DAN GORDON
Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Salem, Oregon
20th Century U.S. History
1911 – 1920
Name_____________________________
Period_____________
In the study of this decade you will be asked
to do multiple assignments that will fit the six main topics
(science and technology, politics, foreign policy, culture,
economics, and women and minorities) that you have identified
as your areas of interest. You must finish each section before
beginning the following section. All work must be completed
for section 1 by Thanksgiving. You will move to section 2
when we return from the break. Half the points for each task
will be awarded for an oral defense of your chosen assignment,
the other half will be awarded for the written assignment.
SECTION 1: Choose any of these assignments
for a maximum of 140 points. You must have at least 130 points
in order to move to section.
1.Write an autobiography that includes: name,
address, age, parents occupation and hobbies, your hobbies,
favorite food, favorite restaurant, what frightens you most,
two conflicts in your life, and what you wish to be doing
5 years from now. Now write a second autobiography, this time
you are living in 1916. (20 points)
2.Write a 3 page type written paper on the
leadership of Tsar Nicholas II and the influence of Rasputin.
( 20 points)
3.Write a 3 page type written paper on the
conditions of labor during this decade. Include the contributions
of "Mother" Jones, "Big Bill" Haywood, Eugene Debs, and John
L.Lewis ( 20 points)
4.Watch the movie, Titanic, then write a 1
page typewritten report on the ship itself. Then imagine your-self
as a survivor, floating away in a lifeboat as hundreds of
others drown. Write a letter to your mother explaining your
feelings. The letter may be written in any language.20 points
5. Watch the movie, Birth of a Nation, then
write a review from our social perspective of race relations,
the KKK, and other pertinent events. Must be type written.(
20 points )
6.Watch the movie, Eight Men Out.. Argue whether
or not Shoeless Joe Jackson should be in the Baseball Hall
of Fame. Be specific about what criteria you use to make your
judgement. This should be in an essay format and include a
clearly stated thesis. 20 points
7.Make a detailed drawing of a Mark V (male)WWI
tank. Label all the elements, including machine gun, cannon,
driver, continuous track, ammunition, engine and transmission,
gunner, loader,commander, andfrontal armor.( 20 points)
8.Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud were two of the
formost thinkers in the field of psychology. Make a Venn diagram
that illustrates their theories. Write a conclusion to what
you find. 20 points )
9.Research George M. Cohan and his music. Present
this research in a two page typewritten paper. Find at least
four of his songs (must include "Over There") and play them
for the class. Have the lyrics for "OverThere" and after giving
its background, lead the class in singing the song.( 20 points)
10.Complete and define a list of at least 20
words or phrases that became popular during this decade. 20
points
11. You are a soldier on the western front
in WWI. Write two entries to your diary, one from your first
day on the lines, one after 6 months in the trenches. These
entries must reflect the experiences of the soldier in the
trences during this war. 20 points
12.You are a suffragette. Write a speech to
give before a rally that includes the President. 20 points
SECTION 2: Choose only one of these topics.
There is a maximum of 30 points available. Completion of this
section of the assignment will give you a B grade for this
section of the class. You must complete this section before
moving on to section 3.
Create a "who's who" for this decade. You must
have a minimum of thirty names. You must have at least 4 people
from each of the areas of study that we have identified. Each
name should be followed by a short (1 paragraph) biography.
There should also be a table of contents created that shows
where each of your entries can be found, and under which area
of study you have entered them.( 30 pts )
Read Erique M. Remarque's All Quiet On The
Western Front. Then watch any of the movies made with the
same title. Write a review of the book, then a written critique
that compares and contrasts the movie with the book. In your
paper include a conclusion on which was more powerful.( 30
pts)
Read War Games by Michael Foreman. Find the
Garth Brooks song (Belleau Wood) that deals with much the
same subject. Present an oral review of the book to the class,
present the Garth Brooks song, and then lead the class in
singing "Silent Night".( 30 pts).
Construct a wall map of Europe in 1914 and
another for 1919. Make sure that your details show the changes
brought about by WWI. These maps must be at least 3 X 6 ft.(
30 pts)
This section must be turned in by December
3, 1999. Everything must be typewritten.
Section 3: Choose only one of these topics.
There is a maximum of 30 points available. Completion of this
section of the assignment will give you an A grade for this
section of the class.
Read George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Since
it is an allegory for the Russian Revolution, assign the animal
characters their “proper” names and actual roles
played in that event. Give some historical background on each
character and provide a brief, typewritten review on how well
Orwell did in depicting the Bolshevik revolution in such a
unique manner.
Write a six page, typewritten research paper
on any one of the following artists: Nijinsky, Duncan (Isadora),
Picasso, Matisse, Ravel, or Debussy. Provide visuals to show
the work of your chosen subject.
Write a six page, typewritten research paper
on any one of the following athletes: Jim Thorpe, Ty Cobb,
or Jack Johnson. Provide charts or graphs comparing their
abilities and exploits to modern athletes.
Research the mystery of “Anastasia”.
Watch the Ingrid Bergman film of that name. Include in your
research the claims of Anna Anderson of Charlottesville, Virginia
and the findings of the scientific tests done on the mass
grave site in 1989. Write a five page, type-written report
on your findings and your conclusions.
Dr Kathie Nunley
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