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Sorry for the late post. Sometimes life throws a curve. I'm just getting home. For those of you giving it a shot, Thanks for being patient. Xtra Cred: Page 373: Geography Challenge Answer questions 1-5 in COMPLETE sentences. Submit to my email: latayama@gmail.com 10 pts

Happy Friday Extra Credit available this weekend. Come see me anytime today for a handout to read. Answer the question: Why did so many Russians come to the USA over the years? -explain the multiple reasons for and different groups that came to the US. Minimum 2 paragraphs (no bullet points) Submit to my email: latayama@gmail.com Subject box: Russians to America Must be submitted by midnight Saturday (4/28/2018) 10 pts Have a great weekend.

Homework assignment due at the beginning of class TODAY Extra Credit 1-2 paragraphs via email only!! How did your family arrive in San Pedro (or wherever you live now). -did someone come here to find work? -did someone come here to be with other relatives? No need to get too personal. Turn in by 1200 am or midnight tonight to my email  (latayama@gmail.com) 10 pts. Taylor

Agenda: -Ch. 26 The Great Wave of Immigration (1890-1920) -Italians, Eastern European Jews, Chinese, Mexicans -Homework assignment: Due at the beginning of class on Thursday Homework questions: In 2 paragraphs answer the following; -Why do most people immigrate to the US? - What is a refugee? -Do most immigrants come to this country illegally? Use the article to backup your statements. Due at the beginning of class on Thursday

Tuesday we took our Ch. 25 Rise of Industry Quiz If you missed the quiz there will be make-up on Thursday 4/26 Check the blog every morning for information and opportunities for more points to help boost your final grade. ONLY A FEW WEEKS LEFT. GIVE IT YOUR VERY BEST SHOT. DON'T DROP THE BALL NOW!!!!!!! Taylor

Friday we went over the information from the presentations. We will continue Monday. 2 Questions that will be on your quiz this week. Essential Question : How did the Triangle Shirtwaiste incident change the way factories were run in America? Essential Question : How did the rise of industry change America. ( include evidence from the growth of cities, working conditions and labor unions) 7 sentences minimum Make sure you have the answers to these in your notes for the quiz.

Students creating slide/power point presentation today and tomorrow in class. Must answer the following questions; Must answer all questions and include pictures to enhance presentation. This is an INDIVIDUAL project. Growth of Cities: What changed when your factory “moved” to the city? What groups of people moved to the city? What was their life like there? Why was the Asch Building unsafe for the workers in the Triangle Factory? What safeguards do we have in today’s businesses to prevent this from happening again? Working Conditions; What were working conditions like on the assembly line? What were working conditions like in factories? What were working conditions like in the Triangle Factory? What were the average wages and working hours like then, how have they improved? What are wages like today? Labor Unions: What methods did workers use to get better working conditions? What did labor unions do to improve working conditions? How di...