Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Causes of WWI


Causes of WWI Powerpoint (from class)

See slideshare presentation below to see the additional slideshow that was used in class.

CAUSES OF WWI Quiz Tomorrow - FRIDAY!

Head to the library for period 1 on Monday!


Monday, February 24, 2014

Homework 2/24

-Read 30.1 about the beginning of WWI.  Complete the vocabulary for the section (once the book def, once in your own words)

-Word Web due on Wednesday

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

The World Before The Great War

The World Before the Great War

Where to find this information? THIS LINK or on pg 581 in the US history book


Great Britain
France
Spain
Portugal
Norway
Sweden
German Empire
Austria-Hungary
Switzerland
Italy
Ottoman Empire
Russia



Central Powers - Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

Allied Powers - United States, France, Montenegro, Serbia, Russia

Monday, February 10, 2014

Homework 2/10

Ch 28 QUEST tomorrow 

Study Guide HERE

THREE general topics for research due on Wednesday, February 12.  Worth 10pts.  Due to technical (and not having my laptop problems, I will give you all necessary forms tomorrow)

Friday, February 7, 2014

2/7

Mexican Muralists

Mural Sheet


Homework for the Weekend 2/7

1)  Watch the Sochi Olympic Opening Ceremony (it will be on Friday night at 8pm - but you will also be able to stream it on youtube later)

  • What symbols of nationalism do you see present? Why is nationalism important in an event like the Olympics? 
  • What did you like about the Opening Ceremony? What didn't you like? 
  • If you could ask the Opening Ceremony organizers one question, what would it be and why? 
  • Do you think Russia showed a 'true' example of its history?  What did they leave out?  Why do you think they did? 
In a blog post on your blog, answer some/all of the questions above about the Sochi Opening Ceremonies.  




2)  Meetings about possible research topics on Wednesday.  You should have three ideas to be narrowed down.