Monday 3.23.15

We are starting a short three week unit about the 1950s. It will cover all of chapter 14 and there will be a large project that will be introduced next week! 
Agenda: 
-warm up
-14.1 ppt
-14.1 questions


Create a new section in your notebook. Chapter 14 is three weeks. Four sections of notes. And a group project that will end before break.

Objective:  SWBAT identify cultural aspects of the 1950s.

Warm up: Watch the video. What does this video tell you about the 1950s in the US? Why would it be important to make a video of this. LINK TO VIDEO

Homework: Finish 14.1 questions/read 14.1.


14.1 Truman and Eisenhower

1.     Why did Truman veto the Taft-Hartley Act?
2.     In what ways did the Taft-Hartley Act hurt labor unions?
3.     What programs did congress pass from Truman’s Fair Deal? What programs did Congress refuse? Why do you think that is?
4.     What was the impact of the election of 1948?
5.     What conservative and activist measures did Eisenhower take during his administration?