Japan and the Nuremberg Trials (Blog #33)

 Your assignment:

1)  Find 2 videos that explain the re-organization of Japan after the war and the Nuremburg trials.  Copy and paste the location of the videos for your classmates to view.
2)  Watch one of your classmates videos and comment/reply on their videos.


Due:  By Sunday 4/29/12 by no later than 11:59pm

Schindler's List (Blog #36)

Your Assignment:

1) Give your thoughts and opinions on the movie. Then respond to 2 of your classmates posts. (If your response is to brief, I will be taking points off of your grade).


Due:

Atomic Bombs Dropped (Blog #32)

American supplies and troops began to make a difference in the war by late 1942. But it would take over two more years of hard fighting to defeat the Axis powers. The Allied invasions of North Africa, Italy, and France and the fierce bombardments of German cities forced Germany to surrender in May 1945. In the Pacific, meanwhile, the United States seized Japanese held islands, including the Philippines. Atomic attacks devastated Japan, and it surrendered in August 1945.


Your Assignment:

1.) Explain the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan in some detail.
2.) Debate the following statement, 'President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan was a wise one.' (Make sure you include your thoughts/opinions)


Due: Sunday 4/15/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Easter Break! (Blog #31)

I thought we would do a fun Blog for this short Easter week.


Your Assignment:

1) Tell what plans you have for this Easter Break Weekend!
2) State one goal that you have for yourself, your grades, etc for the last 5 to 6 weeks of school!

Due: Sunday 4/8/12 by no later than 11:59pm

Holocaust (Blog #30)

During the Holocaust, Hitler's Nazis killed six million Jews and five million 'non-aryans'. The violence against Jews during the Holocaust led to the founding of Israel after World War II.


*Holocaust, The History Channel*

Your Assignment:

1.) Why did Hitler begin mass killings of Jews?
2.) What was the difference between a concentration camp and an extermination camp?
3.) Read the quote by Elie Wiesel on page 939, what is the theme?
4.) State your thoughts and opinions on Hitler's Holocaust.


Due: Sunday 5/8/11 by no later than 11:59pm

Japan's Campaign in the Pacific (Blog #29)

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and brought the United States into World War II. WWII established the United States as a leading player in international affairs.


Your Assignment:

1.) Specifically summarize the fighting in the Pacific between December 1941 and April 1942.


Due: Sunday 5/9/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.

World War II (Blog #28)

Using the sudden mass attack called the blitzkrieg, Germany overran much of Europe and North Africa. Hitler's actions set off World War II. The results of the war still affect the politics and economics of today's world. (pg. 925, 32.1)


*World War II, Interactive*


Your Assignment:

1). Click on the interactive WWII website and state 3 new things you learned, one from each area on the globe (United States, Europe and Africa & Asia).
2). Summarize the events that led to war. Be very specific, explaining in detail the events.


Due: Sunday 3/18/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Views of War (Blog #27)

"When World War I broke out, Europe had not experienced a war involving all the major powers for nearly a century, since Napoleon's defeat in 1815. As a result, people had an unrealistic view of warfare. Many expected the war to be short and romantic. Many men enlisted in the army because of patriotism or out of a desire to defend certain institutions. What the soldiers experienced changed their view of war forever."


Your Assignment:

1.) Read the Primary and Secondary sources on page 857.
2.) What reasons does Woodrow Wilson (Source A) give for entering war?
3.) What emotions does the French poster (Propaganda Source D) try to arouse?
4.) Judging from Sources B and C, what was it like for the average soldier in the trenches? Explain how you think such experiences affected the average soldier's view of war.


Due: Sunday 3/11/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Zimmerman Note (Blog #26)

World War I spread to several continents and required the full resources of many governments. The war brought the United States into participation and later on propelled the U.S. to a new position of international power, which it holds today.


Your Assignment:

1.) Research the Zimmermann Note on the internet.
2.) Find a few sentences within the Zimmermann Note and quote them. Find ones that you believe to be the most damaging.
3.) Explain what the note was and why it was so important.


