Wednesday, November 6, 2013

HW #6-2

Write paragraph about the nationalist leaders using Hochman outline.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

HW#5-2mp

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HW#4-2mp

Key_Words_and_Outlining_Hochman_Latin_American_Revolution

HW #3-2mp

s_o_s_summary.pdf
Simon Bolivar is considered the George Washington of South America.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

HW#2- 2mp Finish conclusion

Write the last two sentences of your conclusion.
Your opinion of armed conflicts and the effects to today of Haitian Revolution and the French Revolution.

Monday, October 21, 2013

HW #1-2 mp TS and CS

Write a topic sentence and concluding sentence for the Haitian Revolution on the Hochman Outline sheet.

Friday, October 11, 2013

HW #5

Read pages 154-156

On page 156 complete 1-3 and the constructed response 1-2  

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

HW #4

HW #4 Read page 144-150 complete mini assessment questions 1-3  and constructed response 1-2 page 150.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

HW #3

Extension Activities
Choose one of the following activities to complete. Write the answer in
complete sentences.

Execution of a King
1. The French Revolution is a very complicated topic. Choose one event
from the French Revolution, and do some research on the Internet or at
the library. List five facts about that event.

2. When did France stop using the guillotine for executions? Look in your
textbook, on the Internet, or at the library to fi nd out.

3. Who was Marie Antoinette? Look in your textbook, on the Internet, or at
the library to fi nd out three facts about Marie Antoinette.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

HW #2

1. Read page 141-143 complete mini assessment questions 1-4 page 143.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

HW #1


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Take the Survey/Poll
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Thursday, January 3, 2013

HW #8-3

Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task
below, and a conclusion.

THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task
below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change
Throughout history, political revolutions had many causes. These revolutions
affected society and led to many changes. The changes may or may not have
resolved the problems that caused the revolutions.
Task:
Choose one political revolution from your study of global history and
geography and:
• Explain the causes of the revolution
• Describe the effects this political revolution had on society
• Evaluate whether the changes that resulted from the political revolution
resolved the problems that caused it
You may use any example from your study of global history, but do not use the American
Revolution. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the French Revolution
(1789), Mexican Revolution (1910), Russian Revolution (1917), Chinese Revolution (1949),
Cuban Revolution (1959), or Haitian Revolution (1791).
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to:
• Address all aspects of the Task
• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details
• Use a logical and clear plan of organization
• Introduce the theme by establishing a framework that is beyond a simple
restatement of the Task and conclude with a summation of the theme
Introduction
Copy Historical Context: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
One revolution that changed history was __________________________________ in  ____________________________________by_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Define Revolution________________________________________________________________.
Body 1. 
One Revolution that changed society was ___________________ in the area of _______________________________________________________________________________. 
One cause politically, socially, and/or economically of the revolution was___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. 
Another causes politically, socially, and/or economically of the revolution______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
The last cause politically, socially, and/or economically of the revolution was___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. 
(Discuss how) The revolution changed the nation or region by:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Body 2. 
One Revolution that changed society was ___________________ in the area of _______________________________________________________________________________. 
One effect politically, socially, and/or economically of the revolution was___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. 
Another effect politically, socially, and/or economically of the revolution was _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
The last effect politically, socially, and/or economically of the revolution was___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. 
(Discuss how) The revolution changed the nation or region by:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
Rephrase/rewrite Introduction: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Add effects on the world today from this revolution: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Add your opinion on this matter: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Homework# 7-3

Homework: Graffiti quite often carries messages of social and political importance.
You are to create a miniature graffiti mural depicting the ideas of the Russian Revolution. 

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

HW #6-3


1.Describe how why WWI was stalemated from 1914-1916.
2. What were the new tools of war?
3.  Which alliance did Russia align with?
4.  Why did Russia have difficulty getting the needed supplies for war?
5.  What advantage did Russia have?
6. Based on today’s lesson predict who you think will win WWI. Explain your answer with supporting details in 2-3 sentences.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

HW #5-3


Choose
#1 How did the government of Japan change during the Meiji restoration?
Describe in at least three sentences Japan’s rationale (reasons) for its westernization.
Describe in at least three sentences Japan’s imperialism and militarization.
Imagine that you are a Japanese person watching events unfold in the 1850s and 1860s.  How might you react?  Do you see alternatives to the opening of your country to foreign trade?  Do you agree that in order to compete with the Western powers, your nation must begin to behave like the Western powers?  Explain in a paragraph
or
#2
Homework: Please write an essay on the Meiji Restoration. The Meiji Restoration accelerated industrialization in Japan. How did it change the political, economic and social structure of Japan.
Outline for an One-Paragraph Essay
Introduction:
Thesis statement: _______________________________________________________
Body:
First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): ____________________________________
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): __________________________________
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Third Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): ___________________________________
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
Restate topic: __________________________________________________________________

Monday, December 10, 2012

HW#4-3 Scramble for Africa


1. How did you feel while playing the “Scramble for Africa” game?
2. Why did your group decide to choose the countries it chose?
3. Which country do you think was your group’s most valuable colony? Why?
4. Who did not get to play a role in the “Scramble for Africa” game?
5. What do you think you learned from playing the “Scramble for Africa” game?
6.What could be done to make playing the “Scramble for Africa” game more enjoyable?

Friday, December 7, 2012

HW #3-3 Intro paragraph Imperialism essay


Historical Context:
During the 1800s, Great Britain’s empire expanded to include India, other parts of Asia, and parts of Africa. Great Britain’s colonial rule had both positive and negative
effects on the colonial empire.
Task:
• Discuss the political, social, and/or economic causes of British imperialism
• Discuss the positive effects and the negative effects of British colonial rule
1. Using your outline from class.
2. Write your claim.
3. Three reasons.
4.  Analysis
5. Summary
6. Definition for Imperialism
Write an Introduction for the essay in at least 7 sentences.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Homework #2-3


1. Is it ever justified for one culture to dominate another?
2. What does it mean to be civilized?  What does it mean to be uncivilized?
3. Is using violence to prevent diamond smuggling justified?  Should blood diamonds be sold?

Monday, December 3, 2012

HW #1-3 Six paragraph essay draft.


Were the achievements and growth of the Industrial Revolution Era worth the cost to society? After reading secondary and primary sources pertaining to the British Industrial Revolution, write an argumentative essay that addresses the question.  Support your position with evidence from the texts. Be sure to acknowledge competing views.