History 101 – Fall 2009
Learning Module 3 – Crossroads of Democracy[1]
Required Reading –
Give Me Liberty!
· Chapter 20: The Great Depression (pp. 748 – 755)
· Chapter 21: The New Deal (1932 – 1940)
· Chapter 22: Fighting for the Four Freedoms: World War II: 1941 – 1945
Activities/Discussions:
· Activity 1: Chapter 21 – Voices of Freedom (10 pts)
· Activity 2: The Four Freedoms & Voices of Freedom (30 pts)
Extra Credit – Due on or before November 5
·
Coming
to Terms with Japanese Internment
·
Two
Perspectives of the Battle of Iwo Jima. (Critical analysis of the
films "Flag of Our Fathers" and
"Letters from Iwo Jima." Both were produced and directed by
Clint Eastwood.
·
On Campus Presentations: 5 points.
Assessment Points:
125 points
· Attendance: 35 points
· Activities/Discussions: 40 points
· Exam: 50 points: In-class objective exam (40 pts) & in-class essays (10 pts)
Assignments &
Due Dates
|
Date |
Lecture / Discussion Topics[2] |
Homework Assignments[3] |
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October 20 |
Overview of LM3; Onset of the Great Depression |
Read assigned pages in Chapter 20. |
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October 22 |
The New Deal Distribute Activity 1 |
Prepare for Quiz/Activity 1 Read Chapter 21 |
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October 27 |
The New Deal (continued) Quiz/discussion on Activity 1 Distribute Activity 2 |
Read Chapter 22 |
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October 29 |
World War II: Causes and American Response |
Prepare for Quiz/Discussion – Activity 2 |
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November 3 |
World War II (continued) Distribute Study Guide / LM3 - Exam |
Quiz/ Discussion – Activity 2 |
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November 5 |
Foundations of the Cold War |
Prepare for the Exam |
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November 10 |
Exam for LM3 |
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