Transcript Bonus Corner - Corbett Harrison

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World History:
1774: This will take your breath away!
Joseph Priestly discovered oxygen. What
other discoveries do you think shortly
followed this one?
American History:
1941: This vehicle was first named
the Willys truck. The U.S. army needed
this all-terrain vehicle immediately so it
was built in 49 days. It was later renamed
“Jeep.” How have all-terrain vehicles
changed how Americans live?
Word of the day:
Law of demand: This terminology describes
the request of business to produce
quickly. Why is demand required to
escalate the production timeline?
Bonus Corner:
“When times are bad is when the
real entrepreneurs emerge.”
Robert Kiyosaki
What is an entrepreneur?
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World History:
216 B.C.E.: The Romans fall to Hannibal
and most of Southern Italy switches
allegiance. What unusual element did
Hannibal include with his troops?
American History:
1861: The first income tax legislation was
enacted. What was significant event
created a need for money?
Word of the day:
Allegiance: We pledge allegiance to our
flag. What does allegiance imply?
Bonus Corner:
What
country
does this
flag
represent?
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World History:
1914: France enters World War I. France
had an alliance with Russia and when
Russia was attacked, France entered the
war. War truly ends up with no winners;
just countries that lasted the longest and
took possession of more land.
How can war be avoided?
American History:
1933: The first Mickey Mouse watch was
sold. Why do you think America has
fallen in love with a rodent?
Word of the day:
Aggressor: In war, there is often a group
that is considered the aggressor. However,
defining the aggressor is not always
clear cut. Why is it hard to identify
the catalyst for a specific war?
Bonus Corner:
What French
architectural
wonder is shown
here? Why was
this unique
structure built?
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World History:
1789: All feudal privileges and rights were
abolished during the French Revolution.
Feudalism was a societal structure in which
lords had land and could let serfs work on it
for payment or they could give it to knights
for fighting their battles. What was
appealing about this way of life?
American History:
1753: Freedom of the Press is established
when John Peter Zenger, publisher of the
New York Weekly, wins his case after being
sued by the British Royal Governor (William
Crosby). What are the blessings and curses
with Freedom of the Press?
Word of the day:
Freedom (of the press): We love our
freedoms. The press feels responsible
for keeping the American people informed.
In the past month, name one
news piece you were glad the press
revealed and one you wish wasn’t revealed.
Bonus Corner:
TRIVIA : Why was every telephone in
Canada and the United States shut down
for one minute in 1922?
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World History:
1850: Separate governing rights were
given to the Australian states of South
Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.
How would life in those
states change as a result
(both good and bad)?
American History:
1861: The U.S. army was finally whipped
into shape! Flogging was officially banned.
What is “flogging” and why do you think
it was banned?
Word of the day:
States (rights): In composing the
Constitution, federal rights and states
rights were debated. Why is best, at
times, that states make their own
laws and at other times, allow the
federal government take control?
Bonus Corner:
“True patriotism hates injustice in its
own land more than anywhere else.”
Clarence Darrow
Why do you think the statement above
is true?
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World History:
1762: Two slices of bread + a slice of beef
= the first sandwich! Who would have
thought that this “invention,” created by
the Earl of Sandwich, was invented to
make it easier to eat while playing cards.
What is your favorite kind of sandwich?
American History:
1787: The first debates began as the
Continental Congress convened to
develop a key document in U.S. history.
What was the document?
Word of the day:
Debate: The process of debate has been
used to justify and/or clarify opinions on
a variety of issues. How does a debate
and a discussion differ in meaning?
Bonus Corner:
“I make the most money, I think, in Russia
and Paris, for the people of those countries
are so willing to be amused, so eager to see
something new and out of the ordinary.”
In 1926, the famed magician who said this
stayed underwater for 91 minutes inside a
box with air meant to last 6 minutes. Who
was it?
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World History:
1498: Columbus landed in the Caribbean
on this date. What was unusual about
the colonists he brought?
(Hint: Many did not want to face the
dangers of this kind of trip. What faction
had little to lose and was willing to take
the risk?) Describe a day on this journey.
