Day 54 - 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. Period 5 still needs to create the comparison and contrast of Informational, Narrative, and Argumentative Text.  What is the difference? What do you know about these different styles of teaching history?

2. What are thesis statements?
(If you have not bookmarked the Purdue Writing Lab then please do so!)
*Examples of Thesis Statements/Tips for writing an Effective Thesis Statement:
University of Purdue Writing Lab
University of North Carolina - Tips and Examples of good Thesis Statements
Weak versus Strong Thesis Statements - University of Arizona and really great examples of thesis statements.

3. A couple classes need to finish the second-half of this video.


4. We will review this Death Chart and what interests or 'ah-ha' moments do you have? What patterns do you see?

5. We will quickly watch The Revolution's Lasting Legacy from the History Channel.

6. New Challenges facing the NEW United States of America?

Homework: 
1. Read Chapter 5 Shaping a New Nation - Section 1 - Experimenting with Confederation - pages 132-137 and create a strong Top-Down Web displaying the Main Themes of this section and the connecting ideas that support each of your themes. Here is your blank example of a Top-Down for 3 Main Ideas.

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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. Test on World War I America's Great War - You may use ONE 4x6 note-card for a extra study sheet for the test. The test format is Multiple Choice - 25 questions and then DBQ essay 8-12 sentences using 10 documents or so.

Review Guide
- Review Chapter 19 - All sections 1-4
-All homeworks/notes/articles from World War I - Causes, U.S. involvement, homefront, and Treaty of Versailles/League of Nations debate
-Slideshow on the Treaty of Versailles/League of Nations
-WWI American Legacy Video Notes

Homework:
1. Please read "The Roaring Twenties Overview Essay" and create a Top-Down Web.  (Hint: The six major topics will greatly direct your major categories/themes.
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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. We will finish the Joseph Nye TED TALK on POWER:

2. Mr. Parkin will pick your Debate Team groups, but you all need to pick your topic.  I am looking for each group to research a current event/topic and then propose ONE event.  We should have a list of 3 events in total, and your job will be to VOTE on which event you want to debate NEXT Tuesday!.  This weekend and Monday night will be to research the event and be informed on the topic and how you can apply your power (Hard, Soft, or Smart Power) to your event.

3. Hillary Clinton and the presidential candidates take on Power

4. Hard Power vs. Soft Power - After reading the article from South Asia Global Affairs and watching Joseph Nye Jr. video above please answer the following questions:

A. What is "Hard Power"?
B. What is "Soft Power?"
C. How do they impact foreign policy (the relationships between countries)?
D. Give examples of both Soft Power and Hard Power by making a T-chart comparing and contrasting.

5. Hard Power and Soft Power Readings and Resources:

• Strategic Studies Institute article "Hard Power and Soft Power: The utility of Military Force..."
• The American Academy of Political and Social Sciences article "Hard Power, Soft Power, and Smart Power"
• Robert Cooper's "Hard Power, Soft Power and the Goals of Diplomacy"
• Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) "Being Hard on Soft Power"
• An insightful College Paper written by Tim Quirk that gives good perspective on Hard Power vs. Soft Power.
• Soft Power and China in the 21st Century
• Hillary Clinton and the Art of Smart Power
• Harvard Kennedy School and Joseph Nye article "Lesson's Learned Since 9/11: Narratives Matter"

Homework:
1. Please create a comparison-chart answering the following questions and making CLEAR CONNNECTIONS and/or examples of each:
A. What is "Hard Power"?
B. What is "Soft Power?"
C. What is "Smart Power?"
D. How do they impact foreign policy (the relationships between countries)?
E. Give examples of both Soft Power and Hard Power by making a T-chart comparing and contrasting.

2. Vote on a current event that you want to learn more about and debate regarding hard power, soft power, or smart power?