Zimmerman Note (Blog #26)

World War I spread to several continents and required the full resources of many governments. The war brought the United States into participation and later on propelled the U.S. to a new position of international power, which it holds today.


Your Assignment:

1.) Research the Zimmermann Note on the internet.
2.) Find a few sentences within the Zimmermann Note and quote them. Find ones that you believe to be the most damaging.
3.) Explain what the note was and why it was so important.


Due: Sunday 2/26/12 by no later than 11:59pm

New Weapons (Blog #25)

One European nation after another was drawn into a large and industrialized war that resulted in many casualties. Much of the technology of modern warfare, such as fighter planes and tanks, was introduced in World War I. (29.2)


Your Assignment:

1.) Research 3 of the new weapons of war and identify what impact they had on World War I.


Due: Sunday 2/19/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Black History Month (Blog #24)

(CNN Student News) -- Test your knowledge - February is Black History Month. What do you know about the significant people, places and events that helped shape America? Answer these questions and find out.


Your Assignment:

1) Click on the link below and take the quiz on Black History Month.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/08/studentnews/sn-2012-black-history-month-quiz/index.html

2) Post what score you received on the Quiz. (*I will NOT post what grade you received on the quiz.)


Due: Sunday 2/12/12 by no later than 11:59pm

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Vote on the poll questions to the right!

The Great War (Blog #23)

The quest among European nations for greater power played a role in causing World War I. By the end of the 20th century, relations among these countries had grown increasingly tense. In Europe, military buildup, nationalistic feelings, and rival alliances set the stage for a continental war. Ethnic conflict in the Balkan region, which helped start the war, continued to erupt in that area in the 1990's.


Your Assignment:

1.) Define imperialism and militarism.
2.) How do these two terms work together to promote war.
3.) What is one argument against militarism.


Due: Sunday 2/5/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.