The Berlin Wall

Today we are continuing through the Cold War by looking at its most visible symbol, the Berlin Wall. Students will understand where and why this massive enclosure was built. Students will also learn about the architecture and attempts of many to escape to West Berlin.

Tonight's Homework: Ch25 Sect 4

Korea and the Cold War

We have been studying the Cold War period and some of the struggles that took place during those years (1945-1991. Today we are finishing up Korea and how the war ended with the country split in two (same as before war began).

Math Tests Tomorrow: Abbreviated Schedules

Defeating Japan: Part I Island Hopping!

Homework: None, make up back work by Thursday

Ending the War in Europe

Tonight's Homework: Chap 24 Sect 4 Quiz.. "Winning the War"

America Wakes Up!!!!

World War II

Ok, Back to the blog and sorry about the absence! We finished writing our practice DBQ and we're moving on to the Second World War. On Monday we began by dissecting the different dictatorships that arose in Europe in the 1920's and 1930. We also look at the aggression that the Empire of Japan displayed in China and southeast Asia.

Today we are looking at one of the worst attacks in American History. The surprise attach on Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands on December 7th 1941. after reviewing the events and problems the U.S. had with Japan we starting watching the film Pearl Harbor from the start of the attack. We will continue this tomorrow.

Homework: Complete Worksheet Ch.24 Sect 1 Quiz

FDR and the New Deal

Today in class we are looking at the new presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Elected by a huge majority, FDR promised "relief, reform and recovery" to the American people. Using Stick Figure Theater we are looking at FDR's first term.