World History Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Paul Lopez
- Term
- 2019-2020
- Department
- History/Social Science
- Description
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Course Description: Students will also study the major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late eighteenth century through the present, including the cause and course of the two world wars. Students will trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations. The students will also extrapolate from the American experience that democratic ideals are often achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable, and are not practiced everywhere in the world. Students will develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. And lastly, students will consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives.
During the course students will:
• Relate the moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, in Judaism, and in Christianity to the development of Western political thought.
• Compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution and their enduring effects worldwide on the political expectations for self-government and individual liberty.
• Analyze the effects of the Industrial Revolution in England, France, Germany, Japan, and the United States.
• Analyze patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism in at least two of the following regions or countries: Africa, Southeast Asia, China, India, Latin America, and the Philippines.
• Analyze the causes and course of the First World War.
• Analyze the effects of the First World War.
• Analyze the rise of totalitarian governments after World War I.
• Analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
• Analyze the international developments in the post-World World War II world.
• Analyze instances of nation-building in the contemporary world in at least two of the following regions or countries: the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and other parts of Latin America, and China.
• Analyze the integration of countries into the world economy and the information, technological, and communications revolutions (e.g., television, satellites, computers).
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Past Assignments
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Final Week 7: 5/25-6/1
Directions: You have 1 task this week.
Patriotism
Compelling Question: Is an act of protest patriotic?
The very foundation of American history was built upon the success of a rebellion in the Revolutionary War. A tradition of patriotism has provided a strong backbone for the nation ever since. For this inquiry, you will consider whether or not America’s democratic institutions are strengthened through occasional opposition to American leadership. From the Vietnam War era, you will have an opportunity to learn about the reasons for and against the anti-war protests and examine the ways in which America’s towns, schools and families were divided over the war. You will grapple with issues related to message versus method: Could one agree with the message of anti-war protesters while disdaining the methods of protest? Could one support President Richard Nixon’s goal to stem the spread of communism while protesting the bombing of Vietnamese and Cambodian villages? You will reflect on your own views on patriotism and evaluate whether a soldier with a rifle and a protester with a bullhorn can be equally patriotic.
Summative Performance Task: You will choose 1
Argument: Is protest patriotic? Construct an argument (e.g., detailed outline or two paragraphs) that addresses the compelling question using specific claims and relevant evidence from historical sources while acknowledging competing views.
Extension: Adapt these arguments by rewriting the lyrics to a popular song to address the compelling question while also referring to specific details and evidence from the featured sources.
Due:
Week 6 World History: 5/18 - 5/25
Directions: You have 2 tasks this week:
- Read “The United Nations, Formed for World Peace” and write Cause & Effect: What was the main event described in the article? What were the causes of this event? Describe each cause by citing specific details from the article and explaining how it contributed to the main event.
- News Program for WWII (please read the handout)
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
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Week 5 World History: 5/11 - 5/18
Directions: You have 3 tasks this week:
- Read “Italy's Fascist era: The rise of Mussolini and expansionist foreign policy” and Choose a person, event, or idea from the text. Explain what the text reveals about your chosen topic with details and evidence from the text.
- Read “National Socialism and Hitler's Nazi Party” and answer the questions in paragraph form with details from the article. Support your explanation with evidence:
- What events led to national socialism and to Adolf Hitler rising to power?
- What was it like for people to live under their rule?
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
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Week 4 World History: 5/4 - 5/11
Directions: You have 3 tasks this week:
- Read “Musicians: Louis Armstrong, famous jazz trumpeter and bandleader” and answer in question paragraph form:
- Louis Armstrong was given the title of “Ambassador Satch”. Give me two reasons why he deserved that name along with details and evidence from the text.
- Read “Explainer: What is cubism?” and answer question in paragraph form:
- Why is the way many people think Cubism developed incorrect?
- A Culture in Conflict Project (please read the handout)
Due:
Week 3 World History: 4/27 - 5/4
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z0CLz7dGXU
Directions: You have 2 tasks this week:
- Read “World Leaders: Mohandas “Mahatma" Gandhi” and Write a critique of the article.
- Does it provide a full account of Gandhi's life and the importance of his work?
- Does it include specific details? Is the article structured in a logical way?
- 2.Create a Salt March Protest Flyer. Use a blank sheet of paper (or lined if you don't have a blank sheet).
Requirements:
- Keep your content brief
- Create a catchy headline
- Don't forget to add directions
- Use compelling testimonials
- Use colors
- Draw or use pictures from internet
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Week 2 World History: 4/20 - 4/24
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqjBUK3vTi0
Directions: You have two tasks this week:
- Read “World Politics Explainer: The End of Apartheid in ?South Africa” and
- write two paragraphs that explain the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response.
- What were some similarities with Apartheid and slavery in America?
- Do you think Nelson Mandela deserved to spend 27 years in prison? Why?
Describe each cause by citing specific details from the article and explaining how it contributed to the main event.
- You will outline a map of the middle east after World War I. I have attached a map for those who do not have internet access. You will need to take a picture of it and attach it. Those with no internet can just turn it in when you drop off.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
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Assignment
World History and US History students all have the same reading this week. The difference will be with the writing prompt. 10th graders your writing prompt will revolve around specifics on the article and personal opinion. U.S History students' writing prompt is more connected to our particular country. Make sure to write your writing response in paragraph form. Some of you will be wondering if this is all for this week and the answer is yes for this week. We wanted to start you off slow and pick up as the weeks progress. I will be emailing the assignment and also posting it on the website and Google Classroom. If you are not connected to Google Classroom for my classes please do so ASAP. If you cannot due to whatever reason that will not be a problem. I have left copies at the school so you can pick them up and drop them off at the end of the week. I am looking forward to making the end of the year as painless as possible so please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. I will be posting my zoom meeting times so look out for the email today.
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Hello everyone!
I hope everyone is doing well. Here is a packet that will cover from 3/16 to 4/6. You do not need an book so you can use your online resources to complete the packet. I will be available to via email but if you need to talk to me directly. I can call you or we can have a zoom meeting (https://zoom.us/) if needed. We will see you all soon.