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1200: The Chinese are so innovative! Theyused rock crystals to create the first pair ofsunglasses. Create a dialogue with a friend (please do so in English) and share the merits of your new shades!

New Deal: A program, designed during the Great Depression, that was meant to providework and positive feelings while the American economic front was in crisis. Thejobs focused on improving towns all over the country. What could be improved in the town you live?

1941: The first television commercial is aired on NBC. What are some of your favorite commercials and which ones driveyou crazy?

Who am I?I was born in this date in 1961.I have 2 boys, William and Henry.I died at a young age in a car crash.I championed for the poor and under-privileged. I was well loved as the Princess of Wales.Slide2

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1819: In Britain, the Factory Act is passed.It prohibits children under 9 to work in the textile factories and those under 16are limited to 12 hours of work in a day.Why do you think such young people weree

mployed?Interdependence: The mutual reliance between nations or people. In what waysare you personally dependent on others?What do you provide in return?

1881: President James Garfield is shot. Theshot is not what killed him. It was the unclean hands of his caregivers. What types of protections do we now have in place when someone is hospitalized to

ensure no additional germs?What happened?The year was 1864.The event was committed Bill “Candy” Cummings.Everyone could see the diamond.It was the special throw that Bill did – It just wouldn’t fly straight!Slide3

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1954: Nine years after the end of World WarII, the British finally ended food rationing.Why do you think it took so long to stop this practice?

Location: Where you are. This can be exact(like absolute – address or latitude and longitude) or relative (near the high school or by the grocery store.) Describe where you live absolutely and relatively. 1861: The Pony Express makes its first trip f

rom San Francisco to New York City. Despite its service, the express only lasted less than two years. Why?

Jim Morrison, lead singer of The Doors, who died on this date in 1971, said this: “Friends can help each other. A true friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself and especially to feel. Or, not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at the moment is fine with them. That's what real love amounts to letting a person be what he really is.” Thoughts?Slide4

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1054: A bright supernova was recorded bythe Chinese on this date. It shown in the skies for 23 days. What might have been thelocal reaction to this event?

Checks and balances: A system in which one group reviews decisions by another.For instance, if the House passes a bill, the Senate must also. And the president mustsign it. What are the ups and downs of this system?

1776: The United States officially declares its independence. How do you like to celebrate this wonderful holiday?

What was named after me?I was born in 1790.I was the surgeon- general of India.My name begins with Sir George.My last name was used to name the Highest peak in the world (north of India).Slide5

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1841: The first travel agency was established in England. Think of this time period. Was this business frequented?Justify your response.

Judicial Review: The process to assess the legality of laws. This process is done by judges, often by the Supreme Court.Many laws have been deemed unconstitutional. What does that mean?1643: The first documented

tornado was recorded on this day in Massachusetts. What has been the scary weather event you have ever been a part of?

Born on this date in 1810 was PhineasTaylor Barnum. He has an idea of entertainment that would travel around the country, performing stunts and animal tricks. What did he make popular? Slide6

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1862: Louis Pasteur uses a vaccine on a boybitten by a dog with rabies. The boy survives. This scientist also developed a method of purifying milk. What is thism

ethod called?Land use: How public lands are designated or utilized. This is quite controversial as the motivation is to use land for profit but alsomost do not want to destroy its value for the future. What do you think are some quality uses of

public land?1785: The term “dollar” is used for the firsttime as the coinage system of the UnitedStates is adopted. Times have changed a

great deal. Share if your family (especially your parents) use cash or credit cards?If they use both, when do they use cash?Nancy Reagan, first lady, was born on this date in 1923. What reactions do you have Of these words of hers?“I am a big believer that eventually everything comes back to you. You get back what you give out.”Slide7

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1456: Joan of Arc, burned at the stake with the accusation of heresy, is acquitted of the charges. She is, of course, not livingto receive this decision. What are the issues for and against the death penalty?

Interest: Additional fees added to what youowe when you borrow money. Why is interest added and what purchase items are often bought over time?

1846: Commander Sloat claims Monterey,California for America from the Mexican Army. Monterey is a beautiful community,located on the Pacific Ocean. What do you like best about being near the

ocean?Who am I?I was British born on this date in 1940.I was part of a band.I was the drummer.The band name sounds like a insect!Slide8

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52 B.C.E: Julius Caesar and his troops takeover a small fishing village. This action, as per Roman law, means that the villagebelongs to Rome. It later was renamed. What name did it

later go by? (Hint: The Eiffel Tower is there!)Intermediate directions: Directions betweenNorth, South, East and West. Name them!1881: You are going to love Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Edward

Berner(from this town)created the first ice cream sundae (he madeit only on Sundays!). What is your favorite ice cream treat?

