Mt. Carmel High School

 

Week Of March 16th

The schedule this week is modified due to CAHSEE. US Online will still meet on Thursday during 6th period. 1:30-2:35. Tutorial will be after school on Thursday, 2:35-3:30. Please plan accordingly.

Lessons

Monday: First, listen to a short lecture about one of the most outspoken figures in the cold war,  Senator Joseph McCarthy.  Second,  read about Senator Joseph McCarthy. Begin by reading about his historical background and then read pages 1-5 of a letter he sent to President Truman.  After reading pages 1-5, in a paragraph, write an explaination of  why you think McCarthy sent this telegram? Next, read page 6. In a paragraph, what appears to be the real reason he sent the letter? Explain. Finally, pretend you are President Truman and write a brief response to Senator McCarthy's telegram Safe Assign your answers to me by 7:00 am Tuesday(SA10-15)

Tuesday - As we continue our exploration of the Cold War, I would like you examine some of the  Cold War Flashpoints. I have separated the events into 3 time periods.  The first is 1945-1959. The second is 1960-1969. The third is 1970-1991. For the first two time periods rank the top 5 events that you believe put the world on the brink of war. For the final time period, choose the top 3 events. Then explain why you believe your #1 choice in each time period put the world on the brink of war. Bring a Hard Copy of  your response to me  on Thursday. (P10-15) History Social Science Standard 11.9.3

Thursday In class (1:30-2:35)- We will see three video segments (the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Berlin Wall, and the Cuban Missile Crisis) and you will answer these questions Please print out the questions so you have them.

Friday-  I have divided the Space Race into 3 sections. Section 1 covers the years 1946-1959. Section 2 covers the decade of the 1960's. The 3rd section covers 1970 to the present
For each of the sections, describe in a couple of sentences which nation (US or SU) made the most significant achievements in the area of technology. Be sure to include specific examples.
Now, once you have done that, in a paragraph, which nation was the overall winner of the space race? Be sure to include a couple of examples to prove your point. Safe Assign
your responses to me by 7:00 am Tuesday. ( SA11-20) History Social Science Standard 11.9

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