esl i us history (reconstruction to the present) study for end of course exam topics 1-7

ESL IUS History

(Reconstruction to the

Present) Study for End of Course Exam

Topics 1-7

K. Gonzalez

Topics 1-7 are due at the end of

the period on Thursday 11/14

Description/Objective

The three most advanced students in my ESL I class will need to pass the US History end of course exam in order to graduate. This PowerPoint presents a course of study for the exam. The course is based on NM’s description of the standards addressed on the exam and on a study guide prepared by Ms. Williams, a social studies teacher here at Onate.

Students will apply the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing to (1) develop their English language skills and (2) prepare for the end of course exam.

Differentiation

This course of study was designed specifically for three students in a class of ten and is therefore differentiated for these students.

Assessment

Assessment is not specifically described in the PP slides, but occurs as follows:

• During ongoing class discussion and monitoring of student work

• At a short quiz at the end of each topic• In essays• On a practice final exam in ESL class• On the US History end of course exam


the period on Tuesday 11/12

Standard:

9-12 Benchmark 1-B. United States: Analyze and evaluate the impact of major eras, events, and individuals in United States history since the civil war and reconstruction.

9-12 1-B.1 (Content ID): Analyze the impact and changes that reconstruction had on the historical, political, and social development of the United States: (B.6 13th-15th amendments—US Constitution)

Objectives: • Students will

demonstrate an understanding of the terms presented in this topic.

• Students will write a paragraph that defines/describes reconstruction and the reconstruction amendments.

Topic 1: The Reconstruction Amendments

Watch the following sections of the video United States History Origins to 2000 :

Reconstruction and Segregation

1. Jim Crow

If there is time left, watch2. Introduction3. Presidential Reconstruction4. Radical Reconstruction

You can listen first in Spanish, but you must listen in English.

Jim Crow Laws

What were the Jim Crow Laws?Why were they enacted?

Make an index study card for:

Amendment

An amendment is an addition made to the United States ___________ .


The American Civil War

The American Civil War was a war in the United States in which the Union (north) fought against the Confederacy (south) when the Confederate states tried to withdraw from the United States. The _______wanted to keep slavery, but the ______ did not. It began in ______ and ended in _______ . The _______ won.


ReconstructionReconstruction was a process that took place in the southern United States from 1865 until 1877. Three important issues were 1. The role of the south in the US

government2. The role of freed ________ in society3. The rebuilding of the infrastructure in

the south


The Reconstruction Amendments

The reconstruction amendments were amendments to the _________ which established the rights of __________ .They are the ____, _____, and ____ amendments.


The 13th Amendment

The 13th amendment, passed in ______, is the reconstruction amendment which abolished (got rid of) ________ .


The 14th Amendment

The 14th amendment, passed in ______, is the reconstruction amendment which gave African Americans ___________ .


The 15th Amendment

The 15th amendment, passed in _____, gave _______________ the right to vote.



the period on Thursday 11/14

Standard:

9-12 1-B.2 (Content ID): Analyze the transformation of the American economy and the changing social and political conditions in the United States in response to the industrial revolution.

Objectives• Students will

demonstrate an understanding of the basic characteristics of the industrial revolution in the United States.

Topic 2: The Industrial Revolution (The Basics)

Watch the following sections of the video United States History Origins to 2000 Industrialization and Urbanization:

1. The Rise of Heavy Industry2. The Modern Corporation3. The Rise of Cities4. Urban Pollution and Disease


The Industrial Revolution

The industrial revolution was a time of change from an agricultural to an industrial society brought about by the introduction of machinery.

It was characterized by the use of steam power, the growth of factories, and the mass production of manufactured goods.


Standard:9-12 1-B.2 (Content ID): Analyze the transformation of the American economy and the changing social and political conditions in the United States in response to the industrial revolution.

d. development of monopolies and their impact on economic and political policies (Examples: laissez-faire economic, trusts, trust busing)

Objectives: • Students will write a

paragraph which demonstrates an understanding of the relationships among the vocabulary words in this topic.

Topic 3: The Industrial Revolution (Impact on Economic and Political Policies)

MonopolyA monopoly is a situation in which a single seller (person or business) controls the production, supply, or pricing of a product for which there is no close substitute.


