Modern+World

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1/8 In Class Think about Europe at the beginning of this course - roughly in the early 18th century. BRAINSTORM How has it changed socially, politically, and economically? What key historical events shaped these changes?

Conservatives and Liberals Debates (Pages 272-273) Describe the characteristics and platform (beliefs) of the typical conservative and liberal? What did they consider the most important characteristics of a secure future world?

Who were the Nationalists? What did they want?

To be finished for homework DUE 1/10 - In class - Group 1 - Where are the Balkans? Who are the Serbs? Describe the events of 1815 and 1830. Group 2 - Who are the Ottomans? Describe the process by which Greece gained independence in 1830.

GOOGLE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENT DUE FRIDAY 1/12 In Class Group Work - The Isles of Greece by Lord Byron

HW Due Wed 1/10 - On Page 276 and 278 - Make a chart that outlines the cause and effects of the French Revolutions of 1830 and 1848. What do these events mean for BOTH France AND Europe in the mid - 19th century?

1/10 In Class - Crash Course on Latin American History. 283-288 1. Describe the social structure of Latin America. What affect did this class ordering have on society? (Terms - Creole, Mestizo, Mulattoes) 2. Describe the accomplishments of the following Revolutionaries - Simon Bolivar, Toussaint L'Ouverture, Father Miguel Hidalgo, Father Jose Morelos

Section 4 What, in the terms of art, did it mean to be a Romantic? Why did it logically form during this era? Identify the key elements and themes of Romantic painting and music. Key Pieces of Music - Chopin - Nocturnes Beethoven's 5th Puccini - O Soave Fancivlla Berlioz - Symphony Fantastique What was Realism? How did Charles Dicken's embody this movement? Lastly, who were the Impressionists? Describe their style and what inspired them.

Friday Quest 1/19 - Conservative/Liberals/Nationalists - Beliefs about the world French Revolutions of 1830 and 1848. Cause and Effect - "When France sneezes Europe catches cold" Romanticism and Impressionism - Elements and Themes - Art and Music

In Class - Chapter 9 Summary
 * A quick unit on the second phase of the Industrial Revolution.**

HW Due Friday 1/12 Read Pages 306 - 307 and assume the role of an employee of Georges Haussmann and create a small (8x11) pamphlet or poster that advertises the advancements of the new modern city. As you think about and create your pamphlet, think about what Haussmann wanted to achieve. On page 308, Identify Mutual Aid Societies - Why did they form? What effect did they have on society?

HW Due Wed. 1/17 - Stay in the Text Book for this assignment! We will look at the doc/ppt in class Chapter 9 Section 3 Read pages 312-318 and answer the focus question - How did the social order, traditions and values change during the second phase of the Industrial Revolution. Key Terms - Middle Class, Cult of Domesticity, Temperance Movement, Normal School (compulsory 5-10), John Dalton, //On The Origin of Species,// Social Gospel

HW DUE WED. 1/24 Using your text, or the internet, Identify the Cult of Domesticity. Next, read and paraphrase (put into your own words/summarize) the following primary document. Finally, answer the following 3 questions. 1. What, according to Catherine Beecher is "heavens plan" for the sexes? 2. How does the Industrial Revolution impact these plans? 3. What does she call for women to do?

On page 314 Id the Temperance Movement. This is a weak presentation by the text! What specific factors do you think contributed to this movement? Describe the evolution of the Women's Suffrage movement. (Key Names - Elizabeth Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Emmeline Pankjurst) [] Industrial Revolution QUEST ON FRIDAY

The Angel Over the Right Shoulder by Elizabeth Phelps This short story, due to its age, is public domain. You can find it on line. Questions - 1. Describe 2 conflicts/desires of Mrs. James. 2. What do you think of Mr. James? Does he love her? Does he respect her? Explain! 3. Towards the end of the story, Mrs. James speaks of disappointments and mistakes. What do you think they are? 4. Compare and contrast the 2 angels. What do they represent about a woman's roles and duties? 5. Does the dream reassure or distress Mrs. James?

STUDY FOR IND. REV Test on Monday - Section 1 and 2 document and then the questions below. Remember, I will also look at your notes.


