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Grade 10~ Thematic Essays & Graphic Organizers for Global History & Geography ~ 2010-2011

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Title: Thematic Essays & Graphic Organizers for Global History & Geography

Date: August 31, 2010

Writer: Christina Luciano

Grade Level: Tenth

School Year: 2010-2011

School District: East Meadow School District

Subject Area: Global Studies

Table of ContentsAbstract………………………………………………………………………………….....page 3

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Rationale……………………………………………………………………………..….....page 4Thematic EssaysChange-Ideas………………………………………………………………………….…...page 5

Graphic Organizer……………………………………………………………….....page 6Cultural & Intellectual Life…………………………………………………………….…..page 7

Graphic Organizer……………………………………………………………….....page 8Belief Systems…………………………………………………………………………...…page 9

Graphic Organizer……………………………………………………………….....page 10Geography……………………………………………………………………………….…page 11

Graphic Organizer………………………………………………………………….page 12Human Rights……………………………………………………………………………....page 13

Graphic Organizer……………………………………………………………….....page 14Justice & Human Rights……………………………………………………………………page 15

Graphic Organizer………………………………………..………………………...page 16Geography (How humans change their environment)………………………………….….page 17

Graphic Organizer………………………………………………………………….page 18Belief Systems………………………………………………………………….……….….page 19

Graphic Organizer……………………………………………………………….....page 20Political System…………………………………………………………………………….page 21

Graphic Organizer……………………………………………………………….....page 22Change (Nonpolitical Revolution).……………………………………………….…..……page 23

Graphic Organizer…………………………………………………….…………....page 24Political Change…………………………………………………………………….……...page 25

Graphic Organizer…………………………………………………………..……...page 26Conflict-Threatened Peace…………………………………………………………...…….page 27

Graphic Organizer………………………………………………………………….page 28Change…………………………………………………………………………………..….page 29

Graphic Organizer……………………………………………………………….....page 30Change-Society…………………………………………………………………...………..page 31

Graphic Organizer………………………………………………………..………...page 32Movement of People & Goods-Trade……………………………………………...………page 33

Graphic Organizer………………………………………………………..………...page 34Turning Points……………………………………………………………………..……….page 35

Graphic Organizer……………………………………………………......………...page 36Change-Political Events……………………………………………………………...…….page 37

Graphic Organizer………………………………………………………...………..page 38Conflict……………………………………………………………………………………..page 39

Graphic Organizer………………………………………………………..………...page 40Change-Political Revolutions…............................................................................................page 41

Graphic Organizer………………………………………………………..………...page 42Global Problems………………………………………………………………....…………page 43

Graphic Organizer……………………………………………………………..…...page 44Nationalism ………………………………………………………………………………..page 45

Graphic Organizer………………………………………………………..………...page 46Cold War…………………………………………………………….………………..……page 47

Graphic Organizer………………………………………………………...………..page 48Works Cited……………………………………………………………………….……….page 49

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AbstractTitle: Thematic Essays & Graphic Organizers for Global History & GeographyGrade: 10th

Thematic essays are essays that are part of the New York State Assessment in the Global History and Geography Regents Exam. In general, they are essays that often require the student of Global History to write about a certain topic or theme that cuts across time and culture.

Graphic organizers are a pictorial way of constructing knowledge and organizing information. They help the student convert and compress a lot of seemingly disjointed information into a structured, simple-to-read, graphic display. The resulting visual display conveys complex information in a simple-to-understand manner. The process of converting mass information and ideas into a graphic map gives the student an increased understanding and insight into the topic at hand. While creating a map, the student must also prioritize the information, determining which parts of the material are the most important and should be focused upon, and where each item should be placed in the map. The creation of graphic organizers also helps the student generate ideas as they develop and note their thoughts visually. The possibilities associated with a topic become clearer as the student's ideas are classified visually. The following graphic organizers coincide with thematic essays adapted from Global History and Geography Regents exams over the course of several years.

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RationaleTitle: Thematic Essays & Graphic Organizers for Global History & GeographyGrade: 10th

· Students with very diverse levels can often collaborate meaningfully on a graphic organizer.· More advanced learners are often challenged by graphic organizers because the format gives them an opportunity to incorporate prior knowledge and real-world applications.· Students who did not initially know the information at the comprehension level still have the opportunity to demonstrate their intelligence when higher-level thinking is required in completion of the organizer.· Students with low literacy skills, limited fluency in the language of instruction, and those with diverse learning styles can often process information presented in this format more readily than they can traditional text material.· Organizers are often easily modified for special needs students.

