Homework

1. Write the answer to question 1 to 50 on pages 391 to 399 of your blue "Review" book.
2. D B Q parts I and II

• Write the answer for the document on pages 440 to 449.
• You must answer part B which is found on page 449.
  

Homework

Thematic Essay
Directions:Write a well organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.

Theme: Nationalism
Nationalism has been shaping world events for the last 500 years. The desire for self- rule can cost tremendous change both positively and negatively. Individuals
have also played huge roles in leading nationalistic movements that affect people
and nations.

Task: Choose two nationalists leaders from your study of global history, and for each one:
.Identify the nation or region where the individual led a nationalist movement
. Describe the historical background leading up to that nationalist movement
. Discuss how the actions of the specific leader have influenced the region or nationi
in which the movement took place.


You may use examples from the following leaders:
(a) Jomo Kenyatta (b) Kwame Nkrumah (c) Nelson Mandela

Due: 4-14-08

Class Presentation

Group 1:
Independence Movements after World War II
What problems did India face encounter after it gained independence from the British?
Date Due: 4/7/08

Group 2:
How did the African nation gain there independence
a. Ghana
b. kenya
Due Date: 4/8/08

Group 3:
How did the French and Belgian colonies in Africa gain their independence? Pg: 1012-1016
a. Algeria
b. Angola
Due Date: 4/9/08

Group 4:
How was the system of apartheid overthrown in South Africa? Pg: 1040-1045
Due Date: 4/10/08

Group 5:
The Middle East
How did the establishment of Israel create the Arab/Israeli conflict? Pg: 1017-1019
Due Date: 4/11/08

Group 6:
How successful have attempts at peace settlements been in the Middle East? pg: 1020-lO23
Due Date: 4/14/08

Group 7:
How has Muslim fundamentalism affected the stability of the globe? Pg: 986-987;
1088-1089
Due Date: 4/15/08

Group 8:
Collapse of Communism
Why did communism fail in the USSR? Pg: 1046-1051
Due Date: 4/16/08

Homework

(1) These essays must be typed and submitted on Friday March4, 2008.

• Why was the United Nation created in 1945?
• What are the goals of the United Nation?
• How successful has United Nation been in achieving their goals?
  

(2) Compare and contrast the leadership of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping in China. Who do you think was the better leader?

• Use the following links to help you find information.

Cold War Around the World
Communists Triumph in China
The Cold War Thaws
Two Superpowers Face Off
War in Korea and Vietnam