ESL I
US History
(Reconstruction to the Present)
Study for End of Course Exam
Topics 1-7
K. Gonzalez
Topics 1-7 are due
at the end of the
period on
Thursday 11/14
Description/Objective
The three most advanced students in my ESL I class will
need to pass the US History end of course exam in
order to graduate.
This PowerPoint presents a course of study for the
exam. The course is based on NM’s description of the
standards addressed on the exam and on a study guide
prepared by Ms. Williams, a social studies teacher here
at Onate.
Students will apply the skills of listening, speaking,
reading and writing to (1) develop their English language
skills and (2) prepare for the end of course exam.
Differentiation
This course of study was designed
specifically for three students in a class
of ten and is therefore differentiated
for these students.
Assessment
Assessment is not specifically described in
the PP slides, but occurs as follows:
• During ongoing class discussion and
monitoring of student work
• At a short quiz at the end of each topic
• In essays
• On a practice final exam in ESL class
• On the US History end of course exam
Topics 1-6 are due
at the end of the
period on Tuesday
11/12
Topic 1: The Reconstruction Amendments
Standard:
9-12 Benchmark 1-B. United
States: Analyze and evaluate
the impact of major eras,
events, and individuals in United
States history since the civil
war and reconstruction.
9-12 1-B.1 (Content ID):
Analyze the impact and changes
that reconstruction had on the
historical, political, and social
development of the United
States: (B.6 13th-15th
amendments—US Constitution)
Objectives:
• Students will
demonstrate an
understanding of the
terms presented in this
topic.
• Students will write a
paragraph that
defines/describes
reconstruction and the
reconstruction
amendments.
Watch the following sections of the video
United States History Origins to 2000 :
Reconstruction and Segregation
1. Jim Crow
If there is time left, watch
2. Introduction
3. Presidential Reconstruction
4. Radical Reconstruction
You can listen first in Spanish, but you must listen in English.
Make an index
study card for:
Jim Crow Laws
What were the Jim Crow Laws?
Why were they enacted?
Make an index
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Amendment
An amendment is an addition made to the
United States ___________ .
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The American Civil War
The American Civil War was a war in the
United States in which the Union (north)
fought against the Confederacy (south)
when the Confederate states tried to
withdraw from the United States. The
_______wanted to keep slavery, but the
______ did not. It began in ______ and
ended in _______ . The _______ won.
Make an index
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Reconstruction
Reconstruction was a process that took
place in the southern United States from
1865 until 1877. Three important issues
were
1. The role of the south in the US
government
2. The role of freed ________ in society
3. The rebuilding of the infrastructure in
the south
Make an index
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The Reconstruction
Amendments
The reconstruction amendments were
amendments to the _________ which
established the rights of __________ .
They are the ____, _____, and ____
amendments.
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The 13th Amendment
The 13th amendment, passed in ______,
is the reconstruction amendment which
abolished (got rid of) ________ .
Make an index
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The 14th Amendment
The 14th amendment, passed in ______,
is the reconstruction amendment which
gave African Americans ___________ .
Make an index
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The 15th Amendment
The 15th amendment, passed in _____,
gave _______________ the right to
vote.
Topics 2-7 are due
at the end of the
period on
Thursday 11/14
Topic 2: The Industrial Revolution
(The Basics)
Standard:
9-12 1-B.2 (Content ID):
Analyze the transformation of
the American economy and the
changing social and political
conditions in the United States
in response to the industrial
revolution.
Objectives
• Students will
demonstrate an
understanding of the
basic characteristics of
the industrial revolution
in the United States.
Watch the following sections of the video
United States History Origins to 2000
Industrialization and Urbanization:
1. The Rise of Heavy Industry
2. The Modern Corporation
3. The Rise of Cities
4. Urban Pollution and Disease
You can listen first in Spanish, but you must listen in English.
Make an index
study card for:
The Industrial
Revolution
The industrial revolution was a time of
change from an agricultural to an
industrial society brought about by the
introduction of machinery.
It was characterized by the use of steam
power, the growth of factories, and the
mass production of manufactured goods.
Topic 3: The Industrial Revolution
(Impact on Economic and Political Policies)
Standard:
9-12 1-B.2 (Content ID):
Analyze the transformation of
the American economy and the
changing social and political
conditions in the United States
in response to the industrial
revolution.
d. development of monopolies
and their impact on economic
and political policies (Examples:
laissez-faire economic, trusts,
trust busing)
Objectives:
• Students will write a
paragraph which
demonstrates an
understanding of the
relationships among the
vocabulary words in this
topic.
Make an index
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Monopoly
A monopoly is a situation in which a single
seller (person or business) controls the
production, supply, or pricing of a product
for which there is no close substitute.
Make an index
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Trust
A trust is a form of business merger in
which the major stock holders in several
corporations turn over their stock to a
group of trustees who then run the
groups of corporations as one company.
It is a legal agreement in which several
companies cooperate to control
production and eliminate competition.
Make an index
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Laissez-faire Economics
Laissez-faire economics is an economic
system in which the market is allowed to
regulate itself. It opposes government
interference in the market.
