Tuesday, March 31, 2009

HW for Wed April 1st - The Road to War

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1. Discuss the lasting effects of the Treaty of Versailles. 

2. Describe examples of the rise of Communism, Fascism, National 

Socialism, and Militarism. 

3. Explain the weaknesses / failures of the League of Nations during the 

rise of dictators in Europe. 

4. What was the United States’ role in the years leading up to World 

War II? 

5. Describe the Neutrality Acts established by the United States. 

6. Explain the United States reaction to Churchill’s request for assistance 

in fighting Germany. 

7. Describe the events leading up to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. 

8. What role did the Spanish Civil War play in the World War? 

9. What was the role of both the Allied and Axis powers in the years 

prior to World War II? 

Period 2 HW - VERY IMPORTANTE!!!

Period 2:  

1.  PLEASE CLICK HERE, DOWNLOAD and PRINT.  For bonus points, print a copy for a friend, and bring to class with you tomorrow.   
2.  REVIEW pp.  740-741 in your textbook, and READ pp.  756-760.  
3.  CLICK HERE.  Listen to, and take notes on Topic 4 "American Isolationism."  
4. CLICK HERE.  Complete questions 4, 6, 9, and 13.  Please copy the questions and the correct answer.