Thursday, January 28, 2010

What led to the Fall of the Roman Empire?

How did the Roman Empire Fall? In class we have examined several reasons for Rome's downfall, but some may be more significant than others.

Choose one reason for the Fall of Rome that you believe was most significant? Describe the situation and explain why it was the most significant cause using examples from class.

Link: Fall of the Roman Empire

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Epidemics Across Time

Throughout global history, rapidly spreading diseases have had an impact on many societies. Epidemics such as the Black Death in the 14th century, smallpox in the 16th century and AIDS in the 20th and 21st centuries have had significant effects on society.

Task for Extra Credit -
  • Define "epidemic"
  • Choose one epidemic and explain why the epidemic spread
  • Discuss the effects of the epidemic on a specific society or societies
Use your text, documents from class and/or cited web sources in your response. Click on "Comments" below to respond

Friday, October 3, 2008

Rank the Seven Ancient Wonders

Throughout history men and women have designed and built impressive architecture. It is your job to sit in judgment of these so called "Seven Ancient Wonders of the Ancient World" and decide which one deserves the title as number one.

Go to the link below, read up on and examine these seven ancient world wonders to decide which one you think should be number one. Write a 100 word essay in which you defend your choice for number one.

Make sure you address the following:
1. Who built the wonder?
2. Where was it built?
3. When was it built
4. How was it built (if known)
5. Why was it built

Back up your decision with examples from the reading.

Link to Ancient World Wonders

Monday, March 31, 2008

Russia's General Winter

Use the links and your knowledge of global history to answer the questions below.
  • What major obstacles did both Napoleon and Hitler encounter in their failed invasions of Russia?
  • Imagine that you are a general who has just been commanded to invade Russia. From what you know of these two unsuccessful invasions what kind of strategy would you use and what would you do to prepare your army for the attack?

Sunday, March 23, 2008

How did Hitler Rise to Power?

What factors led the collapse of the German Weimar Republic to Hitler and the Nazi's in the 1930's? Elaborate on
the following in your answer:
1. The Treaty of Versailles
2. German Democratic Tradition

3. The Wall Street Crash

Evaluation Question:
  1. Which of the conditions above do you believe most convinced the German people to abandon democracy for Hitler's dictatorship? Explain.

Sythesis Question:

  1. What emothions did both Hitler and Mussolini stir in their followers

Follow this link for information: Rise of the Nazi's

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Gandhi and MLK

Theme: Civil Rights Leaders

Gandhi and Martin Luther King worked within their countries to create civil rights for oppressed groups in their society.

  1. What simular methods of protest were used by both Gandhi and MLK?

  2. Do you believe these methods are effective? Explain your answer and use specific examples.

Martin Luther King


Monday, February 4, 2008

A New Kind of War

In what ways was World War I different from previous wars we have studied?