Due: Sunday 2/26/12 by no later than 11:59pm

New Weapons (Blog #25)

One European nation after another was drawn into a large and industrialized war that resulted in many casualties. Much of the technology of modern warfare, such as fighter planes and tanks, was introduced in World War I. (29.2)


Your Assignment:

1.) Research 3 of the new weapons of war and identify what impact they had on World War I.


Due: Sunday 2/19/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Black History Month (Blog #24)

(CNN Student News) -- Test your knowledge - February is Black History Month. What do you know about the significant people, places and events that helped shape America? Answer these questions and find out.


Your Assignment:

1) Click on the link below and take the quiz on Black History Month.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/08/studentnews/sn-2012-black-history-month-quiz/index.html

2) Post what score you received on the Quiz. (*I will NOT post what grade you received on the quiz.)


Due: Sunday 2/12/12 by no later than 11:59pm

Vote on the Polls!

Vote on the poll questions to the right!

The Great War (Blog #23)

The quest among European nations for greater power played a role in causing World War I. By the end of the 20th century, relations among these countries had grown increasingly tense. In Europe, military buildup, nationalistic feelings, and rival alliances set the stage for a continental war. Ethnic conflict in the Balkan region, which helped start the war, continued to erupt in that area in the 1990's.


Your Assignment:

1.) Define imperialism and militarism.
2.) How do these two terms work together to promote war.
3.) What is one argument against militarism.


Due: Sunday 2/5/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Karl Marx and the Communist Manifesto (Blog #22)

Along with the Industrial Revolution came problems faced both socially and economically. With Laissez-Faire capitalism being the most prevalent economic model, a change slowly occured in response to the problems that arose due to industrialization. Utilitarianism, which is a backlash to the problems and states that when the government must get involved, then they should get involved for the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people. Socialism, is the next rung on the ladder which increased government control over industries. To finally, communism which is full control by the government in all economic matters.


Your Assignment:

1.) Who is/was Karl Marx
2.) What was the Communist Manifesto
3.) Briefly explain the difference between capitalism, utilitarianism, socialism, and communism


Due: Sunday 1/29/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Reforming the Industrial World (Blog #21)

The Industrial Revolution led to economic, social, and political reforms. Many modern social welfare programs developed during this period of reform.


Your Assignment:

1.) Describe the difference between Capitalism and Socialism.
2.) Look at the chart on page 737. Consider the following people from the 19th-century Britain: factory worker, shop owner, factory owner, unemployed artisan. Which of them would be most likely to prefer capitalism and which would prefer socialism? Why?
3.) Which system of economic ideas seems most widespread today? Support your opinion.


Due: Sunday 1/22/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Pick a Current Event Topic (Blog #20)

Pick a current event and relate it to world history. Also, state your opinion/thoughts on the current event. Your topic could be tied to anything that is happening in the world today and relate it back to what took place in history. Then look around at your classmates blogs and comment/reply to their post. Agree/disagree, let them know your opinion/thoughts on their topic. Make sure you pick out 2 of your classmates and respond to their post. (You will get 1 point for your post, and 1 each for your responses to your classmates.) Good luck!


Due: By Sunday 1/15/12 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

Industrialization Spreads (Blog #19)

The industrialization in Great Britain spread to other parts of the world. This Industrial Revolution set the stage for the growth of modern cities and a global economy.


Your Assignment:

1.) Explain what the consequences have been by the uneven spreading of industrialization to certain parts of the world.
2.) Name two countries that are "industrialized" and two that are not.
3.) What are some characteristics of those countries that are industrialized and those that are not.


Due: Sunday 1/8/12/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Napolean "Dynamite" Bonaparte (Blog #12)

In times of political turmoil, military dictators often seize control of nations. Napoleon Bonaparte, a military genius, seized power in France and made himself emperor.


Your Assignment:

1). How did L'Ouverture's revolution benefit the U.S.?
2). How does the Battle of Trafalgar show the importance of naval power?
3). How did Napoleon's belief in equal opportunity conflict with his method of selecting leaders for puppet government?


Due: Sunday 11/13/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Welcome Back / Absolute Monarchies (Blog #1)

1). Welcome back for another exciting year! I hope your summer went well and you had time to do whatever it is you do. For this first blog assignment, you are to tell a little bit about your summer. Did you go on vacation, if so where? Work, doing what? Anything that you did this summer that your classmates may, or may not know. If you are new, introduce yourself.



