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Modern World History

NOTE: This course may be hazardous to your world view!
PHILOSOPHY
    World History is much more than the memorization or the regurgitation of others' ideas. It is the discovery of what makes each of us different and yet alike. It is the celebration of what and who came before us and the quest to find the linkage with the future. Our rich histories are the cornerstone of our identities, as an individual and as a culture. History is the study of humans, and as such it is NOT an exact science with absolute answers but rather an endless search for answers. Oh yeah, and history is cool! 

COURSE DESCRIPTION
    In this MODERN WORLD HISTORY course we will examine political, cultural, social, diplomatic and military events during the modern era. We will examine the growth of democratic traditions, the role that industrialization plays in the expansion of world powers and their conflicts. We will look at the issues facing the world today and how those issues are linked to history.
    This class will further develop your reading, writing, THINKING and organizational skills. You are expected to actively and responsibly engage in class discussions, collaborative/group activities, individual assignments and simulation projects.

EXPECTATIONS
1. Show respect towards everyone and everything!
2. Be on-time, prepared, work hard and think!
3. Have a lot of fun!
    That's our goal in this class. You will no longer be asked only what something is, or when something happened. Instead, you'll be asked to analyze various viewpoints of the same event and draw your own conclusions about why something happened, and its consequence then in history and now. The days of looking up one word/sentence answers in a textbook are over.
    Please remember that you are in control of your success in this class. Take responsibility for your work and be accountable for your actions.

DATECLASS CALENDAR / INFORMATION
Monday
January 30		TOPIC: Empires Old and New in the Age of Imperialism - What factors made the New Imperialism “new”?

CLASS PRESENTATION:
1. The New Imperialism
2. Imperialism and the Car Dealership

NOTES:
1. 2 Phases of Imperialism: OLD vs. NEW
2. Motives for Imperialism

 ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: READ Jared Diamond - Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed [1 page summary of 600 page book]
Tuesday
January 31		**TOPIC: A Look into the Future?

CLASS PRESENTATION: National Geographic, Collapse (based on the book)

 ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: BRAINSTORM your Case Study
- The Vikings: Fiona / Vincent
- The Easter Islanders: Stephanie / Toska
- The Anasazi: Phoenix
Wednesday February 1TOPIC: A Look into the Future?

CLASS PRESENTATION: Finish National Geographic, Collapse

CLASS ACTIVITY: Case Study Analysis

NOTES: Societies Collapsed
Thursday February 2 NO CLASS
Friday February 3TOPIC: A Look into the Future?

CLASS ACTIVITY: Structured Academic Controversy (sounds fancy!)
- DIRECTIONS for Collapse Scenarios
Monday
February 6		TOPIC: Crisis and Decentralization in Qing China

CLASS PRESENTATION:
1. Collapse of the Qing Dynasty
2. Excerpt from MILLENNIUM - 19th Century

NOTES: Civilization in Crisis: Qing China

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: Imperialism in China WEBQUEST - PART 1 [Collaborative Research] DUE AT START OF CLASS ON WEDNESDAY
Tuesday February 7**TOPIC: Crisis and Decentralization in Qing China

CLASS PRESENTATION: The Story of China - Episode 5, The Last Empire & Episode 6, The Age of Revolution excerpt

 ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: Imperialism in China WEBQUEST - PART 1 [Collaborative Research] DUE AT START OF CLASS ON WEDNESDAY
Wednesday February 8TOPIC: Crisis and Decentralization in Qing China

CLASS ACTIVITY: Work on Imperialism in China WEBQUEST - Part 2 [Position Paper] 

STUDENT RESEARCH:
- OPIUM WAR (Toska)
- TAIPING REBELLION (Phoenix)
- OPEN DOOR POLICY (Stephanie)
- BOXER REBELLION (Vincent)
- TREATY OF NANJING (Fiona)

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: Imperialism in China WEBQUEST - Part 2 [Position Paper] DUE AT START OF CLASS ON FRIDAY
- POSITION PAPER GUIDELINES
Thursday February 9NO CLASS
Friday February 10TOPIC: The Long Decline of the Ottoman Empire

CLASS PRESENTATION: Decline of the Ottoman Empire

NOTES:
1. The Collapse of the Ottoman Empire
2. The Rise of Europe - The Eclipse of Islam

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: OTTOMAN COLLAPSE Short Response Questions - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON TUESDAY
Monday
February 13
Interesting Article on Leadership: WHAT SLOBODAN MILOSEVIC TAUGHT ME ABOUT DONALD TRUMP
TOPIC: The Long Decline of the Ottoman Empire

