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!).

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Islamic and Asian Empires

On Friday 24th, Feb. and Wednesday 1st, Mar. we continued working on our projects. If you were not here, please follow the template instructions and look at the examples slides to help you:

1) Create a Google Slides presentation, please use the following template.

Share with: troy.ball@jordandistrict.org

Presentation Template for the Islamic and Asian Empire Presentations. 
(You will have a total of 14 slides)

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Islamic and Asian Empires 1500-1900

On Tuesday 21st, Feb. we began our next unit on the Islamic and Asian Empires of the last few centuries. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download the following instruction sheet and using your textbook and internet research complete Part 1 of the assignment. You may choose any one of the six empires listed at the top of the instruction sheet. Please have it ready for Tuesday next week when we return from break.

Assignment: Islamic and Asian Empires

IMPORTANT: You only have to do PART 1 of the assignment. We will do the rest in class when we return.

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Quiz: Chaps 18 & 19

On Thursday 16th, Feb we spent the day quizzing. If you were absent, you will need to do the following:

1) Turn in your review study guide.

2) Schedule a time to do your test ASAP!

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Conditions of the Working Class & QUIZ: Review

On Tuesday 14th, Feb. we spent the day correcting our assignment from last time and then review for the quiz on Chapters 18 & 19. 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.

2) Please download the following to review for your test on Thursday 16th, Feb:

Review and Study Guide - Chapters 18-19
This IS an assignment, but you do not need to answer it like a worksheet. I want to see bullet point notes and answers so I know that you studied. Study it prepare for your test!

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Conditions of the Working Class

On Friday 10th, Feb. we looked at the conditions of the working class and discussed the idea of socialism. 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, Chapter 19 Section 1 - The Industrial Revolution.

2) Watch the following video and on a blank piece of paper take 10 notes about what you learn. You will need this paper next time for a second part!

Video: History of Capitalism

2) 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)

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Monday 6th & Wednesday 8th

On Monday 6th, Feb. I was absent and there was a sub. If you were also absent this day, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Continue to work on your speech that we began last time. It will be/was due Wednesday 8th, Feb.

2) Turn in your Age of Napoleon assignment from last time.

3) Read Chapter 19 Section 1 (pages 614-621)and complete the following worksheet :

Assignment: The Industrial Revolution Chapter 19 Section 1

On Wednesday 8th, Feb. we spent the class recapping Napoleon and then spent the rest of the day sharing speeches and discussing issues brought up by the class. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your speech and speech packet that you received Thursday 2nd, Feb.

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The Age of Napoleon (cont.) & The Power of Speech

On Thursday 2nd, Feb. we finished our look at Napoleon and then did a small project on speech making. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your movie notes from last time.

2) Download the following assignment and complete using your text.

Assignment: Age of Napoleon 

3) Today we discussed and looked at the importance and power of speeches. To illustrate our points and analyze techniques used we listened to clips from three speeches.

IMPORTANT: These speeches were not chosen for their content or to advocate any agendas, but as examples of speeches that are given for different purposes and that show common characteristics of effective speeches. These speeches are political in nature and as such you MAY or MAY NOT find yourself responding to them, that is fine, but remember to look at the fundamental parts of the speech and answer the questions in the packet.

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

- Download the packet and answer the first four questions on your own.

Assignment: The Power of Speech

- Watch the following speeches and answer the questions for each one:

SPEECH 1: Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator

SPEECH 2: President Obama (Fast forward the speech to the 8:00 minute mark and watch until about 13:00 minutes)

SPEECH 3: Severn Suzuki (Watch the first 5 minutes is all)

- For part 3, look at question 4 of your packet, choose a topic and follow the instructions. If you need an 11" x 17" paper, please come see me.

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Radical Revolution & The Age of Napoleon

On Tuesday 31st, Jan. we continued looking at the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) We completed the assignment from last time, The French Revolution Begins. Please turn this in on your return.


2) Read Chap 18 Sec 2 Radical Revolution and Reaction and complete the notes sheets.

Notes: Radical Revolution

 3) Watch the following video and write a 1 page minimum summary on what you learned. IMPORTANT: You only have to watch the first 25 minutes of the video! But you may watch more if you would like of course.

Video: Napoleon

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The French Revolution

On Friday 27th, Jan. we continued our looka t the French Revolution. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Watch the following video and take at least 10 notes about what you learned. 

Video: Crash Course - French Revolution

3) Complete the following assignment:

Assignment: The French Revolution Begins

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Quiz: Chapters 14 and 17 & The French Revolution

On Wednesday 25th, Jan. we took our quiz and then began looking at the French Revolution. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in the following things:

- Chapter 17 Section 3 assignment Impact of the Enlightenment.
- Your notes on The American Revolution and the Enlightenment.
- Your pink review and three green notes sheets.

