World History A (Period Period 4) Assignments
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Imperialism in the Americas
Today in History: President Bush sends troops to Somalia. - (1992)
Quote: "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." - H. Jackson Brown Jr.
Objective: Explain why Latin America entered a cycle of economic dependence.
1) Videos on The Americas
2) Read text p. 332-339. Take notes
3) Work on current and late Schoology assignments.
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Southeast Asia and the Pacific
Today in History: Napoleon is crowned Emperor of France - (1804)
Quote: "A good beginning makes a good end." - Louis L' Amour
Objective: Explain how Imperialism spread to the islands of the Pacific.
1) Discuss Imperialism in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
2) Video - Take notes.
3) Reading p. 326 - 331Take notes.
4) Review Key Terms pl 326
5) Work on Schoology Assignments.
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The Modernization of Japan
Today in History: President Lincoln delivers his Gettysburg Address. - (1863)
Quote: "A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money." - W. C. Fields
Objective: Identify the problems faced by Tokugawa Japan.
1) Video - Crash Course World History #34 - Nationalism
2) The Modernization of Japan - Preview and discussion
3) Read p. 320-325. Take notes.
4) Work on Schoology Assignments. Catch up with current work.
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China and the West
Today in History: Elizabeth I becomes Queen of England - (1558)
Quote: "The undertaking of a new action brings new strength." - Richard L. Evans
Objective: Understand Why the Qing Dynasty fell.
1) Imperialism in China - Video
2) Internal and External Pressures
Internal Pressures: External Pressures from the West:
a) government corruption a) trade wars
b) bureaucratic incompetence b) unequal treaties
c) population growth c) extraterritoriality
d) famine d) spheres of influence
e) uprisings (Tai Ping and Boxer Rebellions) e) open door policy
3) Read p. 315-319. Take notes
4) Work on Schoology assignments
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India Becomes a British Colony
Today in History: Continental Army captures Montreal. - (1775)
Quote: "Nature is never finished." - Robert Smithson
Objective: Explain the impact of British rule on India.
1) Videos - British rule and conquest of India (x2)
2) Review Key Terms p. 310
3) Read Text p. 310-314. Take notes.
4) Continue working on schoology assignments.
5) December 10th last day for all late work.
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Europe and the Muslim World
Quote: "If you can dream it, you can do it." - Walt Disney
Objective: Identify the challenges facing the Ottoman Empire and Persia.
1) Read p. 305-309 in class
2) Review Key Terms p. 305.
3) Work on Assignments for 15 week report card.
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European Colonies in Africa
Today in History: Bolshevik Revolution in Russia - (1917).
Quote: "Remember, remember the 5th of November, the Gunpowder Treason and plot... I know of no reason the Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot." - Guy Fawke s Day nursery rhyme.
Objective: Explain why European contact with Africa increased.
1) Video - Battle scene from the film Zulu - Discuss
2) Read p. 298-304. Take notes - Ask questions.
3) Review Key Terms - p. 292 and 298.
4) Work on Schoology assignments.
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The New Imperialism
Today in History: Iran Hostage Crisis begins. - (1979)
Quote: "It's a wonderful thing to be optimistic. It keeps you healthy and it keeps you resilient." - Daniel Kahneman
Objective: Explain the political, economic and social causes of imperialism.
1) Crash Course Video - Imperialism.
2) Read p. 292-297. Take notes.
3) Work on Key Terms p. 292.
4) Work on Test #03. Late work due no later than next Tuesday. (November 10th)
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Nationalism in Eastern Europe and Russia
Today in History: First crew arrives on International Space Station. - (2000)
Quote: "Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - Confucius
Objective: Summarize major obstacles to progress in Russia.
1) Discuss the effects of Nationalism in Eastern Europe.
2) Read p. 273-280 of text. Take notes.
3) Review Key Terms p. 273.
4) Copy the 3 Charts on p. 283 into your notes.