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THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION

Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, body paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.

In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:(a) Explain means “to make understandable (clear); to give reasons for or causes of; to show the development or relationships of”(b) Describe means “to illustrate (show) something in words or tell about it”(c) Discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail”

Theme: Change — IdeasThe ideas of individuals have had a significant influence on groups, nations, and regions.

Task:Select one individual• Explain a specific idea developed by the individual• Describe the historical situation that surrounded the development of the idea• Discuss how the idea influenced a group or a nation or a region

Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:Simón Bolívar, Karl Marx, Kemal Atatürk, Mao Zedong, Hitler, Nelson Mandela, Deng Xiaoping, and Mikhail GorbachevYou are not limited to these suggestions.

Guidelines:In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme

Adapted from the Global History and Geography - June ‘10 Regents Exam

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Graphic Organizer: Change-Ideas Directions: Select one individual• Explain a specific idea developed by the individual• Describe the historical background that surrounded the development of the idea• Discuss how the idea influenced a group or a nation or a region

Individual

Idea of the individual

What caused the development of

this idea?

How did this idea influence

the people, nation, or region?

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:(a) Describe means “to illustrate (show) something in words or tell about it”(b) Discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail”

Theme: Culture and Intellectual LifeIntellectuals, philosophers, and leaders have often recorded their ideas in written works. These ideas have been used throughout history to guide societies and influence the course of national and regional development.

Task:Select one intellectual, philosopher, or leader and a writing associated with that person • Describe the historical conditions surrounding this writing• Describe a main idea found in this writing• Discuss how this idea has influenced the development of a nation or region

Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:John Locke—Two Treatises on GovernmentKarl Marx—Communist ManifestoTheodor Herzl—On the Jewish StateAdolf Hitler—Mein KampfMao Zedong—Little Red BookNelson Mandela—Long Walk to FreedomYou are not limited to these suggestions.

Guidelines:In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme

Adapted from the Global History & Geography Jan. ’10 Regents Exam

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Graphic Organizer- Culture and Intellectual LifeDirections: Select one intellectual, philosopher, or leader and a writing associated with that person • Describe the historical conditions surrounding this writing• Describe a main idea found in this writing• Discuss how this idea has influenced the development of a nation or region

Identify one person and a writing

What caused this person to create this writing?

Explain one major idea in this writing.

How did this writing influence the development of a nation or region?

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a) Explain means “to make understandable (clear); to give reasons for or causes of; to show the development or relationships of”(b) Discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail”

Theme: Belief Systems

A belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look at religious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affected politics, society, and the economy in the nations or regions in which they are practiced.

Task: • Explain one major idea of the belief system • Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or the economy of a specific nation or region

Guidelines: In your essay, be sure to • Discuss all aspects of the task • Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details • Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme

Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism

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Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo.–Aug. ’09 Regents

Graphic Organizer: Belief Systems

Belief System:

Major Idea of this Belief System:

Effects the belief system had on the Economy, Society, or Politics

Directions: • Explain one major idea of the belief system • Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society,

and/or the economy of a specific nation or region

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a) Explain means “to make understandable (clear); to give reasons for or causes of; to show the development or relationships of”(b) Discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail”

Theme: Geography

Geographic factors have affected the development of nations and regions. These factors have also promoted or hindered cultural diffusion.

Task: Select two different geographic factors and for each • Explain how the geographic feature affected the development of a specific nation/region.

• Discuss how that geographic feature promoted (helped) or hindered (hurt) cultural diffusion

Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:deserts, rivers, mountains, plains, islands, irregular coastlines, straits, climate, and locationYou are not limited to these suggestions.

Guidelines: In your essay, be sure to • Develop all aspects of the task • Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details • Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme

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Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo.–Jan. ’09 Regents

Graphic Organizer: Geography

Directions: Select two different geographic features and for each • Explain how the geographic feature affected (influenced) the development of a specific nation/region. • Discuss how that geographic feature promoted (helped) or hindered (hurt) cultural diffusion.

1-Geographic Feature: 2-Geographic Feature:

Geographic features influence on a nation/region: Geographic features influence on a nation/region:

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How did the geographic feature help or hurt cultural diffusion?

How did the geographic feature help or hurt cultural diffusion?



