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A collection of thought-provoking questions covering various historical topics: World History, American History, and related concepts, great for self-assessment and learning.
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Five Minute Writings January 14 -
WH 1/14/2008 • Starting on a new page in your notebook, write your name and today’s date. • What topic do you remember the most about from the first half of World History this year? • What do you/did you like the most about World History this year?
AH 1/14/2008 • Starting on a new page in your notebook, write your name and today’s date. • What topic do you remember the most about from the first half of American History this year? • What do you/did you like the most about American History this year?
WH 1/15/2008 • Why do you think the European Powers felt the need to have influence over China? • What type of imperial motive was used in China?
AH 1/15/2008 • Can you draw any comparisons between the language used in the 1920’s, and the one we use today? • Get into your groups from yesterday and finish your skits. They must be written in modern day and 1920’s vernacular.
WH 1/16/2008 • Where is the Suez Canal? Who controls it? How did they get control of it?
AH 1/16/2007 • Why are Unions considered socialistic? Why types of problems did Unions cause in the early 1920’s?
WH 1/17/2008 • We have discussed five imperial motives from the viewpoint of European countries involvement in Africa and Asia, which one do you think was most used? Why do you think that?
AH 1/17/2008 • Do you think the consumption of Alcohol by adults is a problem in society? Does alcohol cause more harm than good? Why do you think that?
WH 1/18/2008 • Put together your test packet.(two pages of notes and the study guide. • Test Today
AH 1/18/2008 • No Writing today
WH 1/22/2008 • Where did World War I take place? What countries do you think were involved in World War I?
AH 1/22/2008 • Describe what life was like in the Roaring 20’s? What types of things did people do?
WH 1/24/2008 • What is Nationalism? How can nationalism lead to conflict?
AH 1/24/2008 • Test today • Get your packet out and I will pass the stapler around • Study Guide • Two Pages of Notes
WH 1/25/2008 • What are some of the causes of World War I? What countries were involved in WWI and where did it take place?
AH 1/25/2008 • No Writing
WH 1/28/2008 • How did World War I start? How did it finish and who was at fault?
AH 1/28/2008 • What do you know about the Great Depression? When did it occur? Why did it occur?
WH 1/29/2008 • Without using your notes or homework!!! • List the Allies, Central Powers, Triple Alliance, Triple Entrente. • What is the difference between the lists?
AH 1/29/2008 • How did it feel yesterday when the last slide came up with all the negative numbers? • Did your mood get better or worse when I also tried to recoup the rest of the value for the Bonanza Chips? Why?
WH 1/30/2008 • Trench Warfar
AH 1/30/2008 • No Writing
WH 1/31/2008 • What is your interpretation of Trench Warfare(the actual thing)? Do think soldiers had a good life living in the trenches?
AH 1/31/2008 • Why did the Stock Market crash in 1929?
WH 2/1/2008 • What types of things can propaganda be used for in times of war? What are some specific things in propaganda that create an opinion on a topic (such as war)?
AH 2/1/2008 • Do you consider yourself to be a Conservative, Liberal, or radical person? Why do you believe that?
WH 2/4/2008 • Get into your groups from Friday. Your Propaganda is due today. Be sure to know the Objective of your propaganda, and the tools you used.
AH 2/4/2008 • What was the dust bowl? What is its significance in United States History?
WH 2/5/2008 • What was the objective to your propaganda? • What propaganda tools did you use to get your objective across to whoever reads it?
AH 2/5/2008 • What types of things did Franklin Roosevelt do when he became president? Why did he feel the need to do what he did? What was he trying to accomplish?
WH 2/6/2008 • What was the name of the treaty that ended World War I? Who did it blame for the war and what country lead in the creation of the treaty?
AH 2/6/2008 • What happened in the election of 1930? Were the results surprising? Why? Can you draw any parallels between that election and the U.S. elections last year? What are they?
WH 2/7/2008 • TEST TOMORROW • What is the League of Nations? Why was it significant? What was the intentions of those who created the league?
AH 2/7/2008 • What was one program started during the New Deal that is still around today? What is its importance to modern day United States culture?
WH 2/8/2008 • TEST TODAY • Get your study guides together.
AH 2/8/2008 • What does each of the following stand for? • AAA • CCC • TVA • FERA • WPA
WH 2/13/2008 • What did you do yesterday on your day off?
AH 2/13/2008 • What did you do yesterday on your day off?
WH 2/14/2007 • Vladimir Lenin will become the leader of the Russian Revolution. What are some things in Russia that caused him to come to power?
AH 2/14/2008 • What is FDR trying to accomplish with his New Deal programs? • Your town has one building still standing that was created by a New Deal program. Do you know what it is?
WH 2/15/2008 • Why did Lenin stop his New Economic Programs (NEP) even though they were working? • What type of economy did Russia have after Lenin won the Civil War between the Red and White Armies?
AH 2/15/2008 • Was FDR doing a good thing with his economic programs or a bad thing? Why?
WH 2/19/2008 • How was Joseph Stalin able to create a totalitarian state in Russia?
AH 2/19/2008 • Test tomorrow • Test packet includes • Two forms of notes • Review Guide • Alphabet Soup
WH 2/21/2008 • How many continents does Russia span? What are they? • What are some specific physiological features (land masses) in Russia?
AH 2/21/2008 • Who are some of the main participants in World War II? • What caused WWII?
WH 2/25/2008 • What was the “Long March”? Who was marching and why were they doing it?
AH 2/25/2008 • Who were some totalitarian leaders in Europe and Asia during the 1930’s and 40’s? How did their beliefs help lead to WWII?
WH 2/26/2008 • How was Revolution in India different than any of the Revolutions we have discussed so far this year?