Period 8: 1945-1980
Chapter Assignments
Read chapters 36-39 in the textbook.
36. The Cold War Begins
37. The Eisenhower Era
38. The Stormy Sixties
39. The Stalemated Seventies
In addition, you will be responsible for completing the following assignments:
1. Reading & Questions on Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem & Phyllis Schlafly - Will be distributed in class.
2. Equal Rights Amendment Videos - Go to the PBS Website. Watch the videos in these sections: 1) Discontent & Transformation, 2) ERA and Political Backlash.
3. Read Jimmy Carter's Malaise Speech - Handed out during class.
4. Watergate Scandal - Handed out during class.
Additional recommended videos that will be shown after school on the date listed. They are approximately 45 minutes each in length. You will earn participation points for attending! The link has been provided for you to watch on your own.
36. The Cold War Begins
37. The Eisenhower Era
38. The Stormy Sixties
39. The Stalemated Seventies
In addition, you will be responsible for completing the following assignments:
1. Reading & Questions on Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem & Phyllis Schlafly - Will be distributed in class.
2. Equal Rights Amendment Videos - Go to the PBS Website. Watch the videos in these sections: 1) Discontent & Transformation, 2) ERA and Political Backlash.
3. Read Jimmy Carter's Malaise Speech - Handed out during class.
4. Watergate Scandal - Handed out during class.
Additional recommended videos that will be shown after school on the date listed. They are approximately 45 minutes each in length. You will earn participation points for attending! The link has been provided for you to watch on your own.
Calendar
2/19 - No School
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2/20 - Period 7 SAQ
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2/21 - Period 7 DBQ
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2/22 - Foreign Policy
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2/23 - Foreign Policy
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2/26 - Foreign Policy
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2/27 -
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2/28 - Writing Wednesday:
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3/2 -
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3/6 -
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3/9 - Writing Day: Women's Rights DBQ
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3/10 - March Madness Presidents Round 3
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3/13 - Activism
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3/14 - Activism
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3/15 - Writing Wednesday: Women's Rights DBQ
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3/16 - Activism
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3/17 - March Madness
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3/19 - Period 8 SAQ
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3/20 - CAASPP TEST
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3/21 - CAASPP TEST
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3/22 - March Madness Finals
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3/23 - Multiple Choice Periods 7/8
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SPRING BREAK - MARCH 27- APRIL 7
SAQ=Short Answer Question, LEQ=Long Essay Question, DBQ=Document Based Question
Resources
Mrs. Myers Resources:
Review Resources:
Notes and Content Resources: (External Links)
- Mrs. Myers APUSH Livebinder (Video Links)
- Foreign Policy PPT
- Domestic Policy PPT
- Activism PPT
- Stalemated 70s Prezi
Review Resources:
- Period 8 Review Page (Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History)
- Period 8 Review
- Review Chart by Presidents (BLANK so you can fill in)
Notes and Content Resources: (External Links)
- Cold War PPT
- Go to this website and look for the resource that is called "The Cold War TAH" - It is a great PPT!
- Timeline of Events
- Viva La Causa Video (Story of Cesar Chavez and the Grape Boycott)
- Mighty Times: The Children's March Video
- Nixon (PBS Experience - videos, primary sources, etc.)
- The Pentagon Papers
- Watergate