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GOV 26.116 Sláinte! It’s St Patrick’s Day!
History of St. Patrick’s DaySeparate St. Patrick’s Day myths from reality and find out all about why and how this holiday is celebrated by millions of Irish around the world.
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GOV 26.114 How long does it take to count to a TRILLION?
Counting non-stop (everyday, day and night),
at one number a second, it would take you:Below is undebatable
1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 day = 24 hours
1 year = 365 days
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GOV 26.113 How long does it take to count to a BILLION?
Counting non-stop (everyday, day and night),
at one number a second, it would take you:Below is undebatable
1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 day = 24 hours
1 year = 365 days
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GOV 26.112 How long does it take to count to a MILLION?
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GOV 26.107 Women’s History Month – Society and the Industrial Age (The Suffragettes)
suf·fra·gette – noun
a woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest.
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History – ZOOT SUITS!
“Hi-deo-ho!!! What’s cookin’ baby? You are the cat’s meow!”
Whether you were walking the streets of the famous Harlem Renaissance or you were listening to the Pachuco Boogie in Los Angeles you were turning heads with the attitude and the dress wear!
Few riots can be attributed to passing fashions, but zoot suits are the top among them. After originating among the Harlem Renaissance crowd, the zoot suit came to symbolize political defiance. Find out why it’s still illegal to wear a zoot suit in L.A.
DIRECTIONS: Click on the link below and answer the following questions. Send your answers to jbello@sdcoe.net labeled
History – ZOOT SUITS!
28 Extra Credit Homework points
A Podcast on Zoot Suits_ Yes
1. Give one example of a dumb law (and where it applies) that is mentioned in the podcast.
2. When was the zoot suit in fashion?
3. Which communities were associated with the zoot suit?
4. What were the zoot suits originally made of?
5. What was Malcom X known as?
6. Who wrote a dictionary known as Jive Slang?
7. What were the zoot suits originally known as?
8. When did the zoot suit become political and a sign of defiance?
9. Why was the zoot suit deemed unpatriotic?
10. What was the new American suit like?
They weren’t an import from (__11__). They were a real American(__12__); they were (__13__) generation (__14__) kids.
15. Who were ticked (very angry) because the Pachucos were independent and not trying to hide their identity in Los Angeles?
16. In the negative press, what were people in zoot suits associated with?
17. What was the Sleep Lagoon?
18. What happened on August 2, 1942?
19. Who was the murder pinned on?
20. What happened in May 1943?
21. What is Chicano?
22. Who was the Vengeance squad?
23. What did the issued ordinance by the Los Angeles City Council prohibit?
24. How many people were injured in the riots?
25. What did the local press call the riot?
26. Who else would wear zoot suits as an act of defiance (not American)?
27. What movies came out of this era that captured the concept of juvenile delinquency?
28. What is another riot mentioned on this podcast?
Other Zoot suit videos and information:
– “Sharp As A Tack” (1942)
– “Geechy Joe” Cab Calloway
– “El Pachuco” Zoot Suit Movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tryJJeT7rWE&feature=related
– How Zoot Suits Work: http://people.howstuffworks.com/zoot-suit4.htm
– Why Did Men Stop Wearing Three-Piece Suits?
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GOV 26.80 The PresidentS of the United States
His Excellency, His Mightiness, His High MightinessThe President of the United Statesand defender of our Liberties.
The Presidents and First Ladies’ Timeline
The Vice Presidents
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GOV 26.79 The Cabinet: Take a look at this piece of nice furniture!
In need of a new cabinet? Well President Trump got to choose a new on . . . but don’t think we are talking about the kitchen.
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GOV 26.73 Black History Month – Classic Motown Music (1960s)
Classic Motown music officially spans from 1959 to 1983, with its peak “Golden Age” dominating the 1960s and early 1970s. Founded by Berry Gordy in Detroit, it defined the “Sound of Young America” via artists like The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder, blending soul, pop, and R&B.