2). What are the benefits and drawbacks (good and bad) for a society when a ruler monopolizes (has complete control over) important decision-making, like that of an absolute monarch?





Due: Sunday 8/28/11 by no later than 11:59pm

Final Blog of the Year!

Finally, the last blog of the year!! With this last blog I would like for you to tell everyone what your plans are for the summer. Also, you may add jabs at Mr. Hinman, positive comments for Mr. Hinman, how much you liked the blogs and his class, and anything else that comes to mind.

**(Remember the blog posting rules still apply, so do not be rude and also remember this is worth points so get it done!)

Schindler's List

Your Assignment:

1) Give your thoughts and opinions on the movie. Then respond to 2 of your classmates posts. (If your response is to brief, I will be taking points off of your grade).

Atomic Bombs Dropped (Blog #36)

American supplies and troops began to make a difference in the war by late 1942. But it would take over two more years of hard fighting to defeat the Axis powers. The Allied invasions of North Africa, Italy, and France and the fierce bombardments of German cities forced Germany to surrender in May 1945. In the Pacific, meanwhile, the United States seized Japanese held islands, including the Philippines. Atomic attacks devastated Japan, and it surrendered in August 1945.


Your Assignment:

1.) Explain the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan in some detail.
2.) Debate the following statement, 'President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan was a wise one.' (Make sure you include your thoughts/opinions)


Due: Sunday 5/15/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

The Holocaust (Blog #35)

During the Holocaust, Hitler's Nazis killed six million Jews and five million 'non-aryans'. The violence against Jews during the Holocaust led to the founding of Israel after World War II.


*Holocaust, The History Channel*

Your Assignment:

1.) Why did Hitler begin mass killings of Jews?
2.) What was the difference between a concentration camp and an extermination camp?
3.) Read the quote by Elie Wiesel on page 939, what is the theme?
4.) State your thoughts and opinions on Hitler's Holocaust.


Due: Sunday 5/8/11 by no later than 11:59pm

Newsreel (Blog #34)

Directly above this weeks Blog is a new widget I placed on our Blog page. It is called a newsreel. This newsreel searches the web for stories pertaining to the topic of your choosing. I chose to search for World History and Cultural History.

Also, notice to the right hand side is a poll widget. This widget can be added and a poll questions can be posed.

The last widget you will notice is the "Follow by Email" widget. This allows you to follow the Blogs and get updates regarding new assignments, etc.


Your Assignment:

1) Pick out one of the topics scrolling along the top in the Newsreel and read that article giving a brief summary of the article and your opinions/thoughts on that article.

2) Make sure and vote on the poll questions regarding your EFFORT on the blogs throughout the year.


Due: Sunday 4/31/11 by no later than 11:59pm

Japan's Campaign in the Pacific (Blog #33)

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and brought the United States into World War II. WWII established the United States as a leading player in international affairs.


Your Assignment:

1.) Specifically summarize the fighting in the Pacific between December 1941 and April 1942.


Due: Sunday 5/9/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.

World War II (Blog #32)

Using the sudden mass attack called the blitzkrieg, Germany overran much of Europe and North Africa. Hitler's actions set off World War II. The results of the war still affect the politics and economics of today's world. (pg. 925, 32.1)


*World War II, Interactive*


Your Assignment:

1.) Summarize the events that led to war. Be very specific, explaining in detail the events.


Due: Sunday 4/17/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Views of War (Blog #31)

"When World War I broke out, Europe had not experienced a war involving all the major powers for nearly a century, since Napoleon's defeat in 1815. As a result, people had an unrealistic view of warfare. Many expected the war to be short and romantic. Many men enlisted in the army because of patriotism or out of a desire to defend certain institutions. What the soldiers experienced changed their view of war forever."


Your Assignment:

1.) Read the Primary and Secondary sources on page 857.
2.) What reasons does Woodrow Wilson (Source A) give for entering war?
3.) What emotions does the French poster (Propaganda Source D) try to arouse?
4.) Judging from Sources B and C, what was it like for the average soldier in the trenches? Explain how you think such experiences affected the average soldier's view of war.


Due: Sunday 4/11/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.