Let History Come Alive (H$4)

Take Home Project

2009-02-22T14:19:00.000-08:00

Create a brochure on Gandhi. Please include the following information in your presentation.

1. A brief profile on Gandhi- This should include his policies, his beliefs,etc.

2. What geographic region he served

3. How effective he was in bringing about change in his region and the world.

You may use charts, pictures,graphs tables etc. to highlight your work.

Note: This project is worth 20% of the Marking Period
Due: 02-23-09

REGENTS REVIEW

2008-06-06T06:16:00.000-07:00

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Write the answers to August-2003 Multiple Choice
Regents Review Book----Pages 451-460
Due :6-09-08
Please note :This work will be graded as part of the Marking Period.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRACTICE THE MULTIPLE CHOICE ON EDUSOLUTION.COM
AND REGENTSPREP. ORG.

Homework #4

2008-05-23T12:35:00.000-07:00

Essay Writing
1. Described the Atlantic Slave and discuss the effects of slavery on both Africa and the Americas.
Be sure to mention The Middle Passage in your essay.

Take notes on the Columbian Exchange for class discussion on Tuesday.

> You must use both links on these topics to assist you in your writing.
Scroll down for links.

2. Complete the Multiple Choice on pages 430-438 of your Review Book.
REMINDER: YOU HAVE TWO LATE ESSAYS TO BE SUBMITTED ON TUESDAY

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!

Homework

2008-05-23T11:58:00.000-07:00

The Atlantic Slave Trade
The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade

THIRD MARKING PERIOD

2008-05-20T12:05:00.000-07:00

THEMATIC ESSAYS
1. TASK: Identify two major turning points in global history and for each:
Describe the historical circumstances surrounding the turning point
Explain how each turning point change the course of history

You Must use examples from 1. The Renaissance 2.The Reformation 3. The Encounter

2.TASK: Compare and contrast feudalism in Medieval Europe with that of feudalism in Japan
Due : 5-23-08

Marking Period Exam.

2008-05-06T11:59:00.000-07:00

TOPIC: GLOBAL ISSUES
Please study any two of the following topics for test on Thursday and Friday
1.Migration 2.Overpopulation 3. Pollution 4. Human Rights Violations 5. Terrorism

6. Global Warming 7.Deforestation 8.Desertification 9.A I D S 10.Science and Technology

Instructions: Please examine these issues in terms of cause and effects and solutions
Look at the role of the United Nations in any of these problems.

Homework

2008-05-02T13:14:00.000-07:00

Write a essay on the topics:

Discuss the cause and effects of the GREEN REVOLUTION

Use the link Science and Technology Shape Human Outlook and pages 350 to 351 of your Review book to find information.

Science and Technology Shape Human Outlook
Global Economic Development
Global Security Issues
Cultures Blend in a Global Age

Due Date: 5-5-08

Homework

2008-04-18T12:04:00.000-07:00

Write the answer to question 1 to 50 on pages 391 to 399 of your blue "Review" book.
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

2008-04-10T12:18:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-08T12:02:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-01T13:11:00.000-07:00

(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

Cold War

2008-03-27T12:54:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-20T13:04:00.000-07:00

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.

2008-03-14T13:02:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-13T12:59:00.000-07:00

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

World War 11

2008-03-07T13:02:00.000-08:00

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:

Blitzkrieg
Atlantic Charter
Final Solution
Battle of Midway
D- Day
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

2008-03-05T11:32:00.000-08:00

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

Class Presentation

2008-02-27T11:59:00.001-08:00

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

Portfolio# 3

2008-02-14T11:47:00.000-08:00

What were the causes of the Great Depression. How did world economics respond to this depression.
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

Portfolio# 2

2008-02-11T12:55:00.000-08:00

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.

PORTFOLIO #1

2008-02-06T12:32:00.000-08:00

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