5) Schoology: Work on Test #03.
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Divisions and Democracy in France/Growth of the United States
Today in History: Stock Market crash starts the Great Depression. - (1929)
Quote: "My dear friend, clear your mind of can't." - Samuel Johnson
Objective: List the domestic and foreign policies of Napoleon III.
1) Review Key Terms p. 261 and 266.
2) Videos - Napoleon III the Failed Emperor - Crash Course U.S. History #17
3) Read p. 261-270 - Take notes.
4) Work on Schoology assignments. (Read text first before doing latest assignments)
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Democratic Reforms in Britain
Today in History: New York City subway opens. - (1904)
Quote: "Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday." - Don Marquis
Objective: Identify the influence of Queen Victoria and the values she represented.
1) Read p. 253-260. Take notes.
2) Review and discuss Key Terms p. 253.
3) Videos: Reform act of 1832, 2nd Reform act of 1867, The Corn Act and Factory Reform.s
4) Review and discuss videos
5) Work on class assignments in Schoology.
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Unification of Germany and Italy
Today in History: Terrorists kill 241 U. S. Marines in Beirut - (1983)
Quote: "It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." - Epictetus
Objective: Analyze how Bismarck achieved German unification.
1) Video - Italian and German Unification - European History Crash Course #27
2) Read text p. 242-252. Take notes.
3) Key Terms p. 242 and 248. Review and Discuss
4) Work on Assessments in Schoology. Finish late or missing work. Next report card deadline is 10 November.
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Revolutions Sweep Europe
oday in History: The Battle of Trafalgar.. - (1805)
Quote: "England expects every man to do his duty." - Admiral Horatio Nelson
Objective: Identify the goals of Conservatives and Liberals in 19th century Europe.
1) Discuss the clash of ideologies.
2) Review Key Terms p. 228
3) Read p. 228-236. Take notes.
4) Work on Industrial Revolution Assessment and any other late work.
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Changing Ways of Life and Thought II
Today in History: Battle of Yorktown ends. (1781)
Quote: "In waking a tiger, use a long stick." - Mao Zedong
Objective: Analyze how Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism reflected the culture of the Industrial Age.
1) Key Terms p. 208 - Finish
2) Apply Objective - Videos: Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism.
3) Copy p. 219 charts into notes.
4) Work on Chapter 2 assignments (Industrial Revolution)
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Changing Ways of Life and Thought
Today in History: Mikhail Gorbachev wins the Nobel Peace Prize. - (1990)
Quote: "If you want to grow old as a pilot, you've got to know when to push it and when to back-off." - Chuck Yeager
Objective: Describe how the role of women changed in the Industrial Revolution.
1) Review primary source material p. 206-207.
2) Breakout into groups and answer questions for discussion.
3) Review Key Terms p. 208.
4) Read p. 208-217 in text. Take notes
5) Work on Test #02 - Age of Revolutions
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The Second Industrial Revolution
Today in History: Cornerstone of the White House is laid. - (1792)
Quote: "Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier." - Christopher Columbus
Objective: Describe the impact of new technologies on industry, transportation and communication.
1) Review key terms p. 199
2) Video - Capitalism and Socialism www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3u4EFTwprM&t=20s
3) Read p. 199-205
4) Work on Test 02 - Age of Revolution (Open Book) Chapters 1.1, 1.3 - 1.8 - Students have 4 tries and can pause test. Score: 25 pts.
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Social Impact of Industrialism
Today in History: Hoover Dam begins sending electricity to Los Angeles. - (1936)
Quote: "No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar." - Abraham Lincoln
Objective: Analyze the benefits and challenges of industrialism.
1) Review Key Terms p. 190. Take notes
2) Industrial Revolution - Crash Course World History #32
3) Reading p.190 - 198. Take Notes
4) Work on Chapter Test Age of Revolution - Open Book (25 questions)
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From Domestic to Industrial Production
Today in History: Ford introduces moving assembly line.
