Saturday, June 27, 2020
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Q4W7 World History
This is the last assignment of the term, due by Thursday.
Choose 1 assignment (I, II)
I. Some critics of the Black Lives Matter movement contend that all lives matter, and Black Lives Matter does not address this. James White, New England Patriot and son of a Florida police officier responded to this criticism:
Choose 1 assignment (I, II)
I. Some critics of the Black Lives Matter movement contend that all lives matter, and Black Lives Matter does not address this. James White, New England Patriot and son of a Florida police officier responded to this criticism:
"As a black person in America all we ask is to be treated justly. We breathe and bleed the same way as everyone else. When we say “black lives matter” it is to raise awareness for the unjust treatment that we have been dealing with for far too long. It doesn’t mean we hate America or the flag, it also doesn’t mean we are more important than any other race. Of course ALL lives matter.
We simply want to see changes because we can’t keep seeing things like innocent people being killed or beaten by the police or even being racially profiled by fellow Americans( just to name a few). We don’t want to be “feared “or seen as a “threat”. We want young black kids to feel like they matter in our society and that they don’t have to feel inferior because the color of their skin. We have to make a change! We all can make a difference! #blacklivesmatter #nojusticenopeace"
a. Do you agree or disagree with White's response? Explain why.
b. I believe that change will occur in America because the Black Lives Matter movement is being led by your generation. Is voting essential for this movement to succeed? Do you think this movement can succeed if young voter turnout at the polls does not occur this fall?
II. Krystian Knutel's mom grew up in Poland and she recommended this video that tells an important story. WW2 began on September 1, 1939 when the Nazis invaded Poland from the West and the Soviet Union later invaded Poland from the East.
In the spring of 1944 the Nazis were retreating from Warsaw in the face of a Soviet advance.
Polish partisans (wearing red and white) rose up to defeat the Nazis in the Sabaton Uprising. The Soviets chose to stop their advance and allow the Nazis to return to Warsaw.
II.Watch the video on the Sabaton Uprising or Warsaw Rise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzeNBRbWXpI
The lyrics follow:
a. Why is the Sabaton Uprising so important to Polish patriots?
b. Why do you think this WW2 story is not told in the traditional history classes?
c. What is the lesson of the Sabaton Uprising?
a. Do you agree or disagree with White's response? Explain why.
b. I believe that change will occur in America because the Black Lives Matter movement is being led by your generation. Is voting essential for this movement to succeed? Do you think this movement can succeed if young voter turnout at the polls does not occur this fall?
II. Krystian Knutel's mom grew up in Poland and she recommended this video that tells an important story. WW2 began on September 1, 1939 when the Nazis invaded Poland from the West and the Soviet Union later invaded Poland from the East.
In the spring of 1944 the Nazis were retreating from Warsaw in the face of a Soviet advance.
Polish partisans (wearing red and white) rose up to defeat the Nazis in the Sabaton Uprising. The Soviets chose to stop their advance and allow the Nazis to return to Warsaw.
II.Watch the video on the Sabaton Uprising or Warsaw Rise:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzeNBRbWXpI
The lyrics follow:
Warsaw rise
Do you remember when, when the Nazis forced their rule on Poland
1939 and the allies turned away
From the underground rose a hope of freedom as a whisper
City in despair, but they never lost their faith
1939 and the allies turned away
From the underground rose a hope of freedom as a whisper
City in despair, but they never lost their faith
Women, men and children fight
They were dying side by side
And the blood they shed upon the streets
Was a sacrifice willingly paid
They were dying side by side
And the blood they shed upon the streets
Was a sacrifice willingly paid
Warsaw city at war
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
1944 help that never came
Calling Warsaw city at war
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
Rise up and hear the call
History calling to you, 'Warszawo, walcz!'
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
1944 help that never came
Calling Warsaw city at war
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
Rise up and hear the call
History calling to you, 'Warszawo, walcz!'
Spirit soul and heart
In accordance with the old traditions
1944 still the allies turn away
Fighting street to street
In a time of hope and desperation
Did it on their own and they never lost their faith
In accordance with the old traditions
1944 still the allies turn away
Fighting street to street
In a time of hope and desperation
Did it on their own and they never lost their faith
Women, men and children fight
They were dying side by side
And the blood they shed upon the streets
Was a sacrifice willingly paid
They were dying side by side
And the blood they shed upon the streets
Was a sacrifice willingly paid
Warsaw city at war
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
1944 help that never came
Calling Warsaw city at war
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
Rise up and hear the call
History calling to you, 'Warszawo, walcz!'
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
1944 help that never came
Calling Warsaw city at war
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
Rise up and hear the call
History calling to you, 'Warszawo, walcz!'
All the streetlights in the city
Broken many years ago
Break the curfew, hide in sewers
Warsaw, it's time to rise now
Broken many years ago
Break the curfew, hide in sewers
Warsaw, it's time to rise now
All the streetlights in the city
Broken many years ago
Break the curfew, hide in sewers
Warsaw, it's time to rise now
Broken many years ago
Break the curfew, hide in sewers
Warsaw, it's time to rise now
Warsaw city at war
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
1944 help that never came
Calling Warsaw city at war
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
Rise up and hear the call
History calling to you, 'Warszawo, walcz!'
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
1944 help that never came
Calling Warsaw city at war
Voices from underground, whispers of freedom
Rise up and hear the call
History calling to you, 'Warszawo, walcz!'
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Joakim Broden / Paer Sundstroem
Uprising lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
a. Why is the Sabaton Uprising so important to Polish patriots?
b. Why do you think this WW2 story is not told in the traditional history classes?
c. What is the lesson of the Sabaton Uprising?
