Progressivism, Imperialism and the Twenties (Feb 25 – March 8)
by Dr. H - February 25th, 2019
The next two weeks, which takes us up to Spring Break, cover the time period of 1890-1929 across Chapters 19-21. We look at what made the United States more modern in this era, and also at what *wasn’t* changing in a more progressive direction. Constitutions module #2 is now open, due March 29.
Mon, Feb 25: Document Workshop from Chapter 19 on Muller v. Oregon, 1908. Preparation Questions for Chapter 20 handed out (see Handouts section on Blackboard if you need one). Bring books to class.
Link for today: The Brandeis Brief
Wed, Feb 27: Reading is the first part of Chapter 20 (up to “Extending US Imperialism”). PSA 3 is due by classtime, on any document of your choice.
Highly recommended listening – “The Story of American Imperialism” (NPR Fresh Air, 2/18/19)
Fri, March 1: Reading is second half of Chapter 20 about World War I. Study Guide for the second exam will be handed out, as well as Document 21 study questions and preparation worksheet for Monday’s Document Workshop.
Mon, March 4: Document Workshop from Chapter 21, the “New Negro and the Harlem Renaissance.” Bring books to class. Snow Day – see Blackboard for alternative assignment, due Wed by classtime.
Link: Bessie Smith, “Down Hearted Blues,” Columbia Records 1923
Wed, March 6: Reading is Chapter 21, The Twenties.
Links:
Two Americas: The 1924 Democratic National Convention (PBS, Ken Burns – Prohibition)
“The Day Wall Street Exploded” (BackStory Radio)
Fri, March 8: Exam #2, covering Chapters 18-21.
Have a wonderful spring break! See you back on Monday, March 18
Street scene in Harlem, New York, in the 1920s
