Country Research Project

Download Powerpoint File / Template to complete project

Two Essays to Write for your chosen country.

Do this First ( due Wed May 30)
  Thematic Geographic Factors - Essay.
1) Outline ( Use MR. Help)
2) Essay
3) Be sure to describe and analyze
4) Include data gathering from the - Country Research Sheet

Do this 2nd  (due Friday, June 1)
Thematic Nationalism Essay
1) - an outline - (Either in Powerpoint, or written)
2) An Essay
3) Be sure to describe and analyze
4) Include data gathering from the - Country Research Sheet

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Reminders 
- Gandhi / Hitler Essay due May 28th. 
- Every day after school -  Global Review @ 2:30 - different topic each day.

-  Global Review Night - Thursday April 6 - 4:00 to 6:00 pm.


- Finally - use Castle Learning for Practice Questions and another site is Quizlet

Comparing Leaders or People of Historical Influence

Outline - Thematic / DBQ Essay 

Comparing Two Leaders / People who have influenced History

I.  Introduction - Main Idea - restate Historical Context

1.  Place and Who ? /  2.. Place and Who? 

II. Gandhi 

A.  who was he? where was he from? What his culture?

B.  Key Events in His Life

C. Key  Events in India's History including British involvement

D. Document 1 - The Salt March

1. Key Idea 1 

2.  Key Idea 2

E. Document 2 - Gandhi's Philosophy

1. Key Idea 1 

2.  Key Idea 2

         III. HItler 

  A.  who was he? where was he from? What his culture?

B.  Key Events in His Life

C. Key  Events in India's History including British involvement

D. Document 1 - The Nazi Party's Goals

1. Key Idea 1 

2.  Key Idea 2

E. Document 2 - Nationalism in Germany

1. Key Idea 1 

2.  Key Idea 2

Gandhi - Nationalist - War Through Peace

Video Links   

South Africa - A Lawyer becomes an activist

A Hero returns from South Africa

Armistar Massacre - A challenge to the values of non-violent civil Disobedience.



Review Questions for India

Rwanda

Rwanda Resources

Ghosts Video


Ghosts of Rwanda 14 min Youtube.

Teacher Guide

Full Video by Frontline


Did the French back the Hutu Army during the conflict between the Ethnic Groups
- Backing the Hutus under the mistaken belief they were looking for Tutsi's who allegedly shot down the plane?

Geographic Factors and Nation building

What are the factors that Build a Country?

- Research the geographic factors of a nation
- Use Culture Grams, Online Encyclopedias including Wikipedia (record sources of information
- Use Question and Answer Sheet
- Use MR. Help Graphic Organizer for  Factors of a Nation building

List of Documents




Think Mr. Help

China Current Events

Censorship of American Films



Video: Violent brawl breaks out in Beijing - CBS News Video

'Times' Reporter Ordered To Leave Pakistan : NPR

'Times' Reporter Ordered To Leave Pakistan : NPR

Nawaz Sharif Expected To Win Pakistan's Elections : NPR

Nawaz Sharif Expected To Win Pakistan's Elections : NPR

Interview: Melissa Mohr, Author Of 'Holy Sh*t' : NPR

Interview: Melissa Mohr, Author Of 'Holy Sh*t' : NPR

North Korea Replaces Hard-Line Defense Chief : The Two-Way : NPR

North Korea Replaces Hard-Line Defense Chief : The Two-Way : NPR

Five Years After A Quake, Chinese Cite Shoddy Reconstruction : Parallels : NPR

Five Years After A Quake, Chinese Cite Shoddy Reconstruction : Parallels : NPR

Vietnam's Appetite For Rhino Horn Drives Poaching In Africa : Parallels : NPR

Vietnam's Appetite For Rhino Horn Drives Poaching In Africa : Parallels : NPR

Class Notes and Assignments

Notes from Class

Middle East Nationalism

South Africa

Media Focus On Ailing Mandela Is Not 'The African Way' : NPR

Afghanistan

http://www.npr.org/2013/05/08/179079930/afghans-confront-senstive-issue-of-ethnicity

South Korea

  Links to National Anthem

 Video Clip


Lyrics

North Korea Video of National Anthem

State of Mind - North Korea - Video Review

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0074q9w

India's Color Festival

go to  link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o1rWMtfPsc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odzAA5jyNYQ   RICE PLANTING FESTIVAL 

1)  What are some events that have caused the Syrian conflict to move from a civil war to a regional war?

2) What claim did Israel make in stating that its bombing in Syria was in Self Defense?


3) Why do other countries believe that Israel was an aggressor?

4) Who is Hezbollah - and who is mentioned as their ally?

5) Who is Russia allied with in the Syrian Conflict

6) Who are Israel's allies?

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

North Korea - Notes

Images of   North Korea


Mouse that Roared

Some immediately pinned the blame on North Korea because of their activities the previous week

http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2013/04/focus_on_compassion_not_fear_a.html#incart_river


Why is North Korea no longer in the News? One wonders why

North Korea smuggler http://nyti.ms/15CKwUg


North Korea  - NY Post

Korean War Vet - who shared wear the medals?
http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2013/05/this_marine_thinks_its_ok_for.html#incart_river

Key Dates in North Koreas - Timeline.

Mariela Castro Wins Gay-Rights Advocacy Award : NPR

Mariela Castro Wins Gay-Rights Advocacy Award : NPR

Port Of Baltimore Seeks Boost From Panama Canal Expansion : NPR

Port Of Baltimore Seeks Boost From Panama Canal Expansion : NPR

German Terrorism Trial Puts Racism Fears In The Spotlight : NPR

German Terrorism Trial Puts Racism Fears In The Spotlight : NPR

Axis of Evil vs Axis of Good

Global II Assignment.


Read the following  Chapter 31 -  Section 4   - Conflicts in the Middle East. 



Read the following  Chapter 33 -  Section 3 - Threats to World Security

Read the following Speech.

http://archives.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS/01/29/bush.speech.txt/index.html


watch the following video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC2PQfx0deM


Then read the speech. 

Global II Assignments Week of April 29 to May 3

Block 1 - Global II. 




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