Thursday, December 10, 2009

TEST Short Answer For Friday WWI TEST

Short answer: Answer one of the following questions (10pts)

1. How were Woodrow Wilson’s 14 points designed to prevent another World War?

Think about:

a. The causes of WWI (MAIN)

b. The goal of the Versailles Treaty

2. How did the Versailles Treaty lead to WWII?

Think About:

a. The terms (consequences) of the treaty

b. Who was allowed to be at Versailles (participate)

c. How the countries involved felt about the Treaty


When answering the second question think about our discussion questions today. Under what circumstances are you more likely to not accept blame, agree or follow through with the consequences, or change your behavior?

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

MAIN (long term causes of WWI)

Militarism - Glorifying military power
-led to an "arms race" and creation of large "standing" armies. *led to alliances
Alliances - Pledges to defend allies if attacked
- creation of 2 "camps" or sides
- created the possibility that any dispute (fight) between 2 rival countries could pull the entire continent into war
Imperialism - the quest for colonies (empire building)
- competition over colonies ( resources, markets, and land) in Africa and Asia creates rivalries and mistrust
Nationalism - a deep devotion (love and commitment) to one's own nation
- intense competition for industrial dominance and power
- support of leaders who try to increase national power, military, and territory

Monday, December 7, 2009

14 - 1 section review

Russian Revolution

pg. 430
Questions
1. (Bolsheviks, Lenin, Provisional Government, Soviet)
3.
5.
6.
Why Lenin allowed to return to Russia?

DUE Tuesday Dec. 8th

Friday, December 4, 2009

World War I Study Guide (chapter 13)

1. Militarism

2. Triple Alliance

3. Triple Entente

4. Kaiser Wilhelm II

5. Franz Ferdinand

6. Schlieffen Plan

7. Trench warfare

8. Total War

9. Rationing

10. Propaganda

11. Armistice

12. Woodrow Wilson

13. Fourteen Points

14. Treaty of Versailles

15. League of Nations

16. The "Big Four"


To receive a C on the assignment you must define all of the terms in the list.

To receive a B on the assignment you must define all the terms as well as include the significance for half of them. (8)

To receive an A on the assignment you must define all of the terms, include the significance for half of them, as well as include a picture for the other half (internet, photo copy, extra credit for political cartoons) no personal drawings or sketches.


Due Friday December 11 (TEST DAY)