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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2 (World War I)

World War I Week and Due Date Week


Extra-Credit Reminder: Syllabus (click on syllabus link to the left)
Save These Directions: Extra-Credit For Semester Due Dec. 1-2 (Check your odd or even day)
Movie Choices are on the Syllabus...



Nov. 28-29---Thanksgiving Break Review Worksheet Due for all students with a C or lower grade.
1. World War I Causes--- WWI Ch. 13 sec. 1 (Get notes by clicking title)
2. Whose to Blame Activity? (Click Title to get hand-out)
**WWI -Quick Writes #1  (on hand-out link above) added to Imperialism Quick-Writes
**Complete Conclusion (C.) at bottom of page in 1 paragraph. Write it directly on same page with your quick-writes.


Nov. 30-Dec. 1--(Extra-Credit Due Dec. 1)
1. WWI Battles Activity-Prediction Cycle Map -- http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/maps (WWI Web-site)
2. Major Turning Points of WWI (tentative)

Dec. 2/5 (Extra Credit Due Dec .2)
1. Condlude Prediction Cycle Maps
2. Major Turning Points of WWI

Final Exam Study Guide Part II (click on title to access worksheet) Due on Day of Final Exam along with Block Assessment Review Worksheet
Period 2 and 4 Final Exam December 13
Period 3 Final Exam December 14



WWI STANDARDS/OBJECTIVES: CH. 13

6.1.  M. The arms race led to a concentration on large armies and the ability to mobilize quickly for war.  Militarism was a policy that came from glorifying military power and maintaining an army prepared for war. (364)
6.2. A.  Growing international rivalries led the nations to make military alliances.  Ironically, this Alliance system was to keep peace in Europe(364-365)
6.3. I. Imperialism and the competition among European nations over colonial holdings in Asia and Africa fueled rivalries. (363)
6.4. N.  Many people of Europe joined groups to work for peace.  A result of these groups is the developing force of a unifying movement known as Nationalism.  (363)
6.5. SPARKThe Balkan Peninsula was home to an assortment of ethnic groups with nationalist and ethnic disputes. The Balkans was known as the “powder keg” of Europe. (365-366)
6.6.  National goals and interest combined with the complex system of alliances divide European nations between the Central Powers and the Allies. 
6.7.  One European nation after another was drawn into a large and industrialized war that resulted in many casualties on many battlefronts.  WWI battles spread to several continents and required the full resources of many governments, including colonies. (367-371)
6.8.  Germany’s attacks on passenger ships and a German plot bring the US into the conflict. (373-376)
6.9.  WWI becomes a total war, and governments take control of national economies. (373-376)
6.10. In 1917, the United States entered the US on the side of the Allies.  War-weary Russians no longer supported the Russian Czar and the war; Communists seized the Russian government. (376, 390-394)
6.11. After winning the war, the Allies dictated a harsh peace settlement that left many nations feeling betrayed.  (380-383)
6.12. After The Great War, peace was uncertain because the treaty satisfied no one. The war had made a major impact on the world. (382-383)




Friday, November 18, 2011

Review Week Nov. 21-25

November Break Worksheet for C or lower students. (click on Title to the left)
Directions: Print out the hand-out and complete the questions on the worksheet. Be sure to bring it back upon your return from break.

Quarter 1 Block Review Worksheet (this should already have been completed but if you lost it it is in your best interest to make sure that it is done before Dec. 2)
Beging Reading Chapter 13 Section 1 pp. 407-410
Extra-Credit Reminder: Syllabus (click on syllabus link to the left)
Save These Directions: Extra-Credit For Semester Due Dec. 1-2 (Check your odd or even day)
Movie Choices are on the Syllabus...

Directions:
For each film, complete a typewritten reflection that includes the following:
Part I: A two paragraph (6-8 sentences each) summary of the historical events, people, eras, and/or themes the film seeks to portray.
Part II: A two paragraph (6-8 sentences each) reaction as to how useful the movie was in increasing your understanding of the historical events, people, eras, and/or themes. Please explain your reaction and provide reasons for your assessment of the film's portrayal.


