SOCIAL STUDIES DO NOW ASSIGNMENTS MONDAY, FEB. 13 – FRIDAY, FEB. 24

SS DO NOW MONDAY, FEB. 13 Read the information for each country on the next two slides. Read country one and country two then answer the question on the third slide.

Country 1 Government controls all domestic broadcast media Two state-controlled television stations with one of the stations controlled by the armed forces A third TV channel, a pay-TV station, is a joint state-private venture • Access to satellite TV is limited One state-controlled domestic radio station and six FM stations that are joint state- private ventures Country Two Two commercial television stations Cable TV subscription service provides access to foreign channels About 20 commercial radio stations broadcast

Answer this question Which forms of government are best matched to the descriptions above? Country 1 – Republic C. Country 1 – Constitutional Monarchy Country 2 - Theocracy Country 2 - Republic B. Country 1 – Democracy D. Country 1 - Dictatorship Country 2 – Absolute Monarchy Country 2 – Democracy

SS DO NOW TUESDAY, FEB. 14 Selected Pull Factors for Immigration • Job opportunities • Political freedom • Access to education In the twentieth century these factors encouraged migration primarily A. By people with significant economic resources B. From one developed country to another C. From developing to developed countries D. Among people with similar religious beliefs

S SS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 • Railroads • Highways • Airplanes These modes of transportation have affected where economic activities are conducted throughout the world by — A. Requiring more population centers to develop near natural resources B. Enabling productive regions to be less dependent on long-distance trade C. Making access to water routes near settlements less necessary D. Encouraging private businesses to invest more in the development of public infrastructure

SS DO NOW THURSDAY, FEB. 16 Define Imperialism and write an example of imperialism

DO NOW Monday, FEB. 20 Weaknesses of Imperial Power Napoleon′s invasion of Spain Divisions among social classes Desire for independent, democratic government Desire for economic independence Which might be the result of these factors? A Anarchy C. Revolution B socialism D. Mutiny

SS Tuesday DO NOW FEB. 21 What does a map's legend help you do? A. Understand the purpose of the map  B. Calculate the real distance shown on the map  C. Locate specific cities or rivers on the map  D. Read the map's symbols correctly  E. Fold the map neatly Illustrate an example of a legend.

Wed. Feb. 22 Read the information and answer the question on the next slide. . . reason, which is that law teaches all mankind, who would but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions. Second Treatise on Civil Government by John Locke, 1689 AFTER READING, SEE NEXT SLIDE FOR QUESTION

Wednesday. Feb. 22 Which concept of the Enlightenment would the above passage most likely support? A. Truth can be discovered through reasoning and logic. B. Humankind can and should improve over time. C. People have a right to equality and freedom. D .What is natural is also reasonable.

Thursday, Feb. 23 What is the main idea of this illustration The colonists were restricted by laws pasted by the British Government. The king of England wanted the colonists to have a greater voice in government. King George put many American Colonists in stocks. Repeal of unpopular laws was the only way out of the stocks.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24 Which statement most accurately expresses the main idea of this illustration from the 1750s? A. Colonies that do not unite are not loyal. B. Colonies cannot survive unless they are united. C. Each colony should maintain its independence D. Any colony that does not unite will be attacked.

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