Cold War Politics

Greetings all!  I hope that you are enjoying the new information you are learning about the Cold War. A few days ago you were asked in a bell ringer if you would support the rebels or the leader of nation. After much discussion we have once again come upon the same question.  You did a great job supporting your answers during that discussion but today we are faced with a similar question. 

Click on the link below and read the article titled
                                 "Former Foes, U.S. and Russia Pledge to Work Together on Syrian Solution"


http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/05/former-foes-u-s-and-russia-pledge-to-work-together-on-syria-solution/

Please take time to think about this information in light of all that we have discussed concerning the Cold War. 
1. Should we get involved and arm the rebels of Syria?
2. Should we support our political leaders in their decision at this time?
3. What are the risks involved in helping the Syrian Rebels?
4. What are the benefits of helping the Syrian Rebels?

If you find another article and want to share, please post here or bring it to my attention in class. 

Thanks and Enjoy!

Mrs. Sullivan

World War II

What are the consequences of war?

As we continue to learn about the causes of WWII, I would like for you to be thinking about the after effect.  the impact that war has on a people can have lasting effects for many years to come.

We have established that one of the effects of WWI was the rise of totalitarian governments.  We have also discussed the effectiveness of the different forms of governments in establishing order, providing security and accomplishing common goals prior to and after war.

As we continue to dig into the war just a bit, I want you to think about and answer the following question. 

If Japan would not have bombed Pearl Harbor, would the United States have gotten involved in WWII considering the feelings of isolationism and appeasement in the U.S. at that time? 

5 bonus points for a well supported answer  

Treaty of Versailles

Once the war was over and the Allies wond, the world leaders gathered to determine who should pay.

It was decided at the Paris Peace Conference that Germany should pay.  Do you agree/disagree?

Check out the cool video link below and provide three pieces of information about the video in class for 5 bonus points.


Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShRA8HRMR4Q

World War I & Propaganda

As we continue to discuss all of the intricacies of World War I,  I want you to think about how the use of propaganda broadens our awareness of what was going on.

If propaganda is a weapon of war and was used in the total war effort then how might this poster have been used.  Please respond for 5 bonus points. 

Learning Objective: I can identify the concept of total war and provide examples of it.  For an opportunity for 10 Bonus points, bring your own example of propaganda from World War I and share out with class. 

Good Luck



Survey

All right students!  It's time to pull together all of the wonderful knowledge that you have gained as a result of the Age of Revolution.  We have learned about Scientific Discoveries, Political Ideology, Industrialization, Reform and how all of these lead to Revolution or a sudden or drastic change. 

Your life is drastically different from your parents' or your grandparents' lives.  So, with that being said, please respond here for 5 bonus points. 

   

What is the one invention that you could not live without? 

I am really looking forward to hearing your responses.  Enjoy!

   

Industrial Growth

I hope that you all are enjoying the drawing activity that we are doing in World Civ. class.  I am enjoying watching you as you plan and design your village.  As you draw you are experiencing the very problems that existed during Industrialization.  Many of the things were done without thought.  Cities grew and then had to go back and fix the problems they had created. 


Take two minutes of your life and watch the video.  See if you can identify three things from the video that match what you are experiencing as you draw and bring our list to class for an opportunity to earn 5 bonus points.



http://www.history.com/videos/the-industrial-revolition#the-industrial-revolition






Here is a little visual to help you understand all that was going on during this time of World History. 

Industrialization

How is your life?  What are some of the modern day amenities that you enjoy on a daily basis? In our next unit we will learn abut how the time from 1700 to 1900 brought about changes that will forever impact our lives.

Analyze the photo below and answer the question. 


Young Industrial Worker

http://www.scribd.com/doc/120367547/A-Young-Girl-Working-in-a-Brickyard-in-Victorian-England