National Geographic

Write a brief synopsis of what you learned about Asia from your National Geographic article. Your article must deal with Modern Asia--preferably China, India, or the Middle East. Try to make sure it deals with more modern issues also. Remember to include the month, title, and author of the article.

Santa Spam

All is want is more spam. Do you have spam in a can? How about a nice spam sandwich? Give me spam.

The Palestinian Charter

Contrast this with Gandhi's statements. This was written in the late 1960s. Look for nationalism in here. Why is this so different from Gandhi's approach?

Gandhi Addresses the All Indian Conference

Nationalism again here. Also look for examples of how Gandhi emphasizes non-violence and patience in dealing with the British.

Mao on Patriotism

Again, see Nationalism in this document. Why is he saying these things? What is his goal and purpose for this document?

Balfour Declaration

This document started the idea of an independent Israel. Why would he say this? Who is Balfour? Is nationalism an important aspect of this document?

Spinning Spam

Spin your spam here. 3rd period can spin a spam splashing across the stratosphere. 2nd Period can spam a spin sputtering and stuttering their speech. 4th period what can I say but span your spim.

Green Eggs and Spam

I do not like Green Eggs and Spam. I do not like them Spam I am. I would not, could not in my class. I will not, will not on the grass. Not on a desk, not on a train, not in 4th period, not in the rain.

Neville Chamberlin: Peace in Our Time

Why would he make this speech? Was he being naive or hopeful? What ideas do you see in this? What does he hope to gain by this speech?

Mussolini: What is Fascism

Mussolini is one of the more amusing characters of World History. Too bad he was also a sociopath. What is his view of Fascism? How is it different from the Marxists? Do you see any of his personality here?

Treaty of Versailles

Look this over and see who is to blame for the war. In particular, look at Article 231. Why? Was this a fair treaty or vindictive?

Lenin's Hanging of the Kulaks

From poetry to hanging. A bit brutal here but consider what we are discussing. Lenin led the Russian Revolution and the Kulaks were people who made up a small but increasingly wealthy middle class in Russia. Why would Lenin want to do this? What was his purpose?

In Flanders Field

For all of you poets who don't know it...here is tome that deals with World War One. Enjoy the ride and post your side.

Black Hand Constitution

Get out your secret decoder rings because now you can join this special organization. What ISMS do you find here? What did they hope to accomplish? Do they remind you of any groups today?

Spam

Monty Python has a Spam Song. Sing it if you like.

Darwin: The Descent of Man

Here it is--read it for yourself. This is an excerpt. Obviously these ideas are controversial even still today. How is Darwin much like Galileo?

Mazzini--Duties of Man

What are man's duties? What ideas are found in this document? Are these ideas dangerous or tame? Are they still in existence today?

The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx

This a bit long but skim it over. Why does Marx talk about this history of class struggle? What is his purpose here? Who are the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariat? What is he referring to in history?

Wordsworth--Tintern Abbey

Look for your characteristics of Romanticism here--emotion, nature, senses, etc. How do you FEEL about this document?

Women Miners in the Coal Pits

How are the conditions in the coal pits? Why would people be willing to do this? What are your impressions of the conditions?

Napoleon Imperial Catechism

How about this document for ego? Is this similar to any other document you have read? Why would Napoleon have this? What concepts (that we have discussed) does this resemble?

Declaration of Independence

Here is a copy of it for comparison sake to the French Document. No need to comment here.

TSAR

Declaration of the Rights of Man

What rights are guaranteed? How similar is this to the Declaration of Independence? I will include a link to it in case you wish to view it. What Enlightenment ideals are represented here? Is it radical?

Catherine the Great on Enlightenment

How "Enlightened" is Catherine the Great? What parts of this demonstrate "Enlightment" on her part? What parts are not very "Enlightened"?

Rousseau The Social Contract

Read Book 1 Chapters 1 and 3. They are just excerpts. What ideas are expressed here by Rousseau? What concept is he discussing? Do you agree?

Galileo on Trial

Why was Galileo on trial? What two ideas were in conflict? Does this relate to anything today?

National Geographic Unit 5

Select an article that deals with the Native Americans of Latin America (Maya, Inca, Aztec, Toltec, Moche, etc) or something that addresses the Explorers. There are plenty of articles to choose from.

Remember to post the date and title of the article and then something that relates to what you have learned about this topic.

Magellan

Here you see information about Magellan's voyage around the world. What was his purpose in circumnavigating the world? What do they encounter?

Charter of the Dutch West India Company

This is a very long document so just skim it. What stands out to you? What was the purpose of the document?

Broken Spears--Aztec accounts

While this is a bit long, look at this from a different point of view. Who is the villian? Why?

Letter to King Philip II

Notice how he butters up the King then demands something. What is he demanding and why? What is his point of view?