1. Final Political Cartoon of the Week. 2. Turn in CST questions and Current Event News Article. 3. Guided practice to help you understand how to write your vocabulary sentences. 4. Finish your timeline & add some Cornell notes into your Notebook. 5. Review questions. Work with a partner & answer them in your Notebook. CST Questions REMEMBER HOMEWORK; SENTENCES using your VOCABULARY WORDS, quiz on Monday.

ALL Students Shall; Create a timeline in your Notebook Chronicling key events of the Second World War in Europe. Be able to use topic specific vocabulary words in sentences. In pairs answer review questions of the topic.

 Your goal is to use these vocabulary words properly in a sentence.  So you must understand the definition of the word & its importance.  Study the info handouts, and any notes that I give you.  EXAMPLE;  The D-Day invasion, the largest military operation in history, was the Allied re-conquest of Nazi controlled France.

France and Britain are suffering from economic depression. Both nations want to keep the peace. Germany begins its conquests of the Rhineland, and Austria Czechoslovakia. September 1, Germany invades Poland and quickly defeats Poland. On September 3 rd, Britain and France declare war on Germany. World War II begins 1930s

The German military quickly conquered Belgium, The Netherlands, and France. Germany begins bombing raids on Britain. Hitler betrays his ally Stalin & invades. After being pushed back the Soviets resist and push the Germans back to the Polish border. The Allies begin their push to liberate Europe. In late 1943 they invade Italy. In June 1944, the Allies invaded France to liberate it from Hitler Late 1943 & 1944

Copy these questions in your notebook. When instructed you will attempt to answer these questions, by asking your peers for assistance. 1. What were some European nations which fought in WWII? 2.What were the names of the 2 major alliances during the war? 3. During what years was the war fought? 4. Who were some of the important leaders during the war? 5. What were the names of several crucial battles during WWII in Europe? 6. What was the Holocaust?

Political Cartoon Analysis. Cornell Notes, The Final Years of the War & its Aftermath. WWII Quiz. Cornell Notes and T-Chart about Modern Europe.

You Shall All; Pass your quiz with 7/10 questions answered correct. That would be 70%. Take Cornell Notes an a create a T-Chart to become familiar with the economy, society, & culture of modern Europe. Compare Modern Europe with the USA.

June 1944 to April 1945After the success of the D-Day invasion, the British, Americans, and other European troops that survived the Nazis invade from the west. The Soviets (Russians) invaded from the east. The end of HitlerWith the Allies closing on the German capital of Berlin, Hitler orders his troops to fight until the end. With the Soviets closing in, he commits suicide. May 1945With Hitler’s death, Germany officially surrenders ending the war in Europe on…Europe has to be rebuilt after the war. Again the U.S. is needed to rebuild its allies. The Soviet Union, now a world power, rebuilt Eastern Europe…and then controlled it. More and more Jews who escaped the Holocaust immigrated to Israel.

1. Period 4, return any old homework. 2. Period 5 some new seating arrangements. 3. Political Cartoon Analysis 4. Periods 5 & 7 you need to leave a page blank in your Notebook for a homework assignment. 5.Use Cornell Notes and a T-Chart to complete your examination of Modern Europe. 6.Begin to examine the physical & political maps of N. America and the USA. You will need a book. 7. Expert groups again…complete labeling a regional map of the USA. Homework; 5 & 7 only. Go online to the class web site and add the last notes of WWII Europe you did not get.

Europe’s status in the world Europe is one of the world’s leaders in economics, politics, the arts, science & technology. Today Europe is composed of 50 nation- states. Currently, 27 nation-states of Europe have joined the European Union. The EU goals include; a common economy &currency, common immigration policies, scientific research, & military operations. Things have not been easy for the EU. A permanent Constitution was not approved by voters in France & the Netherlands in In 2008 Irish voters did not approve it either.

Europe United States Is known for its elite universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. Known for its elite universities such as Harvard, Yale, & Princeton. Europe is very diverse. It embraces multiculturalism. The USA is also very diverse. At times it is not as accepting of multiculturalism as Europe. Europe is willing to work with other nations. 27 nations joined the European Union, a giant super nation. The USA cooperates with other nations. No attempt of uniting with all the nations of North America has ever been considered. Europe is one of the world’s most powerful continents. However, after World War II, its might has been reduced. The USA is now the world’s only superpower. It surpassed Europe after WWII. India, & China may become the next superpower.