TrustA trust is a form of business merger in which the major stock holders in several corporations turn over their stock to a group of trustees who then run the groups of corporations as one company.

It is a legal agreement in which several companies cooperate to control production and eliminate competition.


Laissez-faire Economics

Laissez-faire economics is an economic system in which the market is allowed to regulate itself. It opposes government interference in the market.


Trust Busting

Trust busting is action in which the government tries to eliminate corporate trusts and monopolies.

President Roosevelt was known for busting trusts.


Write a paragraph in which you explain how monopolies

and trusts do not follow laissez-faire economics and

how trust busting can restore a laissez-faire

market.


b. rise of business leaders and their companies as major forces in America (Examples: John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie)

Objectives: • Students will

understand the contributions of and controversy surrounding important leaders and companies of the industrial revolution.

Topic 4: The Industrial Revolution (People and Companies)


Reconstruction and Segregation

1. Introduction2. Presidential Reconstruction3. Radical Reconstruction4. Jim Crow


Robber Baron

A robber baron is a wealthy person who tries to get land, businesses, or more money in a way that is dishonest or wrong.


Philanthropist

A philanthropist is wealthy person who donates a lot of money to help society.


John D. Rockefeller

Read the passage about John D. Rockefeller and write an index card with the following information:1. Date of birth and death2. Information about his oil company3. Relationship with labor4. Relationship with government5. Philanthropic activies


Andrew Carnegie

Read the passage about Andrew Carnegie and write an index card with the following information:1. Date of birth and death2. Information about his oil company3. Relationship with labor4. Relationship with government5. Philanthropic activities


Write a paragraph that explains the controversy

and contributions of John D. Rockefeller and Andrew

Carnegie. (Use the terms robber baron, labor union,

and philanthropist.)


d. growth of cities (examples: influx of immigrants, rural-to-urban migrations, racial and ethnic conflicts that resulted)

Objectives: • Students will describe

how the industrial revolution affected the daily lives of working class.

Topic 5: The Industrial Revolution (Growth of Cities)

a. When was the largest influx of immigrants? b. From which continent were they mostly from?

a. Mid 1800’s to early 1900s.b. Europe


What were the sources of population growth in cities during the industrial revolution?

1. People moved from rural areas to urban areas.

2. Immigration


NativismNativism is . . . (look this up and write definition)


What kinds of problems resulted from the growth

of cities during the industrial revolution?

Read pages 264 and 265 in your text. List the 6 problems described on page. For each problem, list two key words or phrases.


Use your study card to write an essay which describes

the problems faced by people living in cities during

the industrial revolution.


e. efforts of workers to improve working conditions (Examples: organizing labor unions, strikes, strike breakers)

Objectives: • Students will describe

the working conditions and labor movement during the industrial revolution.

Topic 6: The Industrial Revolution (Improving Working Conditions)

Labor Union

A labor union is an organized group of workers who work together to protect their rights and get fair wages, hours, and working conditions.


Strike

Write a definition for strike.


Strike Breaker

Write a definition for strike breaker.



f. rise and effect of reform movements (Examples: Populists, William Jennings Bryan, Jane Addams, muckrakers)

h. Progressive reforms (Examples: the national income tax, direct election of senators, women’s suffrage, prohibition)

Objectives:

Students will identify important reforms and reformers who helped change social and political conditions in the US after the industrial revolution.

Topic 7: The Industrial Revolution (The Reform Movement)


The Progressive Movement

Watch all sections


Progressive Movement (Reform Movement)

A movement for political, economic and social reform that occurred between 1900 and 1920.


Populists

Write definition


Jane Addams

What was she known for?


MudrakersWrite definition.


The National Income Tax

Explain the importance of the national income tax.


Direct Election of Senators

Why was the direct election of senators important?


Women’s Suffrage

1. What was the women’s suffrage movement?2. Who was its leader?3. What factor in history helped make it a reality?


The 19th Amendment

1. What did the 19th amendment do?2. When was it ratified?


Prohibition

What is prohibition? Why did some people support it?


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