Friday, April 26, 2019

US Studies 4/26


1. The 50's music scene?
a. Jazz
b. Rock n' Roll
c. Tech
2. Following WWII there was an increase in children being born. This is known as...
a. Baby Boom
b. Hippie Movement
c. Planking
3. This war did not actually turn in to war, but was more of a war of words and an Arms Race?
a. Vietnam War
b. The 5 years’ War
c. Cold War
4. At the end of the Korean War, where was Korea divided?
a. Gulf of Aire
b. 38th Parallel
c. Atlantic Ocean
5. This is the figurative object separating capitalists west Europe and communist east Europe?
a. The Balloon
b. Dominions
c. Iron Curtain
6. This idea was started by a US president to stop the spread of communism?
a. Ex post Facto
b. Iron Triangle
c. Truman Doctrine
7. Which of the following was not a Soviet Union leader during the Cold War?
a. Joseph Stalin
b. Nikita Khrushchev
c. Vladimir Lenin
8. The US’s goal during the Cold War is too…?
a. stop the spread of Communism
b. help the spread of Communism
c. create a communist party to understand the communist
9. Following WW 2 the US helps other countries form a …?
a. military
b. economy
c. democracy
10. During the Korean War, North Korea attacked South Korea. In addition, the US sided with North Korea.
a. True
b. False
11. This was considered a witch hunt in the US Government during the 1950’s?
a. The hunt
b. McCarthyism
c. The Blair Witch Hunt
12. The Rosenberg’s were accused of helping the Nazi’s to get the Atomic bomb?
a. True
b. False
13. The introduction and increase in interstates, led to what?
a. TV’s
b. Automobile Culture
c. Rock n’ Roll
14. The introduction and start of Rock n’ Roll came from what genre of music?
a. Country
b. Jazz
c. Beat Music
15. After WW 2 American’s found more time for…?
a. Leisure
b. Food
c. Work
16. During the Chinese Civil War the United States sided with the Nationalist and they won the war?
a. True
b. False
17. What incident ruined a growing relationship between the US and Soviet Union?
a. U-2
b. Korean War
c. Beatniks
18. Which of the following is not a part of the 1950’s?
a. Rock n’ Roll
b. Drive-In’s
c. Vietnam War
19. In the North Korea video, people in North Korea speak out against their leaders?
a. True
b. False
20. Following World War 2 two things boomed in the US, what were they? Mark 2!
a. Babies
b. Domino’s
c. Suburbs
d. Communism
Extra Credit:
In Avenger’s Endgame one of your terms was mentioned, what was it? It was used in a conversation with Tony Stark.
Write answer on Subject on your Scranton.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Gov Review 4/23

For your quiz review you will provide a definition for all of the following terms:
What Congress are we in: #
Qualifications for Senate/House
Terms for Senate/ House
Gerrymandering
Packing
Cracking 
Sweetheart
Utah Senators/Reps: 
John Curtis 
Mike Lee
Mitt Romney
Speaker of the House
Bicameral
Adjourns
Convenes
How many Senators/Reps: #'s
The Purpose of Reps
Fringe Benefits
Process of making a law
Expressed Powers
Implied Powers/ Necessary and Proper Clause
Leadership Positions of Congress

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Primary Source Reading 4/10


Go to eyewitnesstohistory.com click on 20th Century. On the left hand side you will read, “Thoughts of a President 1945” and “Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball’s Color Barrier.” Answer the questions for each reading.

Thoughts of a President:
1.       Who was the Speaker of the House?
2.       Who told the Truman he was in Trouble now?
3.       When Truman found out he was the President, how did he feel?
4.       What does Truman say he discussed with the other men?
5.       What are his thoughts on Japanese Strategy?

Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball’s Color Barrier:
1.       What school did Jackie Robinson attend?
2.       What team is interested in Robinson?
3.       Why did some people want to open baseball to African Americans?
4.       When does Robinson make it to the Big Leagues?
5.       Rickey wants to know if Robinson has what with the Kansas City Monarchs.
6.       How does Robinson react when he finds out they want him to play for Brooklyn?
7.       Mr. Rickey wanted a player with…?
8.       What is Mr. Rickey trying to figure out about Robinson in the Interview?
9.       How does Robinson Respond?