Day 49 - Friday

U.S. History I - Periods 2, 5, and 6: 
Essential Question:

-How did the French and Indian War help inspired a sense of unity and shared identity among the colonist?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War? 
-Was the American War for Independence inevitable?
-Would you have been a revolutionary in 1776? 

Themes: Patriotism, Dawn of the Revolution, Propaganda, Revolution

1. We are going to finish our presentations today for period 6:
A. Yorktown Campaign 

2. Your American Revolutionary Battle Sheet should be completely filled out by now and you could have used of textbook pages 113-121, and the Critical Periods in the American Revolution slideshow. I will pass back your group rubrics and we can have a conversation after you speak to your group.

3. We are going to create a Google Doc for the rest of the year titled "What makes an A+ Presentation?"

4. Crash Course: Who won the American Revolution?



Resources/Handouts:
-Causes of the American Revolution slideshow
- A Timeline and Key Terms
-Interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence
-Declaration of Independence short movie
-Should We have Declared Independence?
-Early Battles in the American Revolution
-Major American Petitions for Independence (pages 105-112 in your textbook)

Homework: 
1. Due Tuesday morning by 7:30am -
A. Was the American Revolution justified? In other words did the men who lost their lives for the American Revolution, die in vain or with a just cause? See this Death Chart - Should have been posted on Google Classroom and one response to another classmate

B. What are the major challenges facing the United States now that the American Revolution has ended? - You MUST respond to this question tonight and one response to another classmate.

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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 1:

Essential Questions:
-Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy?
-How did a war fought to 'save the world for democracy' end up threatening civil rights in America?
-What happens when individuals’ civil liberties are breached?
-Was the decade of the 1920's a time of innovation or conservationism?
-Should the USA limit immigration?
-Was the treaty of Versailles a fair and settlement for lasting world peace?

Themes: Total War, Media and War, Citizenship and Civilian Rights, War Economy, WWI Legacy

1. How did your homework go on Due by Wednesday evening at 11:59 pm - Please review America in World War I pages 1 & 2, but SKIP page 3 and the questions, then read pages 4 & 5 and complete the two "Review Questions" on BOTH pages 4 & 5 regarding "Technology/New Weapons" and "Winning the War."
-Also, watch  the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Video for homework.

2. "Why didn't the Treaty of Versailles lay the foundation for a lasting peace in the world?" should be answered on Google Classroom after reviewing the sources below. Then submit the political cartoon analysis questions, AND questions 1-3 from the Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations handout to Google Classroom as well.

Terms and Perspective of the Treaty of Versailles
Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations - Please read, take notes, and complete questions 1-3 by Thursday's class.
Treaty of Versailles Political Cartoon Activity - Please complete for HW by Thursday.
Treaty of Versailles Slideshow - Please download and review!

3. We will be watching this movie Monday - World War I Long video, but INCREDIBLE storytelling!  You will not be able to watch in one sitting, but over the course of a few days, this would be the one to watch! Please download the blank outline on WWI: The American Legacy



4. World War I Resources:
World War I  Background - A PBS Special and in-depth study of "The Great War"
World War I - Everything you need to know and one of the BEST WEB RESOURCES!
World War I Maps and early Battles
Interactive Map on Early Stages and Battles of WWI - PBS.org
America Enters the War - Office of the Historian - Whitehouse.gov
American in World War I - A very complete study and great outline explaining in chronological order our history in The Great War.
U.S. in World War I - Good visuals and easy to follow study.

Homework:
1. See Google Classroom if you want to get a head start on WWI: The American Legacy, which will be due on at 11:59pm on Monday, November 16th.
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International Studies - Period 7
Essential Questions:
1. Does NATO have a new role in the order of international relations in Europe and the World in the 21st Century?
2. Was NATO just or unjust in participating and executing their mission in your post-Cold War scenario?
3. What does "hard power" and "soft power" capability and how does it impact foreign policy?

Themes: Humanitarianism, World Peace, War vs. Peace, Sustainable Change, Non-Government Organizations

1. The NATO presentations will finish today with:
A. Kevin and Nevin - The Russian-Ukraine Crisis and NATO.

2. NATO right now in the news - October 30, 2015


3. We will review and evaluate the following articles:
-Recent NATO article on CFR on current missions
-Evaluating NATO in Crimea?
-How good is NATO after Libya?
-NATO peacemakers or peacebreakers?
-Should NATO get larger in the 21st Century?


Homework:
1. See Google Classroom and the question posted. Remember I need your reaction in a detailed paragraph.