Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - Posts

HCC - HW#39

Read pp. 430-434.  1.  Why did workers form unions?

2.  What were the goals of the Knights of Labor?

3.  Why did labor unions fail to obtain their goals in the late 1800s?

 

HCPH - HW#41

In Review book, read pp. 50-52, 130-132.  In textbook, read pp. 401-406.

You are a farmer on the Great Plains.  Write a letter to Dear Abby in which you ask for advice regarding one of your problems.  Include Abby's response to your letter.

HCC - HW#38

In Review book, read pp. 116-120.

1.  Explain three reasons for the growth of American industry.

2.  Do you think the leaders of big businesses were "robber barons" or "captains of industry"?  Explain.

 

HCPH - HW#40

Read Fact Sheet #17 and study Ch. 7 in the Review book.

In the Review book, answer Q2-13 on pp. 102-104.

This assignment may be handed in November 30 only.

HCC - HW#37

Read pp. 413-418.  Answer Q2 (a,b,c) on p. 419.

 

HCPH - HW#39

In Constitution book, read Lesson 24 (pp. 122-126).

Answer Q2 & 3 on p. 126 (Reviewing and Using the Lesson).

EXAM, Wednesday, December 5, on Unit IV:  The Nation Grows and Divides, 1803-1877 (Ch. 7-14, Review book Ch. 7).