September 29, 2014

OBJECTIVES:

1. Review significant historical patterns of the Gilded Age
2. Utilize Historical Thinking Skills outlined by the College Board
3.  Explain how Gilded Age politics and corruption ultimately led to the beginnings of reform efforts both in government and in addressing social concerns.(ID2) (ID6) (POL6)
4. Identify and explain how cultural and intellectual movements both supported and challenged the social order of the Gilded Age(ID6) (CUL3) (CUL5)    

 Procedure:

1. Warm-up:  Short Answer Question #1 Page 396- Timed (15 Minutes)
2. Recent Time Change Announced for APUSH 
3. Test Review #1- Content for Multiple Choice (Thursday)
4. Short Answer- Unannounced (Thursday)
5. Just The Facts:  Gilded Age (video)
6. DBQ #2- Part of Test #1 (Page 400)- Take Home due by Friday (10/3)
7. New DBQ Tips (Video)
8. Fact Check #4- Wednesday (10/1)

Topic: The Gilded Age

The rise of big business along with massive migration and urbanization led to efforts to reshape both the economy and the environment of the country. The “Gilded Age” brought mass marketing, increased consumption, and the creation of monopolies

(WXT3) (WXT6) (WOR3) (CUL3) (CUL5)