Cold War.

On Tuesday 2nd, May we corrected our test from last time and then spent the day discussing the Cold War. If you were not here you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Put your name on a blank piece of paper and title it Cold War. Watch the following video and then answer the following questions:

- What is the Cold War?

- Who was fighting and why?

- What were some of the major events?

- When and how did it end?

Crash Course World History: The Cold War

2) Then on the same piece of paper (you can use more if needed) define each of the following in 1-2 sentences. You will need to do this through self research or using your online textbook:

- NATO

- Warsaw Pact

- containment (Cold War)

- domino theory

- Marshall Plan

- CIA

- hydrogen bomb

- Korean War

- Cuban Missile Crisis

- Vietnam War

- Ronald Reagan

- Mikail Gorbachev

Thank You.

The blog is finally up and working again! I apologize for any inconvenience. Here is what we have done over the last few days:

Wednesday 26th, Apr:
If you were absent please read Chapter 26 Section 2, starting on page 864, and then complete the entire review at the end of the section (NOT the chapter review!)

Monday 24th, Apr:
If you were absent, please read Chapter 24 Sections 1 and 2, starting on page 790, and complete the entire review at the end of EACH section (again NOT the chapter review!)

Thursday 20th, Apr:
If you were absent, please read Chapter 23 Section 3 starting on page 772, and complete the entire review at the end of the section (NOT the chapter review!).

Thanks.

Imperialism: Africa

On Tuesday 21st, Mar. we continued our look at European/Western imperialism as it pertains to Africa. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in the assignment from last time.

Chapter 21 Section 1 Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia

2) Download the following and complete the first two parts ONLY!

Assignment: Chapter 21 Section 2 Empire Building in Africa

Thanks.

Imperialism: Southeast Asia

On Friday 17th, Mar. we began our look at European/Western imperialism throughout the world. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please download the following assignment and use your online book to complete:

Worksheet: Outline Chap 21 Section 1 Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia

Please have ready ASAP!

2) There was a video also that was shown to the students; however, this video although historically related is not necessary to make up for the few who were absent. It is considered an enrichment video for sub use.

Thanks.

TEST: Islamic and ASian Empires & Intro to Imperialism

On Wednesday 15th, Mar. we took our test on the Islamic and Asian empires unit. We then began our introduction to the next unit. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in the following assignments:

- Research Notes
- Islamic Empire presentation notes
- Asian Empire presentation notes
- Vocabulary list

2) Schedule a time to make up your test ASAP!!!

3) Take a piece of paper and go through the following presentation. For each slide, you should take at least three bullet point notes

Presentation: Imperialism

Thanks.

Vocabulary Completion & Test Creation

On Monday 14th, Mar. we completed the vocabulary assignment you received three class periods ago and then we created individualized tests. If you were absent, you will need to come in and see me about making this up.

Thank you.

Presentations

On Tuesday 7th and Thurday 9th, March we spent the entire class periods looking at presentations. If you absent you will need to do the following:

1) Look at the presentations you need and gather at least 25 notes for EACH empire. There are two presentations included for each empire so you ahve enough material. Be sure to bring your notes with you on Monday because we will be taking a 'test' on these presentations.

Islamic Empires

Ottomans #1
Ottomans #2

Safavids #1
Safavids #2

Mughals #1
Mughals #2

Asian Empires

Ming #1
Ming #2

Qing #1
Qing #2

Tokugawa #1
Tokugawa #2

Thanks