who invented the elevator?
-Who was America’s first billionaire; he made his fortune in the oil industry?
-Who invented the Telephone
-Who founded America's first major steel making company?
-Who was America’s greatest inventor? His most important invention was the light bulb.
-Germany’s invasion of _________________ caused Britain and France to declare war against the Nazi’s.
-Woodrow Wilson came up with the idea of forming an international organization that would help ensure security and peace for all members after WWI; the organization was called the _____________.
-President _________________'s domestic plan for America was called the Fair Deal.
-Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially ended slavery in the United States?
-Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave African American males the right to vote?
-Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution defined American citizenship?
-What invention allowed for skyscrapers to be built in American cities?
-Who was the American President that ordered the first ever use of the atomic bomb?
-Which Japanese city was the first to be bombed my atomic weapons?
-______________________ invented not only the light bulb, but also the many other important things.
-Many immigrants lived in high rise apartment buildings called ___________________, which were dirty, crowded, and unhealthy.
-A system called _______________________ legally segregated and degraded African Americans after the Civil War.
-President _____________ resigned from office due to the Watergate scandal.
-When the President is ___________________he is put on trial and if found guilty, removed from office.
-The Freedmen’s Bureau was established to aid freed former _________________and poor whites in the South get an education and help them establish themselves after the Civil War.
-President Lyndon B. Johnson helped ___________________by signing the Civil Rights Act.
-What was the name of the day that World War II officially came to an end?
-D-Day was the day that _______________________________________.
-President _____________ was nicknamed Ike.
-In 1959, communist revolutionary leader __________ overthrew the Cuban government.
-An _________________ is a person who owns or manages a large manufacturing business.
-The deliberate separation of groups of people based on their race is called _______.
-A racist organization in the South after the Civil War whose goal was to terrorize and intimidate the freed former slaves was the ________________.
-A person who takes a risk, usually by starting a new business is called an ________.
-A ________________ was a run down, crowded apartment building in a city. These buildings were the home of many immigrants and factory workers.
-In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that ___________.
-On April 4, 1968 Martin Luther King was assassinated in ________________.
-The result of the Cuban Missile Crisis was __________.
-The day that the Stock Market crashed in 1929 came to be known as __________.
-The event that triggered the start of World War I in Europe was _________________.
-The telegram that was sent to Mexico that revealed Germany’s intention to ally itself with Mexico if the U.S. entered the war was called ___________________________.
-The Treaty that officially ended World War I was the ________________________.
-Who won the Presidential election of 1968?
-The crusade against Communism that led to many innocent people being blacklisted in the 1950’s was led by Senator ______________ of Wisconsin.
-______________ was the first Roman Catholic ever elected President.
- President Lyndon B. Johnson helped ____________________ by signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
-An illegal club that sold alcohol illegally during the prohibition era was called a ___________.
-What prompted the United States to enter the war in 1941?
-President __________________'s plan to improve quality of life for all American's was called the Great Society.
-Which nation suffered the most deaths during World War II?
-Who was the youngest man ever elected President?
-The major environmental crisis of the 1930’s was a severe drought; this drought struck the Southern Great Plains region which came to be known as _______.
-In 1933 the Twenty-first Amendment brought an end to __________.
-The Montgomery Bus Boycott started when _____________ refused to give up her seat on a city bus.
-John F. Kennedy’s supposed assassin was _______________.
-In what city was John F. Kennedy assassinated?
-The Union-Pacific was America’s first _____________________.
-American General ___________ led United Nations forces during the Korean War.
-___________led the Communist forces that took control of China in 1949.
-Which of the following industrialist made his fortune in the steel industry?
-Which of the following revolutionized communications in the late 1800s?
-During the late 1800s, the place where the majority of European immigrants entered into America was _________________.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Homeworks 8-10
Homework 8: Page 562 1-5 & What Do You Think
Homework 9: Page 567 1-5 & What Do You Think
Homework 10: Page 577 1-5 & What Do You Think
Homework 9: Page 567 1-5 & What Do You Think
Homework 10: Page 577 1-5 & What Do You Think
Thursday, May 1, 2008
4th Quarter Project
American History
4th Quarter Project
Mr. Finnegan
-You will choose a song that was written and recorded between 1960-1999 that deals with an event, philosophy, politics, or idea in American History.
-You will write a 500-750 word essay about the song and what you think it means. You will also explain what you think the artist is trying to say, and what you think the artist believes.
-All projects MUST be typed. No exceptions will be made. Projects handed in un-typed will not be accepted.
-You will be given the opportunity to present your project in class by playing the song for your classmates and by then explaining what you wrote about.
-Projects are due on May 16th 2008.
4th Quarter Project
Mr. Finnegan
-You will choose a song that was written and recorded between 1960-1999 that deals with an event, philosophy, politics, or idea in American History.
-You will write a 500-750 word essay about the song and what you think it means. You will also explain what you think the artist is trying to say, and what you think the artist believes.
