Modern World HistoryK.Shaver and P. Gushue

Week 19 January 5th-7th

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

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

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?

Nobel Peace Prize

Poster from the First Olympiad: Athens, Greece 1896

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.

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?

Kaiser Willhelm IIWho was he?

Why does he feel he deserves respect?

How does this fit in with what we have been studying?

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.

Is War Justified?China, Germany, ZimbabweWhos point of view do you agree with?

In Class: Skills Assessment 1&2, Discuss # 3.

Assignment 3: January 7, 2009Complete Mapping Activity (if not finished in class)

Read Chapter 27 Section 2 AND complete Guided Reading and Review Sheet.

The Powder-Keg Ignites!

Europe in 1918

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.

Baron Von RichthofenPlease read the biography activity worksheet, highlighting the main points, and answer the questions at the bottom of the page.

Assignment 4: January 8, 2009Study for Quiz Friday!

Battle of Verdun