In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a) explain means “to make understandable; to give reasons for; causes of; to show the development of” (b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail (c) describe means “to show something in words or tell about it”

Theme: Human Rights

Throughout history, there have been many examples where groups of people have been denied their human rights. Individuals, groups, and governments have attempted to end many of these human rights violations although they have not always been successful.

Task: Select one example from history where human rights have been denied to a group of people: • Explain the historical circumstances (situation) that led to the denial of human rights • Describe how the human rights of that group were denied (taken away) • Discuss an action taken by an individual, a group, or a government that attempted to end the human rights violations

Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:

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Jews in Russia during the pogroms, the Armenians under the Ottomans, blacks under apartheid in South Africa, Chinese students in Tiananmen Square, Bosnian Muslims in the former Yugoslavia, and women under the Taliban in Afghanistan, Jews in Nazi Germany, Kurds in Iraq or Turkey, Tutsi’s in Rwanda, or Tibetans in ChinaYou are not limited to these suggestions.


Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo.–June ’09 Regents

Graphic Organizer: Human Rights

Directions: Select one example from history where human rights have been denied to a group of people: • Explain the historical circumstances (situation) that led to (caused) the denial of human rights • Describe how the human rights of that group were denied (taken away) • Discuss an action taken by an individual, a group, or a government that attempted to end the human rights violations

What group had rights taken away

What led to (caused) the denial of human rights?

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Give examples of how the human rights were taken away.

Discuss the actions taken (results) to end the human rights violation.

Thematic Essay QuestionDirections: Write a well- organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.

In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a) explain means “to make understandable; to give reasons for; causes of; to show the development of” (b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail (c) describe means “to show something in words or tell about it” (d) identify means to “establish or indicate (point out) who or what (someone or something) is

Theme: Justice and Human Rights

Throughout history, the human rights of certain groups of people have been violated. Efforts have been made to address these violations.

Task: Define the term “human rights” Identify one example of human rights violations that have occurred in a specific time and

place Describe the causes of these human rights violations Discuss one specific effort that was made to deal with the violation

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Some suggestions you might wish to consider include: Jews in Russia during the pogroms, the Armenians under the Ottomans, blacks under apartheid in South Africa, Chinese students in Tiananmen Square, Bosnian Muslims in the former Yugoslavia, and women under the Taliban in Afghanistan, Jews in Nazi Germany, Kurds in Iraq or Turkey, Tutsi’s in Rwanda, or Tibetans in ChinaYou are not limited to these suggestions.


Adapted from the Global History & Geography June 2000 Regents Exam

Graphic Organizer: Justice and Human RightsDirections: Select one example from history where human rights have been denied to a group of people:

Define the term “human rights” Identify one example of human rights violations that have occurred in a specific time and

place Describe the causes of these human rights violations Discuss one specific effort that was made to deal with the violation

Identify one group that has had their human rights violatedDefine the term “human rights”

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Give one example of the human rights violation

What caused this situation to happen?

What was done to attempt to deal with this violation?

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a)explain means “to make understandable; to give reasons for; causes of; to show the development of” (b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail

Theme: Geography (How Humans Change Their Environment)

Throughout global history, human societies in various nations and regions have changed their physical environments to meet their needs. Societies have built structures, removed vegetation and resources, and modified the land to meet their needs. These changes have often had different results.

Task: Select two different nations/regions and for each • Explain why the society modified their environment • Explain how the people of that specific nation/region modified their physical environment • Discuss the effect this modification had on that nation/region

Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:Middle East (modified the land), Africa (modified the land), Japan (modified the land), Great Britain (removed resources), South Africa (removed resources), Brazil (removed vegetation), China (built a structure), and East Germany (built structures)You are not limited to these suggestions.


Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo.–Aug. ’08 Regents

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Graphic Organizer: Geography (how humans changed their environment)

Nation/Region Nation /Region

Why the society modified (changed) the environment?

Why the society modified (changed) the environment?

What actions did the people take to modify the environment?

What actions did the people take to modify the environment?

What were the (results) effects of this change? What were the (results) effects of this change?

Directions: Select two different nations/regions and for each • Explain why the society modified their environment • Explain how the people of that specific nation/region modified their physical environment • Discuss the effect this modification had on that nation/region

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a)explain means “to make understandable; to give reasons for; causes of; to show the development of” (b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail

Theme: Belief Systems

The world has many different belief systems. Each is distinctive, but all greatly influenced the lives of their followers and the society in which the belief system was practiced.