Make an index
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Trust Busting
Trust busting is action in which the
government tries to eliminate corporate
trusts and monopolies.
President Roosevelt was known for
busting trusts.
Write a paragraph in which
you explain how monopolies
and trusts do not follow
laissez-faire economics and
how trust busting can restore
a laissez-faire market.
Topic 4: The Industrial Revolution
(People and Companies)
Standard:
9-12 1-B.2 (Content ID):
Analyze the transformation
of the American economy and
the changing social and
political conditions in the
United States in response to
the industrial revolution.
b. rise of business leaders
and their companies as major
forces in America (Examples:
John D. Rockefeller, Andrew
Carnegie)
Objectives:
• Students will
understand the
contributions of and
controversy surrounding
important leaders and
companies of the
industrial revolution.
Watch the following sections of the video
United States History Origins to 2000 :
Reconstruction and Segregation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Introduction
Presidential Reconstruction
Radical Reconstruction
Jim Crow
You can listen first in Spanish, but you must listen in English.
Make an index
study card for:
Robber Baron
A robber baron is a wealthy person who
tries to get land, businesses, or more
money in a way that is dishonest or wrong.
Make an index
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Philanthropist
A philanthropist is wealthy person who
donates a lot of money to help society.
Make an index
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John D. Rockefeller
Read the passage about John D.
Rockefeller and write an index card with
the following information:
1. Date of birth and death
2. Information about his oil company
3. Relationship with labor
4. Relationship with government
5. Philanthropic activies
Make an index
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Andrew Carnegie
Read the passage about Andrew Carnegie
and write an index card with the following
information:
1. Date of birth and death
2. Information about his oil company
3. Relationship with labor
4. Relationship with government
5. Philanthropic activities
Write a paragraph that
explains the controversy and
contributions of John D.
Rockefeller and Andrew
Carnegie. (Use the terms
robber baron, labor union, and
philanthropist.)
Topic 5: The Industrial Revolution
(Growth of Cities)
Standard:
9-12 1-B.2 (Content ID):
Analyze the transformation
of the American economy and
the changing social and
political conditions in the
United States in response to
the industrial revolution.
d. growth of cities
(examples: influx of
immigrants, rural-to-urban
migrations, racial and ethnic
conflicts that resulted)
Objectives:
• Students will describe
how the industrial
revolution affected the
daily lives of working
class.
Make an index a. When was the largest
study card for: influx of immigrants?
b. From which continent were
they mostly from?
a. Mid 1800’s to early 1900s.
b. Europe
Make an index What were the sources of
study card for: population growth in cities
during the industrial
revolution?
1. People moved from rural areas to urban
areas.
2. Immigration
Make an index
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Nativism
Nativism is . . . (look this up and write
definition)
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What kinds of problems resulted
from the growth of cities during
the industrial revolution?
Read pages 264 and 265 in your text.
List the 6 problems described on page.
For each problem, list two key words or
phrases.
Use your study card to write
an essay which describes the
problems faced by people
living in cities during the
industrial revolution.
Topic 6: The Industrial Revolution
(Improving Working Conditions)
Standard:
9-12 1-B.2 (Content ID):
Analyze the transformation
of the American economy and
the changing social and
political conditions in the
United States in response to
the industrial revolution.
e. efforts of workers to
improve working conditions
(Examples: organizing labor
unions, strikes, strike
breakers)
Objectives:
• Students will describe
the working conditions
and labor movement
during the industrial
revolution.
Make an index
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Labor Union
A labor union is an organized group of
workers who work together to protect
their rights and get fair wages, hours, and
working conditions.
Make an index
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Strike
Write a definition for strike.
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Strike Breaker
Write a definition for strike breaker.
Topic 7: The Industrial Revolution
(The Reform Movement)
Standard:
9-12 1-B.2 (Content ID): Analyze the
transformation of the American
economy and the changing social and
political conditions in the United
States in response to the industrial
revolution.
f. rise and effect of reform
movements (Examples: Populists,
William Jennings Bryan, Jane
Addams, muckrakers)
h. Progressive reforms (Examples: the
national income tax, direct election of
senators, women’s suffrage,
prohibition)
Objectives:
Students will identify
important reforms and
reformers who helped
change social and political
conditions in the US after
the industrial revolution.
Watch the following sections of the video
United States History Origins to 2000 :
The Progressive Movement
Watch all sections
You can listen first in Spanish, but you must listen in English.
Make an index
study card for:
Progressive Movement
(Reform Movement)
A movement for political, economic and
social reform that occurred between
1900 and 1920.
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Write definition
Populists
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Jane Addams
What was she known for?
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Write definition.
Mudrakers
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The National Income
Tax
Explain the importance of the national
income tax.
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Direct Election of
Senators
Why was the direct election of senators
important?
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Women’s Suffrage
1. What was the women’s suffrage
movement?
2. Who was its leader?
3. What factor in history helped make it a
reality?
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The 19th Amendment
1. What did the 19th amendment do?
2. When was it ratified?
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Prohibition
What is prohibition? Why did some
people support it?