 * Start Imperialism/Nationalism**

In Class Group Projects/Summary Using the text for research, summarize the events that took place in Africa (392), India (405), and China (411). 1. How did the Imperialist power get involved? (Causes). 2. Describe 3-4 important events that happened. 3. What were the effects of this chapter of Imperialism. 4. Find a few pictures to add to the presentation. You should also find at least 1 political cartoon





HW Due Wed. 2/7 Read pages 338-342 and answer the following. 1. Explain why, like Germany, Italy had failed to unify. 2. Explain how Italy was able to unify. Specifically, describe the role of the following: King V. Emmanuel, Count Camillo Cavour, Giuseppi Garibaldi, Giuseppi Mazzini

Work on your projects - we will deliver them on Friday!

Finish Imperialism Projects On India, Middle East, and China. Class Work/Home Work for Wednesday 422-428 1. Answer the focus Question on number 2 - How did Japan Industrialize and how did this event shape their history? Answer questions 3,4,5,6.

Some Great Info on the Taiping Rebellion - [|https://scetv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/boxer-rebellion-story-of-china/boxer-rebellion-story-of-china/#.WoHPD9hy7rc]

Imperialism Projects - For all of the projects - Understand the reasons why European countries descended on Africa, India, and China. Remember - This is just part of the complete story many other areas around the world experienced similar stories. China - Opium Wars, Treaty of Nanjing, Taiping Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion [|https://scetv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/boxer-rebellion-story-of-china/boxer-rebellion-story-of-china/#.WoHPD9hy7rc] India - "The Crown Jewel", East India Company, Sepoy Rebellion, Ram Mohun Roy Africa - Shaka, Dr. Livingston, Usman Dan Fodio

HW DUE FRIDAY 2/16 - One of my favorite stories from history - The Great Potato Famine (s). Read pages 367-369 and outline the causes and effects of the Great Potato Famine. Key Terms: Irish Question, Absentee Landlord, Corn Laws, Daniel O'Connell, Home Rule, Coffin Ships - you will need to look this one up. A great presentation on the Potato Famine: [] Read the following document and answer the questions - [] 1. List 2 interesting facts about the potato (tubers) 2. How did the tuber affect the Irish Population? 3. After reading the primary accounts, list adjectives used to describe the potato blight

Quest On MONDAY!

Start WWI Explain the acronym MANIA as associated with the start of World War One. Under each letter, you need to provide 2 pieces of significant supporting details. You must be able to identify both the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente and give an approximate troop strength for each. What was a dreadnaught? []

HW DUE FRIDAY 2/23

On page 457, Describe the events of June 28, 1914 Key Terms - Francis Joseph, Sophie, Black Hand, Gavrilo Princip, Blank Check What happened on July 28, 1914? Who was the "champion of the Slavic nations"? Who did they side with and why? YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK UP THE TERM SLAVIC. On page 459, describe how the world reacted to World War One. How do you explain this reaction?

HW DUE WED 2/28 1. According to the text - on page 460 (Section 2 of chapter 14) How many men did France, Britain, and Russia Mobilize? 2. What was the Schleiffen Plan? Why did it fail? How do you think this failure impacted the course of the war? 3. What happened in September of 1914? What did these events illustrate about the ensuing war? 4. On page 462 and 463, create a list of the new technology of the war. Describe how the weapon worked and how it impacted the war.

In Class - Identify the Schleiffen Plan and Explain why, ultimately it failed. Pay close attention to what Germany hoped to achieve (results) and the methods they planned to use. []

Flight Notes Describe 3 Important uses of planes during World War One. Of the 3 uses, which one was the most important? Why? Remember, this, like the tank and possibly other inventions did not change the course of the war. However, this was a war of innovation and technology that would have an impact on how wars were fought in the future. Important inventions and people - Gnome, Roland Garros, Eindecker

3/5 In class How did the war progress in August and September of 1914? What went well for Germany? What problems began to appear? Key Battles - Tannenberg and The Marne. World War One is remembered for many reasons. One of the most famous is for the use of gas. What types of gas were used? How was the gas delivered? What problems did the use of gas present for those using gas? Tannenberg [] Marne [] Some Great Primary Footage: []

Some interesting information on Gas [] Fair game for our test - A great student project []

HW Due Wed 3/7 On page 464, describe how the war progressed on the eastern front. In 1915, what did the Italians do? What motivated them? Describe the role of the Turks in the early stages of the war. Specifically, what did they do at the Dardanelles? What happened at Gallipoli? Who were the Armenians? What happened to them? Who was Lawrence of Arabia? What famous role did he play in the war?

