Welcome to World Civilizations!

On Tuesday 26th, August we welcomed everyone to class, went over the disclosure and wrote a small introductory essay. If you were absent, you will need to get a copy of the disclosure from the link below. Please have a parent/guardian sign it and return by Thursday 4th, September. Have your essay completed and ready to turn in by that same date. Thank you!


1) Class Disclosure

2) For the introductory essay, please write a 1 page essay that answers the following prompt:
    When I think of history, I think of . . .   because . . .

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.

Thanks.

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.

Thanks.

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.

Thanks.

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?

Thanks.

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

Thanks.