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. Read textbook pages 845-849. Answer all questions on loose leaf paper. Due Tuesday, Feb. 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 social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) Explain how Austria-Hungary, Germany, Russia, France, and Britain all got involved in the war. 3) Which countries made up the Central Powers? Which countries made up the Allies? 4) Answer both of the Geography Skillbuilder Questions using the map. 5) What was Germany's strategy at the beginning of the war? Did it succeed? Explain. 6) Describe the conditions in the trenches on the Western Front. 7) Describe some of the new military technology that was introduced during World War I. 8) What happened in the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of the Somme? Would it be fair to say that neither side won? Explain. 9) Which nations fought on the Eastern front? By 1916, which side do you think was winning? Read textbook pp. 841-844. Answer the following questions on loose leaf paper in complete sentences:
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) How did nationalism and imperialism help set the stage for war? 3) Define militarism. What evidence in the reading supports the idea that nations were becoming more militaristic? 4) What is an alliance? What two alliances did Germany form between 1879 and 1882? 5) How did Kaiser Wilhelm change Germany's foreign policy between 1890 and 1907? 6) Which two rival alliances had formed by 1907? Name their members. 7) Why were the Balkans nicknamed 'the powder keg' of Europe? 8) Describe the tensions that developed between Austria-Hungary and Serbia. 9) What happened on June 28, 1914? How did Austria-Hungary respond? How did this response lead to war? 10) Opinion: Do you think World War I was avoidable? Use information from the text to support your answer in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences. The Essay Planning Worksheet file is attached below. Due Tuesday 1/12. 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 ![]()
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Please note: this post only applies to students who failed to submit a Fall Term Project in MP2. For these students only, the Fall Term Project will be counted again as part of the 3rd Marking Period grade. Failure to re-submit your project may result in a failing grade for the entire Fall Term.
Also please note that you are not changing your project topic-- you are submitting a project on your original topic. The project guidelines are re-posted below. Please visit me at lunch or after school to discuss your project. The due date is Tuesday, Jan. 19. Dear Students: In this post I have attempted to include everything you will need to complete your term project. On the due date, you will turn in the following, in this order: Cover, Business Letter, Position Paper, and Bibliography. Make sure you read the guidelines on your handout thoroughly. The first three of these links provide you with the contents of the Project Sheet in case you misplace your printed copy. I've also added a Sample Persuasive Letter. Project Guidelines: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B51mxLFJWZnda0JISEhrWDliUXc/view?usp=sharing The Top 100 Events List: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B51mxLFJWZndNVRGVllwdzliLTQ Persuasive Letter Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B51mxLFJWZndMFRBdVJyUlZHMmc Sample Persuasive Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B51mxLFJWZndcWxmVE5neXdGZ00/edit?usp=sharing Use the following templates for the cover, business letter, and position paper. After you click the links, when the files appear in Google Drive, you will not be able to edit them. You will need to download the Word files to your computer. Then you can open the files in Word and type directly into the documents. Remember to save your work on a flash drive or your hard drive when you are finished, in case you need to edit it later. Cover Template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B51mxLFJWZndSFhkdWZYTTBPcGs/view?usp=sharing Business Letter Template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B51mxLFJWZndekVoVGJlVkZ6a28/view?usp=sharing Position Paper Template: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B51mxLFJWZndMV9HNkdkemc0V1E Lastly, I've attached some links to help you with your bibliography. The first one provides a simple explanation of the MLA format for bibliographic information. The second link is for EasyBib.com, which allows you to easily create free MLA-formatted citations directly online. Remember, the sources in your bibliography must be in alphabetical order using the first letter of the citation! MLA Format Examples: http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_mla_format_examples.shtml EasyBib Free Bibliography Maker: http://easybib.com/ I look forward to reading some wonderful term projects. -Mr. S |
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