CLASS PRESENTATION: Ottomans vs. Christians, Episode 3 - SICK MAN OF EUROPE

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: OTTOMAN COLLAPSE Short Response Questions - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON TUESDAY
Tuesday February 14**TOPIC: OVERVIEW: Phases / Types of Imperialism

CLASS PRESENTATION:
1. Imperialism and the Global System
2. Guns, Germs and Steel, Episode 3 - INTO THE TROPICS

NOTES: Colonial Encounters
Wednesday February 15TOPIC: IMPERIALISM -  Case Study #1: British India

CLASS PRESENTATION: British Imperialism in India

NOTES:
1. The Fall of the Mughal - The Rise of the Raj
2. Imperialism in India and Southeast Asia
Thursday February 16NO CLASS
Friday
February 17		TOPIC: IMPERIALISM -  Case Study #1: British India

CLASS PRESENTATION: How Britain Made the Modern World, Episode 4 - HEAVEN'S BREED
Monday
February 20		Presidents’ Day – NO CLASSES 
Tuesday February 21**TOPIC: Film as Social and Cultural History (even if not authentic)

CLASS PRESENTATION: LAGAAN, Once Upon a Time in India
SPECIAL EVENING CLASS (7:30-9:00) - LAGAAN, Once Upon a Time in India
Wednesday February 22TOPIC: Film as Social and Cultural History (even if not authentic)

CLASS PRESENTATION: LAGAAN, Once Upon a Time in India

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: Student Reaction/Evaluation - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON FRIDAY
Thursday February 23NO CLASS
Friday February 24TOPIC: Case Study #2 - Imperialism in Southeast Asia and Latin America

CLASS PRESENTATION:
1. Imperialism in Southeast Asia
2. Imperialism in Latin America

NOTES:
1. Imperialism in India and Southeast Asia
2. Meiji Restoration
3. Economic Development in Latin America
4. Political Trends in Latin America
Monday
February 27 		TOPIC: Case Study #3 - The Scramble for Africa

CLASS PRESENTATION: Africa and Imperialism

NOTES: Africa Before Partition
Tuesday
February 28 		**TOPIC: Case Study #3 - The Scramble for Africa

CLASS PRESENTATION:
1. The Scramble for Africa
2. Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death
      - Have you / Will you read Heart of Darkness?
      - denounced by the Belgian government
      - Format is an historical trial --> our next topic starting March 7th 

NOTES: Imperialism in Africa
Wednesday March 1 TOPIC: Case Study #3 - The Scramble for Africa

CLASS PRESENTATION: Finish Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT:
1. Compare and Contrast Essay Prompts

Choose ONE of the following formats:
- Compare and Contrast ORGANIZER 
- Compare and Contrast DIAGRAM
- Compare and Contrast OUTLINE
Thursday March 2NO CLASS
Friday
March 3		TOPIC: Age of Imperialism ANALYSIS - Compare & Contrast

CLASS ACTIVITY: Work on Age of Imperialism Essay - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON MONDAY
Monday
March 6 		TOPIC: Age of Imperialism ANALYSIS - Document Based Question

CLASS ACTIVITY:
1. Imperialism DBQ Directions    
2. Document Based Question: THE IMPACT OF IMPERIALISM
3. Document Analysis Sheet - DUE BY THE END OF CLASS ON TUESDAY*

NOTES:
1. How to Read a Document
2. Analyzing POINT OF VIEW / BIAS in the DBQ
Tuesday
March 7 		**TOPIC: Age of Imperialism ANALYSIS - Document Based Question

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: Complete Document Analysis Sheet BY THE END OF CLASS*
TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #1 - Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk)

- DEFENDANT: Toska
- DEFENSE ATTORNEY: Vincent
- PROSECUTOR: Fiona
- PROSECUTION WITNESS: Phoenix
- JUDGE: Stephanie
Wednesday March 8 TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #1 - Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk)

RESEARCH DAY

TRIAL HAND-OUTS:
1. THE CASE
2. ROLES / JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
3. PREPARATION
4. TRIAL PROCEDURES
5. JUDGE'S SCORESHEET
Thursday March 9NO CLASS
Friday
March 10 		TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #1 - Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk)

RESOURCES:
1. Short Biography
2. Little Longer Biography
3. GREECE
4. ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
5. WESTERNIZATION
6. OPINIONS OF THE MAN
7. FAMOUS QUOTES

TEAM PREPARATION DAY
Monday
March 13 		TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #1 - Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk)

