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Friday, April 27, 2012

Revolution and Reaction

On Thurs. 26th, Apr. and Fri. 27th, Apr. we looked at the forces of conservatism, liberalism, and nationalism as they operated in the 1800s in Europe and how they impacted the countries and made them change. We then did a small jigsaw activities with partners.

If yo were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please read Chapter 19 Section 2 Reaction and Revolution and complete the notes sheet as best you can. For any notes you are unable to find, you may copy from a friend.

Notes: Reaction and Revolution Chapter 19 Section 2

2) Please download the assignment and read the instructions carefully. If you will be here next time (Mon. 30th, Apr. A DAY or Tues. 1st, May B DAY), you only need to read and complete ONE of the parts. If you will not be here on those days, then you will need to complete the packet yourself.

Assignment: Nationalism Packet

Thank You.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Napoleon Bonaparte

On Tues. 24th, Apr. and Wed. 25th, Apr. I was absent and there was a substitute. If you were absent you will need to do the following: 1) Research the man Napoleon Bonaparte and find out 30 facts of interest and importance and use those 30 facts to construct a five paragraph essay explaining what you learned. You will use the same format as we have practiced. Please use the following handout to complete this assignment: Handout: Napoleon Essay Thank You.

Skits and Book Readings

On Fri. 20th, Apr. and Mon. 23rd, Apr. we enjoyed the presentations of skits and books for the Industrial Revolution. If you were not here, there is nothing to make up, unless you have something that was supposed to be turned in for the book or skit. We did, however, turn in our worksheet on the Age of Napoleon. Please turn that in as soon as you can, if you were absent. Thank you.

Friday, April 20, 2012

The French Revolution and Napoleon

On Wed. 18th, Apr. and Thurs. 19th, Apr. we looked at a video about the French Revolution and the reign of Napoleon.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 18 Section 1 The French Revolution Begins (pages 576-583) and complete the entire section review found on page 583. This will make up for the video you missed.

2) You will also need to read Chapter 18 Section The Age of Napoleon (pages 596-603) and complete the following worksheet.

Assignment: The Age of Napoleon

Thank you.

Industrial Revolution Skits and Books

On Mon. 16th, Apr. and Tues. 17th, Apr. we worked in our groups on our skits and books. If you were absent, you should have already had your responsibility chosen and you will need to finish that for your project. Depending on your class, the due dates are:

A Day (Friday 20th, April)
B Day (Monday 23rd, April)

If you were absent both Thursday 12th and Monday 16th (A Day) or Friday 13th and Tuesday 17th (B Day), you need an alternate assignment come and see me.

Thank you.

Friday, April 13, 2012

The Conditions of the Workers in the Industrial Revolution

On thurs. 12th, Apr. and Fri. 13th, Apr. we looked specifically at the conditions of the working poor during the Industrial Revolution. We looked at some first hand accounts and paintings from the period. We also read a small excerpt of the Communist Manifesto which was an essay written about the conditions of the poor and how they should be 'fixed'.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Complete the packet Conditions of the Working Class During the Industrial Revolution using your textbook. In order to complete Source 6, you will need to read the excerpt from the Communist Manifesto.

Assignment: Conditions of the Working Class

Reading Excerpt: Communist Manifesto (The Classless Society)

2) We also began work on a group project. We will incorporate you into this project on your return. If you have a friend in the class and can contact them, you might be able to go ahead and get started on your part before you return.

Assignment: Industrial Revolution Skits and Books

Thanks.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Industrial Revolution

On Tue. 10th, Apr. and Wed. 11th, Apr. we began our next unit by looking at the Industrial Revolution. We looked specifically at why the Industrial Revolution began and started looking at the economic and social impacts of the Revolution.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 19 Section 1 (pages 614-621)and complete the worksheet you can download below:

Assignment: The Industrial Revolution Chapter 19 Section 1

2) We also corrected our essays, so there is nothing to make up there.

Thanks.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

TEST

On Tues. 3rd, Apr. and Wed. 4th, Apr. we took our test and turned in a few other things.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Schedule a time to come in and make up the test.

2) Turn in the following items:
- Your green notes packet (seven sheets of notes)
- Your buff colored packet of notes we took for the presentations
- Your pink review crossword

Thanks.