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| Month | Content | Skills | Proficiencies | Assessments | Resources / Activities | Essential Questions | |
| September | Renaissance : | 1) Why did a feudal system
eventually change into a stronger system of nation-states? 2) How did the Middle Ages lead to the birth of Modern Europe? -Role of the Roman Catholic Church (western Europe) -Great Schism and how it contributed to the decline in the prestige of the Church. -Social and psychological consequences of the Black Death. -Hundred Years' War, Joan of Arc. The Hundred Years' War severed the feudal ties between France and England. 3) How did Renaissance society evolve in Italy in the mid-15th century? Why was the Italian peninsula a collection of urban city-states? How was its development different from the other western European countries? What was Italian Humanism? Why did art flourish during this period? -The major city-states were Florence, Venice and the Papal States. - Florence as center of the Renaissance. - The Medicis. - Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Donatello, Botticelli: significance of their major works and new techniques. 4) Who was Johann Gutenberg? Why was the development of the printing press important? 5) How did perceptions of power in literature and religion change the political landscape of Renaissance Europe? -Petrarch, Machiavelli - What was the perception of the Church during the Renaissance? What was the role of the Renaissance pope? 6) What were the major characteristics of the northern Renaissance? How did it differ from the Italian Renaissance? -Erasmus and Thomas More? Northern/southern differences in art and literature. 7) What was the result of the War of the Roses in England? What was the result of the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella in Spain? |
1) Students will be able to analyze
the medieval social structure and to identify key concepts of feudal
society. 2) Students will identify the causes and effects of the Crusades and the Black Death. 3) Students will be able to account for the development of an urban society in Renaissance Italy (in the major city-states). 4) Students will examine the new art and literature of the Renaissance period. In examining the spread of the Renaissance to northern Europe, students will compare and contrast the development of northern and Italian humanism; 5) Students will explain the significance of Erasmus and Thomas More, the two major figures of the northern Renaissance. |
6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Vocabulary Quiz on key
terms Unit Test |
Relevant textbook chapter- J
classes- Kagan book, K classes- Ellis book Map of Europe at the time of the Renaissance Readings- excerpts from "The Decameron," "The Prince," and "Utopia" Artwork- internet has hundreds of art history web sites and artwork can be projected onto the white board with a proxima machine. Video/DVD- "Art of the Western World"- "The Renaissance"  Renaissance art |
1) "PERSIA"_ How does European
history reflect the political, economic, religious, social, artistic, and
intellectual changes of western civilization? 2) What are the roots of Western civilization? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern Eruopean state developed from feudalism to monarchy to in most cases, democracy? 6) How has the value of religion changed from being the focus of European life to making Europe more secular to essentially a non-issue? 7) How did technology help the evolution of Europe intellecutally? 12) How did religion go from essentially on universal church to multi-denominational, and how has it impacted every aspect of European life? |
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| Reformation: | 1) How did the
original criticisms of the Catholic Church evolve? -Historical background to the Protestant Reformation- John Wycliffe and John Hus, both of whom were earlier critics of the Church. -Criticisms of the Church, such as its wealth and corruption. 2) Who was Martin Luther? What were his criticisms of the church? Was he a reformer or a revolutionary? -The beliefs of Luther included "justification by faith," the Bible as the sole authority, no sale of indulgences, priesthood of all believers. - He posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Church in 1517. Luther was excommunicated in 1521 and then declared an outlaw by Emperor Charles V. - Luther translated the Bible into German so that more people could read it. He was able to gain the support of many of the northern German princes (part of the Holy Roman Empire) who had their own reasons for breaking with the Church. |
1) Students will be able to explain
the reasons why Europeans were becoming dissatisfied with the practices of
the Church, especially those in northern areas, at the end of the 15th and
the beginning of the 16th century. 2) Students will be able to comprehend and understand the ideas of Martin Luther and to be able to contrast them with the practices of the Catholic Church. 3) Students will examine the reasons why there was support for Luther, especially among the German princes. 4) Students will evaluate the "Peasants' Revolt" as an example of Luther's disdain for the lower classes. |
6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Vocabulary quizzes Map of the Reformation and where its various sects spread Students will express themselves in writing by composing a five=paragraph essay on the religious, political and economic causes of the Reformation |
Textbook- homework reading and
questions Primary Source Readings- Excertps from the 95 Theses, "Luther Takes His Stand," the Peasants' Revolt, the Act of Supremacy Video- A & E biography of Henry VIII |
1) "PERSIA"_ How does European
history reflect the political, economic, religious, social, artistic, and
intellectual changes of western civilization? 2) What are the roots of Western civilization? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern Eruopean state developed from feudalism to monarchy to in most cases, democracy? 6) How has the value of religion changed from being the focus of European life to making Europe more secular to essentially a non-issue? 7) How did technology help the evolution of Europe intellecutally? 12) How did religion go from essentially on universal church to multi-denominational, and how has it impacted every aspect of European life? |
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| October | Reformation : | 3) Why was John
Calvin effective in bringing the Reformation to more cultures and
societies throughout Europe? -The Reformation spread during and after Luther's time, with other reformers appearing in Europe, the most important of being John Calvin. - Calvin's strict protestantism and his belief in predestination would spread to many European countries. 4) Was England's religious transformation under Henry VIII motivated by spiritual or political concerns? - Reformation took place in England, primarily because the king, Henry VIII, wanted a divorce. - Henry broke with the Pope and created the Anglican Church. - The Act of Supremacy made the English monarch the head of the Anglican Church. - After Henry's death: A compromise was reached under the rule of his daughter, Elizabeth I. 5) How did the Catholic Church react to the Reformation? - Eventually a Catholic Reformation took place, initiated by Pope Paul III and some reforms were made within the Church. Council of Trent and Society of Jesus. |
5) Students will be able to
evaluate the true motives of Henry VIII in breaking with the Church in
Rome. 6) Students will analyze the political and economic causes of the reformation, as well as the religious. 7) Students will analyze the effects of the Reformation on the Roman Catholic Church and what steps were taken to reform the Church and retain its members. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Vocabulary quizzes Map of the Reformation and where its various sects spread Students will express themselves in writing by composing a five=paragraph essay on the religious, political and economic causes of the Reformation |
Textbook- homework reading and
questions Primary Source Readings- Excertps from the 95 Theses, "Luther Takes His Stand," the Peasants' Revolt, the Act of Supremacy Video- A & E biography of Henry VIII Modern History
Sourcebook |
1) "PERSIA"_ How does European
history reflect the political, economic, religious, social, artistic, and
