African American History
To gain land
What did Chinese immigrants hope to find in the U.S.?
Wealth or better opportunities
Why were Native Americans forced off their land?
U.S. expansion
In this animated film, a family must hide their superpowers while trying to live a normal life.
The Incredibles
What system did Harriet Tubman use to help enslaved people escape?
Underground Railroad
Besides California and Texas, what is another piece of land the U.S. got after the war?
Nevada, Utah
Partially: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma
What made Chinese workers valuable for building railroads?
Hard labor and skill set
What problem existed with treaties?
They were often broken or Natives were forced to sign them
This movie follows a young person who discovers they are part of a secret wizarding world and attends a magical school?
Harry Potter
The color barrier in major league baseball
What is the two term phrase that justified U.S. expansion?
What did the Chinese Exclusion Act do?
It banned the immigration of people from China
What did the Ghost Dance represent?
In this movie, a group of teenagers must survive after accidentally awakening a supernatural board game.
Jumanji
What was the nickname given to Harriet Tubman? Double points if you can explain why she was given that name
Moses because her ability to free people from slavery is paralleled to Moses leading the Israelites to freedom.
How many years did the war with Mexico last?
2 years
Why did anti-Chinese attitudes spread in the U.S.?
Fear of job competition since Chinese immigrants had a better skills set
Why did the U.S. fear the Ghost Dance
They thought it might cause rebellion
This movie is about a professional basketball player teaming up with cartoon characters to save them from being taken by aliens.
Space Jam
What do Harriet and 42 both show about fighting inequality?
Answers may vary
Courage and standing up against injustice
What is the name of the treaty that ended the war with Mexico?
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
How did Chinese immigrants adapt despite discrimination?
They built communities (Chinatowns) and supported each other
Why is Wounded Knee called a Massacre?
The Natives were largely unarmed and did not possess the same military might as U.S. troops.
In this movie, a group of teenagers discovers a map that leads to hidden pirate treasure, while being chased by criminals trying to find it first.
The Goonies