World War I: Causes, Course and Consequences

Beginning WWI…Complete these assignments:

Use textbook pages 630 to 635

Assignment #1

Causes of WWI:   Define and explain how each is considered a cause of WWI

1.       Nationalism         2. Militarism       3.  Alliances         4.  Imperialism

Assignment #2

Sequence of events that led to WWI – Research each and give ONE cause and ONE effect in each situation.

1.       Sarajevo

2.       Blank Check

3.       Ultimatum

4.       Russia

5.       France

6.       Germany

7.       Schlieffen Plan

8.       Britain

9.       War Machine

Assignment #3

Explain the reaction to war.  Why were they so eager to fight? What do you predict will happen? Interesting Read:  Read Biography on page 633; examine the chart on page 634

The following power-point are the notes and discussion questions from April 24th thru 30th.
7th block's assignment is the last slide.  3rd and 6th Block must complete questions on slides 3, 6, 7, and 17 - 21.  All classes must do the HW assignment.

 

New Imperialism

This week we look at European expansion in the form of New Imperialism.  With a growth of wealth from industry and a surge of nationalism, European countries began to partition Africa and gain political or economic control over weaker nations in Asia.  Use the following powerpoint to take notes and complete map assignments for this unit.

Cartoon analysis of the cartoon above:
1. Describe the objects you see in the cartoon.  What words does the author use to identify objects?
2.  Which objects are symbols?  What do you think the symbol means?  Why did the author choose this object or symbol?
3. Which words or phrases seem to be the most important?  How do you know? 
4. Describe the action in the cartoon.
5. Explain how the words clarify the symbols.
6. What is the author's message?  Who would agree with this?  Who might disagree?

Cartoon Analysis Worksheet

HONORS ONLY:
Document Read...Opium War

Click on the link above and read the letter from Lin Xexu in China to a young Queen Victoria asking her to end the Opium trade with China.  There are four analysis questions at the end of the document.  Please answer them in complete sentences.

Democratic and Social Reforms

The Industrial Revolution is in full swing and the democratic nations of Europe as well as the United States are growing.  As with any growth, changes begin to occur.  People demand more say in the politics of their country.  A feeling of Nationalism begins to develop and some demands are the result of this movement.  Many demands come from the people that had not been able to benefit from growth and wealth. 

Take notes and answer the questions from the following power point.

Unification of Germany and Italy

For the past several months we have studied the history of Europe and the states of Germany and Italy played an important role.  however, the states themselves were never truly united into one nation.  This unit will unite the states and create the countries of Germany and Italy.


Take notes using the following power point video.  Note the assignment at the end.

Second Industrial Revolution

During the early period of the Industrial Revolution, most of the impact and growth was entered around Great Britain.  Great Britain attempted to maintain this control on Industrial power by passing strict rules and regulations regarding selling or copying any designs of the machinery used.
However, as people left Britain, they took designs with them and opened factories in new areas.  Before long the Industrial Revolution spread to Belgium, German, France, and the United States.  By 1900, the United States was the leading nation.

The effects of Industrialization caused changes in politics, culture, and standards of living.  The technological advantages as well as increased wealth helped the Western nations become more powerful than ever before.

Using the diagram below, read pages 476 - 480 and describe the changes, innovations, and advances of the Second Industrial Revolution.

Industrial Revolution Early years

Revolutions in Europe and Latin America

The following video is the power point containing notes and assignments for Chapter 20.

French Revolution

The French Revolution was a period of turmoil, reform, war, and enlightenment.  From the meeting of the Estates-General in 1789 to the emergence of Napoleon in 1799, the changes taking place in France were watched closely by the rest of the world.  In many ways, the French Revolution brought more enlightenment changes than the American Revolution.

Enlightenment Era

The enlightenment era brought about many changes in the way people viewed the powers of the government.
Assignments included:
foldable
comparison chart...Declaration of Independence - Enlightenment - US Constitution
Political cartoon with explanation.

Assignments and notes included in power point.

Absolutism in Europe

January 23 - 29
We will discuss the growing power of the monarchs in Europe.  It is important to understand the concept of "absolutism" as it applies to the monarchs of Europe.  We will also examine the events in Great Britain and the development of a constitutional monarchy.  Why was England different?  How did the other monarchs use their power?  How did this affect the "balance of power" in Europe?  Will the rise of absolutism have consequences?

Use the following power point to take any notes that you may have missed and complete any missing assignments.

Use Textbook Chapter 16...pages 316 - 351

Slave Trade: The effects of Triangular Trade

Assigned January 21, 22


The triangle trade was an important part of the European and American economic growth and prosperity.  However, the middle leg of the trade, "Middle Passage", was a devastating and brutal journey for the captured slave.  How did this trade affect Europe and the Americas?  What was its effect on Africa?  Please read your textbook (pages 301 - 304) and take notes using the power point below to guide you.  The last slide is a document assignment.  See the instructions below the movie to access the article.

To read the article on the "Middle Passage", click on the link below.

Middle Passage

Scientific Revolution

How can an idea change the world?  What the importance of the innovations of the Scientific Revolution?

Read pages 248 to 252.

Create a three-column chart to show the Scientist/Achievement/and Impact of each person listed below:

Scientist                                     Achievement(s)                                   Impact

—Copernicus

—Brahe

—Kepler

—Galileo

—Bacon

—Descartes

—Pascal

—Vesalius

—Pare’

—Harvey

—Leeuwenhoek

—Boyle

—Newton

 

Assignment:

Use the chart of individuals and their achievements to create a song or poem about the Scientific Revolution.

Use a popular tune…such as “Yankee Doodle” or “Twinkle, Twinkle…”.

Poems should follow rhyming patterns…

Must include a minimum of 6 individuals and their achievements.

Must answer the question of how an idea can change the world…