Younghoon International Middle School/ 555-LOVE

In this class, you will be exploring the wonderful world of late nineteenth to 20th century History. The class will begin with a review of some of the last ideas learned during grade 8, nationalism, imperialism, and the Industrial Revolution. These will help us understand some of the major reasons for the cause of World War I. This event will be the first major focus of our class.

After World War I we will look at the after effects of the war in Europe before turning our major focus over to America for the 1920s, and then the Great Depression.

Topic Timetable- Nationalism

- Imperialism

- The Industrial Revolution

- Causes of World War I

- World War I

- World War I Aftermath

- The Roaring 1920s

- The Great Depression

- The Rise of Fascism

- The Life of Anne Frank

History 9 Mr. David Croft

davejcroft@hotmail.com

Exploring 20th Century History!We will then connect the Great Depression to what was happening in Europe at the same time, and the rise of fascism.

The rise of fascism in Europe will next lead into a major unit on World War II.

Our class will try to focus on some of the larger ideas behind these events. We will be looking at continued ideas of imperialism, nationalism and technology.

- World War II

- The Atomic Bomb Debates

- Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes

- The Cold War

- Government

History 9

“Those who do not

remember the past are

condemned to repeat it.”

– George Santayana

- Each class, students will receive one of three grades for participation: A+, B, or F

- Students are expected to be in their seats and prepared for class by the time the bell rings, and not run to their seats

- The most important rule to remember is that there is no speaking Korean in class. However, in groups you may write in Korean if needed, and may take 1 one-minute time out per class

Rules & Copyright Guidelines

Textbooks

Grades

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- Most test questions will be written answers that will also give you a grade of either an A+, B or F

- Students may not make use of any images or video unless they have permission. Safe practice would be to use www.creativecommons.org

- Students must source text using MLA style

Participation 30%

Projects 30%

Homework 20%

Tests 20%

Total 100%