For Thursday Block - 3/22/12

Lyndon Johnson

Read & outline chapter 17-3

Read Handout " Johnson and the Great Society"

Quiz Friday on Chapter 17 Sections 2 & 3

Due Tuesday 3/20/12

Write a Eulogy for Camelot that highlights the accomplishments of the Kennedy administration in the area of civil rights legislation, space exploration, foreign affairs, social programs and leadership.

Use information from chapter 17 sections 1 & 2

Typed to hand in.

JFK's Inauguration Speech - Due Monday 3/19/12

Watch Kennedy's Inauguration Speech part one and part two YouTube segments) and answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper.

What is JFK saying when he states:

1. “The Torch has been passed to a new generation”

2. “We shall pay any price….”

3. What does JFK promise the new nations of the world?

4. What does JFK say to the nations in Central and South America?

5. What does JFK say to the United Nations?

6. What does JFK say to the enemies of the United States?

7. What does JFK mean by “ never negotiate out of fear but never fear to negotiate”?

8. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”

Quiz on JFK and LBJ on Friday 3/23/12

OGT Test Site - For Practice

Test Questions

Use these old tests to practice for the OGT.

OGT - due Block Day 3/8/12

GRADE YOUR TEST!!

Read Chapters 8 & 9 and one more of your choice (where you feel you need the most review) and complete the guided note packet.

For Those Absent for 50's Party

Go to DIIGO and look at 10 presentations - take notes

50's Presentations 1°

50's Presentations 3°

Worksheet for presentations

For Monday 3/5/12

Complete OGT test

Read over Chapter 16-3 for review for the test on Tuesday 3/6

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