Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Studying for the Reconstruction, Westward Expansion and Industrialization Test

The Reconstruction, Westward Expansion and Industrialization Unit Test is Thursday, September 28.  Tests are 100% notes and discussion based.  The notes and discussions for this unit are based on The Americans textbook chapters 12, 13 and 14.  As you know, links are available for the textbook in each section post.  Hard back books are available in 2216 also!

The test will include multiple choice and open response questions on locked mode in google forms.  Bring a fully charged chromebook always!  Open response questions will be based on course essential questions and will require answering the question appropriately and always with specific evidence.  Class review game is Wednesday, September 27.  CP2 will take a modified version of the CP1 test thus the post on the CP1 website!

What do you know from your notes regarding the current unit relating to each question possible?

  1. How have various groups attempted to Access Their Rights and how have they been Opposed?


  1. How has the rise of Mass Media influenced and transformed Culture?


  1. How does the drive to acquire Wealth influence America?


  1. Where does the drive for Expansion come from and what is its impact on America and the rest of the world?


  1. How has the rise and fall of the Industry / Labor and the Labor Movement shaped the American work environment and Economy?


  1. How have the Political Parties established and transformed their platforms to adapt to changing values in society to appeal to the masses and how have citizens affected the growth and change of political parties and government?


  1. How have advances in Technology impacted the development of the country and the American people?
  2. How is Power acquired and what measures does it take to Protect Itself?
  3. How have the cost and spoils of war affected the development of America?
  4. How has the idea of the American Dream influenced the lives of Americans and how does it evolve over time?
  5. How does [the content] change or reinforce how you see your values and decisions in your role in society (Civic identity)?

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