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Modern World HistoryK.Shaver and P. Gushue
Week 19 January 5th-7th
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January 5th, 2009Chapter 27- Section 1Page 678: Setting the Scene
The Future belongs to peace Frederic Passy
I shall not live to see the Great War, but you will see it, and it will start in the east --Otto Von Bismark
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Assignment 1: January 5th, 2009Read Chapter 27-Section 1Complete guided reading and review, distributed in class.Complete Section Assessment page 681 #s 4, 6, 7
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Did you do your Homework?
You should be prepared to answer the following questionsDiscussion questions:Why were the Balkins considered to powder keg of Europe?Who participated in the arms race, and what was it a result of?
Why did nations create alliances?
Why did Bismark sign treaties between Austria-Hungary and Italy?
How did militarism contribute to tensions?
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Nobel Peace Prize
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Poster from the First Olympiad: Athens, Greece 1896
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Assignment 2: January 6th, 2009
Is War Ever Justified? Page 679 Skills Assessment Question # 3.Kaiser Wilhelm (William) II: Read Biography pg. 681 and answer question.
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Is War Ever Justified?Class discussion, What do YOU think?
Militarism glorifies war, pacifism denounces it. Who is right? Can war ever be a good thing?Under what circumstances? Or are there better ways to resolve issues than resorting to violence?
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Kaiser Willhelm IIWho was he?
Why does he feel he deserves respect?
How does this fit in with what we have been studying?
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Now hear this!This Friday, January 9th: QUIZ Chapter 27 sections 1 and 2!Know the following:Section -Peace efforts, factors of War (causes of tension), Britain vs. Germany, interlocking alliances, militarism, nationalism Section 2 (The Guns of August) Assassination (details), mobilization, neutrality, ultimatum, details of what started the war.
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Is War Justified?China, Germany, ZimbabweWhos point of view do you agree with?
In Class: Skills Assessment 1&2, Discuss # 3.
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Assignment 3: January 7, 2009Complete Mapping Activity (if not finished in class)
Read Chapter 27 Section 2 AND complete Guided Reading and Review Sheet.
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The Powder-Keg Ignites!
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Europe in 1918
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What is a Stalemate?A situation in which neither side can gain an advantage despite their best efforts.Further efforts will only prolong the situation.Discussion: What might lead to a stalemate?
Objective: Be able to explain why WWI became a stalemate on the Western Front.
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Baron Von RichthofenPlease read the biography activity worksheet, highlighting the main points, and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
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Assignment 4: January 8, 2009Study for Quiz Friday!
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Battle of Verdun