March 22nd, 2011 Bellringer Questions Write Q What event in Sarajevo triggered the start of World War I? A. an ultimatum presented to Serbia in response to royal assassinations B. the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie C. Austria’s rejection of Serbia’s offer and declaration of war on Serbia D. Russia’s mobilization of troops along the Austrian border What countries were known as the Allies? A. Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary B. Great Britain, Germany, Italy C. Great Britain, France, Russia D. Germany, France, Austria-Hungary TURN IN PACKETS/TIMELINES IF YOU HAVE NOT!

When snakes are born with two heads, they fight each other for food. Random Fact of the Day When snakes are born with two heads, they fight each other for food.

March 7th, 2012 Return and Review Tests and Essays from Imperialism Grade Reports WORLD WAR I BEGINS Textbook Research – What “–isms” led to the outbreak of world war?

Elephant teeth can weigh as much as nine pounds. Random Fact of the Day Elephant teeth can weigh as much as nine pounds.

Announcements Notebook Check – Make sure you have yours checked if you were absent last Wednesday Gandhi Quiz – Turn in video guide if you missed the end of movie…if you were banking on taking the quiz, get makeup work from Tuesday folder Extra Credit – Check the website sometime this week for a BIG extra credit assignment

Today’s Plan… Notes Sheet – The “Isms” Chapter 13, Section 1 (Pages 407-408) Guided Reading Sheet (on the back) Complete ‘a’ and ‘b’ for numbers 1-3 I CAN connect the ideas of imperialism, militarism, and nationalism to the start of The Great War (WWI).

March 9th, 2012 – 1st Period Pick up a notes packet from the front chair and pick up your clicker Short Discussion on the “–isms” Alliance System of Europe Notes + Video Primary Source? We’ll see.

Nationalism: the belief that people should be loyal mainly to their nation rather than to a king or an empire Imperialism: a policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, or socially Militarism: a policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war

March 8th, 2012 Kony Video Video Discussion Next Steps? American involvement?

A little context… Great Britain established a colony in Uganda in the 19th century Treated the people in Southern Uganda better than the ones in Northern Uganda

A little context… Joseph Kony founds the Lord’s Resistance Army in 1987, in an attempt to bring equality to the Acholi people of Northern Uganda Group preaches a hybrid of Christian and Acholi beliefs and was known for controversial tactics – some of which you will see in the video