Monday, November 14, 2011

Week Nov. 14-18 (Imperialism to WWI)

Nov. 14-15 (Unit 4 Test Week "Imperialism")
Test Review p. 369 #'s 1-18 and p. 384 #'s 1-16

1. Example of Subjugation Continued "Bugs Life" (Click Title for hand-out for film)
2. Debrief examples of subjugation
3. Review for Imperialism Exam with one or all of the following hand-outs below:
Note: If you miss the viewing of "Bugs Life" you must complete the following: p. 367 Writing For History #2, Directions: Write a news article about the effects of colonialization. (4 paragraphs) the remainder of the directions are on p 367 of your textbook. (Alternate Assignemnt if absent 11/14-16).
Hand-outs on Imperialism with Quick-writes (click on titles to access hand-outs):

Study Guide For Imperialism Test (Unit 4): Imperialism (Causes/Effects), Berlin Conference, Resistance to Imperialim, Industrialization and Imperialism connections, Africa and Imperialism (causes/effects), China/Imperialism (Opium War, Boxer Rebellion, Open Door Policy), Imperialism/Subjugation, India/Imperialism (Sepoy Mutiny), U.S./Imperiliasm, Social Darwinism, Direct and Indirect Control (Ch. 11 sections 1-5, Ch. 12 Sections 1-4, Ch. 8 section 1)
Nov. 16-17 (Hand in Imperialism Quick-Writes)
1. Imperialism Exam (Unit 4)
2. Prep for Unit 5 WWI
3. Introduce WWI Ch. 13 sec. 1 (Get notes by clicking Title)


Nov. 18
1. Introduce WWI Ch. 13 sec. 1 (Get notes by clicking title)
2. Who Caused WWI Activity (Click title for hand-outs)
Nov. 21-25 Review Homework (see attachment)
**Students with a grade of a D or lower should utilize this time to do the extra-credit movie reflection assignment and/or complete review hand-out.

WWI STANDARDS/OBJECTIVES: CH. 13

6.1.  M. The arms race led to a concentration on large armies and the ability to mobilize quickly for war.  Militarism was a policy that came from glorifying military power and maintaining an army prepared for war. (364)
6.2. A.  Growing international rivalries led the nations to make military alliances.  Ironically, this Alliance system was to keep peace in Europe. (364-365)
6.3. I. Imperialism and the competition among European nations over colonial holdings in Asia and Africa fueled rivalries. (363)
6.4. N.  Many people of Europe joined groups to work for peace.  A result of these groups is the developing force of a unifying movement known as Nationalism.  (363)
6.5. SPARK: The Balkan Peninsula was home to an assortment of ethnic groups with nationalist and ethnic disputes. The Balkans was known as the “powder keg” of Europe. (365-366)
6.6.  National goals and interest combined with the complex system of alliances divide European nations between the Central Powers and the Allies. 
6.7.  One European nation after another was drawn into a large and industrialized war that resulted in many casualties on many battlefronts.  WWI battles spread to several continents and required the full resources of many governments, including colonies. (367-371)
6.8.  Germany’s attacks on passenger ships and a German plot bring the US into the conflict. (373-376)
6.9.  WWI becomes a total war, and governments take control of national economies. (373-376)
6.10. In 1917, the United States entered the US on the side of the Allies.  War-weary Russians no longer supported the Russian Czar and the war; Communists seized the Russian government. (376, 390-394)
6.11. After winning the war, the Allies dictated a harsh peace settlement that left many nations feeling betrayed.  (380-383)
6.12. After The Great War, peace was uncertain because the treaty satisfied no one. The war had made a major impact on the world. (382-383)


Monday, November 7, 2011

Week Nov. 7-9


Nov. 7-8
1. Debrief Motives of Imperialism (Review bold print items on hand-out)
2. Imperialism Group Project
3. Work on Project

Hand-outs on Imperialism with Quick-writes (click on titles to access hand-outs):
Roots of Racism
Opium Wars
Suez Canal
Perry Opens Japan

Nov. 9
1. Continue work on group project
2. "Example of Subjugation " (click on link to get hand-out)
3. Debrief Imperialism and Example of Subjugation

HW: BRING IMAGES OF IMPERIALISM TOPICS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS: CH. 11 SEC. 1-5, CH. 12 SEC. 1, 3-4, CH. 8 SEC. 1. IMAGES SHOULD BE NO LARGER THAN 1/8TH OF A PAGE. THESE WILL BE USED FOR YOUR GROUP PROJECT.






Learning Standards/Objectives Unit 4


5.1. Industrialization led European nations into the Age of Imperialism.
5.2. European imperialism was motivated by economic (Gold) motives; European industrialization required raw materials, new markets, and investment opportunities.
5.3.  European imperialism was motivated by political (Glory) motives; national security rested on acquiring lands for strategic defense of national interest.
5.4.  European imperialism was motivated by social (God) motives; a Western philosophy of the responsibility to educate, Christianize, and civilize people of other lands. 
5.5.  European imperialist nations embarked on a new phase of empire-building that affected various lands of the world.
5.6. Europeans attempt to control the land, people, and resources of Africa.
5.7. Great Britain attempts to control the land, people, and resources of India.
5.8. Great Britain and other imperialist nations attempt to control the land, people, and resources of China.
5.9. The views of those who wielded power in overseas colonies usually clashed directly with those of the colonized.
5.10. Imperialism has both positive and negative short-term and long-term effects on peoples under colonial rule.