Monday is the 16th anniversary of 9/11/01. We will discuss how this was a nexus point in world history. As we wrap up nationalism and look at New Imperialism of the 1800's before we begin our study of the causes and effects of WWI.
We will analyze and review summer reading on Friday. Make sure you talk to me before Friday if you are not ready for the discussion.
Homework for the week (Brown book)
Read 27(1) The Stage is Set (676-681)
Look at the map on 677. Why was WWI a world war?
Identify pacifism, militarism, and entente
Answer the Skills assessment questions 1+2 on page 679.
When if ever would it be justified for the US to fight North Korea? Can a preemptive strike ever be viewed as a defensive war?
Look at the map on page 680: Identify 5 Allies and 4 Central Powers
Read the Biography of Kaisar Wilhem II (681) Who did he blame for the war? Who did he say would not have allowed it?
Answer questions 3,4,5 on page 681
Read 27(2) The Guns of August (682-684)
Identify: Ultimatum, mobilize, neutrality
Read A New Balkan Power keg (682) identify what religions and ethnic groups and nationalities live in the Balkan Peninsula
Look at Who Killed the Peace of Europe; What countries are pointing fingers? What country is not?
Look at the picture on page 684. Why did the soldiers write "next stop, Paris" on the train?
Answer questions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, on page 684.
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