2/14-2/18: WEEK ONE, WORLD WAR ONE

MONDAY 2/14

In-Class: Latin America Test

Homework: 29-1 TCN due Wednesday

29-1: The Stage is Set for War Reading Focus (pages 743-746)

 When reading, focus on the following ideas….

• ·      What political and military forces take root in Europe in the late 1800s? How might these forces set the stage for war? (causes of WWI) How did these forces increase tensions among European nations?
• ·      Triple Alliance and Triple Entente
• ·      Major events that set World War I in motion? 

TUESDAY 2/15

In-Class: Work on 29-1 TCN, due Wednesday

Homework: 29-1 TCN due Wednesday (see 29-1 reading focus)

WEDNESDAY 2/16

In-Class: What are the causes of WWI? (mind map); remember the M.A.I.N causes. Reading on Wilhelm II, questions due at end of class.

Homework: Begin thinking about the following question, Was WWI inevitable? Could it have been prevented?

THURSDAY 2/17

In-Class: Short-term vs. long-term causes. Discuss the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. How do the long term causes come into play in this scenario (alliances, nationalism, etc.) 

Homework: 2-3 Paragraph response -- Was WWI inevitable? Could it have been prevented? (If you are having trouble, think about whether you believe that the long term causes created this war. Or maybe a person or event was entirely responsible) USE SPECIFIC DETAILS AND WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES. 

Extra Help? Try this webquest for review on "causes of World War I" 

FRIDAY 2/18

In-Class: Start 29-2 TCN

29-2: War Consumes Europe (pages 747-751)

When reading, focus on the following ideas…

·      Reaction to Austria’s declaration of war? (know who declares war on who, in what order)

·      Military events on the Western Front?

·      Progression of war on Eastern Front?

·      New technology and weapons in war? New fighting techniques?

Homework: Enjoy your break...try not to forget all the work we did this week!