'Daily guided questions' presentation slideshows

21.3 Failed Compromises

21.3 Failed Compromises. Main Idea Disagreements between the North and the South, especially over the issue of slavery, led to political conflict. Why I t Matters Now Regional differences can make national problems difficult to resolve. CA. Standards.

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Big Business and Organized Labor

Big Business and Organized Labor. Main Idea Business leaders guided industrial expansion created new ways of doing business, while workers organize. Why It Matters Now These leaders developed modern corporations, while unions gains benefit workers today. CA Standards.

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18.3 Texas Independence & Mexican -American War

18.3 Texas Independence & Mexican -American War. Main Idea The United States expanded its territory westward to stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Why It Matters Now Today, 1/3 of all Americans live in the areas added to the United States in 1848. Standards.

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17.3 California Gold Rush

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3.1 The Great Awakening and Enlightenment

3.1 The Great Awakening and Enlightenment. Main Idea Two social and political movements led to colonial want for independence. . Why It Matters Now Political and social movements still influence American society. CA Standards.

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Western Farmers

Western Farmers. Main Idea A wave of farmers moved to the Plains in the 1800s and faced many economic problems. Why It Matters Now Farmers are facing similar economic problems today. CA Standards.

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17.1 Texas Independence

17.1 Texas Independence. Main Idea American and Tejano citizens led Texas to independence from Mexico. Why it Matters Now The diverse culture of Texas has developed from the contributions of many different groups. Standards.

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11.1 Time of Conflict

11.1 Time of Conflict. MAIN IDEA Jefferson continues the policy of neutrality, but is forced to react to outside forces. WHY IT MATTERS NOW. British interference with affairs of the United States led to the War of 1812. CA Standards.

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New Industrial Revolution

New Industrial Revolution. Main Idea The growth of industry during the year of 1860-1914 transformed life in America. Why Does It Matter Modern businesses relay on many of the inventions and products developed during this time. CA Standards.

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