End WWI

This presentation is again what we used. We identified Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points and identified how they were designed to prevented future wars. We then discussed the Treaty of Versailles. We identified the groups in the US that supported it and opposed it by reading sections from the text. This was the handout we used. Once we finished we briefly discussed whether or not we supported the Treaty of Versailles or not.

We then completed the post test and turned in our notes for this unit.

After we finished WWI content we discussed the final exam. Mr. Williams distributed test questions that we can use for studying. (Note that there is a question on this handout that is duplicated which means there are some that are missing. I did not catch this, but the link that has been on the blog for months has all the questions).  These questions are linked to the right and can also be accessed here. 

Technology of WWI

Today we explored the technology of WWI. We continued using the presentation found at this link. We worked through slides 32 - 37.

In doing this we identified key new technologies of WWI, and determined the impact of the technology.

We finished reading and recording notes for chapter 23.

More WWI

Yesterday we read sections 1 and 2 from chapter 23. While reading we responded to some questions.

We were also provided a couple of songs about WWI that were popular at the time. We discussed the content of the songs and then tried to determine the tune associated with the songs. We worked in groups and performed what our group created. In the end we listened to the original tunes and discussed the mood of the tunes and why one was not consistent with the mood of the lyrics.

The notes can be found at this link and today's content began on slide 24. 

WWI

We explored the causes of World War I and then we read through Chapter 22 with a focus of why the US opted to stay out of the war and why and when the US decided to enter the war. See this presentation for assignment.

Foreign Policy

We took a quiz as soon as we walked in the door. This was a pre-quiz and most of the questions we could not answer.

We then read chapter 21 where we found the terms that were identified on the pre-quiz. We then identified metaphors and created metaphors that would explain US foreign policy of the early 20th century. We created metaphors that reflected both the view of the USA as well as countries where the USA intervened. The assignment can be accessed here.

What was not finished in class is homework and we need to bring the completed assignment to class on Wednesday.

Spanish American War

On Wednesday we completed the video, about the Spanish American War, that we started on Monday.

Spanish American War

Today we took notes from a video about the Spanish American War. We also discussed the content as we proceeded through the video. The note taking changed as we proceeded. You can access those notes from this link. We only worked through three segments and we might stop there.

More Foreign Policy

Today we finished the chapter 19 (19th century foreign policy) reading/notes/discussion.

We completed an in class assignment addressing policies of neutrality, unilateralism, the Monroe Doctrine, territorial expansion and imperialism. It also addressed reason for US imperialism (competing with Britain, set an example to the world, spread beliefs, to strengthen the navy.).

We also were assigned a short speech. the assignment is to present and explain our perspective on the motives behind 19th Century US foreign policy (whether it was more of a realist policy or a more idealist policy). The scoring guide for this speech can be found at this link (may not open in all browsers). The speech should be prepared and practiced before submitting it. The speech will not be presented before our classmates but will instead be presented at home and recorded for review.

After we are fully prepared to deliver a great speech, we will call 503-664-0231 and record the speech. We need to make certain we include our name and class period.

This "speech" is due before the day of our final. However, Mr. Williams encouraged us to complete it within the next week while the information is still fresh in our minds.

Foreign Policy

Today we started looking at Foreign Policy.

We defined Idealism and Realism as they can be used in reference to US Foreign Policy. We then read a portion of Chapter 19 and determined if the policies mentioned reflected either a more idealist or a more realist policy. We discussed the War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine. We will continue with the assignment in class on Thursday.

Link to in class assignment