3/21/14

“U.S. economic system”

1.Is the United States’ economic system pure capitalism, pure socialism, or some combination of both?

2.Give some examples to back up your answer.

(Use your worksheets from Rock, Paper, Scissors game to help you.)

On desk: MWH 436 – 439 w/ directed notesHonors: Animal Farm reading guide, ch. 4 – 7

U.S. = capitalism?

•Private ownership of industries & companies

•No government regulations (rules)

•Freedom of competition for profit

•Results in unequal economic classes (rich & poor; winners & losers)

U.S. = socialism?

•Government owns and runs industries & companies

•“Profits”/taxes go to the govt.

•Resources would be distributed equally by the govt.

•Goal is economic equality & a classless society

3/21/14

World History Agenda

1.Pass journals to the front.

2.Debrief “The Bolshevik Revolution” reading (group presentations)

HW: None! -- Be ready to present on Monday.

The Bolshevik Revolution & Stalin Becomes Dictator

•Group One: # 1 – 5 Leslie, Brandon, Jocelynn, Star•Group Two: # 6 – 9 Diamond, Edwin, Kevin, Michelle•Group Three: # 10 – 12 Celia, Brianna, Caitlinn, Elizabeth•Group Four: # 13 Ana, Luis, Daijah, Tracy•Group Five: # 14 – 17 Jaasiel, Andrea, Jahayra, Raf

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Group Roles1.Set up slides w/ questions & pictures. (1 - 2)2.Find info. & answer questions. (2)3.Type answers on slides. (1 - 2)4.Proof-reader! (1)5.Presenters. (all)

The Bolshevik Revolution & Stalin Becomes Dictator

•Group One: # 1 – 5 Lizzie, Charlie, Heidy, Chris•Group Two: # 6 – 9 Igor, Manuel, Tatiana, Keiry•Group Three: # 10 – 12 Roscarli, Saeddien, Justice, Lucy•Group Four: # 13 Hugo M., Jayla, Kiara, Cesar•Group Five: # 14 – 17 Hugo P., Destiny, Wendy, Emily

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Group Roles1.Set up slides w/ questions & pictures. (1 - 2)2.Find info. & answer questions. (2)3.Type answers on slides. (1 - 2)4.Proof-reader! (1)5.Presenters. (all)

pure CAPITALISM:

•Private ownership of industries & companies

•No government regulations (rules)

•Freedom of competition for profit

•Results in unequal economic classes (rich & poor; winners & losers)

pure SOCIALISM:• Government owns and runs industries & companies• “Profits”/taxes go to the govt. • Resources would be distributed equally by the govt.• Goal is economic equality & a classless society

(“little c” communism)

“Big C” Communism =dictatorships of China,Russia, North Korea, etc.

communism:•Classless/equal society is achieved•No government needed to enforce rules