Saturday, January 23, 2010

Exam Review Questions

Final Exam Review Questions (All questions are found in your textbooks).

Ch.19 – Pg. 484
Using Key Terms: 1-3
Reviewing Facts: 1,3,4,5
Thinking Critically: 1,2,5
Analyzing Concepts: 1,3

Ch. 20 – Pg.508
Using Key Terms: 1-8
Reviewing Facts: 1-5
Thinking Critically: 1,2,4
Analyzing Concepts: 1-3

Ch. 21 – Pg. 540
Using Key Terms: 1-5
Reviewing Facts: 1-4
Thinking Critically: 1,2,3
Analyzing Concepts: 1-3

Ch.22 – Pg.570
Using Key Terms: 1-10
Reviewing Facts: 1-5
Thinking Critically: 1-5
Analyzing Concepts: 1-3

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Thursday, Jan.21

Section 3 & 4 Presentations today
Tomorrow: Review for exam -- we will be doing review questions in class ( I will put them up on the blog this weekend).
History 521A
Final Exam Review
Jan.25, 2010

The final exam will be written on Monday, Jan.25, 2010 beginning with a study period from 8:50 - 9:30 am and the exam will start promptly at 9:30 am. It is important to note that studying for this exam is a must. Please see me if you have any questions or need clarification on anything covered by the final exam. The final will encompass the following chapters and sections: Chapters 19, 20, 21 and 22.

The format for the final examination will be as follows:

• Matching & Multiple Choice
• Sight Reading & Critical Response
• Short Answer Questions
• Essay Response

Possible Topics/ Questions to Study

Chapter 19

• Discuss how scientific thought changed during the 1600s
• Analyze the effects that the changes in scientific thoughthad on thinking in other fields, especially politics and government.
• Identify the factors that helped the Enlightenment spread throughout Europe and the ways in which people reacted to the ideas of the Enlightenment.


Chapter 20

• Identify the causes of the English Civil War.
• Explain why the British monarchy was restored
• Describe how England established a representative government
• Discuss the causes of the American Revolution
• Explain how the current form of the U.S government was established

Chapter 21

• Identify the events that led to the storming of the Bastille.
• State the reasons the French monarchy was overthrown.
• Identify those who tried to control France during the First Republic.
• Identify Napoleon’s accomplishments.

Chapter 22

• Describe life, society, and early industries before the Industrial Revolution.
• Look at early innovations in industry and explain why so many of them began in Great Britain.
• Consider the impact of these changes, both positive and negative, on everyday life.


You should also study all bolded terms, individuals of importance, and key historical events in your textbook.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Wed. Jan.20

Groups 1 & 2 presented sections 1 and 2 today.
Groups 3 & 4 will present tomorrow
Be sure to have all sheets that need to be copied to me in the morning.
Exam Review Friday in class
I will put all review questions/info on the blog this weekend.
Exam: Monday, Jan.25 AM.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Tue, Jan.19

Worked on Section Teaching Project in library
Groups passed in their schedule for their presentations
Section 1 & 2 present tomorrow
Section 2 & 3 present Thursday
Friday: Review for Exam

Monday, January 18, 2010

Monday, Jan.18

Finished watching film on the French Revolution
Did Ch.21 Test
Tomorrow: Bring all materials for your section teaching project (we will be working on it in the library, and will have access to some computers).

You will be marked on your work ethic tomorrow, so please do not waste your time!

Wed & Thursday = Ch.22 section presentations

Friday, January 15, 2010

Friday, Jan.15

Finished correcting all sheets for the test
Watched "French Revolution" film
Test Ch.21 is on Monday -- Don't forget your cheat sheets! Also bring materials to work on your section teaching projects.
Monday: Test & working on section projects
Tuesday: All class to work on section projects
Wednesday: ALL GROUPS must pass in written work for projects; sections 1 & 2 will present on Wednesday.
Thursday: Sections 3 & 4 will present.
Friday: Review for exam!!!!!!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Passed out section 5 sheets (do for homework)
Test is now changed to Monday
Passed back Ch.20 Test and went over
Started to watch film on the French Revolution
You should be working on your teaching assignment projects!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Wednesday, Jan.13

Students handed in research papers (for those who are handing them in late, don't forget the 10-20-30 rule!)

Worked on Ch.21 Sections 3 & 4 sheets
Started to go over my slideshow on the French Revolution
Test Ch.21 Friday! Bring your cheat sheet in !

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Tuesday, Jan.12

Correction Ch.21 section 1 & 2 sheets in groups
Worked on Ch.21 section 2&3 sheets
Test is Friday --> You can create a "cheat sheet". It must be on a piece of 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper (I provided you with a yellow sheet). You should use this opportunity to write down all important info relating to chapter 21 (ie: bolded terms, people & events of significance etc). You will be able to use this cheat sheet during your test on Friday. If you forget your sheet, you will have to complete the test without any additional help (notes). Please see me if you have any questions regarding the set-up for the test.

Final Copy of the research paper is due TOMMORROW!!!!!!!!!
Group Section teaching projects are due starting next Tuesday (Sections 1 and 2); Wednesday (Sections 3 & 4). Groups must only present for 30-35 minutes (as opposed to the previous 75 minutes). Please see criteria sheet for more information!

Monday, January 11, 2010

Monday, Jan.11

Passed in Rough Draft of Research Paper
Passed back outlines
Worked on CH.21 sheets
Final Copy of Research Paper is due WEDNEDSAY
section 1 and 2 sheets due tomorrow

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Monday and Tuesday Jan. 4 & 5

Monday: Copied Ch.21 Notes (Homework: Section Review pg. 515 #'s 1,2,4,5,6
Tuesday: Library: worked on research papers
Outline is due Thursday; Rough Draft is due Jan. 11 and Final Copy is due Jan.13