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Course Name: Teacher Name: Modern World Harris Level: Standard Texts/Instructional Materials: World History: People and Nations 1st Quarter: UNIT I: I. II. III. IV. V. UNIT II: I. II. FRENCH REVOLUTION Causes of the French Revolution A. Economics 1. Deficit 2. Distribution of wealth 3. Feudal System B. Political 1. Weak leadership 2. Absolutism C. Social 1. Rigid class structure D. Philosophical 1. Impact of the Enlightenment Fall of the Old Regime A. Estates General B. National Assembly C. Bastille Day D. March on Versailles E. Constitution of 1791 The French Republic A. National Convention 1. Reign of Terror 2. Reforms of the Convention B. Directory 1. Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power French Empire A. 1st Empire 1. Organization 2. Continental System 3. Continued Warfare 4. 100 days-Battle of Waterloo Congress of Vienna INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTIONS Agricultural Revolution Industrial Revolution A. New technology B. Industrialization 1. Factors/causes a. Natural resources b. Capital c. Government policy Points: 2.5 1. Laizze-faire 2. Trade policy d. Technology e. Labor force C. Effects of Industrialization D. Reform Movements 1. Rise of labor unions 2. Political movements a. socialism } Covered in greater depth b. communism } in later units. Economic Theory A. Protectionism vs. free trade III. MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS: Unit Tests Create a timeline tracing the major events of the French Revolution In a paper, compare and contrast working conditions before and after the Industrial Revolution 2nd Quarter: UNIT III: I. AGE OF IMPERIALISM Motives for Imperialism A. Economics 1. Markets for finished goods 2. Source of raw materials B. Political 1. Nationalism 2. Rise of nation states 3. Military bases C. Social 1. Humanitarian 2. Religious 3. Darwinism II. Impact of Imperialism A. Africa 1. Conquest/Rivalries/Partition 2. New Technology 3. Types of government (optional) 4. Breakdown of traditional cultures B. Asia 1. India a. European Arrival b. British East India Company c. Impact of British Rule d. Independence Movement 2. China* a. Opium War b. Tamping Rebellion c. Spheres of Influence d. Boxer Rebellion e. Open Door Policy 3. Japan a. Review of Tokugawa Period b. Meiji Restoration c. Expansion 4. Southeast Asia a. European contact b. Division by colonial powers D. Western Hemisphere 1. Review of Colonial Empires 2. South American Independence Movements 3. Expansion of the role of the US a. Monroe Doctrine b. Spanish American War c. Panama Canal d. "Police Power" *A review and closer look at China will occur in the unit on the Cold War. UNIT IV: I. II. III. WORLD WAR Causes of World War I A. Nationalism 1. Competition between the major powers 2. Self-determination B. Imperialism 1. Multi-ethnic empires 2. Colonial empires C. System of Alliances D. Militarism 1. Naval rivalry between Britain and Germany 2. Increase in military spending E. Short Term causes 1. Assassination in Sarajevo 2. Lack of a Diplomatic Solution Major Events of the War A. New Technology/Strategies Peace Settlements A. 14 Points B. Peace Treaties C. New Political Order MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS: Unit Tests Research project on the effects of Imperialism on a former European colony. Various simulations portraying the different aspects of World War One. *Assessment Tools: Portfolios Teacher observations Self-grading and evaluations Notebooks Interdisciplinary activities Role playing Co-operative learning projects Open note tests and quizzes Journal/Diaries Final Exam Research papers Class Participation Homework Rubrics Oral presentation Rubrics Projects Map illustrations Simulations Open ended questions Multimedia presentations Take home tests/writing assignments Objective Tests/Quizzes Essays Presentations Document Analysis Binder Presentations *See IEP or 504 plan for modification where applicable. Grading Policy: Grading is based on tests, quizzes, projects (such as power point demonstrations), classwork, homework, and class participation. Homework is assigned as appropriate, approximately 30 minutes per night. Final term grades will be determined as follows: Tests and Projects Classwork/Homework (Binder Required) Quizzes Participation 30 % 40 % 15 % 15 %