Unit 3 Test -- Asia ... on Friday April 5, 2013!

It's going to be ~189 points of brain-wracking fun!  It's all multiple choice, except for the part that isn't multiple choice!  Yes, there will be matching!  Yes, it will include 1 map!  Yes, there will be another cartoon analysis (see below).  Yes, there will be tears of joy and tears of sadness in the room!  No, it will not be the last test you ever take in this class . . . but we're getting closer!

• You might be asking yourself, "what should I study for this test?"  Might I suggest, "start with the study guide?"  (It's on the back of your Unit Calendar . . . in case you forgot . . . .) 
• You might also be asking yourself, "what will the non-multiple choice portion entail?"  Would you believe me if I told you that I was hoping you would evaluate China's changes since the death of Mao (in a short answer format)?
• Finally, you might also be asking yourself, "why should I care about this test . . . I'm on my way out these days, and I've got a bad case of 'itis?"  Good point . . . but might I remind you that we are going "college-style" . . . this test will be one of a handful of grades in 4th quarter and will affect your quarter grade greatly . . . if that doesn't convince you to study a little because your case of 'itis is really bad, let me remind you that in order to be avoiding the Final Exam (Seniors only :), you have to complete all work in the 4th Quarter "to the satisfaction of the teacher" . . . "to the satisfaction of (this) teacher" means 60% or better on all assignments in the 4th Quarter, including tests!

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Good luck, be safe out there, and make good choices!

Mr. H.

Cartoon for your test -- study it (from 2010...USA, Japan, and China) . . . what inferences can you draw from the cartoonist's point of view?

So You Think You Want a Little Extra Credit for Quarter 3?

You are not in college yet, so here is your chance at a little extra credit for Quarter 3 . . . CLICK HERE and take the survey on One China by 11:59pm on Thursday March 21, 2013 for 5 extra credit points.
Good Luck!

Unit 2 -- Cold War Test Hints and Tips

Your Cold War test will be an incredible challenge . . . but I know you are up for it!
It will:

• Be on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
• Be closed book, note, binder, and neighbor
• Be opened brain
• Be about 170 points
• Be mostly multiple choice
• Have people and concept matching up the wazoo
• Have a short answer (was the ending of the Cold War good or bad?)
• Have the long-awaited return of the Mighty Venn Diagram (related to Korea, Vietnam, and Cuba)
• Have a map of Europe related to Cold War alliances (see the map below -- click map to enlarge)

To Study:

• See the Study Guide on the back of the Unit 2 Calendar
• Study

Applying the Lessons of Vietnam

You've drawn a caricature, you've read the handout, now answer the questions . . . !
1) Of the lessons A-K in the handout "Applying the Lessons of Vietnam," which one is the most important one the USA should have learned from its experiences in the Vietnam conflict?  Why do you think this lesson is more important than all of the others? 
2) Did the USA actually learn this most important lesson in its recent involvements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and/or Libya (do some research if you need to)?  Back up your answer with some evidence.
3) Critique (in a professional manner) the choice of the person who posted before you (agree/disagree with his/her choice of most important lesson, and why).

This 10 point assignment is due by 2/26/13 at 11:59pm.  Comment to this post using your first name, last initial, and class period.

Good Luck!

Crash Course World History...The Cold War in a Nutshell

It's Test Time, Baby . . . Unit 1 -- United Nations

Your Unit 1 -- United Nations test on Monday 2/11/13 is going to be 124 points of fun.  If you want to do well, study!  The important things to study are on the back of the Unit 1 Calendar that you are including with your Binder Check.  If you know all of the key terms, people, and concepts, you should do well...unless you happen to choose too many incorrect multiple choice answers, or misinterpret or don't answer the non-multiple choice portions of the test. 
 
The test will be mostly multiple choice, some true/false, a few matching, with one Venn Diagram, one short answer, and one long answer...and a few cartoons.

This will be an opened-brain, closed-Binder, closed-book, closed-neighbor, closed-electronic device, no-help-sheet, etc. test . . . just do your best . . . that's all we can ask!


Good Luck!

The United Nations...$ Well Spent?

Part 1 -- In the comment section to this post (first name, last initial, class period) please do the following:

• A. give one specific example of the United States "getting its money's worth" out of the United Nations since 1945
• B. give one  specific example of the United States NOT "getting its money's worth" out of the United Nations since 1945
• C. give your opinion overall about whether the USA has gotten its money's worth from the UN since 1945 AND explain why (in an appropriate manner) the person who posted immediately before you was either correct or incorrect in his/her assessment

Part 2 --
CLICK HERE to go to the survey page!  

Complete both parts of this 2 Part assignment by Monday 2/11/13 at 11:59pm to get your 10 easy points!

Good luck!