U.S. History
Mr. Boothby
2/23/2015
The Learning Target: Industrial Workers
Collective Bargaining / Knights of Labor/ AFL / Strikes/ Haymarket Riot!
Reaction (1 FULL PAGE MINIMUM!) THINK: USE YOUR BRAIN!
Which do you feel is worse…A “Monopoly” or “Governmental Regulation”?
EXPLAIN WHY YOU FEEL THIS WAY!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w-z8ud_9QU
HINT: Page 583
Silently Read Pages 584-588
Industrial Workers:
SILENTLY COMPLETE (Pages 584-588)…
1. Why were the Knights of Labor and the A.F.L. formed, and how were they organized?
2. How did the major strikes of the late 1800’s affect American workers?
3. What IMPACT did mechanization and other changes in industry have on the workplace?
4. Compare the Knights of labor with the A.F.L.. How was each group similar? How was each group different?
5. Look at the image at the bottom of page 586
Write out a FULL page on the following…
You are a journalist present at the Haymarket Riot of 1886.
Write out a short newspaper article describing the events and outcomes of the riot.1 PAGE MINIMUM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w-z8ud_9QU
US History A Name(s)______
Mr. Boothby ______
Project/Presentations I ______
Social Studies Project/Presentations 2011-2012
Description: You will be working in groups of 3 and covering something you are interested in learning more about which took place after the “Civil War” (April 9th 1865) through the start of World War I (1914-1919) . Find something the group is really interested in so that your research is worthwhile. Bring your textbook to the Library to assist you. You may cover anything from pages 543-715. Examples of past projects are topics like The Assassination of Lincoln by J.W. Booth, Second Industrial Revolution, Cattle Kingdom: Cowboys, Edison: The Wizard of Menlo Park, Chinese Exclusion Act 1882 and Racism, Plessey V. Ferguson: Separate is NEVER Equal, The Gilded Age: Presidential Scandals, etc... There are many options and this should be fun!
Physical Project:
OPTIONAL and will be worth extra credit!
Written Project:
1-The body of the group paper needs to be 9 pages (note: this is for 3 people).
2-The essay must flow and be one essay and NOT 3 or 4 fragmented papers.
3-Must contain a Cover Page (with names and project title) Thesis, Body, Conclusion, and Bibliography page.
4-The Bibliography/Sources Cited page needs to have at least 2 book sources (Your class text shall not count) and a total of no less than 3 sources.
5-The entire paper needs to be in Times New Roman, font 12 or less.
6-Double spacing is permitted.
7-Do NOT use .com sources or Wikipedia for any reason what so ever!
8-Papers found to contain plagiarism or entire section cut from websites will receive minus 150% for the entire paper!
9-A handwritten rough draft will be due with all of your printed web sources at midway for 50% of your written grade. This eliminates plagiarism and if it isn’t sourced…don’t write about it! If we have turnitin.com available that may be used to verify originality.
THIS PAPER WILL BE SUBMITTED TO TURNITIN.COM
Presentation:
1-No gum chewing or leaning on the wall or podium during your presentation. Think of this as a practice run for your senior presentation.
2-Each group member must present an equal amount of time.
3-The presentations must show evidence of several rehearsals and advanced planning.
4-DO NOT read from pages. Have your information memorized and at the very least use pre-written 3x5 note cards.
5-Always use good eye contact. Know your research and material. Be an expert!
6-Those absent the day of their groups presentation shall not receive points (0).
7-Groups with missing members will present as scheduled so prepare in advance.