American History:
1794: The angry farmers of Pennsylvania
had become frustrated with taxes on liquor
and stills and stage a revolt. This uprising,
called the Whiskey Rebellion, forced George
Washington to send almost 13,000 troops
to protect the tax collectors. Why are taxes
levied in the first place if most people do
not like them?
Word of the day:
Exploration: Many explorers faced
difficult conditions in an effort to
explore our world. What do you think was
the motivation for exploration if there
was so much danger?
Bonus Corner:
In 1861, Thaddeus Lowe was first
professional airman for the U.S. military
by flying reconnaissance. What did he
fly? (A clue is on this page!)
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World History:
1786: Two Frenchmen become first
to scale Mount Blanc, the highest
mountain in Western Europe. What
challenges would you anticipate that
would plague these early climbers?
American History:
1925: 40,000 members of the Ku Klux
Klan rallied in Washington D.C. The Ku Klux
Klan were quite vocal on their prejudice.
Why do you think the group was so hateful
towards African Americans?
Word of the day:
Defect: In 1995, Saddam Hussein is
stunned when two of his daughters
(and their husbands) along with
several military officers defect. What
does it mean to defect and what motivates
people to do so?
Bonus Corner:
In 1576, Tycho
Brahe began work
in the building shown
at the right. What
was his profession?
(Hint: He was not the
janitor!)
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World History:
480 B.C.E.: King Leonidas of Sparta is
defeated at the battle of Thermopylae.
What mighty empire delivered this
crushing blow to the Greeks?
American History:
1910: The first electric washing machine
is patented in Chicago. They became
popular by the 1920s but sales went
down in the 1930s. Why would that
happen if they are such a labor saving
device?
Word of the day:
Devastation: The second atomic bomb was
dropped on Nagasaki in 1945. The
devastation of this event forced the
world to re-examine the use of atomic
power. Click here to view images.
Bonus Corner:
1972: The first one
of this pictured
transport was
commissioned to be
built. What is it and
what advantage did it
have over rockets?
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World History:
1907: The greatest automobile race in
history was in 1907. It covered 8,000 miles
(From Beijing, China to Paris, France).
Estimate how long you think it took for the
winner to cross the finish line and what
difficulties he might have encountered.
American History:
1863: Frederick Douglass crusades for
fair and equal treatment of the “Negro
troops” in the Union Army. What is ironic
about this request during the Civil War?
Word of the day:
1776: E Pluribus Unum (out of many, one)
is adopted as the Motto on the Great Seal
of the United States. Summarize this
statement in your own words.
Bonus Corner:
FDR (President
Franklin D.
Roosevelt) loved Fala
(pictured) . The
Scottie helped him
cope with what
debilitating disease?
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World History:
1952: Prince Hussein of Jordan took over
for his father who no longer was able to
remain king. He served until 1999, the
longest serving head of state. What
kind of stress would a middle eastern
ruler face?
American History:
1860: Virginia City was home to the
first successful silver mine. The Comstock
Lode made many fabulously wealthy.
What would be the value and the liability
of that kind of sudden wealth?
Word of the day:
Monarch: This term refers to a king or
queen . How does the rule of a monarch
differ from our democracy?
Bonus Corner:
1934: This island
housed the worst
felons in the U.S.
penal system for 29
years. What is the name of this island
and where is it located?
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World History:
1099: The Crusaders defeated the
Egyptians in the first crusade. What is a
crusade?
Word of the day:
Jihad: This term is used by the Islamic
faith. What does this word mean to
the Muslims?
American History:
Bonus Corner:
1908: The Tin Lizzy, Henry Ford’s Model T,
rolls off the Detroit assembly line. Ford
pioneered the assembly line concept.
Describe how this style of production
works.
Who am I?
*I am an inventor.
*My accomplishment in 1877
was the first phonograph.
*Motel 6 must love me because
I made it possible to “leave the
light on!”
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World History:
1521: Cortez captures the Aztec capital
of Tenochtitlan and ended the Aztec
Empire. The city connected 5 large lakes
and also provided a series of bridges.
What sounds appealing to living in a city
that is surrounded by water? What would
be the drawbacks?
