1. Modern World History K.Shaver and P. Gushue Week 19 January 5 th -7 th

2. January 5 th, 2009 Chapter 27- Section 1 Page 678: Setting the Scene “The Future belongs to peace” –Frederic Passy “I shall not live to see the Great War, but you will see it, and it will start in the east” --Otto Von Bismark

3. Assignment 1: January 5 th, 2009 Read Chapter 27-Section 1 Complete guided reading and review, distributed in class. Complete Section Assessment page 681 #’s 4, 6, 7

4. Did you do your Homework? You should be prepared to answer the following questions… Discussion questions: Why were the Balkins considered to powder keg of Europe? Who participated in the arms race, and what was it a result of? Why did nations create alliances? Why did Bismark sign treaties between Austria-Hungary and Italy? How did militarism contribute to tensions?

5. PeaceWar

6. Nobel Peace Prize

7. Poster from the First Olympiad: Athens, Greece 1896

11. PeaceWar Olympic GamesAggressive Nationalism Hague TribunalMilitarism Interlocking Alliances Arms Race UK vs Germany

12. Assignment 2: January 6 th, 2009 “Is War Ever Justified?” Page 679 Skills Assessment Question # 3. Kaiser Wilhelm (William) II: Read Biography pg. 681 and answer question.

13. Is War Ever Justified? Class discussion, What do YOU think? Militarism glorifies war, pacifism denounces it. Who is right? Can war ever be a good thing? Under what circumstances? Or are there better ways to resolve issues than resorting to violence?

14. Kaiser Willhelm II Who was he? Why does he feel he deserves respect? How does this fit in with what we have been studying?

15. Now hear this! This Friday, January 9 th : QUIZ Chapter 27 sections 1 and 2! Know the following Section 1 (The Stage Is Set) Peace efforts, Factors that contributed to War, Alliances Section 2 (The Guns of August) Assassination and its results

16. Is War Justified? China, Germany, Zimbabwe Who’s point of view do you agree with? In Class: Skills Assessment 1&2, Discuss # 3.

17. The Powder-Keg Ignites!