intellectual changes of western civilization? 2) What are the roots of Western civilization? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern Eruopean state developed from feudalism to monarchy to in most cases, democracy? 6) How has the value of religion changed from being the focus of European life to making Europe more secular to essentially a non-issue? 7) How did technology help the evolution of Europe intellecutally? 12) How did religion go from essentially on universal church to multi-denominational, and how has it impacted every aspect of European life? |
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| Wars of Religion: | 1) What were the Wars of Religion
after the Protestant Reformation? -The wars were fought over the reformation- examples are the Dutch Revolt against the Spanish King Philip II,the Spanish Armada sent against Protestant England, the French Wars of Religion, the Thirty Years' War, and the English Civil War. 2) What were the causes and consequences of the Thirty Years' War? Was it a religious war, or a political power struggle? -The Thirty Years' War came directly out of the Protestant Reformation in the Holy Roman Empire. It started in 1618 and lasted until 1648. -The 30 years' War involved four main phases- the Bohemian, the Danish, the Swedish, and the Franco-Swedish. - All of the fighting took place in the Holy Roman Empire, where every Protestant countries of Denmark and Sweden. - The war stated out religious in nature, but by the end the French had turned it into a political power struggle (France vs. the Habsburgs). 3) What was the impact and legacy of the Treaty of Westphalia ? - It ended the Thirty Years' War and was the first major peace conference in European history. It finally settled the religious issue, with the Holy Roman Emperor agreeing to accept Lutheranism and Calvinism, the United Provinces were given their independence, the German princes were given their independence, but maintained old feudal ties to the emperor. - The emperor became little more than a figurehead and would remain so until Napoleon dismantles the empire in the 19th century. - Central Europe was devastated by all of the fighting and some historians believe this is the reason why Germany took so long to unify. |
1) Students will be able to explain
the turmoil in Europe brought on by the Protestant Reformation and how it
led to the wars of religion. 2) Students will also define and explain the numerous protestant sects which developed in different countries. 3) Students will be able to analyze the connection between religion and politics in the civil wars and be able to determine the importance of one over the other. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Vocabulary quiz Unit Test Essay on the English Civil War |
Primary and Secondary Source
Readings Chart of the phases and outcomes of the 30 Years' War Textbook chapter Internet History
Sourcebook |
1) "PERSIA"_ How does European
history reflect the political, economic, religious, social, artistic, and
intellectual changes of western civilization? 2) What are the roots of Western civilization? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monarchy to in most cases, democracy? 4) What role has military conflict played in European History? How did the goals and technolgoy of war change thoughout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 6) How has the value of religion changed from being the focus of European life to making Europe more secular to essentially a non-issue? 7) How did technology help the evolution of Europe intellecutally? 9) What role has military conflict played in European History? Why did it change from religious-dynastic to territorial goals? 12) How did religion go from essentially on universal church to multi-denominational, and how has it impacted every aspect of European life? |
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| November | Wars of Religion : | 4) What were the
causes and consequences of the English Civil War? What were the religious
and political issues involved? - Its roots are in the Protestant Reformation and the struggle between Calvinists and Anglicans. - Henry VIII had name the English Church the Anglican Church or Church of England when he took it over. - The English Civil War was a struggle between the monarch and the parliament. - James I of England was one of the first of the "absolute monarchs," believing in his divine right to rule. He clashed with the parliament, but died in his bed. - His heir, Charles I, became involved in a war with the Puritan members of parliament, and eventually lost his head. - Oliver Cromwell, leader of the Puritan army, then ruled England until his death. - Parliament then restored the monarchy in the person of Charles II. Charles II died without leaving an heir and was succeeded by his brother James II. James II was a convert to Catholicism and after his second wife produced a male heir. - Parliament asked his protestant daughter, Mary (married to William of Orange) to take the throne. This is called the Glorious Revolution (1688) becasue James II put up little opposition and fled the country. William and Mary became the new English monarchs, agreeing to sign the English Bill of Rights, which gave Parliament more power in relation to the monarch. |
4) Students will be able to
articulate the causes of the English Civil War, and the sequence of events
which led to its outbreak. They will be able to determine if the power of
the parliament was increased in relation to the monarch and what this
meant for the development of the English government. 5) Students will compare the English Bill of Rights with the American Bill of Rights. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Vocabulary quiz Unit Test Essay on the English Civil War |
Primary and Secondary Source
Readings Chart of the phases and outcomes of the 30 Years' War Textbook chapter |
1) "PERSIA"_ How does European
history reflect the political, economic, religious, social, artistic, and
intellectual changes of western civilization? 2) What are the roots of Western civilization? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monarchy to in most cases, democracy? 4) What role has military conflict played in European History? How did the goals and technolgoy of war change thoughout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 6) How has the value of religion changed from being the focus of European life to making Europe more secular to essentially a non-issue? 7) How did technology help the evolution of Europe intellecutally? 9) What role has military conflict played in European History? Why did it change from religious-dynastic to territorial goals? 12) How did religion go from essentially on universal church to multi-denominational, and how has it impacted every aspect of European life? |
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| 17th Cent. Statemaking/Absolutism: | 1)What are
"Absolutism" and divine right monarchy? 2) Who was Louis XIV and how did he come to rule France so absolutely? What was the purpose of Versailles? How did the Rule of Louis XIV epitomize an Absolute Monarchy? - Louis XIV, the Sun King, epitomized absolute rule - Bishop Bousset, tutor to King Louis XIV of France. - Versailles into a glittering palace of great size and opulence in order to impress the French nobility and other European nobles. No expense was spared. Louis also kept the nobles at Versailles to make sure they would not rebel against him. - Louis also expelled the Huguenots from France ( or made their lives so difficult that most fled) in order make France a Catholic country. - He fought 3 wars to try and expand the borders of France, the most notable being the War of the Spanish Succession. Louis' grandson was declared to be the heir to the Spanish throne and the other European powers would not allow Louis to control both France and Spain. A major defeat for the French was at Blenheim, where John Churchill defeated the French. - Treaty of Paris was mainly a success for the British and Louis died soon after ruling France for 72 years. 3) How did England react to the "divine right" beliefs of James I and Charles I? Why didn't England follow in the footsteps of France and Louis XIV? - The English Civil War - James I and Charles I - Oliver Cromwell - Military Dictatorship - Charles II and James II - Glorious Revolution - William and Mary - Declaration of Rights 4) How did the rulers of Eastern Europe emulate the rule of Louis XIV, and were they as successful in establishing Absolute Monarchies? - Peter the Great and later Catherine the Great - Peter the Great admired the west and Louis XIV very much. He knew that Russia was backward in relation to the west and wanted to modernize Russia. He was a brutal man and his will was carried out. Most of the Russian population were serfs and would remain so until 1862. - Westernization of Peter the Great - Peter made the nobles cut off their beards and dress in western style. - St. Petersburg and modeled his Winter Palace on Versailles. - War with Sweden and won territory along the Baltic Sea. - Maria Therese - Shobrun Palace and the "Holy Roman Empire" - the states of Italy and the Holy Roman Empire remained fragmented. Most of Italy was under foreign control and the HRE remained divided into over 300 separate entities. |
