B Day: Nanking Massacre

Hello everyone.  Yesterday we discussed responsibility of the Holocaust.  We also analyzed the rise of the Japanese military dictatorship after WWI and the Nanking Massacre.  For homework, please finish the reading and answer the questions.  You will have to complete additional research relating to the worksheet.  Thank you and have a great weekend!

A Day (Periods 7-10): Nanking Massacre

Hello everyone.  Yesterday we discussed responsibility of the Holocaust.  We also analyzed the rise of the Japanese military dictatorship after WWI and the Nanking Massacre.  For homework, please finish the reading and answer the questions.  You will have to complete additional research relating to the worksheet.  Thank you and have a great weekend!

P.S.-  In my Periods 7-8 class, there was a mistake made about one of the stories I told during class.  The helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War was Hugh Thompson, not Hugh Smith.  I just figured I would correct this mistake!

B Day: Imperial China Collapses

Hello everyone.  Today we discussed details on the Holocaust and assessed the reasons why nations did not intervene to help the victims and why the perpetrators were able to kill approximately 12 million individuals.  In the beginning of next class, I would like to finish our discussion on who should be held responsible for the Holocaust.

For homework, please read Chapter 30 Section 3 within your textbooks and complete the worksheet as you read.  You only have to complete the side for the reading that you are assigned.

Furthermore, your test on the Genocide and Totalitarianism unit is scheduled for Thursday, May 15.  The study guide will be due on the same day.  Continue studying for this assessment and email me with any questions that you may have.

~Mr. Mazur

A Day (Periods 7-10): Imperial China Collapses

Hello everyone.  Yesterday we discussed details on the Holocaust and assessed the reasons why nations did not intervene to help the victims and why the perpetrators were able to kill approximately 12 million individuals.  In the beginning of next class, I would like to finish our discussion on who should be held responsible for the Holocaust.

For homework, please read Chapter 30 Section 3 within your textbooks and complete the worksheet as you read.  You only have to complete the side for the reading that you are assigned.

Furthermore, your test on the Genocide and Totalitarianism unit is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14.  The study guide will be due on the same day.  Continue studying for this assessment and email me with any questions that you may have.

~Mr. Mazur

A Day (Periods 3-4): Japanese Militarism and Nanking Massacre

Hello everyone.  Yesterday we discussed details on the Holocaust and assessed the reasons why nations did not intervene to help the victims and why the perpetrators were able to kill approximately 12 million individuals.  At the end of the class, we discussed/debated who should be held responsible for the Holocaust.

For homework, please read the articles of the rise of Japanese militarism in the 1920s-1930s and the Nanking Massacre.  As you read, complete the worksheets on the articles.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me.

Furthermore, your test on the Genocide and Totalitarianism unit is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14.  The study guide will be due on the same day.  Continue studying for this assessment and email me with any questions that you may have.

~Mr. Mazur

B Day: Jewish Ghettos

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we reviewed information learned about the Great Depression and the rise of fascism in Germany.  We also analyzed the Pyramid of Hate and applied it to the Third Reich in order to understand the process of how widespread Antisemitism was able to transform into a genocide.  For homework, please read the packet on Jewish ghettos and answer the questions relating to the reading.

Remember that the information given about the rise of Antisemitism within Germany can be elaborated on and I can tell you more detailed stories and examples if you email me about a specific topic.

Furthermore, your next test is scheduled for Thursday, May 15.  A study guide will be given to you during the next class.  Please begin reviewing for the test and email me if you have any questions.

~Mr. Mazur

A Day: Jewish Ghettos

Hello everyone!  Yesterday we reviewed information learned about Stalinist Russia, the Great Depression, and the rise of fascism in Germany.  We also analyzed the Pyramid of Hate and applied it to the Third Reich in order to understand the process of how widespread Antisemitism was able to transform into a genocide.  For homework, please read the packet on Jewish ghettos and answer the questions relating to the reading.

Furthermore, I assigned two options for extra credit during class.  The first option is to watch V for Vendetta and write a five-paragraph paper on how the movie demonstrates totalitarianism.  The second option is to create a dramatic scene, skit, or story that demonstrates what the U.S. would be like under a totalitarian government.  This creative piece of writing should have all of the essential pieces of a story or scene.

Please email me if you have any questions.  Remember that the information given about the rise of Antisemitism within Germany can be elaborated on and I can tell you more detailed stories and examples if you email me about a specific topic.  Other than that, have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur