Wednesday, March 27-Thursday, March 28, 2013

Today, we looked at some important battles and events during the war.  Groups, created a presentation that explained one of the following events.

Germany's Invasion of Poland
The Fall of France
Battle of Brittain
Italy and Germany attack North Africa
The War in the Balkans
Hitler Invades the Soviet Union
The U.S. Stays Neutral

Students can create:

• A poster outlining the details of the event
• A short 2-3 minute scene
• Write a song about the event
• Create a group statue of the event
• Other: ______________ (needs approval before presentation)

Each group contained 3-4 students.  Each student was elected to a position:
Leader/Timekeeper: Keeps everybody on task.  Makes sure groups are keeping up with deadlines.  Helps all others as needed.
Secretery/Scribe: Takes notes for the group.  Writes down information that the group needs.
Researcher:  Does the primary research on topic.  Explains to the group what took place during the event.  Is the resident expert on the event in question.
Lead Presenter: Takes the lead during the presentation.  Helps all others as needed.

Homework:
Complete project.  Be ready to present next class period.

Monday, March 25-Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Today, we took a look how World War II began.  We reviewed the major events leading up to the war, including which areas were taken over and invaded.  We looked at maps leading up to the war.

Tonight, complete pg.  461, 1-4

Modified Assignment Pg. 461, 1-2

March 18-March 21, 2013

Spring Break

Friday, March 15, 2013

Benchmark 3

No Homework

Wednesday, March 13-Thursday, March 14, 2013

Today, we took Benchmark 3.

1. Go to the following website

Practice History CST

2.  On a separate sheet of paper answer all of the questions.

3.  After you are done answering the questions, go to pgs. 26-28 and check your answers.

4.  Review the questions that you got wrong and research the answers in your book.

5.  Come to class on Monday, March 25-Tuesday, March 26, 2013 and be ready to discuss your results.

Monday, March 11-Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Today, we reviewed for our Quarter 3 Benchmark.
Due to the CAHSEE exam, being administered on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13, our benchmark schedule will be a little chaotic.

Below is the study guide:

1. What is the main idea of Rousseau's social contract?

2. What idea does the three branch government of Montesquieu represent?

3. What is Rousseau's idea about the state of nature?

4. What is the outcome of the Magna Carta?

5. In a federal system how is power divided?

6. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

7. In pre-Revolution France which Estate had the biggest tax burden? the least?

8. Define:
   nationalism
   imperialism
   factors of production
   bourgeoisie
   laissez-faire
   extraterritorial rights
   democracy
   total war
   Kristallnacht
   isolationism
   Lend-Lease Act
   Neutrality Act
   League of Nations
   containment
   appeasement
   Iron Curtain
   NATO
   Great Leap Forward
   Cultural Revolution,

9. What was the goal of the Congress of Vienna? What are the outcomes?

10. In communism, who should have control over the factors of production?

11. Explain how imperialism grew out of industrialization.

12. Compare colonial power's direct and indirect control over its colonies. What are the similarities and differences?

13. How did Otto von Bismark unify Germany?

14. What were the main causes of World War I?

15. What was the outcome of the stalemate on the Western Front during World War I?

16. Which government is responsible for the Armenian genocide?

17. What are the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?

18. How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany?

19. What is the “Lost Generation” and who coined the term?

20. Describe the following artistic movements:

realism

romanticism

21. Which treaty was signed between Germany and Russia after Russia withdrew from World War I?

22. Who led the Salt March and what were the effects of the Salt March?

23. Compare fascism and communism. What are their similarities and differences?

24. What did Stalin do to the Kulaks?

25. What was Stalin's Great Purge?

26. What is a command economy?

27. How did the United States maintain isolationism before World War II?

28. When the U.S. entered WWII, what was decided would be their highest priority?

29. What were the results of the Nuremberg Trials?

30. Which country had the highest number of casualties after World War II?

31. What was the cause of the Cold War?

32. Describe the protest in Tiananmen Square in China in 1989. What the purpose of the protest? What was the governments response?

Thursday, March 7-Friday, March 8. 2013

Today, we reviewed events from World War I that led up to World War II.  We reviewed who was in power and how they came to power. 

Tonight,
Pg. 446, 1-4
Pg. 450, 1-4

Modified Assignment
Pg. 446, 1-2
Pg. 450, 1-2