1) Students will be able to define
and explain the concept of absolute monarchy and why it developed during
this period of history. 2) Analyze the difference between the outcome of the drive for Absolute rule in France versus the outcome of the drive in England. 3) Identify and explain the ways in which Eastern European rulers such as Peter the Great and Maria Therese chose to emulate the rule of Louis XIV. 4) Outline the effects that Absoutism in France and Eastern Europe and the Constitutional Monarchy of England had on the Middle Classes and the peasant classes. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Vocabulary quiz Unit Test Debate on "Enlightened Monarchs" |
Textbook primary and secondary source readings web site on Versailles genealogical chart of the Romanovs Versailles |
1) "PERSIA" How does European
history reflect changes/development politically, economically,
religiously, socially, intellecutally, and artistically? 2) What are the roots of Western Civilization? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern European state developed through its various stages, from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases, democracy? 4) What role has military conflict played in Euroepan History? How did the goals of technology of war change throughout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 5) What effect has nationalism had on European history in the past, now and what will happen in the future? How is nationalism both a unifying and a dividing force? 6) How has the value of religion changed from being the focus of European life to making Europe more secular to essentially a non-issue? 9) What role has military conflict played in European History? why did it change from religious-dynastic to territorial goals? 12) How did religion go from essentially one universal church to multi-denominational, and how did it impact every aspect of European life? | |
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| The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment: | 1) What was the
Scientific world view during the Middle Ages and the Rennaisance, and what
accounts for the differences? How had the Church reconciled their views
with its own philosophy? How did the Scientific Revolution effect the
world view and influence Religion and Society? - Galen v. Harvey and Vesalius - Aristotle and Ptolemy v. Galileo and Coppernicus - Brahe - Kepler - Descartes - Newton - Bacon 2) Who were the forerunners to the French Enlightenment? - John Locke and Thomas Hobbes |
1) Identify and Analyze the causes
of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment. 2) Explain the effects of the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment on religion and society in Europe. 3) Understand how the Enlightenment ideas were spread throughout Europe and how that effected politics and economics throughout Europe. 4)Students will research the discoveries/ideas of one of the scientists or one of the philosohers, write a short paper on his contributions and then prepare a powerpoint presentation for the class. 5)Students will demonstrate their abilities to research and syntesize, using both text and computer sources. The written portion of the assignment will be done according to MLA format. During the oral presentation, students will teach the class essential information about their person. The class must receive an outline, a chart, a puzzle; something tangible that can be studied and kept in their notebooks for the unit. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Projects- Research and writing on a
particular scientist or philosopher. Creativity of oral presentation.
Projects may be varied; i.e., individual research combined with a group
presentation. Projects are expected to reflect serious work and reflection
on the part of the student. Mid-Term Exam |
Media Center Laptop computers Oral presentations |
1) "PERSIA" How does European
history reflect changes/development politically, economically,
religiously, socially, intellecutally, and artistically? 2) what are the roots of Western Civilization? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases, democracy? 6) How has the value of religion changed from being the focus of European life to making Europe more secular to essentially a non-issue? 7) How does technology help the evolution of Europe intellectually? 9) How did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment lead to the development of a secular culture? 10) How did religion go from essentially one universal church to multidenominational, and how did it impact every aspect of European life? |
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| December | The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment : | 3) Why did the
Enlightenment begin and France and how were the ideas of the philosophes
spread throughout Europe? Who were the major thinkers of the Enlightenment
and what impact did they have on the political, economic, and social
atmosphere of Europe in the 18th century? - Montesque - Seperation of powers - Diderot - The Encyclopedia - Rousseau - Education impact - Voltaire - Freedom of Speech and religion - Adam Smith - economics - father of Capitalism - Use of Printing Press - Salons - Royal Societies - lectures - Encyclopedia 4) How did the Enlightenment effect the political progression of Europe and the United States? - Enlightened Monarchs - Frederick I, Joseph II, Catherine the Great - French Revolution - American Revolution - Declaration of Independence and Constitution |
1) Identify and Analyze the causes
of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment. 2) Explain the effects of the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment on religion and society in Europe. 3) Understand how the Enlightenment ideas were spread throughout Europe and how that effected politics and economics throughout Europe. 4)Students will research the discoveries/ideas of one of the scientists or one of the philosohers, write a short paper on his contributions and then prepare a powerpoint presentation for the class. 5)Students will demonstrate their abilities to research and syntesize, using both text and computer sources. The written portion of the assignment will be done according to MLA format. During the oral presentation, students will teach the class essential information about their person. The class must receive an outline, a chart, a puzzle; something tangible that can be studied and kept in their notebooks for the unit. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Projects- Research and writing on a
particular scientist or philosopher. Creativity of oral presentation.
Projects may be varied; i.e., individual research combined with a group
presentation. Projects are expected to reflect serious work and reflection
on the part of the student. Mid-Term Exam |
Media Center Laptop computers Oral presentations |
1) "PERSIA" How does European
history reflect changes/development politically, economically,
religiously, socially, intellecutally, and artistically? 2) what are the roots of Western Civilization? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases, democracy? 6) How has the value of religion changed from being the focus of European life to making Europe more secular to essentially a non-issue? 7) How does technology help the evolution of Europe intellectually? 9) How did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment lead to the development of a secular culture? 10) How did religion go from essentially one universal church to multidenominational, and how did it impact every aspect of European life? |
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| The French Revolution and Napoleon: | 1)Why is the French
Revolution considered a "watershed" event in European History?
