The deadline on this assignment has been extended to Tuesday, March 1.
In case you lost your hard copy, here's HW6. Due Thursday.
Read pp. 867-873. Answer all questions in complete sentences on loose leaf paper. Due Tuesday, 2/24.
Do your own original work. Student work that includes ANY material that is identical to the textbook, an internet site, or another student's work will receive a score of ZERO. Questions: 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) What caused the Revolution of 1905? In your opinion, did it succeed? Explain. 3) How did World War I help to bring about the Russian Revolution? Do you blame this on Nicholas II? Why/why not? 4) Who took control as a result of the March Revolution? Why did this new government fail to gain the support of the people? 5) How did the Bolsheviks take control in Nov. 1917? What changes did they make after taking power? 6) Which two sides fought in the Russian Civil War (1918-1920)? What was the result? 7) Analyze the chart on p. 872. How did Lenin's ideas about communism differ from those of Marx? 8) Describe Lenin's economic and political reforms. Were they successful? Explain. 9) Which two leaders competed for power after 1922? What was Lenin concerned about? Who emerged as the new leader? 10) Opinion: The Russian Revolution marked the end of the Romanov Dynasty, which lasted for over 300 years. In your opinion, what was the main reason for the fall of this Dynasty? Defend your opinion in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences. In case you were absent on Fri. 2/5 or Tue. 2/9, here are the class notes for Lesson 5.6 about the Treaty of Versailles.
Complete the Essay Planning Worksheet for Friday's in-class essay. I attached the 'Whose Fault Was It?" classwork sheet in case you've misplaced your hard copy. Due Friday. The task:
Read textbook pages 858-861. Answer all questions in complete sentences on loose leaf paper.
Questions: 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) Who were the key leaders at the Paris Peace Conference? Which countries were not represented? 3) Describe the goals of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points. 4) Why were there heated arguments among the leaders of the United States, Britain, and France? Explain their differing priorities. 5) Describe the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. What was the League of Nations? In what ways did the Treaty punish Germany? 6) What new countries were formed by the Treaty? Which countries lost land? 7) Why did the United States reject the Treaty of Versailles? Were they right to do so? Why or why not? 8) Create a chart entitled 'Reactions to the Treaty'. Include columns for: Germany; Africa & Asia; and Japan & Italy. Take notes into the chart. 9) Opinion: Was the Treaty of Versailles fair? Consider of all of the nations affected. Write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) that explains your answer. Read textbook pp. 851-856. Answer all questions. Due Friday 2/5.
Questions: 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) What did the Allies hope to achieve from the Gallipoli Campaign? What was the outcome of this attack? 3) How did African and Asian people get involved in the war? What nations were they from? 4) What factors led the United States to join the war in April 1917? 5) What is meant by 'total war'? Why is World War I considered a total war? Your response should be a paragraph that discusses: rationing; propaganda; and the role of women. 6) Why did Russia withdraw from the war in March 1917? 7) Answer the two questions based on the primary sources on p.855. 8) What happened at the Second Battle of the Marne? Explain the significance of this battle. 9) Describe the costs of World War I in terms of human life and money. |
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