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?
Read this first link, and second link to give yourselves an overview of 'The French Revolution'. Then get to work on this sheet. Answer tasks 1-7 on your blog page.
Read the links below and explain the two theories of the solar system; the geocentric and the heliocentric. Which theory came first, and which theory came out of the scientific revolution? Which is the correct theory?
Scientists during the Scientific Revolution relied on the "Scientific Method" to gain knowledge and information. Explain, in your own words, the Scientific Method. And give an example of an experiment that uses the Scientific Method.
Read the following link. Explain how Mikhail Gorbachev opened up the Soviet Union and paved the way for the end of Communism. Also define the words "Glasnost" and "Peristrokia".
Read the three links below. First; in your own words, define Apartheid. Then explain why Nelson Mandela is such a hero. What did he do? Why is he so admired by the authors of these articles and sites?
Read the link below. Study the map on page three. Explain how and why Africa changed so much in the 20 year period from 1955 t0 1975. Who were some of the leaders of African Independence and what nations did they lead?
Read the text and view the photos/documents (click on Recon Room for photos) from the website below. Explain the Cuban Missile Crisis. What happened and why is it considered “the hottest moment in the Cold War”? What did Kennedy do to combat the crisis?
Read the three NATO links below. What were NATO and the Warsaw Pact? Who formed these alliances and why?
How were the US and the USSR competing in the film "The Right Stuff"? Explain who was winning the competition. What scenes from the film will help you remember this Cold War event.
Explain how "Schindler's List" illustrated the Holocaust. Which scenes were most powerful for you as a viewer: The liquidation of the Krakow ghetto, the labor camp, the children, Auschwitiz, etc.? What images from the film will stay with you? Explain in detail please
What are some of your reactions to "Night and Fog"? Did you find the film as powerful as I did? How did it compare with the scenes you viewed from "Schindler's List"? Which film illustrates the Holocaust more effectively - the Hollywood version, or the documentary? Explain in detail.
Explain how the Treaty of Versailles affected Germany at the end of WW I. Some historians say that the Treaty of Versailles led to the rise of Fascism and Adolph Hitler. Why do you think historians say this?
Explain how Mustafa Kemal (aka: Ataturk) modernized Turkey and made it more secular. What changes did he make? Also define secular.
Using specific examples from the film: Explain how Gandhi helped his nation of India gain Independence from Great Britain. What were some of the things that he did? Explain his philosophy of non-violence; and explain how he used it effectively. You may also view these links for more information about Gandhi. Extra-credit: Do you think India's Independence was all about Gandhi? Or do you think it would have happened anyway? What was happening in Great Britain about the time of Indian Independence (1947) that may have influenced events?
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?
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?
