April 9, 2008

Finishing "All quiet on the Western Front" You will need to submit your video worksheet at the end of class! Don't forget it is a graded assignment!

We're currently watching "All Quiet on the Western Front" with it's accompanying worksheet.

April 1, 2008

If you weren't here yesterday you will be taking your vocabulary quiz. We will be working on our Famous Faces project today, as well.

Quiz today and starting a Famous Faces project! Get Psyched!

Quiz Monday! I hope you all had a great Snow Day!

Vocabulary Definitions for 3.28.08

1. Lassiez faire: the idea that government should not interfere with or regulate industries and businesses.
   
2. capitalism: an economic system based on private ownership and on the investment of money in business ventures in order to make a profit.
3. utilitarianism: the theory, proposed by Jeremy Bentham in the late 1700s, that government actions are useful only if they promote the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
   
4. socialism: an economic system in which the factors of production are owned by the public and operate for the welfare of all.
   
5. communism: an economic system in which all means of production - land, mines, factories, railroads, and businesses - are owned by the people, private property does not exist, and all goods and services are shared equally.
   
6. union: an association of workers, formed to bargain for better working conditions and higher wages.
   
7. Corporation: a business owned by stockholders who share in its profits but are not personally responsible for its debts.
   
8. Suffrage: the right to vote.
   
9. Anti-antisemitism: prejudice against Jews.
   
10. Dominion: in the British Empire, a nation (such as Canada) allowed to govern its own domestic affairs.
    

Vocabulary Words

These are your vocabulary words for your quiz on Friday. Don't forget to study them!

1. Lassiez faire
2. capitalism
3. utilitarianism
4. socialism
5. communism
6. union
7. Corporation
8. Suffrage
9. Anti-semitism
10. Dominion