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Unit 6 Test hints

 

Be sure to know

All the areas controlled by the British during the Age of Imperialism and what made Great Britain so powerful around the world

Socialism- thinkers, books, ideas, beliefs about capitalism

Capitalism/ free enterprise- thinkers, books, ideas, beliefs

Cause and Effects of different INVENTIONS and SCIENTIFIC discoveries politically, economically and socially on all areas of the world (Europe, Africa, and Asia)

Why child labor was used during the industrial revolution

What was the economic, social, and political changes that were effected by the industrial revolution (reform polices)

Importance of the Suez and Panama Canal

Exploitation of mineral resources led to changes resulting from Industrialization which helped out economically ultimately resulting in a grow of trade

Vocabulary and how it affected people

Social Darwinism, Colony, Sphere of Influence, Protectorate, Capitalism, Socialism, Free enterprise

Economic Revolution Essay

Introduction paragraph: First Sentence (s), explain what life was like before the Industrial Revolution be very specific and use at least 2 examples. You must include the prompt in your introductory paragraph.

 

3 Body paragraphs: In each body paragraph you will take about each concept and use at least 2 specific examples and talk about how the examples changed Europe.  

TEK (8) B

Explain how the Industrial Revolution led to the political, economic, and social changes in Europe. 3 sentences for each underlined word in paragraph form. (Chapter 25)  Minimum 4 paragraphs

 

 

Extra Credit if you watch the movie The Cinderella Man and write a 1 1/2 page essay on how historically accurate the movie is to history, using specific examples from history.  Due 2-14-14

Unit 5 Helpful hints

Religion verses secular

Characteristics of Renaissance, immediate causes and effects of the Renaissance and Reformation know specific artist from the Renaissance and what they were known for.

Affects of the printing press

Churches views of science

Columbian Exchange

Results of the slave trade

Commercial Revolution

Mayan Aztec and Inca and what technological advancements they were known for

Historians like Atlas

Who controlled the trade in the Spice Islands and why were they important

Reasons for exploration for the Europeans and Ming Dynasty 

(God Gold and Glory)

Elizabeth I, Henry VIII, Martin Luther, John Calvin

chapter 17 section 3

Know Vocabulary words including Edict of Worms and Act of Supremacy, Names of women, men, kings, popes

chapter 17 section 4

Know major men and who they where assocatied with, vocabulary words including  Presbyterians, Lutherans, and Ignatuis of Loyola

Homework Jan 6th

I wanted to give my classes a heads up on homework they will have Monday night January 6th.  We will be finishing up the chapter over Renaissance and then quickly moving into the Protestant Reformation.  We will take a quiz over chapter 17 section 3 and 4 the week we return to school.  I will blog this final time over how to take notes out of the book for a quiz.

The end is near :)
I have updated everything I can at the moment in skyward.  Please look over all of your assignments and make sure everything has been turned in.  If a test needs to be re-taken then have them talk to me first thing Monday.  Have a great weekend.

We are taking our last Unit Test next week Tues. & Weds. over the Renaissance.  Please continue to check skyward to ensure that your student is it turning in all assignments.  I talked to my classes about exceptions and what is required of them.

Exemption Policy

In order to exempt a class the following semester grades and number of absences must be met:

70-79 with one absence

80-84 with two absences

85-89 with three absences

90 or above with four absences

ISS, out of school suspension, or bridge placement in the semester will nullify exemptions

A student with outstanding fines will not be allowed to exempt if the fine is not cleared.

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