Who am I?I was born on this day in 1949.I am Austrian. I am on TV and I wrote a cookbook.My first name is Wolfgang.My last name is the same as what hockey players hit around!Slide9

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1887: The first paper napkin is created for the dinner, honoring paper manufacturers of England. Name paper products your family uses often.

suburbanization: The growth of townsaround a large city. Do you live in the country, a small town, a big town or a suburb? What do you like best about where you live?

1846: The American flag is raised after encountering no resistance as the fleet enters Yerba Buena. The city is later renamed San Francisco. Have you everbeen to San Francisco? What do you like about the city or what do you hope to

see sometime there?What am I?I am orange in color.I am made of concrete and metal.I can look at a bay and also the ocean.The first part of my name is a precious metal.The second part is a fence opening.

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1778: French King Louis XVI supports the Americans by declaring war on Britain. Do you think that helped or hurt the colonists? Why or why not?

Local government: Ruling body of a City or town. What decisions does your Local government get to decide and what decisions are made by other groups?(like your state or the federal government)1790: Congress votes to locate WashingtonD.C. along the Potomac. What are the sites you think are most worth seeing on a visit

to our nation’s capital?What is this “first one ever”?I was built in Ohio.

The year was 1892.I made transportation smoother.They put me out in the street. Slide11

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Fred Baldasare did an amazing thing on this day in 1962. Can you guess what it is?He was all wet!He had a special suit!He did the American Crawl.He was under the area between England and France.

1986: How long does it take you the run amile? On this date, Norwegians Ingrid Kristiansen ran 6.25 miles in 30 minutes and 13.74 seconds. That is about 4.75 minute miles. Subtract that amount from your time and see how much faster she was!

Liberal: Ideas that are considered progressiveor futuristic; often pioneering social causesand willing to try new things. Do you consideryourself to be liberal or conservative?Justify your choice.

1656: Two Quaker Englishwomen who lived in Barbados immigrated to America. Their time here was short lived–their liberal views sent them back to Barbados. Where is Barbados and what kind of place is it?Slide12

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1944: The British Air Force is the first nationto use jet aircraft militarily. What are the advantages and disadvantages, in your opinion, of using jet aircraft for this purpose?

Immigrants: Persons who come from anothercountry to America. Where did your ancestors originate from?1630: Gull Island is bought from the NativeAmericans. The island is renamed Oyster

Island and later became known as Ellis Island. Where is this island and what was it used for?“I believe that my clothes can give people a better image of themselves - that it can increase their feelings of confidence and happiness

.”-Giorgio Armani is a fashion designer. Do you agree with his feeling about clothes? Why or why not?Slide13

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1930: World Cup, championship of soccer,holds its first tournament in Uruguay. Whatmakes soccer an exciting sport? Why might someone not like soccer?

Source: The beginning of a river. How do you think a river changes as it begins at itssource and deposits finally into the ocean?1832: The source of the Mississippi Riveris discovered in Minnesota.

The Mississippi Is an immense river. What is the largest river you have ever seen? What about a river is exciting and fearful?Who am I (born on this date in 1942)? These are my accomplishments:

Star wars.Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.Raiders of the Lost Ark.The Fugitive.Patriot games.Slide14

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1099: The Crusades were brutal! On this date, Christian Knights massacred Muslimsand Jews for a period of seven weeks. If aperson knows he/she will be killed for theirstance on faith, why do they still state their

faith?Tyranny: Oppressive rule. This type of government rarely allows for free speechor other freedoms we take for granted.What are some of the freedoms we are blessed with?

1798: The Sedition Act was passed and it made it a crime to criticize the government.Obviously, that law was later removed. Whydo you think it was made at that time?Why was it eventually repealed?

How many political parties were there in Germany in 1933?6310Slide15

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1783: The first successful steamboat is built. If you could ride on any water craft,what would be yourchoice and why?

Expedition: A extended trip with a certain purpose. Expeditions are usually meant to detail areas that little knowledge is knownabout. Where would you like to go on a expedition and what would be its purpose?1806: Zebulon Pike heads out

on a expedition to explore the Southwest. His findings created a motivation to move to the West. What are your favorite “Western United States?

Rembrandt, born on this date in 1606 painted the portrait at the right. What makes his work exceptional?Slide16

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1439: The plague was widespread. In England, in order to keep this deadly diseasefrom spreading further, they banned kissing. Do you think that could keep thisdisease from spreading? Why or why not?

