US History Day 2 (The 1940s) - Mr Underwood's Classes

Day 2 The 1940s

This page will have a daily list of assignments and curriculum for students in Mr Underwood's U.S. History Class. Please follow the directions in order to maximize your score for this assignment.

1) Watch the All Class Video and answer the questions on the Digital Attendance Form.

2) After watching the news, complete all of the additional Asynchronous Learning Activities below.

3) Fill out the the Attendance Check-In sheet at the bottom of the page and submit the form to your instructor. Be sure you answer in complete and detailed sentences whenever applicable in order to maximize your score.

4) Missing an assignment?
You can access the Digital Syllabus by clicking here.
You can access the Day 1 Learning Activities by clicking here.

Part I: Learning Video

Please Choose ONE (1) additional Learning Video below to watch and answer the questions in the Digital Attendance Form. Be sure to answer in complete and detailed sentences.

Part II: Article Review "The Real Rosie the Riveter Passes Away"

Download and read the article about the original Rosie the Riveter below and answer the questions on the Digital Attendance Form in complete and detailed sentences.

Rosie the Riveter Passes Away
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Part III: Reflection "Looking Back at the Hollywood 10"

As you learned from the lecture, in 1947, 10 members of the Hollywood film industry were investigated by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), in Congress. The committee alleged there was communist influence in the American motion picture business. These prominent screenwriters and directors, who became known as the Hollywood Ten, received jail sentences and were banned from working for the major Hollywood studios.

How does this historical event relate to your life today? In the space below, answer the reflection questions that we will use as the basis for our discussion next period.

1) Give a school appropriate example of a time when you were accused of doing something that you didn't actually do. You can also use an example of when you have been stereotyped because of who you are and/or something you were involved with.

2) How did It feel to be falsely accused and/or stereotyped? Did the person or group ever admit they were in the wrong?

3) In general, do you think the actions (or beliefs) you display outside of school, sports or a job should have any impact on your continued or future involvement in that activity? Explain your answer.

4) Can you think of a situation where it does seem fair to punish people at school, a job, sport, etc for something they did outside of those activities?