TEAM PREPARATION DAY
Tuesday
March 14 		**TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #1 - Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk)

TEAM PREPARATION DAY
Wednesday March 15 TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #1 - Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk)

DAY 1 of TRIAL:
- CHARGES / PLEA
- OPENING STATEMENTS: PROSECUTION / DEFENSE
- PROSECUTION CASE
Thursday March 16NO CLASS
Friday
March 17 		TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #1 - Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk)

DAY 2 of TRIAL
- PROSECUTION RE-DIRECT
- DEFENSE CASE
Monday
March 20		TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #1 - Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk)

DAY 3 of TRIAL
- CLOSING STATEMENTS: DEFENSE / PROSECUTION
Tuesday
March 21 		**TOPIC: WORLD WAR I - The July Crisis

CLASS ACTIVITY: The July Crisis Project - INTRODUCTION + RESEARCH

CLASS PRESENTATION: The July Crisis

NOTES: The July Crisis - 19 STEPS TO DISASTER

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: COUNTRY BACKGROUND QUESTIONS DUE / PRESENTATION IN CLASS ON FRIDAY
Wednesday March 22 TOPIC: WORLD WAR I - The July Crisis

CLASS ACTIVITY: RESEARCH

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: COUNTRY BACKGROUND QUESTIONS DUE / PRESENTATION IN CLASS ON FRIDAY
Thursday March 23NO CLASS
Friday
March 24 		TOPIC: WORLD WAR I - The July Crisis

CLASS ACTIVITY: COUNTRY PRESENTATIONS - Taking Notes is REQUIRED
- AUSTRIA-HUNGARY - VINCENT 
- FRANCE - FIONA
- GERMANY - PHOENIX
- GREAT BRITAIN - TOSKA
- OTTOMAN EMPIRE - NOAH
- RUSSIA - STEPHANIE

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: DEVELOP PROPOSAL + Behind-the-Scenes NEGOTIATION 
Monday
March 27		TOPIC: WORLD WAR I - The July Crisis

CLASS ACTIVITY: DEVELOP PROPOSAL + Behind-the-Scenes NEGOTIATION

NOTES:
1. 3 Important Negotiation Skills
2. Top 10 Keys to Successful Negotiation
Tuesday
March 28 		**TOPIC: WORLD WAR I - The July Crisis

CLASS ACTIVITY: PEACE NEGOTIATIONS [AGREEMENT or DECLARATION OF WAR]
Wednesday March 29 TOPIC: 20th Century PREVIEW

CLASS PRESENTATION: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly - 1914-Present

NOTES: Snapshot of the 20th Century
Thursday
March 30 		NO CLASS
Friday
March 31 		TOPIC: WORLD WAR I

CLASS PRESENTATION: World War I - The Slaughter of the Finest

NOTES:
1. Causes of World War I
2. The Crises Before the War
3. The Great War
Monday
April 3 		TOPIC: WORLD WAR I

CLASS PRESENTATION: The Impact of World War I

NOTES: The Peace Settlement and the Post-War

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT - Choose ONE of the following options: DUE AT START OF CLASS ON FRIDAY
OPTION #1 - WW I Worksheet

OPTION #2 - WW I Compare/Contrast Outline
- Essay Prompt
- Compare and Contrast ORGANIZER 
- Compare and Contrast DIAGRAM
- Compare and Contrast OUTLINE
Tuesday
April 4 		**TOPIC: WORLD WAR I

CLASS PRESENTATION: People's Century, Episode 4 - LOST PEACE

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT - Choose ONE of the following options: DUE AT START OF CLASS ON FRIDAY
OPTION #1 - WW I Worksheet

OPTION #2 - WW I Compare/Contrast Outline
- Essay Prompt
- Compare and Contrast ORGANIZER 
- Compare and Contrast DIAGRAM
- Compare and Contrast OUTLINE
Wednesday April 5 TOPIC: The Interwar Years

CLASS PRESENTATION - BETWEEN THE WARS: The Headlines, 1918-1939

NOTES: 200 Moments that Changed the World

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT - Choose ONE of the following options: DUE AT START OF CLASS ON FRIDAY
OPTION #1 - WW I Worksheet

OPTION #2 - WW I Compare/Contrast Outline
- Essay Prompt
- Compare and Contrast ORGANIZER 
- Compare and Contrast DIAGRAM
- Compare and Contrast OUTLINE
Thursday  April 6NO CLASS
Friday 
April 7		TOPIC: The Interwar Years

CLASS PRESENTATION: The Rise of Fascism

NOTES:
1. Fascism - Challenge to the Liberal Order
2. Characteristics of Totalitarian Rule
3. Political "ISMS" - Quick Reference Guide