Assassination: The murder of a political leader. Why would someone want to kill a leader, even a popular one?1997: John F. Kennedy Jr. was killed in a plane crash along with his wife and his w

ife’s sister. The Kennedys have endured much tragedy (IncludingJohn’s father who was president and killed). How does your family cope with tragedy?

Who am I?I was born in 1907.I knew how to make money.I loved snack food.I developed a special kind of snack food that expands when cooked.Most people enjoy this snack at the movies!Slide17

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709 B.C.E.: The first solar eclipse was recorded in China. Have you seen a solareclipse? What did you need to do in order to view it safely?

Reserve requirement: The amount of moneythat banks must have on hand so that theycan meet the demands of withdrawals. Why do you think thatthey set that kind of a limit?

1955: It is the happiest day on earth! Disneyland opens in Anaheim, CA. Why doyou think many agree that Disneyland is“The Happiest Place on Earth”? Have you visited this park before? What are yourfavorite elements?

The printing of money is begun on this date in 1861 to help fund the Civil War. Imagine you are on the “money design” committee. Submit the design that you think the government should adopt for A $3 bill. Slide18

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64: A fire in ancient Rome destroys two-thirds of the town. Nero blamed the Christians and the persecutions began. What are up sides of fire?

Price elasticity: The flexibility of products as the price changes. If there is enough demand, the price can rise and the amountsold still rises. What do you think in today’smarket is over priced? What do you think is a bargain?

1925: The American Automobile Association decides and publicly announcesthat women are as good as men at driving. Do you agree or not? Support youropinion.

Who as I?I was born in 1921.I loved science.I really spaced out!In fact, I was the first man to do so!Slide19

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2781 B.C.E: The first known calendar is created in ancient Egypt. Many families have a central calendar. How does your family keep up with activities and scheduling?

Radical policies: Decisions which many feelstray drastically from the norm. Sometimes, when problems persist, it is worthwhile tobe a little radical in your solutions. How do you respond to change? Are you flexible orrigid?

1911: The first laws that censor movies arepassed in Pennsylvania. Do you think movies should be censored? Substantiate your position.

Who am I?I was born in 1860.I was accused of killing my parents.They found me not guilty.My first name is a nickname for Elizabeth.My last name rhymes with Jordan.Slide20

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1402: A Mongol warrior named Tamerlanedefeats the Ottoman Empire at Ankara, Turkey. Tamerlane claimed to be a descendent of Genghis Khan. What was the reputation of the M

ongols?Mixed economy: A financial system in whichpublic and private companies compete. What makes this type of system equitable?

1969: Neil Armstrong made a giant stepfor mankind on this day. What did he do?Neil Armstrong once said,

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” What did he mean?Slide21

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1904: The Trans-Siberian railway, after 4607 miles of construction, is completed.What continent and what cardinal directionIndicates its location?

Public utilities: Power and water services controlled by the government. What are the advantages of the government being in charge of this?1946: A United States lieutenant becamethe first pilot to take off and land from a

ship. What would make landing on a shipmore complicated?What famous Nobel prize writer was born on this date in 1899? Hint: He wrote the following books:The Sun Also Rises

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1822: A botanist from Czechoslovakia (Gregor Mendel) was born on this date. Histheories helped develop modern views of genetics. What are you most proud of that

you have inherited genetically? What traits are you less than thrilled with?Unit of account: The amount money is worthcompared with other forms of wealth. For instance, gold or silver are expressed in terms of dollars. What is your favorite wayto spend your money?

: Both houses of Congress vote to restore citizenship to Robert E. Lee(the Confederate General). Why do you thinkt

hey did this and why did they wait so long?(The war was over in 1865).Robert E. Lee once said:“It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it.”What might people grow fond of when it comes to war?Slide23

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776 B.C.E.: The first Olympic games are held in Olympia, Greece. What Olympic events are most challenging in your mind?What events would be easiest to excel at and why?

War on Poverty: Lyndon Johnson, in 1964as president, launched a campaign to endpoverty. It what ways would this simulatea war?1967: In Detroit, the worst riots in United

States history occurred. 83 were killed and 1800 were injured. The African Americans were incensed over rumors of police brutality. Why do people, in large groups, behave in ways they wouldn’t behave if they were by themselves?

