Mrs. Connors' Classroom

1.) Bell Work:

p. 785 Document-Based Questions #1-4

2.) Imperialism Video with Questions

• The questions will be on a paper on the tables to share with tablemates.

3.) If extra time, make sure everything in your notebook is completed.

Here are the video questions for the CrashCourse Imperialism video:

1.) What did Britain have that China wanted?

2.) In your opinion which side got the better deal in the Treaty of Nanjing? Give 2 details for support.

3.) Why were Europeans so successful in colonizing Africa? 2 reasons.

4.) What 3 technologies made it easier for Europeans to later conquer Africa?

5.) How did Britain maintain control over India?

6.) Why did Indian leaders agree to British control?

7.) Do you agree or disagree with John Green that imperialism directly lead to the world we have today? Explain your reasoning in 4-5 sentences.

1.) Bell Work:

What was the claim for the SAT SLOT passage? What evidence did Morel use?

2.) SAT SLOT Quiz on iLearn

3.) On page 31 of your interactive notebook answer in complete sentences  questions 2-7 on p. 784 of our textbook.

These questions must be checked before you leave for the weekend.

1.) Bell Work:

Read p. 9 in your SAT SLOT packet.

Circle any words you do not know to create a vocabulary list. Define the words in your SAT SLOT packet.

• occupation: being occupied by military force; a job
• exploitation: to take advantage of someone/something
• hewing: to make or shape by cutting
• abode: home
• Semitic: people who speak Hebrew, Arabic, Aramaic
• polity: politics
• perpetual: recurring; repeated; never-ending
• spasmodic: brief, irregular bursts; spasm-like
• monotonous: dull, tedious, and repetitious
• nascent: just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential

2.) Read the SAT SLOT packet passage together.

3.) Questions & Four Square on p. 10 in SAT SLOT packet.

• Underline the claim of the excerpt. Describe what the excerpt is about. Write these in Box 1 (top left).
• In Box 3 (bottom left) write details to support the claim. Cite evidence & reasoning.
• According to the author what is the greatest threat to Africa? Answer below and then underline your evidence to support it.
• What was the author’s purpose? Write in Box 2 (top right) The author’s purpose was to persuade/inform the audience…
• Complete Box 4 (bottom right).

SAT SLOT QUIZ TOMORROW!

1.) Bell Work:

Describe three reasons people imperialized or colonized other nations. How do you think the people in those countries felt about being imperialized?

2.) Finish The Scramble for Africa Map.

3.) Answer Post-Questions & discuss together.

1.) Bell Work:

Answer the PRE-QUESTIONS on your half sheet.

Use this political cartoon for pre-question #1.

2.) Begin The Scramble for Africa Map Activity! Follow the directions in class to imperialize Africa as various European countries.

Reminder: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 23rd is PSAT 9 testing. All 9th graders are to report to school at 10:15am!

1.) Bell Work:

Which form of managing imperial interests do you think would be most effective? Why?

Use Tree Map or p. 780

2.) “White Man’s Burden” DBQ Reading & Questions with partner; turn in TODAY

3.) DBQ questions individually (get from Mrs. Connors if absent); put in notebook on p. 30 when finished

1.) Bell Work:

Name 3 inventions from the Industrial Revolution that changed the world.

How did they change the world?

2.) Turn in old participation sheets. New participation sheets start TODAY!

3.) Imperialism Vocabulary FINISH in class!

1.) Bell Work:

Which economic system(s) would you prefer to live in? Provide reasoning.

Do you think socialism is realistic? Why or why not?

2.) Imperialism Video with questions

3.) Start Imperialism Unit Vocabulary

1.) Bell Work:

p. 737 Capitalism v. Socialism Chart Questions 1 & 2

2.) Circle Map notes on Capitalism, Socialism, & Communism

3.) BrainPop video on Communism

1.) Bell Work:

What were some of the challenges you faced while you were building your city on your map? Give at least two examples.

2.) Discuss challenges from The Urban Game. How could cities overcome these issues during the Industrial Revolution?

3.) Urbanization Reflection Questions

• Answer each of the questions in complete sentences. Provide examples, reasons, and details to support your answers.
• This is due TODAY.

Urbanization Reflection Questions

1.) What was the largest challenge you faced building your map? Do you think that was a real challenge for people in 1800s England?

2.) Evaluate the village for potential problems.  Examples to consider:

• Are there enough roads? Is it easily navigable?
• Are houses near factories or train tracks?
• Were jails, hospitals, school, & the like located in appropriate locations?

3.) How could you resolve these issues? Give examples.

4.) What changes would you make if you were to plan it all from the beginning in the 1800s? Why?

5.) If you built your ideal city today, what would you include? Why?

6.) What are some effects of rapid urbanization that we see today?