The Holocaust (Blog #36)

During the Holocaust, Hitler's Nazis killed six million Jews and five million 'non-aryans'. The violence against Jews during the Holocaust led to the founding of Israel after World War II.


*Holocaust, The History Channel*



Your Assignment:

1.) Why did Hitler begin mass killings of Jews?
2.) What was the difference between a concentration camp and an extermination camp?
3.) Read the quote by Elie Wiesel on page 939, what is the theme?
4.) State your thoughts and opinions on Hitler's Holocaust.

Due: Sunday 5/16/10 by no later than 11:59pm

Japan's Pacific Campaign (Blog #35)

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and brought the United States into World War II. WWII established the United States as a leading player in international affairs.

Your Assignment:

1.) Specifically summarize the fighting in the Pacific between December 1941 and April 1942.

Due: Sunday 5/9/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.

World War II (Blog #34)

Using the sudden mass attack called the blitzkrieg, Germany overran much of Europe and North Africa. Hitler's actions set off World War II. The results of the war still affect the politics and economics of today's world. (pg. 925, 32.1)


*World War II, Interactive*


Your Assignment:

1.) Summarize the events that led to war. Be very specific, explaining in detail the events.

Due: Sunday 5/2/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Treaty of Versailles (Blog #33)

After winning the war, the Allies dictated a harsh peace settlement that left many nations feeling betrayed. These hard feelings left by the peace settlement helped cause World War II.


Your Assignment:


1.) On page 861 study "The Treaty of Versailles: Major Provisions"
2.) Which column shows limitations on Germany's colonial power and name specific limitations.
3.) Which column shows limitations on Germany's military power and name specific limitations.
4.) How did these provisions against Germany make ordinary German citizens feel about the treaty?


Due: Sunday 4/25/09 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Views of War (Blog #32)

"When World War I broke out, Europe had not experienced a war involving all the major powers for nearly a century, since Napoleon's defeat in 1815. As a result, people had an unrealistic view of warfare. Many expected the war to be short and romantic. Many men enlisted in the army because of patriotism or out of a desire to defend certain institutions. What the soldiers experienced changed their view of war forever."

Your Assignment:

1.) Read the Primary and Secondary sources on page 857.
2.) What reasons does Woodrow Wilson (Source A) give for entering war?
3.) What emotions does the French poster (Propaganda Source D) try to arouse?
4.) Judging from Sources B and C, what was it like for the average soldier in the trenches? Explain how you think such experiences affected the average soldier's view of war.

Due: Sunday 4/18/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Zimmerman Note (Blog #31)

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 4/11/10 by no later than 11:59pm

New Weapons of War (Blog #30)

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: 4/4/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.