In case you didn't get a hard copy in class, here's the Unit 4 Study Guide. Due Thursday, Jan. 7.
We watched a clip from this documentary in class. Here's the link if you are interested in learning more:
http://documentaryheaven.com/addicted-to-pleasure/ In case you missed any notes in class:
Please note that I've changed the reading pages from what was listed on the Homework Sheet. Also, I've attached an electronic copy of the textbook section in case you are away on vacation without your textbook. Read textbook pages 810-813. Answer all questions on loose leaf. Due Monday, Jan. 4. 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? How does this compare to China? 3. Why did Japan agree to sign the Treaty of Kanagawa? What did the treaty require Japan to do? How was this similar to the treaties that China signed with the European powers? 4. Make a three column chart entitled 'Reforms of the Meiji Era' with the following column headings: Political Reforms; Economic Reforms; Social Reforms. Take notes into the chart. 5. Examine the Venn Diagram on p. 811. How did China and Japan's responses different? How were they similar? 6. Why do you think Japan began to become imperialistic in the late 1800s? 7. What did Japan gain from its victories in China, Russia, and Korea? 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.
HW20: 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. Make sure that you include specific lines from each of the poems to support your review. Due Monday, 12/21.
White Man's Burden: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/kipling.asp Brown Man's Burden: http://www.scott.k12.ky.us/userfiles/2458/Classes/15149/burden20120109155524.pdf Read textbook pages 773-778. Answer all questions in complete sentences on loose leaf paper. Due Thursday, 12/17.
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. In case you missed any notes in class:
HW18: (DOUBLE HOMEWORK) Write a document-based essay response to the question: Do you think nationalism has had more of a positive or negative effect on the world? Your essay must have an introduction, body, and conclusion. Make sure your argument (thesis) is made clear in the introduction! Support your opinion with evidence from the documents we used in class (attached). Also include at least one piece of outside information. Use proper citations (document #s in parentheses) as you would for a Regents-style DBQ essay. Address the counter-claim (opposite of your argument) for a high scoring essay. Due Monday, 12/14.
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