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Study Guide
Final Exam - May 21, 2014

The exam covers everything from the Height of Imperialism to the Cold War Era. That's a lot of chapters to read. I recommend that you stop panicking and skim through the chapters instead of trying to read over 200 pages in a single night. Skim through the pages, stopping to read anything that catches your eye. Whether you are interested in finding out more about something or reviewing something you are having trouble recalling, skimming will help you deal with the lengthy exam you are facing on Wednesday. Although the test is long, there is some good news. There will be nothing about South America. Here is a break down of the test for you.

Competency 1 - Interpreting text and illustrations. By now you should be able to recognize most of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia by now. You should also be able to recognise a thematic map when you see one. A thematic maps shows you something using colors to represent something like population, raw materials or geopolitical locations. Since the exam sheets are black and white, colors will be missing. I suggest reviewing most of the maps between chapters 14 and 20. Pay close attention to Europe, Africa and South East Asia.

Competency 2 - Argumentative response to text or illustrations. By now, you should be able to respond logically to questions about why certain events led to other important events. You cannot simply say that people like Hitler were bad and wanted power and that is why WW II happened. You need to support your arguments with information from the reading provided on the test. If you do not do this, you will not earn full marks. It is not hard. Simply review the reading material on the test to help you answer the questions. Be sure to begin with a strong topic sentence. Follow that up with 3 supportive details that include factual information taken from the reading. Finally, wrap up your argument with a good conclusion.

Competency 3 - Proposal. Like many of your LOPs, you will have to propose a solution to a certain scenario. Once again, you cannot simply state that we should kill Hitler to avoid war. You have to examine all the information provided on the test to help you propose a strong solution to a problem. If you follow the instructions on the test and use the readings on the test to help you with your writing, you will do well. Otherwise, you will not earn full marks and may have trouble passing the exam.

Best of luck.

Trim 3 Mid-Term - April 7, 2014

The mid-term exam covers World War 2 from beginning to end. True, the beginning and end of the Second World War are not easy to describe -it's complicated. But you should go over chapter 19 of your text book, review the videos I posted and do some of your investigations about WW 2. After all, it's an important part of our collective history. Please do the practice test I posted too. It's good practice and it is worth a grade for competency 4. Now that you know what will be on the test, I'll tell you what kinds of questions you should expect to find on the test. Most of competency 1 and 2 are multiple choice. The questions are based on the readings so just read over the readings and you'll do fine. There will also be a set of True/False questions where you have to explain your answer. Use the information from the reading to support your answer. You have to do this for the next part as well. You will have to write answers to "what if" questions based on the readings. Just remember, most of the answers to your test questions are right there on the test. Don't be lazy and get it done. Good luck.

Trim 2 exam - February 27, 2014

Like previous tests, this test is divided into 3 competencies. The first competency is made up of a lengthy reading, some maps and multiple choice questions. Read through the history review quickly and then come back to it when you answer questions. The questions are in order of the reading. You should be able to find the answer of the first question early in the reading and the last question at the answer. The second competency involves a little more reading and research. Simply support your answers from the text you have read. The third and final competency will ask you to read a brief biography on a man of peace and provide a proposal that emphasizes your commitment to peace in our country.

Do not ask me what pages or chapters you need to review. This trimester was about learning how to do your own research. Like all exams, this one covers what we discussed during the course of the trimester. The test will cover everything from the end of WW I, the rise of nationalism in Africa, the Middle East and India, plus the rise of fascism in Europe. Review your notes, textbook and the internet.

Best of luck.
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 * Trim 2 Mid-Term - December 12, 2013**

Please review the chapter and sections that cover World War, the Russian Revolution and the causes leading up to the Great Depression. It would also be a good idea to understand what the leaders of the United States, Great Britain and France attempted to do to put an end to the depression. What was the New Deal and who was Keynes? What is communism? If the US seemed to flourish by following Adam Smith laissez-faire economics or capitalism, why did Russia follow Marxist communism? Read, research, understand the importance of economics in real world terms. After all -wars are fought over power and money. Just look at your own notes about the causes that led to WW I.

