Late post---sorry!

Period Six. I am so sorry I wasn't in class on Friday.
I had a very long parent conference to attend

I couldn't get on blog on Friday as well.

So: Here goes: READ pp. 424-25 anwer assessment 1-6
(we did this last Thursday)
Read 426-29 on the Sinking of the Lusitania
What was the Lusitania?
Why was it in danger? Who was at fault?
What reasons did the Gerans have for sinking it? Was this fair
during the war?
How many died?
Why did this event pull the USA into WWI? When?
What mystery did scientists investigate with modern technology?
Analyze the poster on 429; describe it; what is the theme; in what way
was this 'propaganda' for joining the war?

Per 3 Rocks!! Per 6 is Stinky Socks

–Eyewitness to Assassination!! Voices of the Past

nDescribe the picture of the assassination.

nDescribe ethnic groups, nationalism, alliances.

nAnswer Reading Check.

nHow did this assassination lead to war? 422-23

n

nHW: Complete chapter reading 423-24

n

–Answer in assessment: #1 Define Ethnic and mobilize

–complete

WAR---What is it good for?

nHW: Read 408-410 Answer 1-4
–WWI p. 416-17 Analyze the picture
nOn p. 417; describe in detail; analyze; infer;
nWhat happened next?
nWhat are some of the devastating effects of war?
P. 420 Read “Story that Matters”
Write a short summary of the story.....then answer my questions:
Why were tanks an effective weapon?
What is “no mans’ land?”

HW study for test!!

TEst on Imperialism

TEST IS NOW ON WEDNESDAY!!!! smile!

nTake Home Test Question: Write a dialog between an English official and an Indian servant about the pros and cons of British imperialism. (3 arguments each)

The Teacher Must Be Crazy!! to give us homewk!!

HW: Focus on Everyday life: 360-61
What Indian words are part of our languages?
Connecting w/ Past: 1, 2
Describe each picture on 361; what does each
Tell you about imperialism?

You will get you notebooks back on Monday.

The Good Life in India for the Brits

HW: Focus on Everyday life: 360-61
What Indian words are part of our languages?
Connecting w/ Past: 1, 2
Describe each picture on 361; what does each
Tell you about imperialism?