Task: Choose one major belief systems • Explain key beliefs and/or practices • Discuss an influence the belief system had on the lives of its followers or the society in which it was practiced

Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:Animism, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Islam, Judaism, legalism, and ShintoYou are not limited to these suggestions.


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Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo. – June ’08 Regents

Graphic Organizer: Belief System

Directions: Choose one major belief systems • Explain key beliefs and/or practices • Discuss an influence the belief system had on the lives of its followers or the society in which it was practiced

Belief System:

List the belied and/or practices

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How did this belief system influence society?

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a)describe means “to show something in words or tell about it” (b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail”

Theme: Political Systems

Political systems have affected the history and culture of nations and societies.

Task: Choose two different political systems and for each • Describe the characteristics of the political system • Discuss how the political system has affected the history or culture of a specific nation or society

You may use any political systems from your study of global history. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include: Absolute Monarchy Constitutional Monarchy Parliamentary Democracy Theocracy Communism Fascism You are not limited to these suggestions.


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Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo. -Aug ’07 Regents

Graphic Organizer: Political System

Directions: Choose two different political systems and for each • Describe the characteristics of the political system • Discuss how the political system has affected the history or culture of a specific nation or society

Choice 1: Political System:

Nation:

Choice 2: Political System:

Nation:

Characteristics of this political system Characteristics of this political system

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Affects this political system had on the culture of a nation or society

Affects this political system had on the culture of a nation or society

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Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.

In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a) describe means “to illustrate (show) something in words or tell about it” (b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail”

Theme: Change

Not all revolutions are political. Nonpolitical revolutions have brought important intellectual, economic, and/or social changes to societies.

Task: Identify one Nonpolitical revolution that brought important intellectual, economic, and/or social changes to societies and for each • Describe one change brought about by this nonpolitical revolution • Discuss an impact this nonpolitical revolution had on a specific society or societies

You may use any nonpolitical revolution that brought important intellectual, economic, and/or social changes from your study of global history. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:The Enlightenment (17th–18th centuries), the Agricultural Revolution (18th–19th centuries), the Industrial Revolution in Europe (18th–19th centuries), and the Green Revolution (late 20th century)You are not limited to these suggestions.


Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo. – Jan. ’08 Regents

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Graphic Organizer: Nonpolitical Revolution

Directions: Identify one Nonpolitical revolution that brought important intellectual, economic, and/or social changes to societies and for each • Describe one change brought about by this nonpolitical revolution • Discuss an impact this nonpolitical revolution had on a specific society or societies

Nonpolitical revolution

Nation/region

Give a brief background to this revolution

One change that resulted from this revolution

One impact this revolution had on society

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Theme: Political Change

Often, governments implement policies in an attempt to change society.

Task: Choose one example where a government attempted to change society • Describe the change the government wanted to bring about • Explain why the government wanted to make this change • Describe one specific policy the government used to try to bring about this change • Discuss the extent to which this change was achieved

Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:Reign of Terror during the French Revolution under Robespierre, Meiji Restoration in Japan under the Emperor Meiji, modernization of Turkey under Atatürk, five-year plans in the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin, fascism in Italy under Benito Mussolini, and oil policies in Venezuela under Hugo Chávez, communism under Mao Zedong You are not limited to these suggestions.



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Graphic Organizer: Political Change

Directions: Choose one example where a government attempted to change society • Describe the change the government wanted to make • Explain why the government wanted to make this change • Describe one specific policy the government used to try to bring about this change • Discuss the extent to which this change was achieved

Government: Nation: Leader:

What change did the government want to make?

Why did the government want to make changes?

How did the government try to make changes? (new policies/ ideas/ laws)

Explain if this change was or wasn’t successful? Why?

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep this general definition in mind: (a) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail” (b) Identify means to “establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is”

Theme: Conflict

Conflicts between groups of people have threatened peace in many nations and regions.

Task: Identify one conflict that has threatened peace in a nation or region and • Discuss one major cause of that conflict • Identify two opposing groups involved in the conflict and discuss one viewpoint of each group • Discuss the extent to which the conflict was or was not resolved

Some suggestions you might wish to consider include: the French Revolution, World War I, the Russian Revolution, the Chinese civil war, the partition of India, the policy of apartheid in South Africa, the Rwandan civil war, and the Bosnian War.You are not limited to these suggestions.


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Graphic Organizer: Conflict

Nation/Region

Cause of Conflict

Name one group involved & their viewpoint

Name the other group involved & their viewpoint

What was the result of this conflict?