Although it may seem like a lot of pages to cover, you only need to skim through and read briefly about each major event. Understanding the causes and effects of The Great War and why Russia turned to communism in the years following WWI is important. Knowing who Rasputin us not. Those students who fail to take the time to study will have a difficult time passing the exam. The exam is 6 pages long. You will be expected to identify and interpret many key factors that led to major events in world history during the first few decades of the 20th century. You will also be required to determine the causes and effects of these important events. Finally, you will have to propose solutions to the problems people faced then and we are still facing today.

Good luck on Thursday.
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 * Trimester 1 Exam, October 24, 2013**

== Like the first test, you do not need to memorize anything. It is a long test so do not waste time! You need to review Chapters 14 Section 1, 2 and 3. There is nothing about South American Imperialism on the test. However, you should still remember that the U.S. was an imperial power along with other European nations such as Great Britain, France and Germany. You also need to skim through Chapter 15 Sections 1, 2, and 3. Just familiarize yourself with the maps. They will appear on the test. Better to see them in color while you have a chance. Finaly, you should review Chapter 16 Section 1. Only Section 1!!! We need to see that the century of European competition over raw materials and markets in Africa, South East Asia and India created the heat that set the fire of the first Great War -WW I. ==

== The test covers competency 1 (interpretation), 2 (argument) and 3 (proposal). In the first competency you will be tested on how well you can interpret maps and texts (brief readings). If you took great notes, paid attention in class and did all the activities, you'll ace this test. In the second competency, you will have to do a bit more reading and analyze the data to form an opinion. ==

Competency 1: All multiple choice

Answer ALL the questions but don't waste a lot of time on them. The questions should be straight forward. Look at a map or a table and interpret it.

Competency 2 is mostly multiple choice with a few short answer questions. There will also be a compare and contrast sections. Just be sure to know the similarities and differences between Western and Eastern Imperialism and you should do fine. Also, be sure to write CLEAR and CONCISE answers. I will not grade what I cannot read.

Competency 3 is proposal. You will be given a problem to solve. Provide a solution, not more questions. DO NOT WRITE QUESTIONS. Hey! I have a noise pollution problem in my neighborhood. I need quiet after 9 PM so my children and I can get a good nights sleep. What do you suggest? Do not begin by writing: Have you ever desired a good nights sleep? Well, I have the answer to your nightmare.... Begin by writing a statement. For example: City council should pass a by law that forbids loud music to be played after 9PM. SOOOOOOO simple.

Good luck.


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 * Trimester 1 Midterm September 18, 2013**

Since it will be our first test, you should take the time to go over the study guide to see how your teacher makes his tests. The test is not difficult but if you do nothing in class and avoid reading and studying like they were the plague, you will have some problems. Please review all your notes up to date and read chapter 14 section 1 and 2 -stop crying! It's only a few pages. Pay close attention to the maps. You should become familiar with South East Asia (SE Asia) and Africa. Remember -Africa is a big continent with North, South, East, West and Central parts.

Here is the break down:

== The test covers competency 1 (interpretation), 2 (argument) and 3 (proposal). In the first competency you will be tested on how well you can interpret maps and texts (brief readings). If you took great notes, paid attention in class and did all the activities, you'll ace this test. In the second competency, you will have to do a bit more reading and analyze the data to form an opinion. ==

Competency 1: All multiple choice

Answer ALL the questions but don't waste a lot of time on them. The questions should be straight forward. Look at a map or a table and interpret it.

Example: In the map below, the trip to Mumbai from London is how much shorter when traveling through the Suez Canal instead of travelling around the south of Africa? a. 11,600 km b. 8,200 km c. 19,800 km d. 7,200 km



the answer is obviously 'B'. Do the math and the answer is quite apparent.

Competency 2: Mostly multiple choice with a few short answer questions.

You will have to do more reading and logical thinking here. Look at the charts and read the short articles carefully. either choose the best answers or write a short answer to a simple question. Be sure to write within the space provided.

Competency 3: A short essay question. You will have to propose a solution to a given problem. The scenario is almost identical to one that we have covered in class. If you have been paying attention during class and have done the work, you will have no problem answering the question.