MODERN HISTORY
This 2nd semester class will focus on the causes and history of important global current events. Starting after World War II, we will study the Cold War and its effect on international relations and influence on regional conflict; The rise of economic interdependence and globalism; the rise of the internet and the Information Age and its effect on economics and role in reform and regime change; the fall of the Soviet Union; and the War on Terror. The ongoing theme of the class is that "everything old is new again." The events that shaped the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's are very similar to what the students see in the news today.
The class will consist of discussion, debate, research, and projects, and will help the students understand the events that are shaping their world.
Syllabus.
Best websites for vocabulary. If you don't find what you need here, google it. REMEMBER, WRITE YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
http://www.bestlibrary.org/best_teachers/2008/05/cold-war-glossa.html
http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/coldwar/terms.html
http://www.ducksters.com/history/cold_war/glossary_and_terms.php
http://alphahistory.com/coldwar/cold-war-glossary/
http://www.ducksters.com/history/cold_war/summary.php
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Submit 6th hour assignment HERE
This 2nd semester class will focus on the causes and history of important global current events. Starting after World War II, we will study the Cold War and its effect on international relations and influence on regional conflict; The rise of economic interdependence and globalism; the rise of the internet and the Information Age and its effect on economics and role in reform and regime change; the fall of the Soviet Union; and the War on Terror. The ongoing theme of the class is that "everything old is new again." The events that shaped the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's are very similar to what the students see in the news today.
The class will consist of discussion, debate, research, and projects, and will help the students understand the events that are shaping their world.
Syllabus.
Best websites for vocabulary. If you don't find what you need here, google it. REMEMBER, WRITE YOUR ANSWER IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
http://www.bestlibrary.org/best_teachers/2008/05/cold-war-glossa.html
http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/coldwar/terms.html
http://www.ducksters.com/history/cold_war/glossary_and_terms.php
http://alphahistory.com/coldwar/cold-war-glossary/
http://www.ducksters.com/history/cold_war/summary.php
STOP! Did you change the sharing settings on your assignment so I can view and comment?
Submit 4th hour assignment HERE
Submit 6th hour assignment HERE