- After the French Revolution, Modern Europe begins to emerge. - Politics and society are changed forever in Western Europe. - Nationalism develops during the French Revolution and leads to the unification of Italy and Germany. - right to universal manhood suffrage 2) What were the causes of the French Revolution? - Financial crisis of the monarchy caused by debt and involvement in foreign wars, i.e., the American Revolution - Bad harvests in the years preceeding the Revolution - Ideals of the Enlightenment and the American Revolution - The 3 Estates- the first two, Clergy and Nobility paid no taxes, while the Third, composed of the rest of the population paid all taxes - Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette - meeting of the Estates General - Cahiers, or lists of grievances were drawn up throughout France - "Tennis Court Oath," promising to write a constitution for France. 3) How did the the next phase of the Revolution progress, and what was the resulting form of government? - the "Storming of the Bastille" - The "Great Fear" in the countryside brings in the support of the peasants, who sack manor houses and burn feudal records. - The August 4th Decree abolished feudalism in France. - the Women's March on Versailles takes place and women of Paris march out to Versailles to ask the King for bread. - the National Assembly - The Civil Constitution of the Clergy made bishops and priests employees of the state; the state also confiscated all church property. - Papal authority over the French church was abolished. - The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen were written and was modeled on the American Declaration of Independence. - The Constitution of 1791 provided for a constiutional monarchy. - A new Legislative Asssembly was elected. 4) What effect did the French Revolution have on the other European monarchies? - The other European monarchs were afraid of the French Revolution and eventually France would find itself at war with all of the major powers. - Alliances were made and changed and the wars continued on and off throughout the Age of Napoleon. 5) Why did the Constitution of 1791, which was designed to end Revolution, actually aggravated the situation resulting in an extremely brutal phase of the Revolution? - National Convention. - Universal male suffrage was given to all. - The 1792 Convention was more radical politically than the Legislative Assembly. - new constitution, abolished the monarchy and declared France a Republic. - Louis XVI was put on trial as a traitor and executed in January, 1793. - Opposition to the Convention - the Committee of Public Safety to deal with threats to France. The - Robespierre and the Reign of Terror - over 40,000 Frenchmen and women were sent to the guillotine - "Republic of Virtue," in France and believed in abolishing all traces of the Old Regime. - "levee en masse" took place with the conscription of a French national army. - Robespierre - sent to guillotine - The Directory - Declaration of the Rights of Women. Women did gain a few rights, such as being allowed to inherit property. |
1)explain why the French Revolution
was a watershed event in European history. 2) identify and analyze the various phases of the French Revolution, using as a guide Crane Brinton's "Anatomy of a Revolution." 3) Explain why did the revolution changed from moderate to radical and back to moderate again. 4) Outline how the revolution changed the history of France and Europe forever. 5)Students will be able to interpret primary and secondary sources on this period. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Vocabulary quiz Maps of the Wars of the French Revolution Creation of political cartoons and/or pamphlets Unit Test |
Textbook chapter on the French
Revolution Maps Political Cartoons Primary sources and secondary sources taken from the internet and from books of readings Students could create charts of the various phases of the French Revolution. Painting- "The Death of Marat" Modern History
SourcebookAvalon
Project at Yale University |
1)"PERSIA" How does European
history reflect changes/development politically, economically,
religiously, and socially, intellectually, and artistically. 2) What are the roots of Western Civilization? where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases, democracy? 4) What role has military conflict played in European History? How did the goals and technology of war change throughout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 5) What effect has nationlism had on European history in the past, now and what will happen in the future? How nationlism is both a unifying and dividing force. 6) How has the value of religion changed from being the focus of Euorpean life to making Europe more secular to essentially a non-issue? 7) How did technology help the evolution of Europe intellectually? 8) How did the Scientific Revolution an dthe Enlightenment lead to the secualrization of culture? 9) What role has military conflict played in European History? Why id dit change from religious-dynastic to territorial goals? 11) How has the advanced development of W. Europe helped it to become more open politically, socially, and ecnomically whereas E. Europe was taken over by communism? |
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| January | The French Revolution and Napoleon : | "The Age of Napoleon"- this can be
combined with the French Revolution or be a separate unit
itself. 1) Did Napoleon's childhood and early adulthood impact his future life as "Emperor" of France? - his birth in Corsica, - his education in France, - military leader during the wars of the French Revolution. 2) How did Napoleon rise to power in France? - The coup which brought Napoleon into power took place in 1799. - Napoleon quickly eliminated the other two consuls and became the sole leader of France. - Consul for Life - Crowned himself Emperor for life 3) What were Napoleon's greatest achievements? - Domestically, his greatest achievement was the Code Napoleon, - established the Bank of France - the Legion of Honor - the Louisiana Purchase to the U.S. in 1804. - Napoleonic Wars - the French Army spread ideas of liberty and nationalism throughout Europe. 4) What factors ultimately lead to the end of the Napoleonic Empire and his rule over France? - the Continental System to try and defeat the British economically, because he could not defeat them on the seas. - invasion of Russia. - the Battle of the Nations which led to his abdication from the throne. - He was exiled to Elba, but escaped - the "100 Days." - Battle of Waterloo in June, 1815 - He was exiled to the island of St. Helena, where he died in his bed. 5) What measures did the countries of Europe take to ensure that another "Napoleon" would rise to power? - the Congress of Vienna - Prince Metternich of the Austrian Empire - agreed that revolution had to be stopped wherever it appeared, by 1848 they would lose out in most places to the forces of change. |
1) explain the rise of Napoleon and
how he came into power. 2) Describe the invasion of Russia and the number of French soldiers who died of cold and starvation. 3) Explain the reasons for the fall of Napoleon- what mistakes did he make that led to his downfall and could it have been avoided? 4) Decipher whether Napoleon was a champion of the revolution or did he destroy many of the repulican ideas. 5) Look into whether or not Napoleon could he have risen to power without the revolution. 6) Identify and analyse the effectiveness of the settlements made in Vienna. 7) Evaluate whether or not Metternich was able to hold back the forces of change and why. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Vocabulary quiz Maps Unit Test |
