Read pp. 972-975, 887-889, & 997-1000. Answer all questions in complete sentences on loose leaf. Due Wednesday, May 2. 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 key terms that are boldfaced in the text. (pp. 972-975) 2. Describe the actions of Jiang Jieshi and Mao Zedong during World War II. 3. What factors do you think were most responsible for Mao's victory over the Nationalists? Explain. 4. How did the division of China into two nations affect the Cold War? Describe the involvement of the two superpowers. 5. Create a chart entitled 'China Under Mao Zedong' with three headings: Territorial Expansion; Agriculture; and Industry. Take notes into the chart. 6. What were the goals of the Great Leap Forward? Why did it turn out to be a 'great leap backward'? 7. Who were the Red Guards? What was the goal of the Cultural Revolution? Was it a success or a failure? Explain. (pp. 887-889) 8. How did Indian nationalism grow prior to World War II? Which organizations were involved in the movement? 9. Describe the methods Gandhi used in the 1920s and 1930s to achieve political change in India. Were they successful? Explain. (pp. 997-1000) 10. What factors led Britain to finally grant India independence after World War II? 11. Why was India divided after independence? What conflicts occurred shortly after independence? 12. Describe some of the challenges faced by Indian leaders Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. 13. (Express your opinion.) Read the quotes by Mao Zedong and Mohandas Gandhi. What is the difference in their strategies for resisting oppressive rule? Which strategy do you think is more successful and brings more long-lasting consequences? Explain in a paragraph at least 5 sentences long. HONORS: 2 PARAGRAPHS! ▼ Mao Zedong, Communist leader, believed revolution would solve China’s problems. “Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.” ▼ Mohandas K. Gandhi became the leader of the independence movement to free India of British rule. “Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary.”
Prepare your notes for Notes Check on Tuesday, May 2. I’ll be checking Notes 6.4-6.7 & 7.1-7.9.
If you were absent from class on Tuesday 4/17 you missed the following classwork assignment. To receive credit please submit no later than Friday, May 4. Link to song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHylQRVN2Qs
Read textbook pp. 1046-1051. Answer all questions in complete sentences on loose leaf paper. Deadline extended to Monday, April 23. 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 key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) Why did Communist Party members select Mikhail Gorbachev as a leader? How was he different from previous leaders? 3) What does 'glasnost' mean? What changes did glasnost bring to the Soviet Union? 4) Write a paragraph that describes how Mikhail Gorbachev changed the Soviet economy, political system, and foreign policy. 5) What happened in March 1990? How did Gorbachev respond? 6) Who was Boris Yeltsin? What did he have in common with Gorbachev? Why did he criticize Gorbachev? 7) What major event happened in August 1991? What was the outcome? 8) By December 1991, the Soviet Union had split into 15 separate countries. Name all fifteen. 9) As president, how did Boris Yeltsin attempt to change Russia? Did his policies succeed, or fail? Explain. 10) What were some problems that Vladimir Putin faced as president of Russia in the early 2000s? 11) Opinion: In 1990, Time Magazine named Mikhail Gorbachev the "Man of the Decade" (most influential person) of the 1980s. Some people consider him a hero because his reforms brought about the end of communism in Russia and Eastern Europe. Others believe he is a villain because his policies weakened what was once a great power and led to many political, economic, and social problems. In your opinion, is he more of a hero, or more of a villain? Defend your answer in a paragraph at least 5 sentences long. HONORS: 2 PARAGRAPHS.
Due Tuesday, 4/17. Print out the answer sheet and write your answers on the answer sheet. This will need to be in your notebook as part of notes 7.5.
Reminder: We took 2 major assessments right before Spring Break. You are required to make up Test #6 and/or Essay #5, either at lunch or after school, by Wednesday, 4/11.
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