Quote: "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." - Milton Berle
Objective : Trace how the Industrial Revolution spread.
1) Review origins of the Industrial Revolution.
2) Finish reading p. 182-189. Take notes.
3) Work on missing assignments for 10 week grade.
4) Work on Key Terms p. 182
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The Industrial Revolution Begins
Today in History: Chief Joseph surrenders to U.S. Cavalry. - (1877)
Quote: "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more, forever." - Chief Joseph
Objective: Analyze why the Industrial Revolution began in Britain.
1) Nationalism Spreads p. 162 - Round Robin reading in class.
2) The Congress of Vienna p. 170-171 - Round Robin reading in class - Discussion
3) Read p. 179 and p. 182-189 - Take notes.
4) Key Terms Review p. 182. - Take notes
5) Work on missing work for 10 week report card. Due NLT Tuesday Oct. 6th.
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Rise of Napoleon part 2
Today in History: Yosemite National Park is established - (1890)
Quote: "You can disagree without being disagreeable." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Objective: Identify the reasons for Napoleon's fall from power.
1) Finish Film
2) Review reading p. 164-171
3) Students work in groups to finish current assignments.
4) Read p. 172-175 - Extra Credit Assignment.
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The Age of Napoleon
Today in History: Allied forces break through the Hindenburg Line. - (1918)
Quote: "Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation." - Michael Jordan
Objective: Describe how Napoleon rose to power.
1) Review key terms p. 164
2) Read p. 164-171. Take notes
3) Video - Napoleon Bonaparte
4) Finish Topic 1 Test. - Origins of Civilization
5) Finish any incomplete work No Later Than Oct. 6th.
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A Radical Phase
Today in History: The First Supreme Court is established. - (1789)
Quote: "The beginning is the most important part of the work." - Plato
Objective - Describe France under the Directory.
1) Crash Course World History #29 - French Revolution Video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTTvKwCylFY
2) Review reading p. 146-154 - Discuss key elements.
3) Key Terms p. 157
4) Read p. 157-163. Take notes.
5) Work on Test - Origins of Civilization - 25 questions, open book/notes, 4 tries.
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The French Revolution Begins
Today in History: The Emancipatipation Proclamation is signed. - (1862)
Quote: "Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country." - Marquis de Lafayette
Objective: Describe the social divisions of France's old order.
1) Video - Declaration of Independence (read along p. 144-145)
2) Key Terms p. 146
3) Reading p. 146-154. Round Robin in class.
4) Continue working on Unit 1 Test.
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The American Revolution
Today in History: The cornerstone for the U.S. Capitol building is laid. - (1793)
Quote: "Laws made by common consent must never be trampled on by individuals." - George Washington
Objective: Understand the events and ideas leading up to the American Revolution, including the impact of the Enlightenment.
1) Read p. 136-137 - Discuss.
2) Review Key Terms p. 138.
3) Power Point - The American Revolution.
4) Reading p. 138-143. Take notes.
5) Test for Introduction (Origins of Civilization) - Text p. 6-15, p. 28-39, 47-48 and 72-79 - Four Tries for best score. Open book and notes. Finish before Sept. 30th.
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The Enlightenment
Today in History: Mexican War of Independence begins, - (1810)
Quote: "To be prepared is half the victory." - Miguel de Cervantes
Objective: Describe how science led to the Enlightenment.
1) Read p. 126-127 in class. - Discuss.
2) Review Key Terms p. 128
3) Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment - Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnoFj2cMRLY
4) Read p. 128-135. Take Notes
5) Continue work on current assignments
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Triumph of Parliament in England
Today in History: President McKinley dies from gunshot wound. - (1901)
Quote: "In a post 9/11 world, diversity has become even more important." - Jane Harman
Objective: Explain the causes of the Glorious Revolution.
