Wrapping it Up

On Friday 30th, May and Monday 3rd, June we corrected our test, did an end of year class evaluation and finished up the administrative things. If you were absent, please check Skyward and make sure everything is good. Come see me if you have any questions or concerns.

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Review and Test - WWI & WWII

IMPORTANT: Being absent today does NOT excuse you from the test!!! Be sure to read the following post carefully and comply with its instructions!

On Wednesday 28th, May and Thursday 29th, May we reviewed for our test and took test same day. If you were absent, you may download the study guide and review crossword and prepare yourself for the test. Be sure to include the crossword with your four notes sheets as well in your review packet.

Then you will need to bring your review packet and schedule a time to make up the test by Thursday 5th June at the very latest!!


Study Guide: The World Wars

Review Crossword

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WWII in a Day

On Friday 23, May and Tuesday 27th, May we studied WWII in a day. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) You need to read the WWII in Europe packet (Which unfortunately I was unable to upload to this blog) and complete the questions that go with that packet. You will need to pick the packet up in class on your return. From the packet you need to write a 1 page summary that answers the following questions:

1) What did Hitler do after becoming leader of Germany?
2) What is appeasement and why did it fail to prevent WWII?
3) How did the League of Nations fail to prevent WWII?
4) How did WWII compare to WWI?

IMPORTANT: If you are unable to wait, email me ASAP at troy.ball@jordandistrict.org and we will work out an alternative!

2) Copy the following notes from a friend as they are not in your book.

War in the Pacific

3) We talked about the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa and their importance. Please research on your own each battle and explain the importance of the battle, who won, and why it was fought in 1/2 page summary for EACH battle. Include casualty statistics and any other interesting facts.

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Book Report Presentations

On Wednesday 21st, May and Thursday 22nd, May we enjoyed our book report presentations and took notes on them. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Analyzing the Treaty of Versailles.

2) You do NOT need to make up presentation notes; however, you will need to turn in your book report on your return.

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The End of WWI and The Treaty of Versailles

On Monday 19th, May and Tuesday 20th, May we looked at the end of WWI and the Treaty of Versailles. We discussed how the US wanted to implement the Fourteen Points, but France and others wanted something different. We then watched a small clip on the Somme. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up:

1) Please copy the notes from a friend. The notes are not in your textbook.

Notes: Peace Without Victory

2) You will need to do one of the following:

(BEST OPTION) Come in after school and spend about 20 minutes doing the assignment on the Treaty of Versailles. You can pick up the assignment when you come in.

OR

(GOOD OPTION) Write a 1 page report on the Treaty of Versailles. What were the terms and how did it affect Germany? What did the Germans have to do to meet the demands of this treaty?

3) Complete a 1 page report on the Battle of the Somme. When was it? What happened? Who won?

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World War I & the Russian Revolution

On Thursday 15th, May and Friday 16th, May we looked specifically at WWI and the course of the overall war. We also looked at the Russian Revolution. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chap 23 Section 2 and complete the following assignment:

Assignment: World War I

2) Read Chapter 23 Section 3 (best option) or copy from a friend (not best option) and complete the notes:

Notes: The Russian Revolution

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The Road to WWI and the Weapons of WWI

On Tuesday 13th, May and Wednesday 14th, May we began our last unit on the World Wars. We first discussed the causes, participants, and changes of WWI. Then we watched a film about the weapons of the war. If you were absent,  you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 23 Section 1 and complete the following worksheet.

Worksheet: Road to WWI

2) Unfortunately, the documentary we watched will not upload to the blog. Therefore you will need to do a little research on your own and answer the following questions in a 1 page summary:

- Which new weapons/ tactics were introduced during WWI (e.g., tanks, airplanes, poison gas, trench warfare, machine guns, flamethrowers, etc.)?
- Describe these weapons. How did they work, what problems or benefits did they have, how were they used?
- How did these new weapons/tactics affect the soldiers and the fighting of WWI?
- What advantages/disadvantages did these weapons/tactics provide for the armies using them?

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TEST: French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, and Nationalism

On Friday 9th, May and Monday 12th, May we took our test on chapters 18 & 19. If you missed, you have two weeks to schedule a time for make up. Please come see ASAP.  You also need to turn in your Chapter 19 Section 3 packet and the review packet.

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Chap 19 Section 3 Correction and Test Review

On Wednesday 7th, May and Thursday 8th, May we corrected our Chapter 19 Section 3 packet on National Unification and Nationalism. We then spent the remainder of the day studying for our test next time. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your Chap 19 Sec 3 packet that you received two times ago.

2) Use the study guide to review for your test and to complete the review crossword.

Study Guide: Chaps 18 and 19 (plus American Revolution Chap 17 Section 4)

Review Crossword

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IR Presentation and Reaction and Revolution

On Monday 5th, May and Tuesday 6th, May we enjoyed watching several presentations on the Industrial Revolution and then we discussed the reactions and revolutions that occurred after Napoleon's defeat. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Get together with your group and make sure you have given them what they need for their book. Or, if you were part of a skit, you will now need to do an alternative assignment to make up what you missed. You will need to take the skit you created and turn it into story book form. Follow the instructions on the story book/skit paper you were given, but your story should be between 2-4 pages only.

2) Read Chapter 19 Section 2 - Reaction and Revolution and complete the following notes.

Notes: Chapter 19 Section 2 Reaction and Revolution

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Skit Prep and Chapter 19 Sec 3

On Thursday 1st, May and Friday 2nd, May we continued to prep for our Industrial Revolution presentations and then worked on an assignment on Nationalism and National Unification. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Contact the people in your group and make sure you know what your part of the presentation is and make sure you are prepared for Monday or Tuesday of next week.

2) Read Chap 19 Sec 3 and complete the following assignment.

Packet: Chap 19 Sec 3 - National Unification and Nationalism

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