Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Class Presentation

Please examine the following Topics for class Presentation starting Monday March 3, 2008.

Group 1 - Due Date: 3/5/08
  • Identify and examine the Nazi's concept of "Master race" on minorities.
  • Describe the steps taken by the Nazis to identify and segregate the Jews from German society (Nuremburg Laws, ghettos).
Group 2 -Due Date: 3/6/08

  • Discuss the impact of Kristallnacht on the Jews of Germany.
  • Define the terms "Final Solution" and Holocaust
Group 3 - Due Date: 2/7/08

  • Describe the system put in place by the Nazis to carry out the Final Solution.
  • Discuss the impact of the Holocaust on (Jews, Europeans, and other minorities).
Text Book:
The Holocaust

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Portfolio# 3

  1. What were the causes of the Great Depression. How did world economics respond to this depression.
  2. Describe Gandhi's principles of non-violence. Explain how Gandhi used non-violence to achieve his goals.
  • You may make a comment on the blog or write your response to be handed in on the due date.

Due Date: 2-25-08

Monday, February 11, 2008

Portfolio# 2

You have already read the article on Benito Mussolini. Make a comment on the following:
  • Imagine that Mussolini is in the Unite states. He wants to become the leader of the American people. Write a step-by-step plan telling how Mussolini would probably try to take power. Would this plan succeed? Explain.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

PORTFOLIO #1

  • Briefly explain the causes of the Bolshevik REVOLUTION and discuss
    how Lenin adapt Marxism to conditions in Russaa.
  • Create a Ven- Diagram to compare and contrast the first leaders of the Soviet Union
  • Write a one page paper to describe Life In A Totalitarian State
Due Date: 2-11-08