Churchill/De Gaulle comparison paragraph

Post your paragraph comparing these two important leaders here.

Women as Spies during WWII

For thousands of years governments have relied on spies to gather information about their enemies. WWII was no different but until the 20th century, most spies were men. During WWII, however, many women became active in the world of espionage. For this assignment you are to research and then write on the life of one of the following female spies during WWII: Yoshiko Kawashima, Hekmath Fathmy or Violette Szabo. In your report, mention how they came to be a spy, their involvement in espionage during WWII, and their fate once they were discovered. After having done research you should also provide opinion on whether or not your chosen spy actually helped the war effort for her side. Please provide a works cited to accompany your report.

Japanese Illustration Questions

Please post your responses to the Lesson 4 - Total War Illustration 2 questions that were distributed in class. You need to include detailed answers where applicable. The illustration questions can be found under the downloads section on the Whipple Hill homework plan.

North Korea QQC

Please post your QQC (Question, Quote, and Comment) below:

Russian Revolution Illustration questions

Please post your responses to the 4 "Discussing the Illustration" questions and the first "Follow-up Activities" below. Refer to the homework plan for due dates.

Joseph Stalin's Russia

Describe in detail what your life would be like if you had lived in Soviet Russia during the rule of Joseph Stalin. Compare the life of someone working in the industrial sector with that of a collective farmer.

German Inflation

Inflation in Germany after World War One is considered by many historians to have been a cause for the popularity of the Nazi party in Germany after it promised to fix German economic woes. For this assignment you are required to do research on inflation. First, describe inflation, using easily understood terminology. Next, write on which countries have faced rapid inflation and what caused this. Why is inflation a problem? What can a government do to slow inflation? Check the homework plan for when this assignment needs to be posted.

The Zimmerman Note

According to the telegram, what did the German government decide to begin on February 1, 1917? What did Zimmerman propose if the Unites States went to war with Germany during World War I? Thinking about earlier history, would this please Mexico? Why or why not? If this telegram had not been intercepted by British agents, what do you think might have happened? Cite evidence from your research to support your opinion. All posts need to be completed by 8:00am Tuesday, 12 March.

Battle of the Somme

Research the Battle of the Somme and write a report on this important WWI battle. Be sure to include how the offensive was planned and executed, as well as the overall significant of the battle. Post your responses by 8:00am March 6

TRC in South Africa

At times before, during, and after South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), there were many who felt that the TRC’s goal and means of achieving that goal was a mistake. On the other hand, many have praised the TRC’s process for helping to move forward from the damage done by apartheid. What do you think? Discuss whether or not you think that the TRC is something that has brought progress to post-apartheid South Africa. In order to assist you in making this decision you might want to consider that South Africa hosted the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Look at some of the criteria required to host this important sporting event. Did the country have these requirements in place during apartheid? In other words, did having the T.R.C. assist in South Africa making sufficient progress to be granted the rights to host such a prestigious event? You should address what the TRC defined as progess and whether or not its stated goal was an appropriate use of the word. In your response, you are also encouraged to use a specific individual or incident and its treatment by the TRC as evidence in support of your broader conclusion about the commission. You are encouraged to do reseach to help you with this response. Students need to use the following in the research process to assist them in the writing of their papers: a journal article and a book (can include an ebook) Your paper must be a minimum of 1200 words. All papers are to be turned in on Feb 8th. No electronic submissions will be accepted.

Cry Freedom - Part II -

For this assignment you are to focus on two different characters in Cry Freedom. Describe which segment of South African society each fits into, as well as their political stance on apartheid. (i.e. Steve Biko, a black South African who is a staunch opponent of apartheid and a political activist) Next describe the relationship that these two characters had to one another in the film. Next, you, very importantly need to describe how this relationship describes the overall system of apartheid, and the political climate in South Africa during apartheid.

"Cry Freedom" Assignment - Part I -

Use the quote below from the movie to help you answer the following questions: [To obtain or move close to black consciousness] "We demand confrontation, we must teach our people to confront hardships, not just give in to their hardships. We must find a way to develop for ourselves and hope for this country. This is black consciousness". 1. Steven Biko describes the idea of "black consciousness" in Cry Freedom. In your own words explain what you think he meant by this phrase. 2. How do Steven Biko and Donald Woods promote "black consciousness"?

Kaffir Boy

Please post your three responses to the Mathabane exerpt below using full sentences: All posts must be made by our next class meeting.