Directions: Identify one conflict that has threatened peace in a nation or region and • Discuss one major cause of that conflict

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• Identify two opposing groups involved in the conflict and discuss one viewpoint of each group • Discuss the extent to which the conflict was or was not resolved

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Theme: Change

The ideas and beliefs of philosophers and leaders have led to changes in nations and regions.

Task: Choose one philosopher or leader and for each • Explain a major idea or belief of that philosopher or leader • Discuss how that idea or belief changed one nation or region



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Graphic Organizer: Change

Directions: Choose one philosopher or leader: • Explain a major idea or belief of that philosopher or leader • Discuss how that idea or belief changed one nation or region

Name of a philosopher/ leader

Major ideas or beliefs

How that idea changed the nation or region

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Theme: Change

Throughout history, the actions of leaders have changed the society in which they lived.

Task: Identify one leader who changed the society in which they lived and for each • Describe one situation the leader attempted to change • Describe one action the leader took to change this situation • Discuss the impact of that action on the society in which the leader lived

You may use any leader from your study of global history and geography. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include: Toussaint L’Ouverture Napoleon Bonaparte Simon Bolivar Otto von Bismarck Mohandas Gandhi Mao Zedong Ho Chi Minh Fidel Castro Nelson Mandela

You are not limited to these suggestions.


Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’05 Regents

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Directions: Identify two leaders who changed the society in which they lived and for each • Describe one situation the leader attempted to change • Describe one action the leader took to change this situation • Discuss the impact of that action on the society in which the leader lived

Leader & Nation

situation that the leader wanted to change

Actions taken to change the situation

Results this change had on society

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a) explain means “to make understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to show the logical development or relationships of” (b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail”

Theme: Movement of People and Goods: Trade

Trade routes and trade organizations have had an impact on nations and regions. The effects have been both positive and negative.

Task: Identify one trade route and/or trade organization and for each • Explain one reason for the establishment of the trade route or trade organization • Discuss one positive effect or one negative effect of the trade route or trade organization on a specific nation or region

You may use any example from your study of global history. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:Mediterranean trade routes, the British East India Company, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and the European Union (EU)

Guidelines: In your essay, be sure to • Develop all aspects of the task • Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details • Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the them

Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo. – August ’06 Regents

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Graphic Organizer: Movement of People and Goods: Trade

Directions: Identify one trade route and/or trade organization and for each • Explain one reason for the establishment of the trade route or trade organization • Discuss one positive effect or one negative effect of the trade route or trade organization on a specific nation or region

Identify one trade route and/or trade organization

Explain one reason for the creation of this trade route and/or trade organization

one positive effect or one negative effect of on a specific nation or region

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:(a) Explain means “to make understandable (clear); to give reasons for or causes of; to show the development or relationships of”(b) Describe means “to illustrate (show) something in words or tell about it”

Theme: Turning Points

Turning points are major events in history that have led to lasting change.

Task: Identify two major turning points in global history and for each: • Describe the historical circumstances surrounding the turning point • Explain how each turning point changed the course of history

You may use any example from your study of global history. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:the French Revolution, the Russian Revolution of 1917, World War I, creation of the modern state of Israel, Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa, and the fall of the Berlin Wall


Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo. –June ’04 Regents

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Graphic Organizer: Turning Points

Directions: Identify two major turning points in global history and for each: • Describe the historical circumstances surrounding the turning point • Explain how each turning point changed the course of history

1) Turning Point: 2) Turning Point:

Cause of the turning point Cause of the turning point

Result of the turning point Result of the turning point

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail” (b) evaluate means to “examine and judge the significance, worth, or condition of; to determine the value of”

Theme: Change [Political Events]

Twentieth-century political events have had positive and negative effects on global history.

Task: Identify one 20th-century political event • Discuss the historical circumstances surrounding the event • Evaluate the extent to which this event has had a positive or a negative effect on global history

You may use any major political event from your study of global history. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:Lenin’s establishment of a Communist government in Russia, rise of totalitarian governments in Europe, Ho Chi Minh’s unification of Vietnam against imperialism, increasing support for Islamic fundamentalism in the Middle East, Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution in China, the dismantling of the Berlin Wall, development of nuclear weapons in India and Pakistan, and Nelson Mandela’s opposition to apartheid in SouthAfrica

Guidelines:

In your essay, be sure to • Develop all aspects of the task • Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details • Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the them

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Graphic Organizers: Change [Political Events]

Directions: Identify one 20th-century political events • Discuss the historical background surrounding the event • Was this event a positive or a negative effect on global history

Identify one 20th-century political events

Discuss the historical background surrounding the event

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Was this event positive or negative on history? Give examples.