1) Key Terms p. 118
2) Power Point - The Glorious Revolution
3) Read p. 118-125
4) Assessment - Key Terms p. 100 and 118. Also finish questions 1-5 p. 108
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Absolutism in Spain and France
Today in History: California becomes the 31st state. - (1850)
Quote: "I believe in that old adage that 'as goes California, so goes the country.'" - Kamala Harris
Objective: Evaluate Louis XIV as an absolute monarch.
1) Key Terms p. 100
2) Read p. 100-108 of the textbook - Discuss and take notes.
3) Crash Course Video - Absolutism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYPAFqQgbqE&list=PLfEuzr84ecpk7Vy2tjbe49YWFalWa7hso&index=25&t=0s
4) Finish current work in schoology. - Grades due tomorrow.
5) Answer Questions 1-5 Assessment p. 108. Write sentences into schoology.
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The Magna Carta, Renaissance and Reformation
Today in History: Revolutionary War ends with the Treaty of Paris - (1783)
Quote: "My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the Earth." - George Washington
Objective: Analyze the development and importance of the Scientific Revolution
1) Review Key Terms p. 47 - Feudal Monarchs
2) Read p. 47-48 in class - discuss
3) Review Key Terms p. 72
4) Video - Crash Course World History - Renaissance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vufba_ZcoR0&vl=iw
5) Read p. 72-79 Renaissance and Reformation - take notes
6) Optional Video - Gutenberg and the Printing Press https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ojyCDRc8uc)
7) Work on Assessment for Renaissance
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Ancient Rome and the Origins of Christianity
Today in History: Germany invades Poland. World War II in Europe begins. - (1939)
Quote: "One can resist the invasion of an army but one cannot resist the invasion of ideas." - Victor Hugo
Objective: Describe the major achievements of Roman Civilization.
1) Review key terms p. 33 - Take notes.
2) Power Point - Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity.
3) Read p. 33-39. Take notes.
4) Answer Assessment questions for Chapter 0.6 in Schoology.
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Ancient Greece
Today in History: The island of Krakatoa blows up. - (1883) (Again with the volcanoes?)
Quote: "When you are courting a nice girl, an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a hot cinder, a second seems like an hour. That's relativity." - Albert Einstein
Objective - Explain how democracy and other forms of government evolved in Greece.
1) Review Key Terms on p. 28.
2) Power Point Presentation - Ancient Greece.
3) Read p. 28-32 of textbook. Take notes
4) Finish questions p. 9 and Key Terms assessment from p. 6 & 10
5) Work on reading assessment from p.28-32 of text. (Assessment is in Schoology - finish by Tuesday)
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Ancient Middle-East and Egypt
Today in History: Mount Vesuvius erupts. Pompeii is destroyed. - (79 AD)
Quote: "There are more active volcanoes beneath the sea than on land, - Bob Ballard
Objective: Understand how geography influenced the development of civilization in the Fertile Crescent.
1) Review work on p. 9.
2) Read p. 10-15 of text. Take notes and work on key terms (put in notes.)
3) Power Point - Development of Law in the West.
4) Video - Agricultural Revolution - World History Crash Course.#1 (Neolithic Revolution) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yocja_N5s1I&t=10s
5) Assignment - Work on Mini-Quiz (open book/notes) (Key Terms p. 6 and 10)
6) Finish p. 9 questions and submit on Schoology.
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Origins of Civilization
Today in History: First African slaves arrived in North America. - (1619)
Quote: "Now I've been free, I know what a dreadful condition slavery is. I have seen hundreds of escaped slaves, but I never saw one who was willing to go back and be a slave." - Harriet Tubman
Objective: Trace the development of the first cities and civilizations.
1) Review Key Terms p. 6 - Define through reading. Record definitions in your notes.
2) Read p. 6-9 of textbook.
3) Review and work on chart, p. 9.
4) How to write complete answers.
5) Answer question 1-5 p. 9 of text. Type work into schoology and submit it online for points.