In Class Etymology of Genocide - Geno/Cide. What are some famous genocides? Why were the groups targeted? Armenian Genocide Primary Document Critique 1.When/Where was the document published? Who is the intended audience? What is the purpose of the document? 2.What are some examples of bias **or potential** bias? 3.ID 3 significant facts that you learned from the news article.

HW Due Friday 3/9 Page 466 Answer Questions 1/2 467-469 1. What factors began to sapped morale? 2. Explain how governments funded the war. What impact do you think this had on society? What about the rich and the poor? 3. Explain how economics was used a weapon of war. How did the British and Germans fight the war? What was the "Turnip Winter"? 4. What is Propaganda? What do you consider the 3 most important goals of propaganda?

HW Due Monday 3/12 469-471 As you read, 1.outline the sources of "war fatigue" and the collapse of morale. 2.Explain what happened in Russia in March of 1917 and early 1918. What was the Treaty of Brest - Litovsk? 3.Explain why the decision to enter the war was a difficult one for America. What event convinced the public that America's entrance into the war was justified? 4.What did America's entrance into the war mean for the course of the war?

Interim Assignment. Research the flu pandemic of 1918. 1. How many people did it kill? 2. Why did it become a pandemic? (Think about technology) How many soldiers were killed in the war? How many civilians were killed? How does this number compare to the flu pandemic? Read pages 472 and 473 and describe the financial and political effects of the war. On page 474, describe the atmosphere at the Paris Peace Conference. Describe the goals of the 3 major powers at the Conference. What major power was excluded? How do you think this exclusion would impact future world relations? What problems emerged at the Conference? Why were the Germans "horrified" by the treaty that was created at Versailles? You want to list the facts of the peace. Google article 231. What did it say? How did the Germans respond to it? On page 475-476, Paraphrase the outcomes of the Peace of Paris.

//3/9/2018// What is Propaganda? Describe 4 significant roles that it played in the war effort. What are the elements of effective propaganda?

3/19 In Class Effects of the Great War: []

Treaty of Versailles Review This treaty has often described as one of history's greatest failures. Defend this idea. Other historians have said that what happened at Versailles planted the seeds for the second world war. Defend this statement.

3/21 In class Wilson's 14 Points [] Paraphrase Wilson's 14 Points. Think about what he envisioned for the future world. Looking at your summary, create headings for the various points. In other words, what we are doing is working backwards to create an outline that Wilson would have used to create his 14 points.

HW DUE MONDAY 3/26 For Homework, finish chapter 14 section 5 worksheet. For those of you not in school on Friday, I have included the worksheet below.

WWI/Russian Rev Test Weds

Interim Assignment - Finish Trotsky Doc On Google Classroom Skim Pages 503 - 505 and write a short 2 paragraph summary on the legacy of Ghandi. Key words to ID in your paragraph - Amristar Massacre, Civil Disobedience, Salt March, Martin Luther King Jr. On Page 506, Answer questions 1 and 2 Read Pages 507-511 and answer questions 2,3,4,5 In your notes - 1. ID Sun Yat - Sen and his Three Principles. 2. Explain what the warlord problem was and explain how it impacted China. 3. ID the 21 Demand and explain their effect on China post WWI. 4. Understand the causes and leaders of China's Civil War. Who were the 2 groups that fought? What did they represent? Key Dates - 1911, 1927,1934-35 A great and short documentary on the long march: []

The Rise of Totalitarian States: Spain* Italy Russia Germany Your group task will be to tell the story of the rise of the totalitarian regime that you are assigned. 1. Research, outside of the text, information on the background and personality behind the regime. 2. Explain the causes and events behind the rise of the totalitarian regimes. 3. Describe what life was like for the citizens of your assigned state. Use the text for research. You will need to go outside of the text for Spain and the background and personality of the leaders. For the presentation - PICTURES OVER WORDS! SPEAKING POINTS OVER PARAGRAPHS! TAKE NOTES AND ORGANIZE AND REVIEW THEM. REHEARSE YOUR NOTES (READ THROUGH AND UNDERSTAND THEM). If you do this, you will give a great presentation. Italy - Start page 536 Soviet Union - Start page 542 Germany - Start page 530