-All projects MUST be typed. No exceptions will be made. Projects handed in un-typed will not be accepted.
-You will be given the opportunity to present your project in class by playing the song for your classmates and by then explaining what you wrote about.
-Projects are due on May 16th 2008.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Vocabulary Homework 1
GI Bill
United Nations
Genocide
Baby Boom
Harry S. Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Fair Deal
Cold War
NATO
Containment Policy
Marshall Plan
Berlin Airlift
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United Nations
Genocide
Baby Boom
Harry S. Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Fair Deal
Cold War
NATO
Containment Policy
Marshall Plan
Berlin Airlift
Dwight D. Eisenhower
4th Quarter Mr. Lew Homework
Chapter 25 Review
Page 543 1-5
Page 547 1-5
Mr. Lew Questions
Chapter 26 Review
Page 543 1-5
Page 547 1-5
Mr. Lew Questions
Chapter 26 Review
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Project for Period 4
Mr. Lewandowski US History 4th Period
3rd Quarter Project
DUE: MARCH 18TH
• There are 5 major party candidates still running for President. Hillary Clinton, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Ron Paul, or Barack Obama. Pick a candidate to research.
• Go to one of the websites listed below and find out as much as you can about the candidate that you chose. Stay on the site, learn about the candidate and where they stand on important issues such as the war, economy, healthcare, environment, etc.
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/
http://www.mikehuckabee.com/
http://www.johnmccain.com/
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/
http://www.barackobama.com/
• After looking at the site give me a brief description of the candidate. For example, a mini biography about your candidates political career ONLY.
• Pick out three important issues to write about. Any three is that is of interest to you is fine. Explain the issue and the candidates view on that issue. Include what your candidate’s action plan is towards that issue. Then decide whether or not you agree with the candidate’s stance on that issue. Explain why or why not. Do that for all three issues.
• Paper should be either 750-1000 words or four pages max (750-1000 words is usually close to four pages)
• Paper should be proof-read, watch spelling!!!!!
• No bibliography is needed because I know where you are getting the information from. This does not mean you copy word for word, that is considered cheating. I will check the website to see if you copied word for word if I feel that may be a problem. Put the information in your own words. When you get to college or post high school education there are harsh penalties for plagiarism that result in failure for the course with no questions asked. Don’t let that be you.
• Papers must be typed, times new roman, 12 font, and double spaced. That is the only acceptable post high school font allowed in schools. You may include a title page with your name on it that is separate from the 750-1000 word essay. If you choose not to include a title page your name should appear in the upper left hand corner of the first page only.
3rd Quarter Project
DUE: MARCH 18TH
• There are 5 major party candidates still running for President. Hillary Clinton, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Ron Paul, or Barack Obama. Pick a candidate to research.
• Go to one of the websites listed below and find out as much as you can about the candidate that you chose. Stay on the site, learn about the candidate and where they stand on important issues such as the war, economy, healthcare, environment, etc.
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/
http://www.mikehuckabee.com/
http://www.johnmccain.com/
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/
http://www.barackobama.com/
• After looking at the site give me a brief description of the candidate. For example, a mini biography about your candidates political career ONLY.
• Pick out three important issues to write about. Any three is that is of interest to you is fine. Explain the issue and the candidates view on that issue. Include what your candidate’s action plan is towards that issue. Then decide whether or not you agree with the candidate’s stance on that issue. Explain why or why not. Do that for all three issues.
• Paper should be either 750-1000 words or four pages max (750-1000 words is usually close to four pages)
• Paper should be proof-read, watch spelling!!!!!
• No bibliography is needed because I know where you are getting the information from. This does not mean you copy word for word, that is considered cheating. I will check the website to see if you copied word for word if I feel that may be a problem. Put the information in your own words. When you get to college or post high school education there are harsh penalties for plagiarism that result in failure for the course with no questions asked. Don’t let that be you.
• Papers must be typed, times new roman, 12 font, and double spaced. That is the only acceptable post high school font allowed in schools. You may include a title page with your name on it that is separate from the 750-1000 word essay. If you choose not to include a title page your name should appear in the upper left hand corner of the first page only.
Project for Periods 2 & 5
Mr. Lewandowski US History 2nd,5th Period
3rd Quarter Project
• You are to create a newspaper article of a famous African American for Black History Month.
• Article must be 300-500 words or two full pages (500 words is very close to two pages)
• In the article include why this person you chose was important?
• What achievements did the person accomplish?
• What did this person overcome?
• Try and be creative, it’s a newspaper article, come up with a catchy headline. You can include one picture in the article
• Name is to appear on the upper left hand corner of the paper
• Include a bibliography. Do not copy information word for word, that is considered cheating. If I am suspicious of cheating I will check the website. Try and be accurate with the information you write about.
• Papers must be typed, times new roman, 12 font, and double spaced. That is the only acceptable post high school font allowed in schools. You may include a title page with your name on it that is separate from the 500 word essay. If you choose not to include a title page your name should appear in the upper left hand corner of the first page only.