Textbook A & E Video- Napoleon Maps Artwork of the Age of Napoleon (on the web) Simulation activity of the Congress of Vienna (Js) Simulation activity "To Tell The Truth" Game (Ks) |
1)"PERSIA" How does European
history reflect changes/development politically, economically,
religiously, and socially, intellectually, and artistically. 2) What are the roots of Western Civilization? where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases, democracy? 4) What role has military conflict played in European History? How did the goals and technology of war change throughout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 5) What effect has nationlism had on Europan history in the past, now and what will happen in the future? How nationlism is both a unifying and dividing force. 7) How did technology help the evolution of Europe intellectually? 8) How did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment lead to the secualrization of culture? 9) What role has military conflict played in European History? Why id dit change from religious-dynastic to territorial goals? 11) How has the advanced development of W. Europe helped it to become more open politically, socially, and ecnomically whereas E. Europe was taken over by communism? |
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| The Industrial Revolution: | 1) Agricultural Revolution - How did the Agricultural Revolution lead to Urbanization and the Industrial Revolution? 2) Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Great Britain? - 7 factors of production |
1) Describe how the major
innovations of the Agricultural Revolution led to Urbanization and
ultimately the Industrial Revolution. 2) Analyze why the Industrial Revolution occured in Great Britain first. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
The Assessment will vary based on
the teacher - here are some
suggestions: Essay Test Quizes Oral Presentations short research papers - students choose one invention and research the impact that it had on society. |
Textbooks will vary based on the
level and the teacher: AP - Jackson Spielvogel J - Kagan, McKay, and Ellis K - Ellis ACTIVITY - Working with the Website and the corresponding powerpoint - have students reinact the interviews of child laborers in England ACTIVITY - Using Literature from the time, ie. Charles Dickens' Hard Times - students can determine how author's like Dickens' used their talent to help change the situation. Power
Point - Activity - Industrial Revolution Website
for Re-enactmentHard Times
- Charles DickensPower
Point - Agricultural Revolution Power
Point Ind. Revolution Part I - TextilesPower
Point - Industrial Revolution Part IIFlorence
Nightingale - "Rural Hygiene" |
1) PERSIA - How does European
history reflect changes/development politically, econocmially,
religiously, socially, intellectually, and artistically? 2) What are the roots of Western civilization? Where does our cultures, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern Euroepan state developed from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases, democracy? 7) How did technology help the evolution of Europe intellectually? 8) What social changes (urbanization, gender roles) came about as a result of the Industrial Revolution? |
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| February | The Industrial Revolution : | 3) What were the
major Innovations of the Industrial Revolution? - starting with the Textile Industry - Steam powered locomotive 4) What was the social impact of the Industrial Revolution? - working conditions - living conditions - child labor |
3) Analyze the impact the
Industrial Revolution had on social values, morals and standards of
living. 4) Examine how the Industrial Revolution spread from Great Britain to the Continent. 5) Identify how the Industrial Revoltion led directly to tensions between major European powers. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
The Assessment will vary based on
the teacher - here are some
suggestions: Essay Test Quizes Oral Presentations short research papers - students choose one invention and research the impact that it had on society |
Textbooks will vary based on the
level and the teacher: AP - Jackson Spielvogel J - Kagan, McKay, and Ellis K - Ellis ACTIVITY - Working with the Website and the corresponding - powerpoint - have students reinact the interviews of child laborers in England ACTIVITY - Using Literature from the time, ie. Charles Dickens' Hard Times - students can determine how author's like Dickens' used their talent to help change the situation. USE LINKS FROM JANUARY IR UNIT. |
1) PERSIA - How does European
history reflect changes/development politically, econocmially,
religiously, socially, intellectually, and artistically? 2) What are the roots of Western civilization? Where does our cultures, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern Euroepan state developed from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases, democracy? 7) How did technology help the evolution of Europe intellectually? 8) What social changes (urbanization, gender roles) came about as a result of the Industrial Revolution? |
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| The Rise of Nationalism: | 1) What was The
Concert of Europe? - Purpose? Success? or Failure? Why? 2) What led up to The Unification of Germany? - What role did Otto von Bismark in the unification? - What role did William I play in the unification? - 1864 War with Denmark - 1866 - The Seven Weeks War - The North German Confederation - The Franco-German War 3) What events led up to The Unification of Italy? - 1848 Revolutions - Mazzini - Victor Emanuel Savoy - What was the role of Piedmont and Sardinia in Italy's unification? - Cavour - Girabaldi - Austro-Prussian War - Franco-Prussian War Fichte -
"Address to the German Nation""The
German Fatherland" - poemMazzini |
1) Define Nationalism 2) Identify the causes of Nationalism. 3) Connect the Rise of Nationalism to the Unifications of Germany and Italy. 4) Analyze how the Rise of Nationalism in the 1800s created a Europe on the edge of war. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
These are some suggestions -
Assessments will vary bases on teacher and level. 1) Current Events Nationalism Project - find present day examples of nationalis in newspapers and magazines and write an essay on wheter or not it is a unifying force and why? 2) Essay - Compare and Contrast The Age of Discovery and the Age of New Imperialism. 3) Unit Test 4) Quizes |
J and K - Ellis textbook - Chapter
22 Maps of Europe - pre and post Unification "Ems Telegram" Biography of Bismark Paul Kennedy's The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers Trieschke "The White Man's Burden" Darwin's "Origin of the Species" Spencer's "Social Darwinism" MazziniFichte
"Address to the German Nation"poem "The
German Fatherland" |
1) PERSIA - How does European
history reflect changes/devolopments politically, economically,
religiously, socially, intellectually, and artistically? 2) What are the roots of Western civiliation? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases, democracy? 4) What role has military conflict played in European History? How did the goals and technology of war change throughout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 5) What effect has nationalism had on European history in the past, now and what will happen in the future? (i.e. can Europe stay united now that two countries have rejected the new constitution?) How nationalism is both a unifying and dividing force. (ethnic ties/culture) |
