Stalin

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Russian Revolution Lecture

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Sneak Peak at Written Portion of Test

Written Section

Write 1 paragraph to answer one of the following questions. Paragraph must include:

• A complex thesis statement
• 3 specific pieces of evidence/examples that support the thesis statement
• 3 correctly used vocabulary terms
• A conclusion sentence that summarizes your argument

1. What was the most significant cause of WWI?
2. Using specific examples, explain how wartime governments used propaganda to strengthen the war effort.
3. Describe the effects and human costs of WWI. Consider the following:
1. New warfare technology
2. Fighting strategies/styles
3. Long-term repercussions

Vocabulary

nationalism	Western Front	armistice
imperialism	Eastern Front	treaty
alliance	trench warfare	self-determination
militarism	unrestricted submarine warfare	disillusionment
assassination	propaganda	existentialism
total war	rationing

Treaty of Versailles Lecture

Treaty of Versailles Lecture

WWI Battles Lecture

WWI Battles Lecture

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After the lecture, check out information on Battle of Ypres and Battle of Verdun.

2nd Semester Syllabus

Francis MWH 2nd Semester Syllabus

Behavior Expectations

1. Arrive on time. When the bell rings, be in your seat with your notebook out.
2. Be prepared. Bring a pen, pencil and notebook everyday.
3. Respect the teacher. Listen with eyes and ears.
4. Respect classmates. Keep unkind words to yourself.
5. Strive for success. Spend 10-20 minutes reviewing work each night.

Content

1. World War I
2. Rise of Totalitarians
3. World War II
4. The Cold War
5. Modern Globalization

 

Graded Assignments

Assignment	Date(s)	Point Value Per Assignment	Total Point Value
Unit Tests	Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 24, Apr. 28, May 26	100	500
Weekly Participation	Every Week	5	100
Argumentative Essay	May 8	100	100
Daily Participation Journal	June 5	100	100
Final Exam	June 6-8	200	200
Extra Credit Assignments	Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Mar. 31, May 5, Jun. 2	50	250
Total Points	June 8		1000

Causes of WWI

The Causes of WWI lecture.

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• write a 5 sentence summary at the bottom of the page
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