 SPRING BREAK ASSIGNMENT: Rise of Totalitarian Leaders WORKSHEET - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, 4/19 
SPRING VACATION
Tuesday
April 18 		**TOPIC: The Interwar Years

CLASS PRESENTATION:
1. Prosperity and Depressi0n
2. People's Century, Episode 8 - BREADLINE

NOTES:
1. Post-War Anxiety - The Great Depression
2. Responses to the Economic Crisis

 SPRING BREAK ASSIGNMENT: Rise of Totalitarian Leaders WORKSHEET - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON WEDNESDAY
Wednesday April 19 TOPIC: WW II - What milestones marked the road to World War II?

CLASS PRESENTATION: The Road to World War II

NOTES:
1. Steps to War in Europe
2. FAQ - Causes of World War II

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT:
1. Nationalism as a Cause of World War II - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON FRIDAY
2. PRIMARY SOURCES for the assignment
Thursday April 20NO CLASS
Friday    April 21   TOPIC: WW II - The Globalization of War

CLASS PRESENTATION: World War II - The COMPLETE Story

NOTES - WW II: Origins / Battle Fronts / Home Fronts / the "Peace"

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: The Historians' Debate - When Did World War II BEGIN and END?
- DUE AT START OF CLASS ON MONDAY
Monday
April 24 		TOPIC: WW II - Victory & Defeat

CLASS PRESENTATION: Results of World War II

NOTES:
1. FAQ - Effects of World War II
2. Significance of World War II

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT:
1. Turning Point in Global Warfare: ATTACKS ON CIVILIANS - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON WEDNESDAY
2. READ from Psychology Today, Hiroshima and Nagasaki: A Failure of Empathy
Tuesday
April 25 		**TOPIC: WW II - The Legacy of the War

CLASS PRESENTATION: WHITE LIGHT, BLACK RAIN - The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

[This film tells the story of those who survived the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It is not easy to watch; but if you really want to understand what happened, this film is required viewing.]

NOTES: Pro and Con on Dropping the Atomic Bomb

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT:
1. Turning Point in Global Warfare: ATTACKS ON CIVILIANS - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON WEDNESDAY 
2. WHITE LIGHT, BLACK RAIN Discussion Questions - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON FRIDAY
Wednesday
April 26 		TOPIC: The Russian Revolution and the Early Soviet State

CLASS PRESENTATION: Russian Revolution

NOTES:
1. Russia's Empire Under Pressure
2. The Russian Revolution

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: WHITE LIGHT, BLACK RAIN Discussion Questions - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON FRIDAY
Thursday
April 27 		NO CLASS
Friday
April 28 		TOPIC: The Russian Revolution and the Early Soviet State

CLASS PRESENTATION: Russian Revolution in Color
Monday
May 1 		TOPIC: The Russian Revolution and the Early Soviet State

CLASS PRESENTATION: Russian Revolution in Color
Tuesday
May 2 		**TOPIC: The Chinese Revolution - CAUSES/EFFECTS/DIFFERENCES FROM OTHER REVOLUTIONS

CLASS PRESENTATION:
1. The Story of China - Episode 6, The Age of Revolution
2. The Chinese Revolution

NOTES:
1. Communist Revolution in China - PART I
2. Communist Revolution in China - PART II
Wednesday
May 3 		TOPIC: The Chinese Revolution - CAUSES/EFFECTS/DIFFERENCES FROM OTHER REVOLUTIONS

CLASS PRESENTATION: China from the Inside - Episode 1, Power and the People
Thursday
May 4 		NO CLASS
Friday
May 5 		TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #2 - MAO ZEDONG

THE CASE

DEFENSE TEAM:
Attorney - PHOENIX
Mao Zedong - VINCENT
Zhou Enlai - TOSKA

PROSECUTION TEAM:
Prosecutor - STEPHANIE
Deng Xiaoping - FIONA
Jiang Jieshi - NOAH

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: Each team will RANK ORDER the 7 charges against the defendant. The judge will decide on Monday what charges will be argued in the trial. 
Monday
May 8 		TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #2 - MAO ZEDONG

INDICTMENT - THE CASE Revised [ONLY THESE CHARGES CAN BE ARGUED IN COURT]

TEAM PREPARATION DAY
Tuesday
May 9 		**TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #2 - MAO ZEDONG

TEAM PREPARATION DAY
Wednesday
May 10 		TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #2 - MAO ZEDONG