Friday, June 12, 2020
National History Day 2021 for Sophomore Honor's History Classes
During the 2020-2021 academic year, National History Day (NHD) students will explore topics relating to the theme Communication in History: The Key to Understanding. This theme asks students to consider how people exchange information and interact with each other. ... Yet, communication is more than just these inventions.
NHD link to 2021 sites
https://www.nhd.org/sites/default/files/2021%20Theme%20Narrative.pdf
NHD Overview 2021 link
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JeExjvYsdd2SoAOqyKfSg3_FM8sYb4CmTKZ5iwF8U54/edit#slide=id.p
NHD BenchmarK #1 is communication in history. Due week of Sept 14th, 2021
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HaM51BonXJUstFGPAmcicfw3SzQwRCLxtL-nisx_T_A/edit?userstoinvite=mstanton@plymouth.k12.ma.us&ts=5ee38368
Follow NHD Plymouth on Twitter
https://twitter.com/ppshistoryday?lang=en
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Q4 W6 World History
Q4 W6 World History
We just have two weeks of these assignments left, work hard to the end of the term.
You must complete work in each of the 7 weeks of the term in order to receive a passing grade for
the quarter. CP2 complete 2 the following: I, II, III, IV
You must complete work in each of the 7 weeks of the term in order to receive a passing grade for
the quarter. CP2 complete 2 the following: I, II, III, IV
CP1 complete 3 of the following
Honors complete 4 of the following
Renewed calls for societal change and an end to racism have led a lot of people to question what
role can be taken to help bring change. Mark Cuban, self made tech billionaire, Shark Tank
venture capitalist, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team, tweeted his response
Saturday to the concept of white privilege:
role can be taken to help bring change. Mark Cuban, self made tech billionaire, Shark Tank
venture capitalist, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team, tweeted his response
Saturday to the concept of white privilege:
I. Respond to MLK’s statement “the time is always right to do what is right.” What can you or
Mark Cuban do to help remedy the inequity?
Mark Cuban do to help remedy the inequity?
- Watch the first 10 minutes of the 1979 movie All Quiet on the Western Front by Eric Maria Remarque.
Remarque became a best selling author in the 1920’s with All Quiet on the Western Front, based on his
experience on the Western Front.
1. In the introduction why doesn’t Remarque call war an adventure?
2. Why does Remarque dedicate this book to the survivors and not those who died in the war?
3. Even before the Nazi’s came to power in Germany in 1933, they broke into movie theaters
and refused to allow Gemans to see the 1930 version of the movie. Remarque, a WWI veteran,
fled Germany when the Nazi’s took power, Unable to punish Remarque for his views the Nazi’s
would execute Remarque’s sister for his views. After watching the first 10 minutes of the movie
why do you think the Nazis would hate this book and movie so violently?
experience on the Western Front.
1. In the introduction why doesn’t Remarque call war an adventure?
2. Why does Remarque dedicate this book to the survivors and not those who died in the war?
3. Even before the Nazi’s came to power in Germany in 1933, they broke into movie theaters
and refused to allow Gemans to see the 1930 version of the movie. Remarque, a WWI veteran,
fled Germany when the Nazi’s took power, Unable to punish Remarque for his views the Nazi’s
would execute Remarque’s sister for his views. After watching the first 10 minutes of the movie
why do you think the Nazis would hate this book and movie so violently?
OPTIONAL two week assignment:
If you choose to watch the whole movie then skip III and IV and your response will count to
this week’s and next week’s work. Watch and reflect on the movie. Write a brief movie review.
Outline the basic plot. Who is the true hero of the book: Paul, Kat, or Himmelstoss?
Why do you think the Nazi’s would hate this book and movie?
this week’s and next week’s work. Watch and reflect on the movie. Write a brief movie review.
Outline the basic plot. Who is the true hero of the book: Paul, Kat, or Himmelstoss?
Why do you think the Nazi’s would hate this book and movie?
III. Watch these 2 History Channel shorts on trench warfare
- When were the first trenches developed?
- What was one of the roles of dogs in the trenches?
- What fashion was developed from the trenches?
- Why were German trenches often better built than British trenches?
- What one word best describes life in the trenches? Why?
IV. The Treaty of Versailles which ended WWI and punished Germany would be one of the major
causes of WWII. Watch the History Channel short on the causes of WWII
causes of WWII. Watch the History Channel short on the causes of WWII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBI6ZzaP2Uk
1. Why was the little boy crying in the political cartoon about the Treaty of Versailles?
2. Some historians view WW1 and WW2 the same war but in two parts. How did Hitler think
Germany could change the outcome of WWI?
1. Why was the little boy crying in the political cartoon about the Treaty of Versailles?
2. Some historians view WW1 and WW2 the same war but in two parts. How did Hitler think
Germany could change the outcome of WWI?
Watch Oversimplified WW2 pt. 1
- Skip the first 1:15 of the video as it is an advertisement for Skillshare
- The video focuses on the actions of the three Axis nations in WW2.
- Why did the Italian Socialists kick Benito Mussolini out of the party in WW1?
- Mussolini, Il Duce, had to overthrow this man to rule Italy in 1922?
3. What two Asian nations had Japan invaded even before WW2 started?
4. What country did Hitler sign a nonaggression pact with before invading Poland?
5. What did British Prime Minister Chamberlain drop on Germany during the first part of WW2
(the phoney war)?
(the phoney war)?
6. What are your opinions about Oversimplified? Why do you like or dislike the video?
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