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| March | The Rise of Nationalism : | 4) What were the
motives behind the European imperialism in Asia and Africa in the 19th
century? 5) What were the events leading up to and surrounding the establishment of The French Republic? - What was the Bourbon Restoration? - Ultra-Royalists - Charles X - July Ordinances - July Revolution - Louis-Phillipe, King of the French - February Revolution - Provisional Government - 1848 Election of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte |
5) Identify the ideologies present
in Europe in the 1800s and analyze how they fostered Imperialism and
Nationalism. 6) Compare and contrast the Age of Discovery an dthe Age of New Imperialism. 7) Analyze both the unifying and separatist tendencies nationalism creates. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
These are some suggestions -
Assessments will vary bases on teacher and level. 1) Current Events Nationalism Project - find present day examples of nationalism in newspapers and magazines and write an essay on wheter or not it is a unifying force and why? 2) Essay - Compare and Contrast The Age of Discovery and the Age of New Imperialism. 3) Unit Test 4) Quizes |
J and K - Ellis textbook - Chapter
22 Maps of Europe - pre and post Unification "Ems Telegram" Biography of Bismark Paul Kennedy's The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers Trieschke "The White Man's Burden" Darwin's "Origin of the Species" Spencer's "Social Darwinism" Kipling's "The White Man's
Burden"Age of
ImperialismConditions
of the July MonarchyDarwin "On
the Origin of the Species"Spencer
"Social Darwinism" |
1) PERSIA - How does European
history reflect changes/devolopments politically, economically,
religiously, socially, intellectually, and artistically? 2) What are the roots of Western civilization? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3) How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases, democracy? 4) What role has military conflict played in European History? How did the goals and technology of war change throughout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 5) What effect has nationalism had on European history in the past, now and what will happen in the future? (i.e. can Europe stay united now that two countries have rejected the new constitution?) How nationalism is both a unifying and dividing force. (ethnic ties/culture) |
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| World War I: | 1) What were the
major causes of World War I? - Balkan Wars and Moroccan Crisis - What made Europe so vulnerable to war in 1914? A) Alliance System B) Imperialism C) Nationalism - i.e. pan-Slavism D) Economic Competition E) Rise of Militarism F) Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand 2) What factors contributed to the kind of war that World War I turned out to be? - Major Battles of World War I - Thrench Warfare - Role of Propaganda - Impact of new technologies 3) Why did World War I evolve from being solely a European War to becoming a World War? - When and why the US got involved 4) Was the Treaty of Versailles as success or a failure? and why? |
1) What were the causes and effects
of the European Alliances? 2) Identify and analyze the causes of World War I 3) Explain Trench warfare and it's implications on the war. 4) Identify the major types of warfare used during World War I and how they affected the general atmosphere of the war. 5) Analyze the effectiveness of the Threaty of Versailles. |
6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Essay evaluating the causes of
WWI Film Critique on All Quiet On The Western Front Seminar discussion comparing All Quiet to modern day warfare Treaty of Versailles conflict resolution -- simulation Geography quiz Traditional homework and unit test |
Paul Kennedy's "The Rise and Fall
of the Great Powers" The Treaty of Versailles map of Alliance Sytems Map showing tensions and causes of World War I Map of the Major Battles of WWI Video: "All Quiet on the Western Front" Treaty of Versailles - Full
TextTreaty of
Versailles - ExcerptsTrenches
on the Web |
1) PERSIA - How does European
history reflect changes/devolopments politically, economically,
religiously, socially, intellectually, and artistically? 2) What are the roots of Western civiliation? Where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 4) What role has military conflict played in European History? How did the goals and technology of war change throughout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 5) What effect has nationalism had on European history in the past, now and what will happen in the future? (i.e. can Europe stay united now that two countries have rejected the new constitution?) How nationalis is both a unifying and dividing force. (ethnic ties/culture) |
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| April | Between the Wars/World War II : | 1) What were the
conditions in Europe after World War I? and How did they create an
atmosphere ripe for war? - Role of League of Nations - Britain - France - Soviet Union - Weimar Republic - What were the effects of Treaty of Versailles on Germany? How did they create a bitter and vengeful Germany? How did they create an atmosphere perfect for the rise of dictator? 2) How did the conditions of Italy and Germany after World War I make both countries suseptible to fascism? - Define Fascism and Totalitarianism - Italy - Mussolini - March on Rome - Il Duce - Germany - Hitler - Beer Hall Putsch - Mein Kampf - Chancellor - Furer - 1936 Olympic Games 3) How did Europe's reaction to Germany's Expansionism effect the inevitability of war? - Occupation of the Rhineland - Munich Crises of 1938 - appeasement - September 1, 1939 - Invasion of Poland 4) What was the Holocaust? - Kristallnacht - Nuremberg Laws - The Final Solution - Ghettos - Concentration and Labor Camps 5) What were the major Battles and Turning Points of World War II? - blitzkrieg - Battle of Britain - Invasion of Soviet Union - D-day - Battle of the Bulge - Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 6) What role did the United States play in World War II? How did it's role change over time? - Roosevelt and Churchill - Neutrality Acts - Lend Lease - Atlantic Charter 7) What finally brought an end to World War II? How did the peace settlements associated with the war set the stage for the Cold War? - VE Day - why two Peace Agreements - Potsdam Conference - Yalta Conference - Marshall Plan - Breakdown of Wartime Alliances - Nuremberg Trials |
1) Analyze the conditions in Europe
after World War I. 2) Explain the failure of the League of Nations. 3) Define fascism and totalitarianism. 4)Identify how condition in post war Italy and Germany led to the rise of Mussolni in Italy and Hitler in Germany. 5) Compare and contrast Mussolini's fascism and Hitler's fascism. 6) Analyze why the European democracies in 1938 felt that appeasemetn was the best response. 7) Determine what The Final Solution was according to Hitler. 8) Analyze how Hitler's Third Reich was able to carry out the Holocaust. 9) Discuss moral and ethical dilema's associated with the Holocaust. 10) Define Total War. 11) Describe how the countries of Europe mobilized for Total War. 12) Identify the major turning points and battles of World War II. 13) Analyze the progression of Us involvement from covert to overt. 14) Identify and Analyze the implications of the end of the war on the Post-War World. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Assessments will vary by teacher
