Saturday, March 7, 2015
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Hello everyone. This is a message to inform everyone that I have moved all assignments and announcements to my Google Classroom. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. My email is cmazur@ucvts.tec.nj.us. Thank you and have a great day!
Friday, February 20, 2015
A Day: Imperialism Test
Hello everyone. Today we compared and contrasted the reactions of the Chinese and Japanese governments to Western aggression within Asia during the Age of Imperialism. Please remember that your test is scheduled for Tuesday. The study guide must be completed and handed in on the day of the test. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Thursday, February 19, 2015
B Day: Chinese Rebellions and Revolutions
Hello everyone. Today we discussed the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the appearance of Western influences within Asia. We focused on the Opium Wars and the establishment of spheres of influence within China. For homework, please research all three of the following rebellions/revolutions: Taiping Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, and the Revolution of 1911. Using only reliable sources please fill in the chart that was in the back of the class. Information that must be in the chart for the three events are: Dates, Causes, Leaders, Main Ideas, and Effects. Please email me if you have any questions.
Furthermore, the Age of Imperialism test will be given on Wednesday. The study guide is due on the same day. Email me if you have any questions. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Furthermore, the Age of Imperialism test will be given on Wednesday. The study guide is due on the same day. Email me if you have any questions. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
A Day: Chinese Rebellions and Revolutions
Hello everyone. Today we discussed the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the appearance of Western influences within Asia. We focused on the Opium Wars and the establishment of spheres of influence within China. For homework, please research all three of the following rebellions/revolutions: Taiping Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, and the Revolution of 1911. Using only reliable sources please fill in the chart that was in the back of the class. Information that must be in the chart for the three events are: Dates, Causes, Leaders, Main Ideas, and Effects. Please email me if you have any questions.
Furthermore, the Age of Imperialism test will be given on Tuesday. The study guide is due on the same day. Email me if you have any questions. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Furthermore, the Age of Imperialism test will be given on Tuesday. The study guide is due on the same day. Email me if you have any questions. Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
B Day: Colonialism in Southeast Asia
Hello everyone! Yesterday we discussed British imperialism within India under the British East India Company and the British government. For homework, please read the packet that I have provided to you about European imperialism within Southeast Asia. Below is a list of questions that you must answer. Please write the answers in complete sentences within Google Documents. After you are finished, share the document with me (cmazur@ucvts.tec.nj.us). The documents must be shared before class begins on Wednesday.
Also, remember that your next test is on Wednesday. I have provided you with a study guide. Please begin to prepare for this assessment and email me if you have any questions. The study guide will be collected on the day of the test.
The questions for the homework assignment are:
1.) What was the difference between Old Imperialism and New Imperialism?
2.) After reading the quote in the 2nd paragraph on paragraph on p. 451, how do you think this source demonstrates the beliefs of Europeans at the time?
3.) What were the main reasons why Great Britain established colonies within Singapore and Burma?
4.) Where did the French expand in Southeast Asia and why did they expand into these areas? What kind of government did they set up within these areas?
5.) Why was Siam the only Southeast Asian state to retain its independence?
6.) Why did the United States expand into Southeast Asia (i.e., the Philippines) and what issues did they encounter?
7.) After reading the entire packet, do you believe direct or indirect control was better? Explain by providing details from the reading.
8.) Why did many Southeast Asian nations resist American and European imperialism? What social classes led these resistance movements and why?
9.) What were 3 benefits and 3 disadvantages of American and European imperialism within Southeast Asia?
~Mr. Mazur
Also, remember that your next test is on Wednesday. I have provided you with a study guide. Please begin to prepare for this assessment and email me if you have any questions. The study guide will be collected on the day of the test.
The questions for the homework assignment are:
1.) What was the difference between Old Imperialism and New Imperialism?
2.) After reading the quote in the 2nd paragraph on paragraph on p. 451, how do you think this source demonstrates the beliefs of Europeans at the time?
3.) What were the main reasons why Great Britain established colonies within Singapore and Burma?
4.) Where did the French expand in Southeast Asia and why did they expand into these areas? What kind of government did they set up within these areas?
5.) Why was Siam the only Southeast Asian state to retain its independence?
6.) Why did the United States expand into Southeast Asia (i.e., the Philippines) and what issues did they encounter?
7.) After reading the entire packet, do you believe direct or indirect control was better? Explain by providing details from the reading.
8.) Why did many Southeast Asian nations resist American and European imperialism? What social classes led these resistance movements and why?
9.) What were 3 benefits and 3 disadvantages of American and European imperialism within Southeast Asia?
~Mr. Mazur
Thursday, February 12, 2015
A Day: European Imperialism in Southeast Asia
Hello everyone! Today we discussed British imperialism within India under the British East India Company and the British government. We also analyzed the positive and negative effects of British imperialism within the nation. For homework, please read the packet that I have provided to you about European imperialism within Southeast Asia. Below is a list of questions that you must answer. Please write the answers in complete sentences within Google Documents. After you are finished, share the document with me (cmazur@ucvts.tec.nj.us). The documents must be shared before class begins on Wednesday.
Also, remember that your next test is on Friday. I have provided you with a study guide. Please begin to prepare for this assessment and email me if you have any questions. The study guide will be collected on the day of the test.
The questions for the homework assignment are:
1.) What was the difference between Old Imperialism and New Imperialism?
2.) After reading the quote in the 2nd paragraph on paragraph on p. 451, how do you think this source demonstrates the beliefs of Europeans at the time?
3.) What were the main reasons why Great Britain established colonies within Singapore and Burma?
4.) Where did the French expand in Southeast Asia and why did they expand into these areas? What kind of government did they set up within these areas?
5.) Why was Siam the only Southeast Asian state to retain its independence?
6.) Why did the United States expand into Southeast Asia (i.e., the Philippines) and what issues did they encounter?
7.) After reading the entire packet, do you believe direct or indirect control was better? Explain by providing details from the reading.
8.) Why did many Southeast Asian nations resist American and European imperialism? What social classes led these resistance movements and why?
9.) What were 3 benefits and 3 disadvantages of American and European imperialism within Southeast Asia?
~Mr. Mazur
Also, remember that your next test is on Friday. I have provided you with a study guide. Please begin to prepare for this assessment and email me if you have any questions. The study guide will be collected on the day of the test.
The questions for the homework assignment are:
1.) What was the difference between Old Imperialism and New Imperialism?
2.) After reading the quote in the 2nd paragraph on paragraph on p. 451, how do you think this source demonstrates the beliefs of Europeans at the time?
3.) What were the main reasons why Great Britain established colonies within Singapore and Burma?
4.) Where did the French expand in Southeast Asia and why did they expand into these areas? What kind of government did they set up within these areas?
5.) Why was Siam the only Southeast Asian state to retain its independence?
6.) Why did the United States expand into Southeast Asia (i.e., the Philippines) and what issues did they encounter?
7.) After reading the entire packet, do you believe direct or indirect control was better? Explain by providing details from the reading.
8.) Why did many Southeast Asian nations resist American and European imperialism? What social classes led these resistance movements and why?
9.) What were 3 benefits and 3 disadvantages of American and European imperialism within Southeast Asia?
~Mr. Mazur
B Day: Russian Aggression Then and Now
Hello everyone. Yesterday we discussed European imperialism within Muslim lands. We discussed the weakness of the Ottoman Empire and the tension between the British and Russian empires. For homework, please complete the worksheet comparing this tension with current issues within Ukraine. Please email me if you have any questions.
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- We have a quiz next class. Please make sure you are prepared!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- We have a quiz next class. Please make sure you are prepared!
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