Social Studies 10: Global History II-Period 3/C Assignments

This massive document summarizes all the important topics for the Global Regents Exam, which you will take on Thursday, June 15th.  
Pages 5-16 cover material from Global I.  It's a good ideas to review this pages to review what you learned in freshman year about early civilizations; ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; the Middle Ages; etc.
Pages 16-28 cover material from our course this year.

Pages 29-33 cover events after WWII: decolonization, the Middle East, communism, human rights, environmentalism, and a few more contemporary topics.
The other Regents Review post is a bit shorter, but now you have two ways to prepare.  Consider reading through these documents this weekend to ensure you're ready for Thursday!

Sophomore Global Scholars,

Your Global Regents Exam will take place on Thursday, June 15th from 8:00 to 11:15 AM. Be sure to get plenty of rest, eat something for breakfast, and arrive on time.

As I shared with you in class today, there are a few things you can look at to help you prepare.  You can look over the Review Materials in Google Classroom: "Regents Prep" which has one-sheet review pages on topics from this year, and "Regents Prep II" which is a more comprehensive review of freshman and sophomore year Global History.  You can also look through the Global History and Geography workbook that I handed out three weeks ago.


Additionally, you can look at the Handouts for some times about each of the three sections and so that you understand the format of the exam.  I've attached the handout from last week, Multiple Choice Question Strategies, and the one from today, a sample of the exam.  I also added a second sample for your reference.  Especially if you were absent today, you should familiarize yourself with these documents so that there are no surprises on the test.


Good luck with the test on Thursday!  Have a great summer and I'll see you next year.


All the best,


Mr. Gallagher

The Global Regents exam takes place on Thursday, June 15th.  

This document, which I received from the other history teachers, covers all the important topics for the Regents exam, many of which we covered this year.  There are review pages on the following topics:
The Scientific Revolution
The World in 1750
The Industrial Revolution
The Enlightenment
The French Revolution and Napoleon
Nationalism
The New Age of Imperialism
World War I
The Russian Revolution and Totalitarianism
World War II
The Holocaust

Pages 13-20 cover additional information about the world after WWII, covering more about Communist China, the Cold War between the US and the USSR (which leads to conflicts in Korea and Vietnam), Decolonization (when colonial lands were returned to indigenous people), Human Rights, Terrorism and 9/11, and Globalism.  We will discuss many of these terms and concepts next week, and you will have your final homework assignment about these ideas.

If you'd like to earn some more points on your last test, you can complete this document with test corrections.  This is due tomorrow morning BEFORE 8:00!  If you want credit, submit this on time and follow the instructions.

Use this document to prepare for the last unit test, which will take place on Friday, June 2nd.  I've highlighted the most important questions that we spoke about, and I've given you page numbers in the textbook to review.  

This document will help you take notes about the Russian Revolution and the Great Depression, the two key events that took place between WWI and WWII.

Use our new textbook to complete the notes and answer the questions.

This is due before class on Monday.  Please read the assignment carefully, as there are specific instructions to follow if you'd like to receive points.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Make a copy of the attached Google Doc to write answers about the documents in the PDF.  We're not in school on Friday, but be sure to upload your work before the weekend.  

We will have some time in class on Tuesday to continue working on this, but try to get as much done as you can today.

This study guide below is split into two sections: general ideas about imperialism and specific topics from various regions we studied.  The first section is more important!

Good luck preparing for your test.

After our lecture on Friday, be sure to upload your notes here (for digital notes) or show me your notebook in class (for handwritten notes).  This is an easy HW grade, so don't forget!

These eight questions shift our focus to the Muslim world, the next target of European Imperialism and Colonialism.  We'll conclude our lecture on Europeans in Africa during class tomorrow, so try to finish this assignment today.

Read the attached document to review the guidelines of this extra credit project.  You have a lot of freedom with this project, but many of you could use the extra points so I strongly encourage you to take this seriously.


Once you've chosen your topic, please post a one-sentence description as a classroom comment in this Google assignment.

This is the first of several DBQs that we'll be working on in the next week.  Create a copy of the Google doc so that you can answer the questions about the documents in the PDF, which include court testimony, an image, and excerpts from letters, songs, and speeches.

These DBQs will be your final grades for the quarter so be sure to work hard and submit the assignments on time.

These resources will help you prepare for your exam on Tuesday, March 28th, the last major assessment before Easter.  

To prepare, you can look at the relevant homework assignments, your class notes, and the slides from the last two weeks, attached here.  You should also complete the attached study guide, which has a list of key terms and 10 potential short-answer topics.

I also added the Kahoot if you would like to review it!

There are three short sections today!  Be sure to finish each part.

Check out two "chapters" in the digital textbook that discuss problems and reforms in France in the late 1800s and early 1900s.  
Try to finish these questions during class so that you don't have homework tonight!

See the instructions in the document.  Make sure to write IN YOUR OWN WORDS.  Good luck!

Attached are the PowerPoint slides from our recent unit about Germany, Italy, and Britain.
I will also post the study guide here tomorrow.

