To complete the Waka Poetry Contest survey, you will need to log into your RKA Google Account.
You can log in with your email, which should be [email protected], example [email protected]. Your password is your Student ID#. The essay question and Essay Planning Worksheet files are posted below. The Worksheet is due Tuesday 1/10. Here's a link to the documents. You will need to scroll through the multiple choice section of the test to get to the DBQ: http://www.nysedregents.org/globalhistorygeography/Archive/20060124exam.pdf
Complete the Study Guide. Follow all directions. This is a DOUBLE homework assignment due Thursday, Jan. 5.
Read textbook pages 810-813. Answer all questions on loose leaf. Due Tuesday, Jan. 3 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 was Japan's attitude toward foreigners in the early 17th century? In your opinion, was this attitude wise, or unwise? Explain. 3. How was the Treaty of Kanagawa similar to the treaties that China signed with the European powers? If you were the Tokugawa shogun, would you have agreed to sign it? Explain. 4. Write a paragraph that describes the political, social, and economic reforms made during the Meiji Era. 5. Examine the Venn Diagram on p. 811. How did China and Japan's responses different? How were they similar? 6. Make a three column chart entitled 'Japanese Victories' with columns for China, Russia, and Korea. Take notes into the chart. 7. Read the section entitled 'Gobal Impact'. How did Japan's victory 'explode' (prove wrong) racial stereotypes? What is a modern example of a stereotype being 'eploded' in this way? 8. How did Japan treat the Koreans after it annexed the country? 9. Opinion: In your opinion, was Japan's aggressive imperialism justified? Can imperialism ever be justified? Explain your answer in a response of at least 5 sentences. HONORS SECTIONS MUST WRITE TWO PARAGRAPHS.
0W21: Pretend you are a poetry reviewer for a British newspaper in 1899. Write a review (at least one page) in which you explain both of the poems we read in class and give your opinion on them. Which do you think is a better poem? Which view of imperialism do you support? Remember, you’re writing as a 19th century British citizen, NOT an RKA student in 2016! Make sure that you include at least one specific line from each of the poems to support your review. Due Tuesday, 12/20. White Man's Burden: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/kipling.asp Brown Man's Burden: http://bit.ly/2hFcsn2
Read textbook pages 773-778. Answer all questions in complete sentences on loose leaf paper. Due Friday.
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 reason for European imperialism is discussed in the first paragraph? How does it relate to industrialization? 3) Create a three-column chart entitled 'Africa Before European Domination' with these three column headings: 'African Diversity'; 'Early Contact'; and 'The Congo' . Take notes into the chart. 4) Explain the theory of Social Darwinism. In your opinion, was it racist? Explain. 5) Describe three factors that enabled Europeans to conquer Africa. Which do you think was the most important? Explain. 6) What was decided at the Berlin Conference? What do you think it showed about Europeans' attitudes towards Africans? 7) Which three groups fought for control of South Africa? What valuable resources fueled the conflict? Which group won? 8) Creative Response: Read the quote by Cecil Rhodes on p.775. Imagine he has just posted it as his Facebook status update. Write a 'comment' (at least a 5-sentence paragraph) in response to his attitude about the British. HONORS SECTIONS: 2 paragraphs on question #8! |
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