Honors+American+Issues

**__WW1__**  **__World War II__**

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 * Below are a list of group wequests that will assess your knowledge and creativity related to the Holocaust in WWII:


 * What if? Here you will note an activity in which you can "change history". Be creative and have fun, this could get interesting...[[file:WWII What If.doc]]


 * Note that one of the biggest reasons for our success in World War II was pitching in on the homefront. Can you convince the American public to make a sacrifice for the "good of the war"? [[file:Broadside.doc]]

__**Cold War**__
 * In the midst of the Cold War President Eisenhower was campaiging to win the Presidency. Watch some commercials used over the airwaves to sway the public to vote for Stevenson or Eisenhower. [|Eisenhower v. Stevenson]


 * Create your own political cartoon centered around the drama Communism brought to the homefront during the early stages of the Cold War.[[file:Cold War Cartoon.doc]]


 * Develop your own cover and inside story after researching an element of the Cold War you want to learn more about. [[file:Mag Activity.doc]]

> Here is the actual worksheet to follow
 * Korean War "The Forgotten War"

__**Culture in the 50's**__
 * Enjoy the following videos of some famous Rock and Rollers who " broke" the mold and sent parents deep into prayer!

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 * And we can't forget some of the cleanest and funniest sitcoms developed during this era that we STILL watch today!

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 * __JFK__**
 * One of the most infamous speeches of JFK during his presidency was the famous "I am a Berliner". Although speculation claims he actually said was it translated to mean "I am a jelly donut", when you look at the mechanics of a native Berliner and that of a person who is not...he actually said it right. Check out the website here for further explanation and then watch the speech yourself. [|I am a Berliner - Urban Legend]
 * The assassination of JFK is probably one of the most controversial and speculated in all history. Below you will see the actual real footage. Watch carefully and then be prepared to research and debate the many theories.
 * Based on two foreign conflicts during Kennedy's presidency. Choose one of the following: [[file:Bay of Pigs Activity.doc]] [[file:Missile Activity.doc]] [[file:Missile Crisis Map.doc]]


 * The following links will aid in your completion of the Bay of Pigs Activity:[|Think Quest.org], [|JFK Library], [|Government Archives], [|BBC News]


 * These links can help provide additional information for completion of the Missile Crisis timeline: [|Think Quest.org], [|Global Security], [|Timelines in History], [|Atomic Archive], [|Cuban Crisis]


 * These links will help you gather additional information for your conspiracy theory reports: [|Wikipedia], [|McAdams], [|Primer], [|Stay Free], [|Ferrell], [|History Channel Video], [|What Matters]

__**LBJ**__
 * Lyndon Johnson was able to support his nickname "Landslide Lyndon" after the easy defeat of Barry Goldwater in the 1964 Election. But it was more than America favoring the Democrats, it was also about Goldwater and his denial of Civil Rights and support for nuclear weaponery in the military. Watch the famous "Daisy" Campaign Commercial that was so controversial it eventually was pulled off the air. [|Daisy Campaign Commercial]


 * __Civil Rights__**
 * It's finally time to assess, discuss and analyze your summer reading: //The Coming of Age in Mississippi//. Take a look at the assigned project, and don't forget this is a required piece ALONG WITH all other components to assess your knowledge of the Civil Rights Unit. [[file:Coming of Age.doc]][[file:Coming of Age Study Guide.pdf]]


 * Here are the other assignments due by the unit's end: [[file:Honors Unit Civil Rights Menu.doc]]


 * __Chapter 30 Research Paper__**
 * Practicing your research skills, choose a topic related to cultural changes in the 1960's. [[file:Ch 30 Research Paper.doc]]


 * __Vietnam__**
 * Prepare yourself to complete one of the following projects as an overall assessment of the Vietnam unit: scrapbook, magazine article, collage, guidebook, or comparison, as well as a possible free choice //(that must be teacher approved).// [[file:Vietnam Projects.doc]]

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 * Watch a tribute video based on the Kent State Massacre - a well known protest against the Vietnam War.

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 * View this video to trace the inititation of US involvement in the Vietnam War with the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.

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 * Real footage during the Tet Offensive


 * Also, we will work on our ability to debate the necessity of the US being involved in this war. Our class will break into two groups: the Hawks and Doves to represent the differing views that caused such great debate during this war. [[file:Vietnam Debate.doc]]

__**Nixon**__
 * Based on the scandal that ended his presidency, Nixon's wrong doings were foiled by a confidential informant known as "Deep Throat". Finally, in 2005, he came forward and identified himself to the public. Read the CNN press release. [[file:article on deep throat.doc]]


 * Use Nixon and his scandal to practice your political cartoon analysis skills: [[file:Editorial Cartoon Analysis Questions.doc]]



__**Ford and Carter**__
 * Based on President Ford and Carter, create a Powerpoint presentation to review their background, domestic and foreign issues they both faced. Use the following website to guide your research. [|White House.gov] - feel free to also use Wikipedia, but vary your sources for research. [[file:Ford_Carter Presentations.doc]]

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 * Watch this commercial aired during the 1984 election promoting Reaganomics.

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 * Reagan's plea to tear down the Berlin Wall.


 * More political cartoon analysis.[[image:kkochanski/Republican_Cartoon.gif width="432" height="335" align="right" caption="Death of Reagan"]]

__**HW Bush**__
 * Complete a flow chart based on the Persian Gulf War. [[file:Persian Gulf War Activity.doc]]


 * Use the following sites to aid your research: [|PBS On Line], [|Info Please], [|Military History]

__**Clinton**__
 * Beyond his success as a President, Clinton also had something in common with previous Presidents Johnson and Nixon - impeachment. Based on the following project use the sites suggested to research your assigned president. [[file:Presidential Impeachment Activity.doc]]


 * For all three Presidents: [|Scandals Website]
 * Johnson: [|White House.gov - Johnson], [|State Library], [|Impeachment of Johnson]
 * Nixon: [|White House.gov - Nixon], [|Watergate], [|Washington Post]
 * Clinton: [|White House.gov - Clinton], [|Washington Post], [|CNN News]

__**W Bush**__
 * There are many events that marked the 8 years of W's presidency, but the most well known are the attack of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. Using your creativity complete a visual representation of one of the previous two events. [[file:9_11 or Katrina Project.doc]]


 * The following hadnout will help you identify "key players" as well as the timeline during the Iraqi conflict - [[file:key players.doc]], [[file:timeline.doc]]


 * There are many ways in which you can create corrleations between HW Bush's presidency and his son's presidency, W Bush. Using your prior knowledge, compare and contrast the two. [[file:Bush v Bush.doc]]

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 * A compelling and touching tribute to the devastation caused by Katrina:

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 * Another video to commemorate September 11

__**The Election of Barack Obama - 2008**__
 * Use the following site to trace from campaign to victory...[|CNN Election Center]

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 * Watch Obama's acceptance speech.

[|Constitution Facts] [|We Didn't Start the Fire] [|What is a political party?] [|Breaking down the political parties] [|Presidential Election Commercials from 1952-2008] [|Guide to Current Events that stimulate discussion] [|In Honor of Our Veterans]
 * //Additional sites to use throughout the semester://**