Tuesday, November 26, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What new weapon was introduced at the Battle of the Somme?
    2. What country had a disastrous wartime experience due to be being poorly industrialized?
    3. At the start of the war in August 1914, when did “everyone” think it would be over by?

  2. The Christmas Truce Video

  3. World War I Propaganda Posters
    Using the propaganda posters (Unit 6 Reader), determine for each one which propaganda objective it best represents and answer the review questions

Monday, November 25, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What were the two sides during the war?
    2. What countries fought on the Western Front?
    3. What countries fought on the Eastern Front?

  2. The Somme: Storm of Steel Video
    Answer Questions

  3. A Global Conflict
    Use the reading (Unit 6 Reader) to answer the questions

Friday, November 22, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What was the failed German plan to defeat France first, then go after Russia?
    2. What was the battle that prevented Germany from accomplishing #1?
    3. What was the name given to the space between trenches?

  2. WWI - Oversimplified (Part 1) Video

  3. Total War
    Use the reading (Unit 6 Reader) to answer the questions

Thursday, November 21, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What was the name of the Serbian terrorist organization which targeted Franz Ferdinand?
    2. What word means “a final list of demands”?
    3. What country would not honor its pre-war alliance?

  2. Entanglement of Alliances Simulation

  3. Europe Plunges into War
    Use the reading (Unit 6 Reader) to answer the questions

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. In 1839, European nations pledged to protect the neutrality of what country?
    2. What territory did France want to take back from Germany?
    3. What Slavic nation pledged to protect Serbia?

  2. Finish Powder Keg—Europe 1900 to 1914 Video
    Answer Questions

  3. Review Unit 6: Essential Question #1

  4. World War I Maps
    For each map (Using the Unit 5 Reader) color in the countries which represent the parts of the key and then answer the questions at the end.

  5. Unit 6 Essential Questions (Homework--Due the day of the unit test)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What country began challenging Britain’s status as the dominant naval power?
    2. What countries made up the Triple Alliance?
    3. What countries made up the Triple Entente?

  2. Continue Powder Keg—Europe 1900 to 1914 Video
    Answer Questions

  3. Discuss the Assassination
    Take Notes

  4. Continue Powder Keg—Europe 1900 to 1914 Video

Monday, November 18, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. From Unit 2, what term means “concern for or devotion to one’s own nation, especially desire for national progress, defense, or independence”?
    2. From Unit 5, what term means “the policy of extending the rule or authority of one nation over others by territorial acquisition or through economic or political dominance”?

  2. Unit 6 Overview Video

  3. Discuss the MAIN Causes of World War I
    Take Notes

  4. Powder Keg—Europe 1900 to 1914 Video
    Answer Questions

Friday, November 15, 2024

  1. Unit 5 DBQ Essay Test

Thursday, November 14, 2024

  1. Review Unit 5 DBQ Preparation: Part 1
    Use the documents to fill out the chart

  2. Unit 5 DBQ Preparation: Part 2
    Use the documents and Part 1 to fill out the chart

  3. Bring All DBQ Materials for Monday's Test (Homework)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. Through where would the United States build a Central American canal?
    2. What country is the textbook example of a “banana republic”?
    3. #2 would be an example of what form of imperialism?

  2. Unit 5 Test

  3. Finish Unit 5 DBQ Preparation: Part 1 (Homework)
    Use the documents to fill out the chart

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

  1. Finish Discussing Imperialism in Latin America
    Take Notes

  2. Begin Reviewing Unit 5: Essential Questions #2 and 3

  3. Unit 5 DBQ Preparation: Part 1
    Use the documents to fill out the chart

  4. Study for Tomorrow's Unit 5 Test (Homework)

Friday, November 8, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What did Britain and China go to war over?
    2. What treaty ended this war?
    3. What was the massive rebellion against the Qing Dynasty led by Hong Xiuquan?

  2. Imperialism in China: Trade, War, Nationalism and Rebellion Video

  3. Begin Reviewing Unit 5: Essential Questions #2 and 3

  4. Discuss Imperialism in Latin America
    Take Notes

Thursday, November 7, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What was the only country in Southeast Asia to maintain its independence?
    2. What country gained control of the Philippines from Spain?
    3. Tariffs on what product led to Hawaii becoming a United States territory?

  2. The Dark History of the Overthrow of Hawaii Video

  3. Begin Reviewing Unit 5: Essential Questions #2 and 3

  4. Discuss China Attempts to Resist Imperialism
    Take Notes

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What person will eventually lead the Indian independence movement?
    2. From Unit 1, what dynasty is in charge of China?
    3. What form of imperialism will we see in China where foreign powers demand exclusive trading privileges?

  2. Indian Rebellion of 1857 Video

  3. Imperialism in Southeast Asia
    Read the article (Unit 5 Reader) and answer the questions

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. Which European nation controlled most of northwest Africa?
    2. Who controlled the Congo?
    3. Who controlled Indonesia (East Indies)?
    4. Who controlled Indochina?

  2. Finish Imperialism Maps
    1. Use the maps of imperialism in Africa and Asia in Canvas to color in the maps for each colony/nation and which Western power they belonged to. Make sure you fill in the keys.
    2. Using those maps, answer the questions in the Canvas assignment.

Monday, November 4, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. Following the Sepoy Rebellion, which form of imperialism would India be?
    2. What was the name given to the 200 years of British imperialism in India?
    3. What was the organization formed in 1885 that would eventually demand Indian independence?

  2. Finish Sepoy Mutiny Document Analysis
    Use the information in the Google Slides from Friday to complete the evaluation question in Canvas

  3. Imperialism Maps
    1. Use the maps of imperialism in Africa and Asia in Canvas to color in the maps for each colony/nation and which Western power they belonged to. Make sure you fill in the keys.
    2. Using those maps, answer the questions in the Canvas assignment.

Friday, November 1, 2024

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What was the name given to the British corporation who gained control over much of India?
    2. What was the name given to the Indian soldiers who worked for #1?
    3. What was the main raw material the British wanted from India?

  2. Finish Discussing African Imperialism in Africa

  3. Why Is China Investing Billions in Africa? Video

  4. Sepoy Rebellion Document Analysis
    Use the documents (Unit 5 Reader) to fill out the Google Slides for your assigned document.