As a quick extra credit assignment, you can choose one painting that was created between 1750 and 1950.  Write a robust paragraph (12-15 sentences) IN YOUR OWN WORDS explaining what makes this painting either Realist, Romantic, or Impressionist.  Be sure to include an image of the painting and list the title, artist, and year.  You can do some online research but be sure to put it in your own words.

You may have noticed the art in the cafeteria yesterday, which was created and displayed as part of the CTK Student Government's St. Valentine's Day Art Contest.  Use the below link to vote for your favorite painting!
https://forms.gle/VxqsdyriAnppFVJm9

Below is the writing prompt that I shared with you guys in class.  By the end of the period, upload a short paragraph explaining your thoughts.  There is no correct answer to this prompt--you don't need to know or look up any information!  Instead, read the prompt a few times and make a claim about the groups listed below.

During the Age of Imperialism, Western powers scrambled to acquire colonies and expand their areas of control in Africa, Asia, and the Muslim world. Explorers, missionaries, and traders had opened up these areas. European countries sent soldiers and government officials to administer their colonies. All of these emissaries had specific reasons for moving to these regions.
Think about each group of people listed below. What was the motivation for each group to go to the colonies? What roles did each group play? How might the goals of these groups conflict with each other? Would one group have a better chance at success? Explain your opinion.
soldiers
traders
government officials
missionaries

You will have the entire period to complete this exam.  Keep your eyes on your own screen, and please raise your hand if you have any questions.  Good luck!

As I mentioned to you in class today, you can upload your notes about the eight sample open-response questions in order to get a point boost on your test tomorrow.

This is the study guide for your exam on Tuesday, February 14th.  We will work to complete it today and finish it on Monday, when I also give you some sample essay topics.
This is the first test of our new semester, and it's important to start on the right foot.  This study guide counts as a homework grade, and since it's the first of our three tests this quarter, Tuesday is a great opportunity to show your commitment to improving your grades in the new year.
You do NOT have to answer the questions, but reviewing them will help you prepare for the test.

If you took notes on your Chromebook this week, please upload them here.  

I think the Chromebooks were an excellent tool this week!  If I see that you were using your laptops effectively, we can continue to type notes for the rest of the semester.

For extra credit this semester, you can answer the other essay question from the exam (answer the one that you didn't answer on the test).  I've included both options and the original instructions below--be sure to start with a strong claim and write a full paragraph.  If you'd like to receive extra credit, be sure to answer this question by tomorrow!


For the final section, choose one of the below questions and compose a paragraph that addresses each part of the prompt.  Your first sentence should be a thesis statement, a strong and clear claim that responds to the question (maybe look at the final part of these prompts for an idea that you can agree or disagree with).  Then you should include facts and details to support your claim.  You should conclude your short paragraph (10-14 sentences) with a summarizing statement. If you don't write enough, you are unlikely to get full credit for this question.  


Option A: What were the goals of kings and explorers during the Age of Exploration?  Were they successful at achieving these objectives?  What is the legacy of this time period?  In your opinion, did the Age of Exploration have a positive or negative impact on global history?


Option B: What factors contributed to the rapid growth of Industrialization?  How did the industrial revolution change life for the average person, and what are the long-term impacts of the innovations and the urbanization of this time period?  In your opinion, did industrialization change life for better or worse?

You have the whole period.  Good luck!

Use this document to prepare for the midterm exam on Wednesday, January 18th.


There will be three sections to the midterm:
Multiple Choice Questions: these questions will focus on the Industrial Revolution, our recent unit.  The study guide has a list of important people, inventions, and ideas.  I encourage you to complete this document to prepare.
Short Answer Questions: this section will ask you to write 2-4 sentences about a variety of topics from this year.  The possible topics are listed on the first page of the study guide.  
Essay Questions: one of the essays will be focused on industrialization; look at the final section of the study guide to prepare for this essay.  The other essay will ask you to broadly analyze a concept from earlier this year.  Each essay should start off with a strong and clear thesis statement and as much specific information as you can recall.

In addition to this document, you should review the four study guides that we made for each of the four exams this year.  

Read through the assigned portions of the textbook and answer the following questions.

After a mini-lecture previewing the next unit, we'll spend some time in class today completing these questions.

There was no curve for the recent exam, as many of you did quite well.  However, the average grade was in the 70s so I'd like to offer you the chance to improve.
If you would like to earn some extra points before the mid-semester break, you can complete the attached assignment and submit it by 8:00 PM tonight.  I strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity!  You can gain up to 20 points back on your exam grade.

Use the below doc to take notes on two short sections of the digital textbook.  You can use lists and charts for a few answers, but be sure to answer the last question in your own words!

Read the two sections (seven pages) and answer the questions in the Google Doc in your own words. 

I attached a video about the guillotine between the two sections of questions.  Check it out tonight to learn a bit more about this bloody but efficient device.

