2nd+Quarter+Extra+Credit


 * 2nd Quarter Extra Credit Opportunities**


 * Race and Social Justice in U.S. History**

1. Video Library - You can watch up to THREE movies per quarter and answer TWO of the posted questions (5 points per movie and questions). Remember to answer the required questions.

2. Book Library: A list of books (and their associated questions) that have been approved as extra credit. __To get extra credit you must answer FOUR questions from the list__. **Each book will be worth 15 points**. Remember, you can only receive 15 points per quarter.


 * A.P. U.S. History - due (by email) no later than 8 p.m. on September 28th.**

1. Read the article "The Wizard of Oz: Parable on Populism". Answer the following questions: ** (5.5 points) **
 * What was Populism? How does Baum's description of farm life relate to the need for Populism?
 * How was The Wizard of Oz a product of its times?
 * What do the following characters represent in this parable? (be sure to describe the representation)
 * Dorothy
 * Tin Man
 * Scarecrow
 * Cowardly Lion
 * Yellow Brick Road
 * Wicked Witch of the West

2. Read the documents relating to the Pullman Strike.**(2 points)**
 * Which documents relate to George Pullman's justification for raising the rents in the company housing at Pullman? Summarize the general argument for raising the rent.
 * Which documents relate to the workers' justification for calling a strike? Summarize their general argument for a strike in 1894.

3. Summarize information about [|The Boxer Rebellion]. Be sure to discuss causes and outcomes. **(2 points)**

4. Go to [|The American Immigration Home Page] and compare and contrast the three following periods of immigration 1790-1849, 1849-1890 and (New Immigration) 1890-1930 and 1930-2000 in the following areas. Write a short summary of how immigration changed throughout those periods with respect to: a. Who they were? b. Methods of transportation c. Difficulties faced coming to the U.S. (condition, laws restricting immigration, etc) **(5.5 points)**

. Video Library - You may watch any of the following videos from the Video Library and answer two questions from the list **(5 points)**:
 * Twelve Years a Slave
 * The Great Debaters
 * Matewan
 * The Golden Door

6. Book Library - You may read any of the following books from the Book Library and answer the questions **(15 points)**
 * 1) The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
 * 2) Warriors Don't Cry
 * 3) Code Talkers