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: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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. 

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.

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: __________________________________________________________________

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?

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.

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?