I changed my mind-- just one assignment due Monday!
Read pp. 867-873. Answer all questions on loose leaf paper. Due Friday.
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) Describe some of the policies of the czars that led the Russian people to protest. 3) How successful was Russia's industrialization program in the 1800s? How did industrialization contribute to discontent among the people? 4) Summarize the causes and effects of the Revolution of 1905. 5) How did World War I help to bring about the Russian Revolution? 6) Who took control as a result of the March Revolution? Why did this new government fail to gain the support of the people? 7) How did the Bolsheviks take control in Nov. 1917? What changes did they make after taking power? 8) Which two sides fought in the Russian Civil War (1918-1920)? What was the result? 9) Describe Lenin's economic and political reforms. Were they successful? Explain. 10) Which two leaders competed for power after 1922? What was Lenin concerned about? Who emerged as the new leader? Students: I'm posting this for those of you who were absent on the recent bad-weather day:
Read textbook pages 858-861. Answer all questions in complete sentences on loose leaf paper.
The due date on this assignment has been extended to Tuesday, 2/25. 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? Where 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) Was the Treaty of Versailles fair? Consider of all of the nations affected. Write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) that explains your answer. Complete the Essay Planning Worksheet for Friday's in-class essay. Due Friday. Essay Task: · Analyze the long-term causes of World War I (1870-1914). (Use Notes 5.2) · Analyze the short-term causes of World War I (events of 1914). (Use Notes 5.3) · Evaluate which nation(s) were most responsible for the start of WWI. (Use 'Whose Fault Was It' Sheet) Readings for 5.3, and the 'Whose Fault' sheet are posted below. If you need a copy of the reading for 5.2, please see me for a hard copy.
Read textbook pp. 851-856. Answer all questions.
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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