Week of March 27th

Here is an outline of this week's activities:

Tuesday, March 29th

• Russian Revolution lecture
• introduce Depression, Rise of Fascism

Thursday, March 31st

• Read Merriman, 945-954 (927-945 optional)
• Read Mitchell, 163-180
• Depression, Rise of Fascism lecture
• Discuss/Debate Mitchell

Week of March 21st

Please finish reading chapter 22 in Merriman (pp. 914-926) and begin preparing for our exam on Friday. We will have a quiz in class on Wednesday.

Reading and homework for Monday, March 21st

Please read Merriman 888-914 and Mitchell & Mitchell 124-144. Choose a side and write a 2 page argumentative essay in response to the following question: "Were German militarism and diplomacy responsible for WWI?" You should be able to summarize both sides of the issue and be prepared to argue either side during an in-class debate on Monday.

Also...I'm really looking forward to our field trip to Bird Library on Thursday. Please be sure to bring permission slips if you have not already done so. We'll meet in the lobby at 1:05. See you then.

Reading for Tuesday, March 15

Please read Merriman 863-888. Either take notes or create an outline of the chapter (just 1 or 2 pages) so that you can keep track of the rivalries and alliances, and the events that establish them prior to WWI. You will be able to use this on the quiz next class.

Reading for Monday, March 7th

Please read Merriman 842-859.

Reading & Homework for Thursday, March 3rd

Please read Merriman 819-842 and complete the DBQ preparation assignment.