2) Schedule a time to come in and make up your quiz.

3) Downlaod the following assignment and watch the first 25 mins of the video. Be sure to take notes, but do not do the back side yet.

Listening Log: The French Revolution

Video: The French Revolution

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The American Revolution & Chap 14/17 Review

On Monday 23rd, Jan. we finished out look at the impact of the Enlightenment specifically as it applied to the American Revolution. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Impact of the Enlightenment Chapter 17 Section 3.

2)  Read Chapter 17 Sec 4 - The American Revolution and complete the following instructions:

- On a piece of paper create four sections.

- Section 1 answer the question: What was the British system like before the American Revolution? Answer that question by reading the red heading Britain and the American Revolution. Your answer should be a series of bullet point or a summary paragraph.

- Section 2 answer the question: Why did the American Revolution begin? Answer that question by reading the blue heading The American Revolution Begins. Answer the same way as for #1.

- Section 3 answer the question: How did the Americans eventually defeat the British? Answer that question by reading the blue heading British Defeat. Again in the same way as #1.

- Section 4 answer the question: How did the ideas of the Enlightenment help create our new nation? Answer that question by reading everything after the red heading The Birth of a New Nation. Again in the same way as for #1.

3) Download the following review quiz and complete it using your notes, assignments, and book as needed.

Review Quiz: Chapters 14 and 17

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The Enlightenment and its Impact

On Wednesday 19th, Jan. we covered the Enlightenment and its impact on Europe.s. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download the following notes and read Chapter 17 Sec 2 and fill in the notes to the best of your ability.

Notes: The Enlightenment Chapter 17 Sec 2

2) Dowload and  complete the following assignment.

Assignment: The Impact of the Enlightenment Chap 17 Sec 3

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Scientific Revolution (Continued)

On Friday 13th. Jan. we looked at the Scientific Revolution. We watched a small video, took notes, and then completed an assignment on scientific and technological change in our daily lives. 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.

2)Go over your assignment from last time,  Chapter 17 Section 1 of your textbook, and view the following powerpoint and complete the following notes.

Notes: Scientific Revolution

Powerpoint: The Scientific Revolution

3) Watch the following video and write a 1/2 page summary on the back of your notes about the differences now to what you just read.

Video: Did You Know?

4) Complete the following assignment by reading the instructions. Remember the last column needs a parent or another adult to complete.

Assignment: Scientific Advancement Through the Ages

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Substitute Work

On Wednesday 11th, Jan there was a substitute. However, the work can not be uploaded to the blog. Therefore, you will need to come in adn see me for make up ASAP.

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The Scientific Revolution

On Monday 9th, Jan. we finished our discusion of Europe in the 1500s - 1700s and then moved to a new topic called the Scientific Revolution. If you were absent you will need to do the following:

1) Turn in your three-panel broschure we have been making over the alst couple of classes and the assignment from last time on Chapter 14 Section 1 & 2.

2) Read Chapter 14 Section 3 of your text and complete the notes sheet. As an alternative you can read the section and complete questions 1 - 7 of the assessment at the end.

Notes: Response to Crisis

3) Downlaod and complete the book work.

Chapter 17 Sec 1 - The Scientific Revolution

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Social Crises in Europe 1500s-1700s

On Thursday 5th, January we followed the same format as the class before; however, the topic was social issues. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Using the same three-fold paper you created alst time, use the back to complete the assignment.

- On the back side of that paper, title one column United States 2017, the middle coulmn Both, and the last column Europe 1500s -1600s.

- In the US column discuss with others what social/economic/and political issues the US is facing in 2017. (We did this as a large class discussion.)

- For the last column you will bullet point twelve issues you learned after completing the following assignment. You do no tneed to do the middle column at this time.

2)  Read Chapter 14 Secs 1 & 2 and complete the following assignment. Unfortunately, since you were not here you will need to do both sides because you will not have a partner.

Assignment: Chapter 14 Sections 1 & 2

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Peter the Great & Donald Trump

On Tuesday 3rd, January we began our look at Europe in the 1500s- 1700s. We did so by considering the leaders of the time with leaders today. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Take a large piece of blank, unlined paper (you can get one from me if needed) and fold it into threes. In the first column title it Donald J. Trump. In the middle column, title it Both. In the final column, title it Peter the Great.

For the columns on Trump and Peter the Great answer the following three questions with at least seven facts each:

- What kind of man is he? What do we know about him persoanlly?
- What does he believe and want to happen? What is his vision for the future?
- How did this man come into power? What position did he have?

IMPORTANT: We discussed Trump as a class and then watched a video on Peter the Great. However, the video we watched on Peter the Great is blocked on copyright grounds and will not allow me to upload. So in order to make up the video, you will need to conduct some internet research on Peter the Great.

In the middle column list five substantial things that are similar between the two men AND five substantial things that are different. 

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