and by level. Here are some suggestions: 1) Create a life size time-line of the events between WWI and WWII. 2) Essay discussing the ethical and moral dilema vs. the strategic necessity of dropping the Atomic Bomb. 3) Unit Test 4) Quizes 5) Essay comparing and contrasting Mussolini's fascism and Hitler's fascism. |
1) Simulation of the Munich
Agreement - re-enact the Conference. 2) Mussolini, "What is Fascism?" 3) Hitler, excerpts from Mein Kampf 4) Map identifying major battles and turning points. 5) Video - "Night in Fog" 6) Video - "Schindler's List" 7) Video - "The Wave" 9) Video - "Saving Private Ryan" - only 1st 1/2 hour showing D-day Nuremberg
Trial DocumentsHiroshima:
Was it Necessary?German Surrender
DocumentsChurchill's "Thier Finest Hour"Documents
related to HiroshimaNuremberg Laws Munich
PactChamberlain's "Peace in Our Time"Mussolini's "What is Fascism?"Weimar Republic
Page |
1. PERSIA How does European history
reflect changes/development politically, ecnomically, religiously,
socially, intellectually and artistically. 3. How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases, democracy? 4. What role has military conflict played in Euroepan HIstory? How did the goals and technology of war change throughout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 5. What effect has nationalism has on European history in the past, now and what will happen in the future? How nationism is both a unifying and dividing force. 7. How does technology help the evolution of Europe intellectually? 11. How has the advanced development of W. Europe helped it to become more open politically, socially and economically wereas E. Europe was taken over by communism? |
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| Russia /USSR - Evolution of Communism: | ***NOTE: THIS UNIT CAN BE TAUGHT
EITHER CHRONOLOGICALLY GOING AFTER WWI, OR AS A LEAD IN TO THE COLD WAR
GOING AFTER WWII.*** 1) What was the "Old Regime" of Russia like? - Autocracy - Tsars - Privileged classes v. Underprivileged classes - compare to "Old Regime" of France prior to the French Revolution. 2) Who were the Czars of the 19th century and how did thier policies contribute to the Russian Revolution of 1917? - Crimean War 1854 - 1856 - Tsar Alexander II and the Great Reforms of 1864 - Emancipation of Serfs - The Zestro - Judicial Reforms - Army Reforms - Educational Reforms 3) What were the cases and effects of the 1905 Russian Revolutions? Causes: - Intelligencia - Nihilism - Duma - Lack of Industrialization/middle class Events: - Russo-Japanese War 1904-05 - Political strikes - Bloody Sunday - October Manifesto - Tsar v. Duma - Stolypin Reforms 4) What were the socialist groups in Russia and why did they develop? - Social Democrats - Social Revolutionaries - Marxists - Mensheviks - Bolsheviks |
1) Identify totalitarianism and
communism. 2) Analyze the long term and short term causes which led up to the 1917 Russian Revolution. 3) Explain the differences between the March and November Revolutions. 4) Compare and contrast the various socialist revolutionary groups in Russia in the 19th century. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Assessments will vary by level and
by teacher - here are some suggestions: 1) Unit Test 2) Quizes 3) Essay comparing Marxism to Leninism and Stalinism. 4) A large chart comparing and contrasting Marxism, Leninism ans Stalinism. 5) Comparison of the French Revolution of 1789 to the Russian Revolution of 1917. 6) Curren Events - find articles concerning policies of current communist states and compre to the policies of Marx, Lenin and Stalin. |
"The Real Coup" by Melor Storus -
Foreign Policy 85 (Winter 1991/92) "Hanging Order" Lenin "Abdication of Nikolai II, March 15, 1917" "Manifesto of 17 October 1905" "Manifesto
of 17 October 1905"Excerpts
of Lenin's TestamentLenin's
"Hanging Order"Abdication
of Nicolas II |
1. PERSIA how does European history
reflect changes/development politically, economically, religiously,
socially, intellectually and artistically. 4. What role has military conflict played in European HIstory? How did the goals and technology of war change throuhout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 5. What effect has nationalism had on European histoyr in the past, now and what will happen in th future? How nationalism is both a unifying and dividing force. 8. How did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment lead to the secularization of culture? 10. What social changes (urbanization, gender roles) came about as a result of the Industrial Reovlution? 11. How has the advanced development of W. Eruope helped it to become more open polically, socially, and ecnomically whereas E. Europe was taken over by communism? |
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| May | Russia /USSR - Evolution of Communism : | 5) What were the
causes and events of the 1917 Russian Revolution? - World War I - Banning sale of vodka - Transportation problems - International Women's Day - Abdication of Czar - Lenin 6) What were the causes fo the Civil War? - Lenin's death - Trotsky v. Stalin 7) What were the differences between Marxism, Leninism and Stalinism? - Marx's Evolutionary Communism - Lenin's Revolutionary Communism - World Revolution - Conspiratorial - Dictatorial - NEP - Stalin's Revolutionary Communism - One Socialist State - Socialist Morality - Collectivization - 5 year Plans - Purges 8) What was life like in the Soviet Union under Stalin? - use of propaganda - Great Purges |
5) Analyze how the Bolsheviks came
into power. 6) Describe life under a communist/totalitarian regime. 7) Describe the "war" against the kulaks, forcing them into collectiviztion. 8) Analyze adn evaluate Stalin's foreign policy. 9) Comapare and contrast Marxism, Leninism and Stalinism. 10) Compare and contrast Trotsky and Stalin. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Assessments will vary by level and
by teacher - here are some suggestions: 1) Unit Test 2) Quizes 3) Essay comparing Marxism to Leninism and Stalinism. 4) A large chart comparing and contrasting Marxism, Leninism ans Stalinism. 5) Comparison of the French Revolution of 1789 to the Russian Revolution of 1917. 6) Curren Events - find articles concerning policies of current communist states and compre to the policies of Marx, Lenin |
"The Real Coup" by Melor Storus -
Foreign Policy 85 (Winter 1991/92) "Hanging Order" Lenin "Abdication of Nikolai II, March 15, 1917" "Manifesto of 17 October 1905" |
1. PERSIA how does European history
reflect changes/development politically, economically, religiously,
socially, intellectually and artistically. 4. What role has military conflict played in European HIstory? How did the goals and technology of war change throuhout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 5. What effect has nationalism had on European histoyr in the past, now and what will happen in th future? How nationalism is both a unifying and dividing force. 8. How did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment lead to the secularization of culture? 10. What social changes (urbanization, gender roles) came about as a result of the Industrial Reovlution? 11. How has the advanced development of W. Eruope helped it to become more open polically, socially, and ecnomically whereas E. Europe was taken over by communism? |
