2/7 - "New imperialism" in Africa

Today we'll finish going through Chapter 14, Section 2, which is on "new imperialism" in Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Homework: Review Ch14, Sections 1 and 2

2/4 - "Africakes"

Today students decorated cakes to look like the colonization map of Africa c. 1900. This is based on the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, at which the European powers treated Africa like a big cake... They each took their own piece.

We'll finish going over Chapter 14, Section 2, on Monday, 2/7. Students should complete SecRev14-2 for Monday, 2/7.

2/3 - New Imperialism in Africa

Today we'll go through the first half of Chapter 14, Section 2, which is on "new imperialism" in Africa. In addition to the text, I will read a bit about the Berlin Conference to the students. This is a very important event that is important for students to know about and understand.

Homework: Re-read Chapter 14, Section 2, for tomorrow

2/1 & 2/2 - SNOW DAYS! :)

We've had two snow days due to icy road conditions. We'll pick up where we left off when we return to school. We'll start looking at Chapter 14, Section 2, together. Students should read and familiarize themselves with the material ahead of time.

1/31 - New Imperialism

Today we will begin going through Chapter 14, which is about "new imperialism." Section 1 focuses on colonial rule in Southeast Asia. We'll discuss the information together. We'll also watch a video segment about independent Siam (Thailand): Ch14, Sec1, Spotlight Video.

Homework: SecRev14-1, due 2/1

1/27 - Work on essays

Today students will be given time to work on their essays comparing/contrasting the French Revolution and the American Revolution, which are due Monday, 1/31.

Homework: Finish essays, due 1/31

1/26 - Test on Chs 10 & 11

Today students took a test over Chapters 10 and 11

Homework: Work on compare/contrast essays, due 1/31