What was patented in the U.S.?It really was the way communication wasdone (after this invention in 1829).It was a machine with letters, numbers and symbols.When you got to the end of a line, a bar would move it to the next line.The keys were pressed to print text.Slide24

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1911: Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, was discovered on this date by explorers. What makes this ancient city so amazing?(Use the picture)

Embezzlement: Illegal transfer of money from an employer’s account into a personalaccount. Why would someone to choose to do this?1898: Born on this date was Amelia

Earhart. What makes her such a famedAmerican?O. Henry was sent to prison for embezzle-

ment. While in prison, he wrote stories to support his daughter and became a famous author. He was released on this date in 1901. What about prison might be good if you were a writer?Slide25

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1814: The first steam locomotive is demonstrated in England. Have you ever ridden on a train? What has been your best ride or where would you like to ride to?

National identity: What a country is known for. What do you think are symbols or beliefs that represent America?1866: Ulysses S. Grant is made a 4-star general, the first U.S.

officer to reach this level. Who was Grant and why would he be given this status?Mata Hari

was sentenced to death in 1917 for spying during World War I. The Germans used the seductive woman to gain secrets. What skills would a person need to have to be a successful spy? Slide26

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1529: Pizarro is given the dictate fromthe queen of Spain to conquer Peru. In This period of time, many European nationswere capturing/colonizing as many placesas possible. Describe this experience

from the perspective of the nation beingcolonized.Public good: Decisions that benefit the nation as a whole. These decisions are difficult because if some groups are favoredby these policies, others are not. What are rules in your home that you may not like

but keep the family running well?1908: On this date, the FBI is founded. The men who are hired must protect n

ational laws and support investigations that cross state lines. What is most intriguing about the FBI?Who am I?I was born on this date in 1943.I was born in Britain. I am a musician. Everyone wants my moves!

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1921: On this date, in Canada, insulin is isolated for the first time and it would later prove to assist with the control of diabetes and the saving of many lives. If you developed scientific skills, what would y

ou like to control (disease wise) and why?Patent: Legal right to market ideas or inventions. Why would it be importantthat persons who invent something secure a patent?

1866: The Atlantic Cable is laid, allowing telegraph communication to occur acrossthe Atlantic. What would you imagine to be the first message sent? Who would send it and who would receive it?

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1586: Sir Thomas Harriot, British citizen who had recently returned from Columbia,brings potatoes to Europe for the first time.YUM! What is your favorite

style of potatoes?Amendment: Legal additions to the constitution. Amendments clarify elementsof the law in which the constitution is not clear. It takes a lot to add a new amendment. Why do you think it is an involved process?

1868: The 14th Amendment passes, securing the right of citizenship to all African Americans.

What are the privileges of citizenship?Who am I?I was born on this date in 1929.I worked as an editor for a short period of time.My greatest claim to fame was as the wife of a president.Unfortunately, my husband was killed while in office.Slide29

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1907: Sir Robert Baden Powell develops a summer camp for boys which eventuallylead to the creation of the Boy Scouts.What are some of the merits of scouting,Boys or Girls?

Famine: Widespread starvation. There was a potato famine in 1848 and by this point,most Europeans were quite dependent on potatoes to survive. What about potatoes makes them such a good food?

1958: NASA (National Space Administration)is established. In 1957, the Soviets launched the first satellite. Americans were concerned that the Soviets would dominate space travel. NASA was created. What would be appealing about working for NASA is some capacity?

Who am I?I was born on this date in 1883.I was a leader during World War II.I was part of the Axis Powers.I was from Italy.Slide30

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1839: African slaves, on the way to Spain,killed most of the Spanish on the ship(Amistad). When the ship arrived later inNew York, the African Americans aboard w

ere freed and not held responsible for the lives lost. What is equitable and what is unfair about this?Rights: Privileges or freedoms experiencedby citizens. What are some rights of Americans?

1619: Jamestown is the site of the firstlegislative assembly in America. Two representatives from each part of the town were elected to serve. What about this form of government seems

fair?“You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” What did these words of Henry Ford, born on this day in 1863, mean? Do you agree or disagree and why?Slide31

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1498: On his third visit to the New World,Christopher Columbus discovers and Names Trinidad. Where is Trinidad located?Obsolete

: Old fashioned, no longer needed . For instance, music was recorded on platesized discs (called records). Now, many just download music from a website once purchased. What else do you envisionbecoming obsolete?1792: The building of the U.S. Mint begins on this date. Soon, the Mint would beginmaking money – literally! Will coins and

dollars become obsolete? Support your position.Curt Gowdy, sportscaster, once said,

“An announcer is only as good as yesterday's performance.”What does that imply about the sportscaster business? Do you agree or not? Why?