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Government – Ratification of the US Constitution

Posted on January 12, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Use the link below to download questions on the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists over ratification of the Constitution.

Ratification of the US Constitution book assignment

Assignment in google doc form

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US History – Videos on Trench Warfare

Posted on January 10, 2023 by pmaienknecht

An excellent video describing trench warfare and life in the trenches – video link

An example of trench warfare from the movie “All Quiet on the Western Front” – video link

An example of a poison gas attack – video link

*Full episode from The Chronicles of Young Indiana Jones “Trench of Hell” – video link

*(We watched from the 8:46-24:03 mark of the above episode)*

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US History – The Making of the American Constitution & Federalism

Posted on January 10, 2023 by pmaienknecht

The following video clips are excellent resources covering the making of the American Constitution from the Articles of Confederation to the Bill of Rights.

US History – Trench Warfare & New Military Technology of WWI

Posted on January 9, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Download the following questions about Trench Warfare and Trench life, and use the following articles to answer.

Trench Warfare & New Military Technology of WWI Assignment (use this link) – google doc form

Trench Warfare Article (information that will help you answer the questions above)

Use the Website below for information on New Technology and Weapons of WWI.

Machine Guns – Machine Guns

Flamethrowers – Flamethrowers

Long Range Large Artillery – Paris Gun / Some good pictures on this link

Trench Mortars – Trench Mortars

Tanks – Battlefield debut of the Tank

Poison Gas – Poison Gas / Gas Attack, 1916

Airplanes – Birth of the Figther Plane / Airmen of the First World War / Aces of World War I (use this website to find your pilots…click their names on the chart)

Submarines -David Fulton, Robert Bushnell, and John Holland – Holland and the Submarine

Grenades – Grenades of WWI

Why WWI Sucked! (semi-humorous depiction of trench warfare)

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Government – The Articles of Confederation

Posted on January 5, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Answer the questions below by using the links to information and videos about our nation’s first Constitution, The Articles of Confederation.

What was perhaps the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
When would it be ratified?
As clearly stated in the Articles, what did Congress have “control” over? What was its “most important” action?
In what way(s) was government power under the Articles “limited” or “weak”?
Describe the structure of Congress under the Articles.
Why do you think the power of government under the “Articles” was so limited?
Would you consider the “Articles” to be our nation’s first Constitution? Explain?

Information on the Articles:

The Articles of Confederation

Video Clips on the Articles of Confederation:

What Were The Article of Confederation – Facts vs Fiction (3 minutes)

Brief Explanation of the Articles (3 minutes)

The Constitution before The Constitution (6 minutes)

Economic Problems Under the Articles of Confederation (6 minutes)

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US History – CH 12, ST 1 Study Guide – The Road to War

Posted on January 5, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Use textbook pages 414-419 to answer the following questions.

ST 1 CH 12 Study Guide – The Road to War

Study Guide (google docs)

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Government – The Declaration of Independence

Posted on January 4, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Download the pdf file below for questions 1-8 in your textbook on page 43. Use the link below to to access the transcribed Declaration of Independence. Keep all answers in digital format to be turned in on edmodo.

The Declaration of Independence Assignment on powerpoint

Dec of Independence Questions pg 43

Transcribed Declaration of Independence

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US History – Videos: Cause of WWI & Outbreak of War

Posted on January 3, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Here are some pretty good (short) videos discussing the major causes of WWI (including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand) as well as the initial outbreak of war in Europe. These include a good explanation of Trench warfare too.

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US History – The Causes of World War I (The Great War)

Posted on January 3, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Use the following links to examine the main causes of WWI. Put all of your answers on a google doc. Give it the same title as this assignment.

Outline causes of WWI

Web Outline – Causes WW1 (mind-map) – may have to sign into this site with google to access.

1. List the 4 (or 5) main causes for WWI (think M-A-I-N or M-A-N-I-A)

2. In a sentence or two briefly explain EACH of the main causes of WWI outlined on these sites into your own words.

3. Think about the effect that these main causes of the war each had. Which ONE of them do you think had the greatest influence on leading to the war? Explain why.

4. List the size of the main European Powers armies and navies in terms of numbers by the year 1914 (this is on one of the sites).

Use the following links of WWI Maps to answer the questions below.

Interactive Map of Alliances WW1

First World War Maps

1. What countries made up the Triple Alliance?

2. What countries made up the Triple Entente?

3. What countries in Europe remained neutral during WWI?

4. Looking at the location of the nations in each Alliance, what strategic advantage might the Triple Entente have?

5. How might the location of the Triple Alliance nations be an advantage?

6. In what region of the world was the Ottoman Empire located?

7. Generally describe the location of the Eastern Front.

8. Generally describe the location of the Western Front.