Cold War

Explain fully how the Cold War was played out in Latin America.
Your essay must refer to Cuba and the Missile Crisis.

Resource: Review Text , today's handout.
Due-3-28-08

Second Marking Period

Portfolio #1
Please post a comment on the following:

• Pretend that you were alive during the height of the Cold War (1960's). Write a first person account of what life was like for you living under the threat of nuclear war
• Due Date: 3-24-08
  

Marking Period Exam.

Use the link below to help you answer the following question.
You must post your answer.
Who were the Superpowers that emerged after World War 11?
What were the main differences between them?
Please study these pages for test on Tuesday.

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

Class Presentation

Groups 2,3 only
Reminder: This is the last chance to redeem yourself.
Your presentation should be on the United Nations.

World War 11

Portfolio#4
1. Discuss fully the causes and effects of World War II.
- This essay should be at least two pages long.

2. Briefly explain the importance of each of the following during
and after World WarII:

1. Blitzkrieg
2. Atlantic Charter
3. Final Solution
4. Battle of Midway
5. D- Day
6. Nuremberg Trials
   

Please click on the link below for reading material. You can also use
the hand out I gave you on WWII.
Due: 3-10-08

• Hitler’s Lightning War

• Japan Strikes in the Pacific

• The Allies Are Victorious

• The Devastation of Europe and Japan

Homework For Periods 5,6 Only

Create a brochure to show different aspects of the Holocaust. You must include the following areas in your work:

1. Hitler's concept of the master race
2. Kristallnacht
3. Ghettos
4. Concentration Camps
5. Gas Chambers
6. Star Of David
7. Estimates of Jews killed

Please click on link -The Holocaust to get information to assist you.
You must also use pictures charts and other graphics to highlight your presentation.

• The Holocaust

Date Due : 3-7-08