Joseph Stalin and Totalitarianism

Read the links below: Then define Totalitarianism; then explain how Stalin used Totalitarianism to rule the Soviet Union. Also what were the "Five Year Plans" and "The Great Purges"? What kind of leader was Stalin?
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Film Lesson: Doctor Zhivago

How did the film Dr. Zhivago depict the Russian Revolution? What are some of the reasons the Russian people wanted a change? (In other words - why did the revolution happen in the first place)? Also - how did the film depict communism? How was Dr. Zhivago given a first hand look at communism when he returned home to Moscow?

Causes of WW I

Read the links below and write about the causes of WW I. Explain the primary causes of the war: Nationalism, Militarism, Assassination of Franz Ferdinand and the collapse of the alliance system. Explain in your own words at least three of the causes of WW I.
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The Opium Wars

After reading the links below; explain "The Opium Wars". What happened during The Opium Wars? Why are they called The Opium Wars? Who won and why?
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"The White Man's Burden"

Read the poem "The White Man's Burden". Explain what this means - what is "The White Man's Burden"? Read some analysis of the poem (#1, #2, #3). Do you agree with this analysis? The poem was written in 1899 about US imperialism in The Philippines - is the US still imperialistic today? Are we still living the "White Man's Burden" one-hundred years later? Explain.

"The Scramble for Africa"

In your own words - explain the term "Scramble for Africa" .
In your explanation address the following: 1.) who were the main European nations involved in this scramble; 2.) what were these nations looking for in Africa; 3.) how were they able to dominate Africa so easily; and 4.) how did this scramble effect the African people?
Use these links to help you.

Film Lesson: "Mountains of the Moon"

In the film "Mountains of the Moon", what were some of the hardships that Europeans faced as they explored Africa? Also, why is it strange that the source of the Nile River, (Lake Victoria - the third largest lake in the world) is named after a British Queen? Finally, what was the primary technological advantage that Europeans had over African people? Why were Europeans eventually able to conquer Africa so easily?

Karl Marx and Communism

Read the links below. (And feel free to find your own). Then explain Karl Marx's idea of Communism. What exactly is Communism? Why did Marx want Communism to take over the world? Who did Marx see as the "good guys" and who did he see as the "bad guys"? Explain.
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Karl Marx and the Industrial Revolution

Read the following links about Karl Marx. Then explain how Marx felt about the Industrial Revolution. Did he like it or not? Explain why. How did the Industrial Revolution inspire Marx to invent Communism?
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Simon Bolivar and Latin American Revolutions

Read these links about Simon Bolivar. Then write a summary of what he accomplished. Why is Simon Bolivar so famous? Why is there a country named after him in South America? Who did he help defeat and what was he fighting for? What influenced him in his quest for revolution?

Robespierre and The Reign of Terror

The French Revolution promised democracy, but it did not happen immediately. First came "The Reign of Terror". Explain The Reign of Terror and Max Robespierre's involvement in it. Also, why did The Reign of Terror happen? And how were these executions carried out?
Links to help you.
Link to textbook.

The French Revolution: Social Causes

Explain some of the causes of The French Revolution. What were the three estates and why did the third estate feel used? How did the Enlightenment thinkers influence the French Revolution? What really triggered the revolution, what happened on July 14, 1789?
Use these links to help you.
Link to textbook.

Film Lesson: "Dr. Zhivago"

How did the film Dr. Zhivago depict the Russian Revolution? What are some of the reasons the Russian people wanted a change? (In other words - why did the revolution happen in the first place)? Also - how did the film depict communism? How was Dr. Zhivago given a first hand look at communism when he returned home to Moscow?

European Imperialism in Africa and Asia

Click on the link below and answer the questions on several pieces of paper. Be sure to properly label your answers. You do not have to do part I. (that is I as in capital i - not 1 as in one).
This assignment is due on Monday 12/4 and counts as a 50 point quiz. You can work on it in class Thursday and Friday and at home.
Use this link for readings, maps and questions.

The "Scramble for Africa"

In your own words - explain the term "Scramble for Africa" .
In your explanation address the following: 1.) who were the main European nations involved in this scramble; 2.) what were these nations looking for in Africa; 3.) how were they able to dominate Africa so easily; and 4.) how did this scramble effect the African people?

Nationalism

Read this link about Nationalism. Give me your definition of Nationalism. What is Nationalism? What are some things people do to display Nationalism? What do you do to display Nationalism, and for which country? Give an example of Nationalism in World History.