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Great Strikes Slideshow Assignment Great Strikes Slide Show The Strikes: The Great Strike of 1877 The Haymarket Affair (McCormick Harvesting) The Pullman Strike of 1894 The HomesteaD Strike Newsboy Strike of 1899 The Anthracite Coal Strike 1902 The LuDlow Massacre SliDes: Make sure to include slides for the following: - Title Slide: Includes the topic and names of group members (Editor’s slide) - What caused the strike or difficulty between labor and management? Who were the important groups (unions or companies) and/or individuals involved? (at least two slides) - What kinds of tactics did workers use to influence management? How did the strike playout? How did management respond to the demands and tactics of the workers? - How did this strike or protest come to an end? Who were the winners and losers (short and long-term)? - Works Cited: The editor will collect the sources used by all groups members and present them on this slide in MLA format. Grading: Make sure that your name appears on the slides you created. Your portion of the slideshow will be graded on the following: - Information (10 points): o You covered the topic thoroughly. o Your historical details were relevant and accurate. o Each slide has at least one citation from a reliable source. - Slide Design (10 points): o Your slides were easy to see and read (font size, style, and color were appropriate). o The visual style of the presentation was consistent. o You used slide animation and visual aids to engage your audience. - Presentation (5 points): o You maintained eye contact with your audience and projected your voice. o Your presentation showed that you knew the material and were prepared. *You will likely be asked clarifying questions. BE PREPARED! Sharing: Editor opens the presentation then shares the presentation with other group members. When complete the editor will submit the assignment to Mr. Green on Google Classroom. Research: SLHS website -> Library -> Power Search .
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