World History Period 2 Assignments

Complete #1-8

-With a partner answer each question, by following the link on the sheet

Read the primary source at the bottom of pg 498. Explain what the context is behind the event in the diary. On your own find 2 more primary sources depicting the treatment of prisoners during world war 2. Compare and contrast

-Draw and fill in the information on the map on page 492
-Answer Questions 1 and 2 on the back

#1,3-8

Create a 5-6 Slide presentation detailing your great depression budget
-Explain your job and what that entails including your salary
-What were your priorities when creating your budget 
-Were you able to afford any extra items
-What do you think you would need for your family to live comfortably 
-Did your family make it through? Why or why not?

Pg 445 #1-5

-Construct a family Tree that connects Queen Victoria of England to Prince Alexy of Russia.
-Include titles of each person in the Family Tree
-Bonus Points for illustrating some of the famous figures

Pg 428 #1-18, Pg 429 Primary Source #1-2

-On a google slide pick and describe a battle from world war 1(in a group of 3-4)
-Must be 7 slides
-Describe the events leading up to the battle, who fought in it, the result and how it affected the entire war
-Is there any memorial to the battle today? If so describe it

#1, 3-8 PG 410

-Illustrate the map 
-Use color to show what European countries controlled territory
-reflect this information with a key 
 1) Which country had the most territory?
2) How many countries maintained independence
3) How were they able to stay independent 

-Create a 3 slide google slide
-Pick any era of history, that we have covered, that you would want to live in and why
-Detail what you would do and what you expect life would be like

PG 184 Critical thinking #1-5
Pg 185 Primary Source #1-3

-In a group write an outline on how to "increase Royal power and become an absolute Monarch"

#1-2,5

: What historical events or circumstances surround the creation of this document? How might these factors have influenced its content and purpose?: Who created this document, and what might their background, beliefs, or motivations reveal about the document’s viewpoint or bias?: Who was the intended audience for this document? How does the language, tone, and style reflect the needs or expectations of that audience?: What are the main themes or messages conveyed in the document? How do these themes relate to the broader historical context?: How did this document influence its contemporary society or later historical developments? What lasting effects can be traced back to it?

-Research one  crop that developed in the Americas(such as corn or potatoes) and its impact on the world today. Show your findings in a poster

Create a travel brochure to entice Europeans to settle in the new American Colonies, provide pictures and information about the colony that you choose
Options
-Jamestown
-Plymouth Rock
-New France

-draw, color, and label the map on page 130 and answer question 1-2

Pg 114 #1-20, critical thinking #3

-Draw and label the map on page 93 of European trade routes to Africa and Asia.

Pg 90 #1-15
critical thinking #1-6

-Read our notes on the Safavid empire
-Create an advertisement/offer to a european country for an alliance
-Include information about your empire in order to form an alliance

-Create a front page of a newspaper, detailing the conquering of Constantinople
-2 Pictures
-1 Main article(4 Sentences)
-2 small blurbs (2 sentences)

PG 511(slide 5) on the PDF
PG 77 in the physical book

Pg 494 #1-9

Page 477 (Slide 11)
#1,3-5

-Compare and Contrast the Italian and Northern Renaissance using columns
-Use the table in your notes for help

1) Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy 
2) What geographical advantages did Italy have compared to the rest of Europe?