The last test seemed to be quite the challenge.  It covered a lot of material from almost a month of learning, so I thought it was fair to add a curve to the grades to compensate.  However, even with the curve, many of you still failed.  I'm giving you the opportunity to earn more points if you redo the two Open Response questions.

This assignment is due TODAY.  We will spend class time working on it; I strongly encourage you to focus and work productively.  You can use your notes, the digital textbook, and Google, but you MUST write these answers IN YOUR OWN WORDS if you want to get points.  


You can copy these questions into a Google doc and submit your finished work here.  
In 8-10 sentences, explain how France transitioned from an absolute monarchy to a revolutionary nation in turmoil during the 1600-1700s.  You might include some of the following terms: Louis XIV, Divine Right, Versailles, Three Estates, National Assembly, Louis XVI, Bastille, and Declaration of the Rights of Man.  Consider economic, social, religious, and political factors, and write as much information as you can.

In 8-10 sentences, summarize English history in the 1600-1700s.  You should mention how it became a constitutional monarchy, why the state became a commonwealth, and how the monarchy was restored.  You should consider mentioning the following terms: parliament, English Civil War, Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Restoration, and Glorious Revolution.  You do not need to mention all terms for full credit, and you're welcome to include other ideas, too.

Read the assigned section in Savvas and answer the six questions in this Google Doc.  Since you guys worked hard to prepare for the test this week, the homework will be due on Tuesday.

Below are the two videos that we watched today in class.
Background on the Revolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBn7iWzrKoI 
         This video is short but provides an excellent overview of the reasons behind the French Revolution and the first few stages of the conflict.
Crash Course on Revolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTTvKwCylFY&t=2s
         This more in-depth look at the Revolution and the violence that gripped France in this time period.

Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Revolution


On Thursday, we'll have the first test of this marking period.  You should review your class notes and your completed homework assignments.

I've attached a document that outlines the topics covered on this test.  I noted which homework assignments to review for each topic, and where you can find the relevant section in the Savvas Digital textbook.  There will be two longer essays; one will focus on England (constitutional government, civil war, restoration) and the other will focus on France (Louis XIV, absolutism, and revolution).

Use the digital textbook (https://www.savvasrealize.com/dashboard/viewer) to complete the attached definitions and questions.  Find information in the textbook, but be sure to answer questions in your own words for full credit.

https://www.savvasrealize.com/dashboard/viewer


Use the digital textbook to answer the attached questions; make a copy of my document and type your answers below.  DO NOT just google the questions; read the seven pages of Texts 3 and 4 (assigned to you in Savvas).  To get full credit for this homework, you must use information from our textbooks and you must submit this work on time.  

There are two parts to this assignment.  Part one contains two questions that you must answer in full paragraphs in your own words, and part two asks you to make a timeline of events from the first semester.  

This is due at 8:00 PM on Monday; late work will not be accepted.  If you complete the assignment, you will get a boost to your grade; if you complete the assignment well, you will get a major boost. Consider working on this over the long weekend.

Using information from Topic 12, Lesson 2, Texts 6 and 7, answer the questions in the below Google doc.

Log into Savvas Digital Textbook (https://www.savvasrealize.com/dashboard/viewer) and use the assigned readings to complete these questions.

Use the attached note-taking guide to add information from the digital textbook.

In my absence, you will answer a series of document-based questions (DBQs) about Chinese sailor Zheng He.  
The documents are located in the PDF file.  
The questions and more instructions are in the Google Doc.  Make a copy and type your answers.
If you do not finish during class, this assignment is your weekend homework.  See you Monday!

We'll work on this study guide today in class.  Whatever you do not finish is your homework.  This is also an excellent tool to review for the test!  Upload your study guide before the test on Thursday.

The first document below contains a number of secondary and primary sources.

The second question includes all of the questions from the document.  Your homework due Friday is to read through the documents and answer the questions with 2-4 sentences each.

Open the DBQ Google Doc, make a copy, and link your work in Google Classroom.

This document contains all the important concepts that will be covered on the first test. 
I've listed the concepts, but it's up to you to fill in this guide during class today or tonight for homework.

When you open this document, make a copy of it so that you can edit it.  
If you have any questions about the material, you can shoot me an email tonight.

Over the weekend, take a picture of your notes from our gallery walk and upload it here.

Choose one figure from the Renaissance or one explorer from the Age of Discovery who we have not talked about in class.  You will be writing a short essay on this person and explaining how this individual fomented change.  

In your first paragraph, you should provide broad biographical details about your chosen individual, including locations and dates.  In your second paragraph, you should explain this person’s legacy: did he or she make a positive impact on the world?  In this second paragraph you can include your own opinion, which should still be rooted in facts.

Please follow the instructions on the attached document.  

Enjoy your weekend!

Attached is the document that we reviewed today in class.
To indicate your understanding of this material, please print and sign the final page, and ask your parent or guardian to sign, too.  If you do not have access to a printer, you may write out the statement on a piece of paper, and you and your parents should sign and date that paper.  Finally, take a photo of your signed contract and upload the picture to Google Classroom.