Sunday, February 4, 2018

Christmas break-Finals

Jan 8-Welcome back, in our first day back we talked about how WWI led to the Great Migration and how African American's began leaving the south in large numbers for a better life in the north.
Jan 9-Espionage of Sedition Act-We looked at how this law was passed to limit freedom during WWI
Jan 10-League of Nations both days we looked at how the war ended and how the league of nations was established, as well as how the treaty of versailles left a bitter taste in Germany's mouth. We looked at a glimpse into the future with a speech from Hitler that reflected his anger towards the end of WWI
Jan 11-League of Nations
Jan 12-After WWI a Red Scare hit America. The fear of communism led to America freaking out. The Palmer raids were an example of this with the attorney general deporting many people. We also looked at how the sacco and vanzetti trial showed a little of this fear.
Jan 16-We watched the first part of the Al Capone documentary about the 1920's and organized crime
Jan 17-Students finished the Capone video and answered 2 questions, turning in their work packet from Unit 5 thus far
Jan 18-I was out this day so students could review for the final. Everyone now has study guides if needed
Jan 19-Students took the district Final
Jan 21-Quiet Review for Finals
Jan 22-24th- Finals