Pre-Spring Break Check In

Welcome!

Please submit the attendance form before we get started.

Open Ended

What did you think was easiest about the practice US History STAAR?

Open Ended

What was challenging about the practice STAAR? Any lingering questions?

US History

STAAR Test

• State of Texas is requiring ALL students to take STAAR this year

• You'll take a 68 question test the 2nd week of May - in 2 months

• As of right now, you need to pass the test in order to graduate

• PLEASE be sure to attend Zoom, really listen, & complete your work

Multiple Choice

These were the opposing superpowers during the Cold War years.

• China and the Soviet Union

• Cuba and the Soviet Union

• USA and the Soviet Union

• Iran and the Soviet Union

Multiple Choice

The purpose of "containment" was to --

• stop the spread of democracy

• stop the spread of hate

• stop global warming

• stop the spread of communism

Multiple Choice

Which foreign policy promised tanks and military equipment to aid countries resisting Communist takeover?

• Marshall Plan

• Iron Curtain

• Truman Doctrine

• Massive Retaliation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foreign policies gave financial aid to European nations to rebuild after WWII?

• Truman Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

• Warsaw Pact

• Domino Theory

Multiple Choice

Because of a Soviet blockade of the German capital city of Berlin --

• the US bombed the Soviets until they retreated

• the Soviets airlifted supplies into the city

• the US airlifted supplies into the city

On Wednesday, you will have an EdPuzzle to complete on America in the 1950s.

Please make sure you're completing your work on time so that you stay on pace for the STAAR test.

Poll

What is your current US History grade?

• Below a 50

• Between 50 and 69

• Between 70 and 85

• 86 - 100

Work on missing & incomplete work now.

Get caught up completely BEFORE we leave for Spring Break.

Complete #12: 4 min Korean War EdPuzzle today

Complete #13: 7 min 1950s EdPuzzle tomorrow