DAY 1 of TRIAL:
- CHARGES / PLEA
- OPENING STATEMENTS: PROSECUTION / DEFENSE
Thursday
May 11		NO CLASS
Friday
May 12 		TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #2 - MAO ZEDONG

DAY 2 of TRIAL:
- PROSECUTION CASE
Monday
May 15 		TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #2 - MAO ZEDONG

DAY 3 of TRIAL:
- FINISH PROSECUTION CASE
- START DEFENSE CASE
Tuesday
May 16 		**TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #2 - MAO ZEDONG

DAY 4 of TRIAL:
- DEFENSE CASE
Wednesday
May 17 		TRIP TO WATER PARK – NO CLASSES
Thursday
May 18		NO CLASS
Friday
May 19 		TOPIC: HISTORICAL TRIAL #2 - MAO ZEDONG

DAY 5 of TRIAL:
- CLOSING ARGUMENTS / VERDICT / DEBRIEFING

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: Historical Trial SELF-ASSESSMENT - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON MONDAY
Monday
May 22		TOPIC: Paths to Leadership / Nationalism / Decolonization

CLASS PRESENTATION: Decolonization (through wide-angle lens)

NOTES: Decolonization and Independence OUTLINE

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: NATIONALIST LEADERS ANALYSIS - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON TUESDAY, MAY 30
Tuesday
May 23 		**TOPIC: Paths to Leadership / Nationalism / Decolonization

CLASS PRESENTATION:
1. Paths to Independence: Gandhi and Ho Chi Minh
2. People's Century - FREEDOM NOW

NOTES:
1. Decolonization - Africa
2. African Nationalism
3. African Nationhood
4. India - Pakistan

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: NATIONALIST LEADERS ANALYSIS - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON TUESDAY, MAY 30 
Wednesday
May 24 		TOPIC: Paths to Leadership / Nationalism / Decolonization

CLASS PRESENTATION: Excerpt from People's Century - WAR OF THE FLEA (Cuban Revolution)
& People's Century - SKIN DEEP (South Africa)

NOTES:
1. Latin America: Political Culture
2. Freedom for South Africa

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: NATIONALIST LEADERS ANALYSIS - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON TUESDAY 
Thursday
May 25		NO CLASS
Friday
May 26 		TOPIC: Paths to Leadership / Nationalism / Decolonization

CLASS PRESENTATION: People's Century - GOD FIGHTS BACK (Iranian Revolution)

NOTES: Iranian Revolution

ASSIGNMENT / ASSESSMENT: NATIONALIST LEADERS ANALYSIS - DUE AT START OF CLASS ON TUESDAY
Monday
May 29		MEMORIAL DAY – NO CLASSES
Tuesday
May 30		**TOPIC: Modern World History FINAL EXAM PROJECT - MEETING OF THE MINDS

- MEETING OF THE MINDS GUIDELINES
- MEETING OF THE MINDS INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS
- MEETING OF THE MINDS RESUME FORM

- INTERESTING ARTICLE on how the star of Lagaan is currently a VERY BIG MOVIE STAR in China!

BRUNCH COLLOQUIUM in Exam Period on TUESDAY MORNING
Fiona - Mother Teresa (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu)
Noah - Adolf Hitler
Phoenix - Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon)
Stephanie - Aung San Suu Kyi
Toska - Mohandas Gandhi
Vincent - William Shakespeare
Wednesday
May 31		TOPIC: Modern World History FINAL EXAM PROJECT - MEETING OF THE MINDS

FOCUS OF YOUR RESEARCH & PREPARATION - THE "SKELETON SCRIPT"

REMEMBER: You CAN/SHOULD bring notes, BUT NO COMPUTER or PHONE

Meeting of Minds YouTube links:
#1 - includes Sun Yatsen, Machiavelli and Aristotle
#3 - with Teddy Roosevelt, Cleopatra, Thomas Paine
#5 - William Shakespeare with characters from his plays
 
BRUNCH COLLOQUIUM in Exam Period on TUESDAY MORNING 
Thursday
June 1		NO CLASS
Friday
June 2		SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
8:30 - Period 1 Exams - ECONOMICS
1:00 - Period 2 Exams - U.S. HISTORY
Monday
June 5		SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
8:30 - Period 3 Exams
1:00 - Period 4 Exams - WORLD CULTURES
Tuesday
June 6		SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
8:30 - Period 5 Exams - MODERN WORLD HISTORY
1:00 - Period 6 Exams
Thursday
June 8		GRADUATION DAY = FREEDOM
"You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here"