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.