Essential Questions:
-How did the French and Indian War help inspired a sense of unity and shared identity among the colonist?
-Did Great Britain lose more than it gained from its victory in the French-Indian War?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War?
-Did Great Britain lose more than it gained from its victory in the French-Indian War?
-Were the colonist justified in resisting British policies after the French-Indian War?
- How can an individual influence his or her society?
- In what ways and why do people protest?-When is revolutionary change justified?
Themes: French-Indian War outcome/impacts, American ideals, Line of Proclamation, Salutary Neglect, Stamp Act, The Boston Massacre
1. Has everyone organized their Thesis Statement Notes into their electronic binders? What makes an A+ Thesis (I had shared this with you as everyone contributed, should be copied and pasted into your own document and uploaded to your binder. What are the fundamental keys to succeed in designing and arguable point? Purpose and impact of thesis statements?
-Examples and How to Write Thesis Statements
-Video#1 - How to write an effective thesis statement
-Video #2 - Take down some notes on the essential concepts of an A+ Thesis Statement from this video.
Homework:1. Has everyone organized their Thesis Statement Notes into their electronic binders? What makes an A+ Thesis (I had shared this with you as everyone contributed, should be copied and pasted into your own document and uploaded to your binder. What are the fundamental keys to succeed in designing and arguable point? Purpose and impact of thesis statements?
-Examples and How to Write Thesis Statements
-Video#1 - How to write an effective thesis statement
-Video #2 - Take down some notes on the essential concepts of an A+ Thesis Statement from this video.
2. Presidential Debate # 2 - Thoughts, Observations, Takeaways??? Everyone should have posted on Google Classroom, so now I want you to read up to 10 responses and then respond to ONE of these views of a classmate to either agree or respectfully disagree with. Be clear, use evidence and perspective from your own observations. Please be sure to have a strong thesis statement!
3. We will begin reviewing The French and Indian War in American history and last night's homework on French and Indian War Document Analysis. We will take a quick peep at textbook pages 85 - 89.
3. We will begin reviewing The French and Indian War in American history and last night's homework on French and Indian War Document Analysis. We will take a quick peep at textbook pages 85 - 89.
4. French and Indian War Resources:
French and Indian War Slideshow
Summary of the War
US Government Perspective
George Washington and the F&I War
Great Article from The Smithsonian on Ben Franklin and his role in war
Smallpox as a biological weapon in the French-Indian War
Primary Sources from the war
West Virginia's Primary Source Collection from the war
PBS "The War that Made America"
French and Indian War Slideshow
Summary of the War
US Government Perspective
George Washington and the F&I War
Great Article from The Smithsonian on Ben Franklin and his role in war
Smallpox as a biological weapon in the French-Indian War
Primary Sources from the war
West Virginia's Primary Source Collection from the war
PBS "The War that Made America"
1. Yes, please see Google Classroom.
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U.S. HISTORY II - Period 3:
Essential Questions:
-Was American expansion overseas justified?
-Did the press cause the Spanish-American War?
-Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone and act of justifiable imperialism?
-Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? (Think about the Roosevelt Corollary, "Dollar Diplomacy," and "Watchful Waiting")
Themes: American Exceptionalism, Imperialism, Social Darwinism, "White Man's Burden",
1. Presidential Debate # 2 - Thoughts, Observations, Takeaways??? Everyone should have posted on Google Classroom, so now I want you to read up to 10 responses and then respond to ONE of these views of a classmate to either agree or respectfully disagree with. Be clear, use evidence and perspective from your own observations. Please be sure to have a strong thesis statement!
2. We will watch this video on American Imperialism as it will help you understand the following concepts:
A. What is Imperialism?
B. Why American imperialism in the late 19th Century?
C. Who was this Alfred Thayer Mahan and what is his significance in the rise of the American
imperialism?
3. Please read Rudyard Kipling's "White Man's Burden" with a group of 4 people.
- What message was Rudyard Kipling sending imperialist?
-Break down each passage and interpret the meaning behind each stanza.
4. Monthly Review's article titled "'Kipling's "White Man's Burden," and the U.S. Imperialism"
A. Is this article credible?
B. How does the author's relate Rudyard Kipling's "White Man's Burden" and 21st Century U.S.
Imperialism?
C. Do you think America is currently guilty of imperialism?
5. Spanish-American War Resources:
Causes of the War
Library of Congress - General information on the Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War Slideshow
PBS Special on All Events surrounding America's Quest for Imperialism
A Price for Freedom in the Spanish-American War
Images of the Spanish-American War and Primary Sources
Headlines from the Spanish-American War
Cartoons from the Spanish-American War
Political Cartoon from the Spanish-American War
1. Yes, please see Google Classroom.
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International Studies - Period 4
Essential Questions:
1. Does the world need the United Nations? Why or why not?
2. Should we enforce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in countries not our own? If so, how? If not, why?
3. Is the world safer today with the United Nations than it was in 1945?
4. Is the United Nations an effective peace-keeping organization?
5. What should be done to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations?
6. Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Themes: Humanitarianism, United Nations, International Law, International Criminal Court, ICJ
1. Everyone will have the 25 minutes or so to complete the Part III - DBQ section of the United Nations Test.
2. Vote - Majority rules wins!
A. Do you want to have a trial on International Law an a current or recent ICC/ICJ case OR
B. Project on a current or recent Peacekeeping Mission?
3. An impressive viewing of MANY UN Peacekeeping videos - Nearly 5 hours worth of short clips from many Peacekeeping Operations.
4. International Law video:
5. International Court of Justice: Why do states/countries follow the rules and principles of international law most of the time?
Statue of the Court
Court Rules
Jurisdiction
Chambers & Committees
ICJ breakdown and international law
Current and past cases + ICJ current cases
International Criminal Court
International Law - EQ, Process, and expert
6. United Nation Resources:
Peacekeeping Missions
United Nations History
United Nations Multimedia Room
United Nations School bus Virtual Field Trip
United Nations Research Guide A-Z on EVERYTHING you can imagine!
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions
University of California organized a UN resources guide - Honestly, the BEST and more ORGANIZED I have seen yet on how to research issues concerning the United Nations.
UN Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Prezi on the 30 Articles
UN charter
UN preamble, purpose, and principles
Universal Declaration of Rights
Outline of the Universal Declaration of Rights
Homework:
1. Yes, see Google Classroom.
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