Unit 6: 1900 CE to 2016 CE
I. Timeline of 10 Key Dates A. 1914 - World War I begins B. 1919 - The Paris Peace conference and Treaty of Versailles C. 1929 - The United States experience a crash in the stock market, this time was known as the Great Depression D. 1933 - Hitler becomes chancellor, improving himself in the public eye and gaining support E. 1939 - World War 2 begins F. 1945 - The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki eventually lead to the surrender of Japan and the end of the war G. 1959-1975 - The Vietnam war, US soldiers were sent in to aid south Vietnam against communist North Vietnam (and the USSR) H. 1986 - The Cold War between Communist Soviet Union and Capitalist America begins, “the war that didn 't happen” …show more content…
Women gained stronger rights
2. elites/ powerful people started to lose power
3. Communism arrived (ish) B. Analyze the cultural changes and continuities in China from 650-1900.
Continuities
Changes
1. Culturally isolated
2. Confucianism remained prevalent
3. Not industrialized
1. New nationalism
2. China fell behind in technology
3. China was culturally behind (no enlightenment)
IV. Graphic Organizer of 2 C/C Topics A. Compare the efforts toward the economic modernization in the Middle East and the Caribbean
Similarities
Differences
1. Both regions used vacation to attract tourists
2. New activities, gambling and theme parks
3. Cultural assimilation
1. Middle east provided oil and gas to the West
2. Due to the oil connections Middle east was more modern economy
3. Jerusalem attracts people which adds religious motives for people to go to the Middle East
B. Compare the US and USSR war tactics during the cold war
Similarities
Differences
1. Technology race
2. Trillions of dollars spent
3. pacts/ alliances with other countries
1. USSR wanted to convert others to communism
2. US defended from communism not promote capitalism
3. USSR was flashy about weaponry, the US was making weapons but not waving them …show more content…
“From Islam to America” - (Strayer) “The murderous destruction of innocent lives is consistent with the Quran… I could no longer be a Muslim…” Theme development and interaction of culture
VI. 3 Migration Patterns A. Mexico to the US - the “American Dream” attracted many Mexicans looking for opportunity and jobs B. POW - Prisoners of war during the world wars were brought to America therefore migrating C. Pre WWI - Europe to the US, getting away from famine, conflict and oppression
VII. Top 10 Social/Political Factors A. Democratic rule - Some counties transitioned from dictatorships to democratic political systems B. Feminism - Push for gender equity (equal pay, reproductive rights, oversexualization) C. Homophobia - Prejudice against people who are gay or lesbian D. Extremists - People in a religion that use the religion to justify violent actions against another group of people (ISIS, Al Qaeda) E. Capitalism - Though it is an economic system, it was the US motivation for involvement in the Cold War F. Communism - Though it is an economic system, it was the Soviet Union’s motivation for involvement in the Cold War G. Socialism - Similar to capitalism/ communism in setup, values between the
I. Timeline of 10 Key Dates A. 1914 - World War I begins B. 1919 - The Paris Peace conference and Treaty of Versailles C. 1929 - The United States experience a crash in the stock market, this time was known as the Great Depression D. 1933 - Hitler becomes chancellor, improving himself in the public eye and gaining support E. 1939 - World War 2 begins F. 1945 - The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki eventually lead to the surrender of Japan and the end of the war G. 1959-1975 - The Vietnam war, US soldiers were sent in to aid south Vietnam against communist North Vietnam (and the USSR) H. 1986 - The Cold War between Communist Soviet Union and Capitalist America begins, “the war that didn 't happen” …show more content…
Women gained stronger rights
2. elites/ powerful people started to lose power
3. Communism arrived (ish) B. Analyze the cultural changes and continuities in China from 650-1900.
Continuities
Changes
1. Culturally isolated
2. Confucianism remained prevalent
3. Not industrialized
1. New nationalism
2. China fell behind in technology
3. China was culturally behind (no enlightenment)
IV. Graphic Organizer of 2 C/C Topics A. Compare the efforts toward the economic modernization in the Middle East and the Caribbean
Similarities
Differences
1. Both regions used vacation to attract tourists
2. New activities, gambling and theme parks
3. Cultural assimilation
1. Middle east provided oil and gas to the West
2. Due to the oil connections Middle east was more modern economy
3. Jerusalem attracts people which adds religious motives for people to go to the Middle East
B. Compare the US and USSR war tactics during the cold war
Similarities
Differences
1. Technology race
2. Trillions of dollars spent
3. pacts/ alliances with other countries
1. USSR wanted to convert others to communism
2. US defended from communism not promote capitalism
3. USSR was flashy about weaponry, the US was making weapons but not waving them …show more content…
“From Islam to America” - (Strayer) “The murderous destruction of innocent lives is consistent with the Quran… I could no longer be a Muslim…” Theme development and interaction of culture
VI. 3 Migration Patterns A. Mexico to the US - the “American Dream” attracted many Mexicans looking for opportunity and jobs B. POW - Prisoners of war during the world wars were brought to America therefore migrating C. Pre WWI - Europe to the US, getting away from famine, conflict and oppression
VII. Top 10 Social/Political Factors A. Democratic rule - Some counties transitioned from dictatorships to democratic political systems B. Feminism - Push for gender equity (equal pay, reproductive rights, oversexualization) C. Homophobia - Prejudice against people who are gay or lesbian D. Extremists - People in a religion that use the religion to justify violent actions against another group of people (ISIS, Al Qaeda) E. Capitalism - Though it is an economic system, it was the US motivation for involvement in the Cold War F. Communism - Though it is an economic system, it was the Soviet Union’s motivation for involvement in the Cold War G. Socialism - Similar to capitalism/ communism in setup, values between the