Bell ringers Feb. 4-8 World History

What event sparked wwi? Why would this lead all the nations into war? BR #1: Monday, Feb. 4 What event sparked wwi? Why would this lead all the nations into war? Did you know: The celebration of Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher. It became a month-long celebration in 1976.

List three new weapons that were introduced in wwi. BR #2: Tuesday, Feb. 5 List three new weapons that were introduced in wwi. Which area in Europe was known as the powder keg? Why? Describe trench warfare. Did you know: While, George Washington Carver did not actually invent peanut butter he did develop 300 derivative products from peanuts among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medicinal oils and cosmetics.

What is an armistice and when was it declared in WWI? BR #3: Wednesday, Feb. 6 What is an armistice and when was it declared in WWI? List 2 aspects of Wilson’s 14 points. List 3 aspects of the Treaty of Versailles that punished Germany. Why did it lead to WWII? Did you know: Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American ever elected to the U.S. Senate. He represented the state of Mississippi from February 1870 to March 1871.

Which ruler expanded Russia’s territory and westernized it? BR #4: Thursday, Feb. 7 Which ruler expanded Russia’s territory and westernized it? What is the term for a Russian emperor? Which dynasty ruled Russia for over 300 years? Did you know: In 1940, Hattie McDaniel was the first African-American performer to win an Academy Award—the film industry’s highest honor—for her Supporting actress role in Gone With the Wind.

What happened at Bloody sunday? BR #5: Friday, Feb. 8 What happened at Bloody sunday? List 4 reasons why tsar Nicholas II was unpopular. Did you know: Before he was a blockbuster actor, Will Smith was The Fresh Prince and, along with partner Jazzy Jeff, won the first-ever Grammy for Best Rap Performance. They boycotted the awards because the category was barred from television. Before turning in: Please put the following in the upper RIGHT-hand corner of your paper: First and last name Class period Date Once complete, please turn in all 5 bell ringers for this week.