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| The Cold War: | 1) When did the
Cold War begin? - discuss possible dates - 1918 - US refuses to recognize the USSR - 1945 - Death of FDR - 1945 - A-bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - 1946 - Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech - 1948 - Berlin Crisis - 1949 - Communism takes hold in China - Mao Tse Tung - 1961 - Berlin Wall constructed 2) Why did the Cold War begin? - Ideological theory - 2 Big Super Powers - Psychological theory 3) What impact did the Cold War have on Europe? - left power vacuum - Marshall Plan v. Soviet Aid - Western Democracies - Great Britain - France - Spain - W. Germany - Eastern Communist States - The Soviet Bloc - Creation of Security Organizations - NATO - ANZUS - SEATO - Creation of Counter Organization - Warsaw Pact - Creation of the EEC 4) What were the Foreign Policies of the US and USSR during the Cold War? and how did these policies impact Europe? - US - Kennan's Containment - Vietnam - Afghanistan - Aid programs - Nuclear Arms Race - Cuban Missile Crisis 5) What were the events leading up to the end of the Cold War? - 1960's Sino-Soviet Split - 1963 - Romania - Brezhnev replaces Kruschev - 1968 Czechoslovakia - 1980 Solidarity - Poland - Economic Multipolarity - Japan and West Germany - 1989 Fall of the Berlin Wall - Velvet Revolution - The Dissintegration of the Soviet Union 6. Why did the Cold War end? 1. Idological Explanation - Implosion theory 2. Idiosyncratic Theory/Personality Theory - Gorbachev - perestroika and glasnost - Reagan - Yeltsin 3. Systemic Teories - Strategic Overstretch of the USSR - Containment worked |
1) Identify and analyze the various
possibilities as to when the Cold War actually began. 2) Identify and analyze the various theories as to why the Cold War began? 3) Explain why WWII left a power vacuum in Europe and how both the US and USSR tried to fill that vacuum. Identify how the countries themselves tried to deal with rebuilding after the war. 4) Examine the reasons for the creation of the various security organizations and thier effectiveness during the Cold War. 5) Describe why the United Nations was so ineffective during the Cold War? 6) Analyze the various methods used by the US and the USSR, during the Cold War, to spread thier respective ideologies. 7) Identify the events leading up to the end of the Cold War, and explain how each of them individually contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union. 8) Identify and Analyze the various theories as to why exactly the Cold War ended when it did. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Assessments will vary by level and
by teacher. Here are some suggestions: 1) Unit Test 2) Vocabulary Quizes 3) Research paper - analyze the events leading up to, and the reasons for the end of communism in one of the Eastern European states. - Have each student select a different state, one may even choose Chechnya and analyze why it was not given it's independence. Students should go beyond the collapse and discuss the issues facing thier countries today as well. |
Textbooks will vary bases on
level.Treaty of RomeThe Warsaw
PactThe
Brezhnev DoctrineHungary
1956The
Marshall PlanFrance's
view of US policy in VietnamFrance's
view of NATO |
1. PERSIA How does European history
reflect changes/development politically, economically, religiously,
socially, intellectually, and artistically. 2. What are the roots of Western civilization? where does our culture, as Americans, come from? 3. How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monarchy to, in most cases democracy? 4. What role has military conflict played in European History? How did the goals and technology of war change throughout the centuries? How and why have alliances shifted and changed? 5. What effect has nationalism had on European history in the past, now and what will happen in the future? How nationalism is both a unifying and dividing force. 7. How does technology help the evoluiton of Europe intellectually? 11. How has the advanced development of W. Europe helped it to become more open politically, socially, economically whereas E. Europe was taken over by communism? |
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| June | The Post Cold War Era : | 1) What is the
legacy of the Cold War? - Super Powers withdrew from thier spheres of influence - Bosnia - Balkans - Africa - Enormous spread of Democracy - Refurbishing culutre and economies of Eastern European States - New countries enter international arena - 14 from USSR alone - Greater use of the UN - more peacekeeping than its entire history - Nuclear legacy - security problems - soviet scientists - New game of Nuclear Proliferation - India and Pakistan - Iran - North Korea 2) What has been the economic and political evolution of a unified Europe since the Cold War? - EEC to EU - Maastricht Treaty - the introduction of the euro - Expansion of the EU - possible political unification? 3) What has the re-unification of Germany meant for Germans and for Europe as a whole? 4) How are ethnic and nationalist sentiments affecting the stability of Eastern Europe? - former Yugoslavia - Chechnya - The Ukraine 5) How has the end of the Cold War affected the relationship between Eastern and Western Europe? |
1. Identify and analyze the various
issues facing Europe as a result of the end of the Cold War. 2. Explain the reasons for the increase role of the United Nations since the end of the Cold War. 3. Examine the evolution of the European Union since the end of the Cold War, and it's possible evolution in the future. 4. Discuss the expansion of the European Union to include the former communist states, and the impact that it will have on the future of the Union. 5. Examine the impact that a re-unified Germany has and will have on Germans and Europe as a whole. 6. Explain how and why nationalism has created a problem in the former Soviet republics. 7. Analyze the new relationship between Eastern and Western Europe as a result of the end of the Cold War. 8. Identify and explain the impact that terrorism has had on Europe and the individual foreign policies of the countries, as well as the European Union as a whole. |
6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Assessments will vary by level and
by teacher. Here are some suggestions. 1. Unit Test 2. Quizes 3. Current Events - have students locate various articles in major news sources, and research the history behind the event. |
Textbook will vary by
level. 1.Maastricht Treaty 2.Documents from Bosnian History 3.Documents concerning the 1989 Revolution 4.Have students create maps showing evolution of Europe, during the Cold War, 1991, and 2005. Discuss the differences and why they occured. Maastricht TreatyDocuments on BosniaRevolution
in Europe 1989 |
1. PERSIA How does European history
reflect changes/development politically, economically, religiously,
socially, intellectually, and artistically. 3. How has the modern European state developed from feudalism to monar hy to, in most cases, democracy? 4. What role has military conflict played in european History? How did the goals and technology of war change throughout the centuries? How ans why have alliances shifted and changed? 5. What effect has nationalism has on European history in the past, now and what will happen in the future? How nationlism is both a unifying and dividing force. |
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December 21, 2005
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