OR
• PowerPoint presentation of the famous African American person
• 5-6 slides including where he lived, life growing up, why is he important, what did this person overcome, and what did this person accomplish?
• Include a title slide that does not count for the 5-6 slide minimum.
List of people to use
Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, Harriet Tubman, Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Malcolm X, W.E.B. DuBois, Oprah Winfrey.
Or any other famous African American you would like to write about except for Martin Luther King Jr.
3rd Quarter Project
• You are to create a newspaper article of a famous African American for Black History Month.
• Article must be 300-500 words or two full pages (500 words is very close to two pages)
• In the article include why this person you chose was important?
• What achievements did the person accomplish?
• What did this person overcome?
• Try and be creative, it’s a newspaper article, come up with a catchy headline. You can include one picture in the article
• Name is to appear on the upper left hand corner of the paper
• Include a bibliography. Do not copy information word for word, that is considered cheating. If I am suspicious of cheating I will check the website. Try and be accurate with the information you write about.
• Papers must be typed, times new roman, 12 font, and double spaced. That is the only acceptable post high school font allowed in schools. You may include a title page with your name on it that is separate from the 500 word essay. If you choose not to include a title page your name should appear in the upper left hand corner of the first page only.
OR
• PowerPoint presentation of the famous African American person
• 5-6 slides including where he lived, life growing up, why is he important, what did this person overcome, and what did this person accomplish?
• Include a title slide that does not count for the 5-6 slide minimum.
List of people to use
Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, Harriet Tubman, Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Malcolm X, W.E.B. DuBois, Oprah Winfrey.
Or any other famous African American you would like to write about except for Martin Luther King Jr.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Homework 5
Vocabulary Homework 2
-USS Maine
-Armistice
-Rough Riders
-Republic
-Open Door Policy
-Imperialism
-Primary Election
-Progressives
-Muckrakers
-Foreign Policy
-Big Stick Policy
-Panama Canal
-Minimum Wage
-Central Powers
-Allied Powers
-Draft
-Prohibition
-Communist
-Bootlegger
-Speakeasy
-USS Maine
-Armistice
-Rough Riders
-Republic
-Open Door Policy
-Imperialism
-Primary Election
-Progressives
-Muckrakers
-Foreign Policy
-Big Stick Policy
-Panama Canal
-Minimum Wage
-Central Powers
-Allied Powers
-Draft
-Prohibition
-Communist
-Bootlegger
-Speakeasy
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Homework 4 (4th & 5th periods)
Finish question from the beginning of class
Read 400-404 # 1-5
Did you ever see the Statue of Liberty?
How do you feel about it?
Name two reasons immigrants came to the United States and why?
Read 400-404 # 1-5
Did you ever see the Statue of Liberty?
How do you feel about it?
Name two reasons immigrants came to the United States and why?
Monday, February 4, 2008
Homework 4 (2nd period only)
Read pages 396-399. Do 1-5 and the What Do You Think Question on page 399.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Homework 3
Read pages 383-386. Do Lesson 2 Review #1-5 and the What Do You Think question on page 386.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
3rd Quarter Homework 1
VOCABULARY HOMEWORK 1
-13th Amendment
-14th Amendment
-15th Amendment
-Impeachment
-Andrew Johnson
-Scalawags
-Carpetbaggers
-Tennant farmers
-Freedman’s Bureau
-Sharecroppers
-Segregation
-Black Codes
-Ku Klux Klan
-Grandfather Clause
-13th Amendment
-14th Amendment
-15th Amendment
-Impeachment
-Andrew Johnson
-Scalawags
-Carpetbaggers
-Tennant farmers
-Freedman’s Bureau
-Sharecroppers
-Segregation
-Black Codes
-Ku Klux Klan
-Grandfather Clause
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Homework 13: Vocab 3
Vocabulary Homework 3
-The Alamo
-Dictator
-Santa Ana
-Sam Houston
-Melting Pot
-Nativist
-Know Nothing Party
-Frederick Douglas
-Uncle Tom’s Cabin
-Harriet Beecher Stowe
-William Lloyd Garrison
-Zachary Taylor
-Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
-James K. Polk
-John Sutter
-Manifest Destiny
-Compromise of 1850
-Fugitive Slave Law
-Abolitionist
-Sojourner Truth
-Underground Railroad
-Stephen Douglas
-Kansas Nebraska Act
-Republican party
-The Alamo
-Dictator
-Santa Ana
-Sam Houston
-Melting Pot
-Nativist
-Know Nothing Party
-Frederick Douglas
-Uncle Tom’s Cabin
-Harriet Beecher Stowe
-William Lloyd Garrison
-Zachary Taylor
-Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
-James K. Polk
-John Sutter
-Manifest Destiny
-Compromise of 1850
-Fugitive Slave Law
-Abolitionist
-Sojourner Truth
-Underground Railroad
-Stephen Douglas
-Kansas Nebraska Act
-Republican party
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
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