American History:
1912: The first radio station was launched
in Philadelphia. What are your favorite
radio stations and what makes those
stations enjoyable to you?
Word of the day:
Aqueduct: A system of aqueducts were
provided for the residents of Tenochtitlan.
What is an aqueduct and why would they
be necessary in this ancient city?
Bonus Corner:
1655: German Johann
Christoph Denner was born
and his claim to fame was
the invention shown on the
left. What instrument is
shown? What do you play
or would you like to master?
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World History:
1945: The Japanese officially and
unconditionally surrendered to the Allies
in World War II. Japanese soldiers
stormed the Imperial Palace, attempting
to block the agreement. What would
have resulted in the continuation of the
war?
American History:
1898: U.S. forces capture Manila Bay
after a three month blockade. A
blockade prevents departures or arrivals
to the people of Manila. What would be
the consequence of such action?
Word of the day:
Unconditional: When the Japanese
surrendered, it was only accepted if
it was unconditional. What does that
term mean to the people of Japan?
Bonus Corner:
1959: The first pictures of earth were
transmitted. How are satellites used today?
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World History:
1824: The African nation of Liberia was
established from freed American slaves.
What challenges would you anticipate that
any new nation could encounter, especially
one governed by former slaves?
American History:
1805: The Lewis and Clark expedition
arrived in Montana, crossing the
Continental Divide. What was the
significance of their expedition?
Word of the day:
Expedition: What is the distinction between
an expedition and a vacation?
Bonus Corner:
What famous
automobile pioneer said
this quote and what
does it infer?
“If you think you can do
a thing or think you
can't do a thing, you're
right.”
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World History:
1914: Pancho Villa and Emiliano
Zapata, famed bandits and revolutionaries
from Mexico, took control of Northern
Mexico. They started out to change
conditions for the agrarian poor. What do
you think creates fear when revolutionaries
are involved?
American History:
1923: Carnegie Steel is the first
company to establish 8 hour work
days in lieu of the traditional 12 hour
work day. How did this change life for
average Americans?
Word of the day:
Revolutionaries: What types of people
become revolutionaries?
Bonus Corner:
1898: Edwin Prescott
patents the first
roller coaster. What
is the best (or scariest)
one you have ever
experienced?
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World History:
1812: The Russian army is defeated
by Napoleon at the battle of Smolensk.
What country was Napoleon from and
was he really short? Explain.
American History:
1807: Robert Fulton launched the vehicle
pictured below but many awaited his
failure. The project was called “Fulton’s
Folly” but was quite successful. What was
his creation?
Word of the day:
Strength: We gain strength, and courage,
and confidence by each experience in which
we really stop to look fear in the face... we
must do that which we think we cannot.
Eleanor Roosevelt
How did the 3 men on this page show
strength?
Bonus Corner:
1897: Robert Ringling was born and
developed a mobile entertainment
experience that thrilled American
audiences. What was it and what was
usually part of this adventure?
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World History:
1961: The Berlin Wall was completed. The
wall was built to separate the communist
section from the democratic section
of Berlin. Imagine your community being
divided in half and you are not allowed to
travel to the other section. What impact
would it have on your life?
American History:
1920: The 19th amendment was ratified,
giving a certain portion of this nation
more political clout. Who benefited by
this amendment and what rights were
granted?
Word of the day:
Communism: Communism is the a
governmental style in which all persons
work and share in success so that all are
created equal. What problems has
communism created?
Bonus Corner:
1227: Who died on this date?
• I was Mongol by birth
• I rescued my wife after she was kidnapped
• I united Mongolia
• My name meant universal ruler
• I was feared by many
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World History:
1839: The process enabling an image
to be chemically fixed is developed in France
and photography is born. Now many of
us do not own a camera other than our
cell phones. What are the benefits and
drawbacks of this instant technology?
American History:
1692: Four men and one woman are
condemned in Salem, Massachusetts
and are hung. What were they convicted
of being?
Word of the day:
Suffrage: This term described the privilege
granted by the 19th amendment.
How do you think giving women the right
to vote has changed our society?