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GOV 26.60 Political Satire
CAVEAT LECTOR:
Although humor is the mechanism of satire, you may find yourself agreeing or disagreeing with some themes concerning this post? Where do you stand on your political beliefs?
Political satire is a type of satire that specializes in gaining entertainment from politics. Political satire can also act as a tool for advancing political arguments in conditions where political speech and dissent are banned.
Political satire has played a role in American Politics since the 1700s. Under King George’s rule, the colonies used political cartoons to criticize the parliament and fight for independence. Founding father Benjamin Franklin was a notable political satirist. He employed satire in several essays, including Rules by Which a Great Empire May Be Reduced to a Small One and A Witch Trial at Mount Holly.
Cartoons continued to provide commentary on American politics. In the late 1800s, editorial cartoonist Thomas Nast employed political satire to tackle issues like corruption. Amongst other notable political satirists is well-known author Mark Twain, who used satire to criticize and comment on slavery.
See how political satire still exists in today’s political environment. Are you able to recognize the intent and purpose of the following videos?
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GOV 26.56 Politics 1
CLICK HEREThe Online Guide to American Politics, Elections, Candidates & Campaigns
Launched online in 1997, Politics1 is published as a non-partisan public service to promote fully informed decision-making by the American electorate. One of the pioneering political blog and news sites, Politics1 has drawn a sizable and devoted audience of political professionals, journalists, educators, and activists.
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GOV 26.55 – Conservative vs Liberal
As we continue discussing different and opposing political and economic spectrums, let’s take a look at where you stand on your personal beliefs.
We all want the same things in life. We want freedom; we want the chance for prosperity; we want as few people suffering as possible; we want healthy children; we want to have crime-free streets. The argument is how to achieve them…
CAVEAT LECTOR: You may find yourself agreeing or disagreeing with some topics concerning this assignment. . . where do you stand on this political spectrum?
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GOV 26.35 USA – Types of Government (HOMEWORK)
CAVEAT LECTOR: You may find yourself agreeing or disagreeing with this video . . . where do you stand on this topic?
Types of Government, Explained
Click on your appropriate class to complete the assignment
P 1/5 CLICK HERE and P 2/3 CLICK HERE
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GOV 26.26 USA – So What Was 1776?
Was it one or more of the following?
A Revolt?
A Secession? An American Revolution? An American Independence?
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GOV 26.11 The Age of Enlightenment (ROAD MAP!)
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GOV 26.2 Lord of the Flies – Introduction
Lord of the Flies
Stranded on an island, a group of schoolboys degenerate into savagery.
Reflection – How and What do you prioritize when leading a people? What makes a good leader?
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3 April Fool’s: In December?
December 28th is the Feast of the Holy Innocents. It is equivalent to April Fool’s Day (April 1)
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1 Christmas Cancelled?
In England? In the USA? And it’s not because of COVID!
Oliver Cromwell was a Puritan, military leader, and powerful politician in the 17th century Parliament and….
Did he cancel Christmas?
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India – It’s a Girl! 2010
http://en.horrorhumanumest.info/index.php?post/15_itsagirl
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AP 24.1258 Fighting Poverty and Diseases – India (Pollution makes everyone “a smoker”)
In India, nearly 1.8 million people die every year as a result of dirty air. In Delhi, with 19 million people, 1,000 more cars hit the road every day, contributing to smog that’s dangerous in many ways. But the real cost of the pollution is its toll on human health. Elizabeth Palmer reports from New Delhi as part of our Earth Matters coverage.
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AP 24.1256 Fighting Poverty and Diseases – India (Challenges of Sanitation)
Manual scavenging — the removal of human waste from sites with no flush systemLife expectancy is low, with many developing asthma, skin infections and tuberculosis
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Nigeria and Boko Haram
Consider the following:
Applying the political and social implications of post Cold War, how have regional conflicts emerged around the world and why?
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