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument; to present in some detail” (b) analyze means “to determine the nature and relationship of the component elements”

Theme: Conflict

Differences among groups have often led to conflict.

Task: Identify two ethnic, religious, political, and/or cultural conflicts and for each: • Discuss the historical circumstances that led to the conflict • Analyze the effect of this conflict on two groups involved

You may use any examples from your study of global history and geography. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include: the Reign of Terror, the Armenian massacres, the forced famine in Ukraine, the Holocaust, Apartheid in South Africa, the Killing Fields of Cambodia, the conflict in Northern Ireland, the Sandinistas in Nicaragua, and the Tiananmen Square rebellion

Guidelines:

In your essay, be sure to • Develop all aspects of the task • Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details • Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme

Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo. –June ’03 Regents

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Graphic Organizer: Conflict

Directions: Identify one ethnic, religious, political, and/or cultural conflict: • Discuss the historical circumstances (situation) that led to the conflict • Analyze the effect of this conflict on two groups involved

Conflict & groups involved

Causes that led to the conflict

Effects of this conflict

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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:(a) Explain means “to make understandable (clear); to give reasons for or causes of; to show the development or relationships of”(b) Describe means “to illustrate (show) something in words or tell about it” (c) Evaluate means “to examine and judge the significance, value, or condition of; to determine the value of”

Theme: Change

Throughout history, political revolutions had many causes. These revolutions affected society and led to many changes. The changes may or may not have resolved the problems that caused the revolutions.

Task: Choose one political revolution from your study of global history and geography and: • Explain the causes of the revolution • Describe the effects this political revolution had on society • Evaluate whether the effects of the revolution helped or hindered the original problem

You may use any example from your study of global history, but do not use the American Revolution. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the French Revolution (1789), Mexican Revolution (1910), Russian Revolution (1917), Chinese Revolution (1949), Cuban Revolution (1959), or Iranian Revolution (1979)

Guidelines:


Adapted from the Global Hist. & Geo. –Jan. ’03 Regents

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Political Revolution

Cause of the revolution

Effects of the revolution

Did the results of the revolution help or hurt the original problem?


Directions: Choose one political revolution from your study of global history and geography and: • Explain the causes of the revolution • Describe the effects this political revolution had on society • Evaluate whether the effects of the revolution helped or hindered the original problem


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Theme: Global Problems

Throughout history, global problems have posed major challenges for nations and regions.

Task: Select one global problem and for each • Describe one major cause of the global problem • Discuss one effect of the global problem on a specific nation or region

You may use any global problem from your study of global history. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:environmental pollution, desertification, deforestation, overpopulation, refugees, spread of disease, international drug trafficking, and ethnic conflicts

Guidelines:



Graphic Organizer: Global Problems

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Directions: Select one global problem and for each • Describe one major cause of the global problem • Discuss one effect of the global problem on a specific nation or region

Identify the Global Problem

Cause of the global problem

Effect of the global problem on a region


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In developing your answer, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind: (a) describe means “to illustrate (show) something in words or tell about it” (b)discuss: means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argument: to present in some detail.”

Theme: Nationalism

Throughout history, nationalist movements have begun in different countries and regions with the hope of achieving either unification or independence. The results of these movements have been mixed.

Task: Choose one country or region and

Describe the historical background (causes) that led the people of this country or region to begin a nationalist movement

Describe a goal of the nationalist movement Discuss a method (actions) used to achieve this goal Discuss the results of this nationalist movement on this country or region


You may use any example from your study of Global History and Geography. Some suggestions include: Indian Nationalism, German Nationalism in the 1930s & 1940s, Chinese Nationalism in the late 1800s & early 1900s, Latin America, and the Balkans.

Adapted from the Global History and Geo. -Aug 10’ Regents

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Graphic Organizer: Nationalism Directions: Choose one country or region and

Describe the historical background (causes) that led the people of this country or region to begin a nationalist movement

Describe a goal of the nationalist movement Discuss a method (actions) used to achieve this goal Discuss the results of this nationalist movement on this country or region

Country or Region

Cause

Goal

Action

Result

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Work Cited

Global History and Geography Regents Examinations ." http://www.nysedregents.org/GlobalHistoryGeography/ . University of the State of New York - New York State Education Department, July 12, 2010. Web. 2 Aug 2010.

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