Bonus Corner:
1909: A dirt track
is opened in Indiana.
It later is the site
to a Memorial Day
tradition. Where is
this track located and
and what is this event?
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World History:
1882: Tchaikovsky first performed
the 1812 Overture in Moscow. He was
a gifted composer and his music still is
loved today. Of today’s music, whose
music do you think will live on and why?
American History:
1833: James Tyler, president of the
United States, decides not to run for a
second term and is the first president
not to serve 2 terms. Should a
president remain in office only one term?
Explain your answer.
Word of the day:
Legacy: Persons who have proceeded us
in life often leave a legacy, or an example.
Think of the people who you are studying in
history right now. What legacy have they
left for modern times?
Bonus Corner:
1922: The first women’s
Olympics were held in
Paris with 5 countries
participating. Why do you
think the women were
segregated? Why do you
think so few
countries competed?
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World History:
1911: A brazen
thief walked into
the Louvre and
walked out with
the famed painting
called the Mona Lisa. Who
painted this masterpiece?
American History:
1935: Benny Goodman performs in
Los Angeles but the music is broadcast
nationwide. This is often cited as the onset
of the “Swing Era.” What draws you to
a certain style of music?
Word of the day:
Inventor: The famed inventor pictured
to the left was a man ahead of his time.
Make a list a 5 inventions that you wish
someone would invent right now!
Bonus Corner:
Quote:
Nobody roots for Goliath.
Wilt Chamberlain was born in 1936.
Wilt was one of the first NBA basketball
players. What do you think he inferred
by this statement?
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World History:
1770: Captain James Cook of Britain
claims Australia for Britain. What fascinates
you about Australia?
American History:
1831: Nat Turner leads a slave revolt
in Virginia in which 60 whites were killed.
Eventually, he was captured and hung. Why
do you think the slaves were not victorious?
(There were certainly more slaves that
white slave owners)
Word of the day:
Revolt: A revolt is a rebellion. Write a rich
sentence, using revolt in it, to describe an
event you have recently studied in
history. Make sure, without being explicit,
the reader can infer what revolt means.
Bonus Corner:
1864: The Swiss
humanitarian, Jean
Dunant, founded the
Red Cross. What
does the Red Cross
do today?
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World History:
1833: Britain abolishes slavery in its
colonies around the world . Our Civil War
did not commence until 1861. Why do you
think Britain reached abolition sooner
than we did?
American History:
1852: Uncle Tom’s Cabin is published
and immediately became a bestseller.
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s portrayal of
the slaves showed them as slow witted and
docile. Why would slaves be unhappy with
that portrayal?
Word of the day:
Abolition: In America, this term has been
applied to the termination of slavery. Use
abolition in a sentence but use it to describe
the abolishment of something besides
slavery.
Bonus Corner:
Character is power.
Booker T. Washington
1900: (Booker forms the National
Negro Business League).
What does his quote mean to you?
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World History:
1690: Calcutta, the largest city in India, is
founded. Today, approximately 15 million
live in this city and 1.15 billion in the
country of India, comprising one sixth of the
world’s people. What U.S. cities do you
predict have 15 million people?
American History:
1932: Amelia Earhart becomes the first
woman to fly nonstop across the United
States. What do you imagine drives a person
to strive for accomplishments that have
never been achieved before (and could be
fraught with danger)?
Word of the day:
Software: (1995) Microsoft releases
Windows 95 and sells 7 million copies in 6
weeks. Why do you think it is called
software?
Bonus Corner:
1853: Invention riddle!
• I am a popular snack item.
• I love to take a dip whenever possible.
• My raw material come from Idaho.
• It’s hard to eat just one!
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World History:
1941: Stalin orders the destruction of the
Lenin-Duepoges Dam to slow down the
advancing Nazis. What was wise and
not-so-wise about this decision?
American History:
1829: Mexico refuse s Andrew Jackson’s
offer to buy Texas, but Jackson definitely
wanted the Longhorn state. What famed
battle in Texas demonstrated the U.S.
commitment to the territory (even though
all of the Americans who fought in this
battle lost their lives)?
