U.S. History: April 15-19

This week students will give their group presentations & then we will begin our investigation of the era of imperialism in the United States. We will discuss how the United States became a world power by getting involved in global affairs and by expanding its territorial gains. We will investigate how the United States attempted to stay neutral, but eventually joined the war "over there".... the First World War!

Conflicts of the 20th Century: April 15-19

This week we will focus our efforts on the turning tides of the European theater
 of WWII. As the Americans were battling against the Japanese in the Pacific, and the Soviets were trying to hold back the Nazis, the Allied Powers were planning to take back Europe from the Axis. Would it be Italy or France first? We will discuss the debate between the "Big 3"-Churchill, Roosevelt, & Stalin over what to do next. We will investigate the motives behind their opinions, as well as what actually happened. Italy would be first! We will discuss the Allied invasion of Italy, the removal of Mussolini, the attempt to put Mussolini back in power, & finally the fall of Mussolini & the fascists in Italy. Now that the Allies had a foothold on mainland Europe; it would be time to take back the rest of the continent.

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JA 8 B Civics: April 8-12

This week we will continue our investigation of the Legislative Branch. We will examine the process in how a bill becomes a law, as well as a discussion of why the framers made this process so difficult. We will also perform our Congressional Simulation this week so that students have a chance to see how Congress really works as they will have to work in groups to try and create bills and pass them into law.

U.S. History: April 8-12

This week we will continue our investigation of the birth of "Modern America." We will analyze how

industrialization changed America by bringing new immigrants from all over the world to the United States. Students will have time in the computer lab to work on their research papers and projects this week as well. As we near the final weeks of the semester, it is crucial to give our best efforts on assignments like this!

Conflicts of the 20th Century: April 8-12

This week we will examine the struggle for the Mediterranean, including battles in North Africa & Operation Torch. We will also investigate Hitler's invasion of the USSR - Operation Barbarossa, which would create problems for the Nazis. We will discuss what led to Hitler's desire to invade the USSR & why the invasion failed. We will also discuss the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, which brought the U.S. into WWII!

JA 8 B Civics: April 1-5

 This week we will begin our investigation of the Legislative Branch of our Federal Government. We will discuss the many roles of the Legislative Branch, along with how checks & balances affect it as well. We will investigate how members of Congress are elected, & what the men & women of Congress actually do when they go to work! Emphasis will be placed on how a bill becomes a law. We will discuss how bills move through Congress, are voted upon, & can eventually become law in our nation. We will also investigate the similarities & differences between the House of Representatives & the Senate this week as well!

U.S. History: April 1-5

This week we will continue our investigation of the birth of "Modern
America." We will investigate the problems created by all of the new wealth generated by the American Industrial Revolution. We will discuss the problems of unsanitary conditions, child labor, and worker's rights. We will also begin to investigate the political machines that developed in places like New York, and how they played a role in the lives of people. This shall take us to the development of the Progressive Movement. We will also look at some of the famous political cartoons created by Thomas Nast, who creatively described the political corruption of the day.

Conflicts of the 20th Century: April 1-5

This week we will continue our investigation of the outbreak of WWII. We will discuss Hitler's invasion of Poland & the use of the Blitzkrieg to swiftly knock out his adversaries. We will also investigate Hitler's non-aggression pact with Stalin & the the consequences this would have early in the war. After Poland, Hitler's next target was France. We will discuss the fall of France to the Nazis & how it led to Axis domination of the European continent for most of the war. After France, Hitler needed to take out Great Britain. Towards the end of the week we will discuss the Battle of Britain along with the constant Nazi bombardment of major British cities, specifically the bombing of London.

JA 8 B Civics: Mar. 25-29

This week we will continue our discussion of citizenship & the role that citizens play in the political process. We will investigate the rights & responsibilities of American citizens , as well as the importance of people being actively involved in our democratic process. We will focus on many of the major rights & responsibilities, but our main focus will be the right to vote and to be an active participant in our government.

U.S. History: Mar. 25-29

This week we will continue our investigation of the Civil War by looking at the final battles and "Sherman's March," We will also discuss the concept of total war & the effect this had on the North & South. Towards the end of the week we will discuss the conclusion of the war and the different plans for Reconstruction; which was how to bring the Southern states back into the Union & rebuild the nation as one. We will also look at the effect Lincoln's assassination had on these plans & on the nation.

Conflicts of the 20th Century: Mar. 25-29

This week we will begin continue investigation of the causes of WWII. We will discuss the rise of dictators, beginning with Mussolini (Italy), Stalin (USSR), & Hitler (Germany). We will also investigate the rise of militarists in Japan & the Spanish Civil War (and the take-over by Franco) in the years following WWI. As for the dictators, they all made promises to their people, & then found ways of controlling them with absolute power. We will discuss how the dictators came to power & how they maintained power.

JA 8 B Civics: Mar. 11-15

This week we will finish our investigation of the Bill of Rights & students will present their projects to the class. We will also discuss some later amendments which extended rights over time. Emphasis will be placed on the Civil Rights Movement & suffrage for women. Later in the week we will begin our exploration of the duties & responsibilities of citizenship. We will discuss how citizens truly can make a difference in their communities through volunteerism & other activities. We will investigate other duties & responsibilities, such as voting & jury duty as well!

U.S. History: Mar. 11-15

This week we will continue our investigation of the break-out of the American Civil War after the election of Abraham Lincoln. We will discuss the leaders of the Union & Confederacy, as well as the major battles of the war. We will examine and discuss the major "turning points" of the war in favor of the North, even though the South was known to have had superior military leaders. We will investigate the effects of the war on the soldiers, slaves, and civilians as well.