FOR HW DUE MONDAY 4/16 - READ THROUGH AND COMPLETE A SHORT OUTLINE OF YOUR CHAPTER. FOR THE SPAIN GROUP, DO SOME RESEARCH ON LINE REGARDING FRANCO, THE BOMBING OF GUERNICA, AND FE DE LAS JONS. GENERALY, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ANSWER THE 3 QUESTIONS ABOVE AND DEFINE THE BOLD TERMS IN YOUR SECTION.

GROUPS Spain - Katherine, Maeve, Rachelle, Emily x2 Germany- Shakana, Anna Grace, Reilly, CC, Ansleigh Italy- Connor, Andrew, Kevin,Braxton,Peter Soviet Union - Mathew, Dilly,Alyssa, Caroline, Mariah

4/18 In Class Review 2 Primary Docs - George Orwell On The Spanish Civil War and the Bombing of Guernica As we review these documents, I want you to pay close attention to the complexities of the wars causes and the diversity of the groups involved. The Elements of Surrealism and the DaDa Movement. [] []

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 * //The founder of dada was a writer, Hugo Ball. In 1916 he started a satirical night-club in Zurich, the Cabaret Voltaire, and a magazine which, wrote Ball, ‘will bear the name ”Dada”. Dada, Dada, Dada, Dada.’ This was the first of many dada publications. Dada became an international movement and eventually formed the basis of [|surrealism] in Paris after the war.//**======

**//Some great footage of Gernica//**
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START HERE FOR EXAM REVIEW! GENERALLY, 2 TOPICS - WWII and THE COLD WAR. Focus on the Berlin Airlift, Bay o Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, Korea, Vietnam, and recent history regarding Iran and North Korea

4/19 HW DUE - 1. Make sure that you have reviewed the 2 sites above and are very familiar with the elements and themes of surrealism and dada art. Think about the historical influences of this artistic movement. 2. Read pages 562 to 567 and make an outline of the events that lead to World War Two. To help remember the steps to WWII, we will review the acronym SCRAMCUP. Warning: the power point below often does not open. However, if you google scramcup there are plenty of sites to review. When we review this in class - YOU MUST TAKE NOTES.

GAHNDI / CHINESE REVOLUTION QUIZ MONDAY DICTATOR PPT/PRESENTATION DUE WEDNESDAY

In Class - 25 Points of the Nazi Party. As we paraphrase Hitler's goals, I want you to think about how we could organize the points under appropriate headings. []

A quick study in the life of Adolf Hitler. What are the central events that shaped the life of Adolf Hitler? What other factors contributed to his power and his lasting legacy? []

HOMEWORK FOR MONDAY - COMPLETE HITLERS 25 POINTS PARAPHRASE. WE DID ABOUT 7 IN CLASS - IF YOU MAKE A GOOD EFFORT ON 7 MORE, THAT WOULD BE GOOD.

HW DUE FRIDAY 4/27

 read 568-569 and answer the following.

1. Describe Hitler's tactics. (Blitzkrieg/Luftwaffe)

2. What happened at Dunkirk in April 1940? Why is it considered a miracle?

3. What happened in June of 1940? Key Term - Vichy

4. Identify Operation Sea Lion.

[]  Terms: BEF

Describe the ways in which the following news reel, while telling a story and keeping the home front informed, amounts to propaganda.

