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Unit 5 Exam Part 1 Review

2010-03-24T23:23:51Z

This podcast covers the Unit 5 Exam, Part 1. This exam covers chapters 18-20. The exam will be multiple choice, there will be no essay with this exam. If you have any questions, let me know.

AP World History Exam Review (audio)

Discussion Post #12

2010-03-24T15:58:21Z

The High Aswan Dam in Egypt was important to Nassar and the Egyptian people for a number of reasons. Give reasons for its economic and political importance. Back up your answers with specific examples.

This post will close March 30 at 5:00 PM. Any post that is one sentance in length that states "I agree...." will not be eligible for points.

Discussion Post #11

2010-03-08T18:12:36Z

Explain the "Three Principles" of Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary program for China. From what sources might he have derived those ideas? In what respects did they address China's problems at the time? In what respects might they have foreshadowed the later split among Chinese revolutionaries?

This post will close on Friday, March 12 at 5:00 PM.

Discussion Post #10

2010-02-18T15:53:53Z

Compare the roles and status of women in the Soviet Union with those of Japanese women in the later post-war era (c.1970-1990). In which society did women achieve greater equality with men? Be sure to discuss the roles women had in each society and how these roles changed over time.

This post will close Thursday March 4 at 5:00 PM.

World War II Lecture Part 2

2010-02-16T21:08:27Z

This podcast is a lecture on the second half of World War II. The podcast will start with the Battle of Stalingrad. The Powerpoint is also available for you.

World War II lecture (audio)

World War II Powerpoint

Update

2010-02-10T21:50:37Z

I was going to have a podcast on World War I but we were able to cover the material today in class. Thursday we will finish WWI, the years between the wars and start WWII. There will be a reading quiz on Friday covering WWI to the start of WWII.

Just want to add the nice job that everyone did on the quick essay on Wednesday. We will be doing another one on Friday, with a dicussion on the last essay next Tuesday. If you have any questions, let me know.

Discussion Post #9

2010-02-10T21:47:22Z

Define "Globalization" How has modern technology contributed to globalization? What are some of its advantages? What are some of its dangerous side effects? Refer to the text when generating your response.

This post will close on February 16 at 5:00 PM.

Unit 4 Exam Review

2010-01-30T03:06:36Z

This podcast covers the Unit 4 exam. This exam covers chapters 1-17. The exam will be multiple choice. If you have any questions, let me know.

AP World History Exam Review (audio)

Discussion Post #8

2010-01-19T17:16:43Z

What was so "revolutionary" about the Industrial Revolution?

This post will close on January 26 at 5:00 PM.

Napoleon Bonaparte Lecture

2010-01-18T00:16:55Z

This podcast is a lecture on Napoleon Bonaparte. The podcast covers the rise and downfall of Napoleon and his impact on Europe.

Napoleon Bonaparte

Discussion Post #7

2010-01-08T15:07:51Z

Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most controversial figures in European history. When in power, he claimed to be consolidating, perserving and even expanding the policies and benefits of the French Revolution. Many of his comtemparies, however, as well as many subsequent observers, believed that many of his actions betrayed the principles of the revolution. A number of modern historians have called him a military dictator, or even an "Enlightened Despot." Whose Napoleon represents the real Napoleon? Cite specific examples and evidence to support your case.

This post will close on January 15 at 5:00 PM.

Compare and Contrast Hints

2009-12-12T23:16:37Z

Here is a Compare and Contrast Essay Workshop that will help with the Unit 3 Exam essay. I found this on Mrs. McCarthy's website. She is a teacher at Barrington High School.

Compare and Contrast Workshop

Unit 3 Exam Review-Part 2

2009-12-12T16:41:35Z

Here is the part 2 of the Unit 3 Exam review. The exam will cover chapters 1-14 with 35 questions coming form chapters 1-11 and another 35 coming from chapters 12-14. This podcast will cover chapters 12-14.

AP World Unit 3 Exam Review Part 2

Unit 3 Exam Review Part 1

2009-12-10T22:39:29Z

Here is the part 1 of the Unit 3 Exam review. The exam will cover chapters 1-14 with 35 questions coming form chapters 1-11 and another 35 coming from chapters 12-14. This podcast will cover chapters 1-11.

AP World Unit 3 Exam Review Part 1

Discussion Post #6

2009-11-30T15:09:44Z

Why was a free market the best system of exchange to Adam Smith? Why was laissez-faire preferable to regulation by church or state? How does Smith's system compare with the economic policies pursued by Qing China, Louis XIV's France or Russia under Peter the Great?

This post will close on December 14 at 5:00 PM.

Adam Smith Bio