Thursday, February 15, 2018

Chapter 8

1. What caused President Calvin Coolidge’s son’s death?
2. Why is Coolidge remembered for “not doing much”?
3. What were three names the 1920’s was referred to as?
4. Who invented the television in 1927?
5. What were “flappers”?
6. What is ‘materialism”?
7. (Do not write this question) Write a 150 word summary of the Scopes Monkey Trial including what it was about, why people disagreed, and what the outcome was.
8. What does the Constitution say about religion?
9. What was Walt Disney’s first animated film?
10.What was Coolidge’s campaign slogan?

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Chapter 4

Chapter 4 1. What is Prohibition? 2. What was the animal symbol of the Prohibition Party? 3. Name two religious groups that supported the Prohibition movement. 4. During the Progressive Era, what did people believe about laws? 5. What Amendment instituted Prohibition? 6. How many states approved the Amendment? 7. In a federal form of government, who shares power? 8. What are “bootleggers”? 9. What are “speakeasies”? 10. What effect did Prohibition have on crime? 11. How successful was Prohibition at stopping people from drinking? 12. What Amendment to the Constitution ended Prohibition?

Friday, February 2, 2018

Suffrage Assignment

Complete one of the following.

1. Write a 250+ word letter to Woodrow Wilson to convince him to support the women's suffrage movement.

Or

2. Create a poster supporting the women's suffrage movement.