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Final Exam Map Section - You will be given a copy of the following map and have to label the following: 1. The 7 Continents and the 5 Oceans and the Mediterranean 2. The Dardanelles and the Strait of Gibraltar 3. The following countries and their capital - You will need to look up the capitals. 4. England, Spain, Germany, Italy, Russia, Turkey, North and South Korea, For China - know Shanghai and Beijing, Afghanistan, Israel, Iran and Iraq, Australia, India, Poland, Japan HW DUE MONDAY 4/30

569-572 What began on September 7, 1940? Describe what happened and the result of this theater of war. Paraphrase the events that unfolded in Africa and the Balkans between September of 1940 and late 1941. ID Operation Barbarossa. What was Hitler targeting? Why was it an important target? What were the effects on the German effort? Key Terms - Luftwaffe, Phony War, Miracle of Dunkirk, Rommell, General Winter

American Involvement - Not Our War to Entrance. You need to understand the events that led America to War and what there entrance meant for the course of the War.

In Class - Technology of War - Radar from the PBS documentary War Plane. Describe the development of radar and trace the evolution of British coastal defenses. What factors necessitated the development of this technology?

Small Arms of the Second World War - The German MP 40 vs the American M1 Garand

Battle of Midway Notes. You need to be able to explain the significance of this famous battle. When and where did it take place? What happened? What factors went right for America? How did the battle change the course of the war? []

HW DUE Friday May 4 Stalin, Mussolini, Hitler Groups - Look at the text and create a list of terms/ideas that were painfully missing from your presentation. Starting on page 578, create a list of reasons why the allies turned the tide of the war. What happened at Stalingrad? Explain the significance of June 6, 1944 Read pages 582-583 and add to your list of factors that led to the allied Victory. Explain what happened at Yalta

Some Important Dates - Mon May 14 - Geography Map Test AND World War II Oceans for the map test - Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern and Arctic Wed May 23 - Final Exam

HW Due Wed May 9 What is significant about the dates May 8,1945 and September 2, 1945? Create a chart that weighs the pros and cons of dropping the Atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki On pages 590 and 591, describe the effects of World War II. How had the world changed? On page 592, ID the Cold War and outline its causes. On page 593, ID the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan making note of the significance to the Cold War.

In Class Study - Analyzing the secret missions of world war II. How did the following missions - some more successful than others - change the course of the war. Mincemeat, Gunnerside, Fortitude South, Grief

As we move towards the end of the course, we will take some time to learn about what I consider "hot spots" in modern history. The first area is in the middle east, specifically Iran. As we read through the following timeline, I want you to think about and make an argument for the 5 most important dates in Iranian/US relations since 1945. [] Key Years: 1953 US Backed Regime Change, 1979-1981 Iranian Revolution/Hostage Crisis 1985-1986 Iran / Contra (Remember too, during the Cold War, US backs Iraq and the Soviet Union backs Iran. See the problem here?!) 1988 USS Vincennes Since the 1990's think of how the west has tried to halt Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons. Think Sanctions. Also, think about how the Trump Administrations recent decisions has added to the history in the middle east/Iran.

Cold War Notes - You will need to look up the following terms for the cold war and understand how they contributed to the history we are studying: NATO, Warsaw Pact, Iron Curtain, Berlin Airlift, Containment, Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Arms Race, Détente (1972)

WORLD WAR II REVIEW: Causes of the War (SCRAMCUP) and Effects of the War (Think about the Cold War), New Technology of the War, Secret Missions, Dunkirk, Midway, D-Day, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Operation Sea Lion and Barbarossa, Rommell, Stalingrad/Leningrad, Yalta

In Class 5/9 Cold War Crisis For each of the following, you should understand when and where the crisis unfolded, but more importantly think about what the event illustrates about the Cold War. The Berlin Airlift [] The Bay of Pigs [] The Cuban Missile Crisis []

A short concise history of The Korean Conflict/War (1950-53) [] Key Terms: DMZ 38th Parallel Forgotten War

Iran Notes: A short history of US/Iranian Relations Post WWII Consider recent events and the history, would you support the US exit from the nuclear deal? What are the pros and cons of this event? [] 1953 US sponsored coup 1979-81 Iranian Revolution Iran / Contra 1985-86 1988 USS Vincennes. Post history - a history of the west attempting to halt Iran's pursuit of a nuclear arsenal. Finally, consider the recent Trump decision to reverse the Iran Nuclear deal of the Obama Administration.



As you prepare - Remember that you will basically be detailing the causes and the effects of these various periods of history and Identifying and explaining 3 defining features of the history. I will also ask you to prepare a peace proposal for one of the areas we have studied.