World History II- Mr. Meyers
Name_______________________________
Nationalism and Revolution in the Post-War World
India, China, Vietnam, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East
Enduring Understandings for American and World History
EU#1: The United States gradually became a global superpower during the 20th century.
EU#2: American society and culture has changed throughout the 20th century.
EU #3: Challenges to pre-existing social, economic, and political systems shaped 20th century W. History.
EU #4: Conflict and cooperation between peoples and nations shaped 20th century World History.
Essential Questions for Unit 6
1. How did Non-Western regions in areas of the world such as India, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and
Latin America gain independence from European powers?
2. How did WWII and the Cold War impact independence movements around the world?
3. How did the concept of nationalism influence independence movements around the world?
4. How did nationalist leaders overcome obstacles to lead their country(s) to independence?
Skill: Research and Writing
In-Class Essay Exam: 3-12 (on EQ #4)
Objective Essay Exam: 3-31
Date
Topic
Homework
Monday, 2-24
Assign Biographies, Introduce Unit 6
Tuesday, 2-25
Wednesday, 2-26
Thursday, 2-27
Friday, 2-28
Monday, 3-3
Tuesday, 3-4
Wednesday, 3-5
Thursday, 3-6
Friday, 3-7
Monday, 3-10
Tuesday, 3-11
Wednesday, 3-12
Thursday, 3-13
3-17 to 3-21
Monday, 3-24
Tuesday, 3-25
Wednesday, 3-26
Thursday, 3-27
Friday, 3-28
Monday, 3-31
Tuesday, 4-1
Wednesday, 4-2
Thursday, 4-3
Friday, 4-4
Monday, 4-7
India
India
China
China
China
China
Africa
Africa
Africa
Africa
Vietnam
In-Class Essay Exam
Vietnam Day!
SPRING BREAK!
Middle East
Middle East
Middle East
Latin America
Latin America
Objective Exam, Begin Gandhi
Gandhi, Main Idea #1 Due for Peer Review
Gandhi
Gandhi, Main Idea #1 Due to Mr. Meyers
Gandhi
Gandhi Main Idea #2 Due for Peer Review
Bio Reading #1
RP Notecheck #1 30 Minutes
Bio Reading #2
Bio Reading #3
Bio Reading #4
RP Notecheck #2 60 Minutes
Bio Reading #5
Bio Reading #6
Bio Reading #7
Bio Reading #8
RP Notecheck #3 60 Minutes
Bio Reading #9
Bio Reading #10
No HW
No HW
No HW
Reading on MidEast
RP Notecheck #4 30 Minutes
Reading on Latin America
RP Notecheck #5 30 Minutes
Study for Exam!
Main Idea #1 Draft Due Tues.
Peer Editing, Main Idea #1
Polishing of Main Idea #1
Main Idea # 2 Due Monday
Main Idea # 2 Due Monday
Peer Editing, Main Idea #2
Page Numbers by Reading
Title
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
MAO
1-15
30
45
58
73
86
120
134
165
178
Ben-G
10-19
27
47
64
88
106
127
141
158
179
Gandhi
6-17
27
37
47
59
69
89
101
111
121
intro 11
24
35
49
61
73
87
99
108
118
6-17
39
43
53
65
75
85
91
105
119
Ho
Mandela
1. Note-taking Sheet for Essay Question:
How did nationalist leaders overcome obstacles to lead their country(s) to independence?
BACKGROUND: What is the background / setting for this story and this person? What events and ideas shaped
this leader early on? What led him on the path to being a revolutionary?
INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS: What kind of person is he? Strengths and weaknesses? Character traits?
Provide specific examples to back up your ideas.
ACHIEVEMENTS: What does he achieve? How does he do it? Who helps him? Who struggles against him?
What is his legacy?
Syllabus: MISSING AN ENTIRE WEEK- SCHOOL ENDED ON THE 21st!!!!
Date
Friday, 2-8
Topic
Go Over Unit 5 Exam, Introduce RP
Monday, 2-11
Lab Day: Conferences
Topic Form Due
Lab Day: Pathfinder
Tuesday, 2-12
Wednesday, 2-13
Thursday, 2-14
Friday, 2-15
Monday, 2-18
Tuesday, 2-19
Wednesday, 2-20
Lab Day: Finish Gathering Sources
Bibliography Due (5 Sources)
Notecheck Due
Lab Day: Bring RP Materials!
NO SCHOOL: PD Day
NO SCHOOL: President’s Day
Lab Day: Bring RP Materials!
Homework
3 Topics, 2 Effects for each
Topic Form Due Monday!
Find 3 Electronic Sources
Find 2 Print Sources,
Bibliography Due Tomorrow!
Reading and Notecards
Notecheck Due Tomorrow!
Reading and Notecards
Reading and Notecards
Notecheck Due Tomorrow!
Reading and Notecards
Thursday, 2-21
Introduce Unit 6
India
Notecheck Due!
China
Friday, 2-22
China
Reading and Notecards, Begin
Outline
Monday, 2-25
Africa
Tuesday, 2-26
Africa
Notecheck Due!
Middle East
Reading and Notecards, Begin
Outline
Notecheck Due Tomorrow!
Finish Outline, Begin Rough Draft
Wednesday, 2-27
Thursday, 2-28
Friday, 3-1
Monday, 3-4
Tuesday, 3-5
Wednesday, 3-6
Thursday, 3-7
Friday, 3-8
Monday, 3-11
Tuesday, 3-12
Wednesday, 3-13
Thursday, 3-14
Friday, 3-15
Middle East
Outline Due!
Latin America
Latin America
First Draft Due!
Unit 6 Objective Exam
(50 MC, True-False, Matching)
Review Exam, Begin Gandhi
Gandhi
Final Draft Due!
Gandhi
Gandhi
Gandhi
Gandhi
VIETNAM DAY!
NO SCHOOL: End of 3rd Quarter
Reading and Notecards
Finish Outline, Begin Rough Draft
Outline Due Tomorrow!
Rough Draft
First Draft Due Monday!
Revise and Proofread
STUDY FOR EXAM!
Revise and Proofread
Final Draft Due Tomorrow!
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TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
None: Enjoy Spring Break!