Word of the day:
Wisdom: “By three methods we may learn
wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest;
Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and
third by experience, which is the bitterest.”
Confucius
Put Confucius’s words into
your own!
Bonus Corner:
1819: Allan Pinkerton
is born. He created the
first private detective agency.
What skills do you possess
that would make you a great
private eye?
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World History:
1498: Michelangelo is hired to create
the Pieta for St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican
City. Examine the photo.
What makes this
sculpture incredible?
American History:
1873: The first kindergarten was opened
in St. Louis, Missouri. What were your
fondest memories of kindergarten?
Word of the day:
Assassination: What is the difference
between assassination and murder?
Bonus Corner:
1838: Born today was John Wilkes Booth.
He was an actor by trade but was made
famous by what deed?
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World History:
1910: Famous lady of History
• Born in Yugoslavia
• Her real first name was Agnes
• Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971
• She is like a mother to many
• Has served the poor in Calcutta
American History:
1859: The first successful oil well was
drilled in Pennsylvania. What are some
of the many uses of petroleum besides
gas in our cars?
Click here for a link to a list.
Word of the day:
Sacrifice: Many people sacrifice many
personal luxuries and safety to pursue
a cause or mission. What are you
passionate about? To what extent are
you willing to give up things to achieve
your actual goal?
Bonus Corner:
1904: Mystery event
• This is something I get for being quick.
• It usually is costly.
• This date is the first one in history.
• I needed my car to get one!
• This event requires a ticket.
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World History:
1932: Bunol, Spain had eliminated
bullfighting and began the Tomato
Throwing Festival. Create a slogan
that could be placed on a poster,
advertising this event.
Word of the day:
Self-evident: Martin Luther King quoted
a section of the Declaration of Independence
that states :
“We hold these truths to be self-evident
That all men are created equal.”
Put this quote into your own words.
American History:
1963: On this day, Martin Luther King
gives his “I have a dream” speech. What
five “Dreams” do you have that would
make this world a better place?
Click here to hear the
speech.
Bonus Corner:
Winning a major event at age 18 in1994,
who am I and what is my talent?
• I just love clubs!
• I was the youngest to win in my event.
• I love things very green!
• My game requires that I walk a lot.
• I can go a fair way!
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World History:
1533: Atahuallpa is killed by Pizarro, ending
the 300 year legacy of what
Meso-American civilization?
American History:
1758: The first Indian reservation is
created in New Jersey. What are your
feelings concerning Indian reservations?
Make a point for both sides of the issue.
Word of the day:
Civilization: What makes a society a
civilization? Brainstorm what
characteristics those countries or
groups of people possess.
Bonus Corner:
1959: Who was I?
• My life was too short!
• I could walk backwards (like on the moon!)
• I sang with my brothers when I was little.
• My life was a thriller a minute.
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World History:
1146: European leaders meet to ban cross
bows with a hope that all wars will cease.
How is this policy similar to today’s attempts
to control weapons?
Do you think it works?
American History:
1884: First match with boxing gloves
is won by Jack Dempsey. What about
boxing makes it appealing?
Word of the day:
War: What does this quote imply about the
nature of war?
When the rich wage war, it's the poor who
die.
Jean-Paul Sartre
Bonus Corner:
1797: Mary Shelley is born. Name her
most famous book from the clues below:
• The books title is a man’s name.
• The man is libel to bolt at any time!
• He loves to walk with his arms out front!
• He is often called a monster!
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World History:
1939: Hitler signs an agreement to attack
Poland. He even staged a fake invasion
(he has some of his SS men dress as
Poles and “invade”) to sway the German
people. How do leaders in America
sway public opinion?
American History:
1955: The first solar powered car is
demonstrated . Why do you think we
still have limited options for solar
energy vehicles despite the early
technology?
Word of the day:
Sway: Sway to means to attempt to
convince opinion towards a given
idea. How do commercials sway
opinion?
Bonus Corner:
12 B.C.E.: Caligula was born. He served
in ancient Rome and the first 6 months,
he was a good leader. After that, he
quickly became a tyrant. What is a
tyrant? What other tyrants have ruled in
history?