The Soviet Union expands, History of the World, Book 4

 

The takeover of Czechoslovakia was quick because the Czechs were not prepared.  But the Afgans put up a terrific fight!

Read History of the World Book 4 pages 371-373

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Questions: 

Why did the Soviet Union want to expand? 

What tactics did they use in Czechoslovakia? 

How did the common peeople there react? 

What was the big difference when the Soviets invaded Afganistan? 

How did the people react? Why? 

What was the long term effects of these invasions? 

Homework: 

You are a civilian in Czechoslovakia, write a letter to your relatives in another country about how the Soviets took over the country. 

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War Against the Colonies: King Philip’s War, History of the World, Book 3, Lesson Plan

Metacom's fight against the English settlers didn't end well for either side. Read pages 124-126 for the story.

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Questions

What was Metacom worried about? 

How was the relationship between the settlers and the Native American like in the beginning? 

Why did this change? 

Who was John Sassamon?

Where did he learn English? 

Why did he try to warn the governor of Plymouth?  

Why didn't the governer believe him? 

Why didn't he want to go back to Metacom? 

What happened to him?

What did the English do to the warriors? 

How did the war start?

What did Mary Rowlandson write about the attack on her house?

What happened during the Great Swamp Fight? 

Why did Metacom go to New York? 

Did the Mohawk tribe help him? 

How did Metacom die? 

What was the aftermath of the war? 

Why was it called King Philip's War? 

Where did the remaining Native Americans go?

Homework: You are from the Mohawk tribe, and Metacom has come to ask you for help. Write a play between the two sides. 

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Frederick, The First Prussian King, Chapter 13, History of the World, Book 3, Lesson Plan

King Frederick I of Prussia was very ambitious.  Let's study pages 118-121, and then discuss the questions.

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Questions

What did the Holy Roman Emperor tell Fredrick about being King? 

How did he become King? 

How did he act when he went to Brandenberg? 

What did he call his kingdom? 

How did this help the commoners? 

What does the word "reich" mean? 

What institutions did Frederick I start? 

What langugage did he want people to speak with better grammar?  

How did his son and grandson continue his ideas?

Homework: 

You are working in the geography department of the University of Prussia. 
Prepare a short class for your students about how Prussia came to be and what you think will happen in the future. 

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Louis the XIV The Sun King of France, Chapter 13, History of the World, Lesson Plan

King Louis the XIV  - was called the Sun King.  Do you know why?  I'll tell you at the end of this page!

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Questions
What was the crown prince of France called? 
What accident almost killed the prince?
How old was Louis when he became King of France?
Who were his regents?  Why? 
What was the difference between Charles  II of England and Louis XIV philosophy of government?
How did Louis rule when the regent died?
Why did he build Versailles?  
What was there before?  What did it look like afterwards?
If you were a noble, what did you want to get from King Louis?
How did this keep the person from thinking of revolt against the King?
What did the King want the nobles to do? 
How did France grow during this time?
Which important relatives died, and why? 
Who was left to be the next king? 
What happened to King Louis himself? 
How did the common people think about the King? 


Homework: You are a French noble, write a letter home about the first time that you saw Versailles. How many room are there? Which one is the most impressive to you? What do you have to do to keep up with the King? 


Why was King Louis VI called the Sun King? He liked to dance, and he starred in a ballet, as the Sun King. 
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