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Lesson Plans World History II SOL 9de

Lesson Plans World History II SOL 9de: Imperialism and the Scramble for Africa, Asia, and India

Standard WH II: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of the Industrial Revolution during the nineteenth century.

Objectives: Explaining the rise of industrial economies and their link to imperialism and nationalism;
Assessing the impact of European economic and military power on Asia and Africa, with emphasis on the competition for resources and the responses of colonized peoples.

Lesson Plans
Introduction: A Bell-ringer activity
Notes: Students copy-down and discuss teacher generated notes
Activities: Students complete various in class activities to support learning including video analysis, maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, worksheets, text-book questions, group discussion, KWL Charts etc.
Assessment: Informal, Formal, Exit-Questions, Teacher Questioning. Quizzes, Tests, Projects

Essential Knowledge:

Nationalism motivated European nations to compete for colonial possessions. European economic, military, and political power forced colonized countries to trade on European terms. Industrially produced goods flooded colonial markets and displaced their traditional industries. Colonized peoples resisted European domination and responded in diverse ways to Western influences.
Forms of imperialism
• Colonies
• Protectorates
• Spheres of influence
Imperialism in Africa and Asia
• European domination
• European conflicts carried to the colonies
• Christian missionary efforts
• Spheres of influence in China
• Suez Canal
• East India Company’s domination of Indian states
• America’s opening of Japan to trade
Responses of colonized peoples
• Armed conflicts (e.g., events leading to the Boxer Rebellion in China)
• Rise of nationalism (e.g., first Indian nationalist party founded in the mid-1800s)

Activities That Support Lesson Plans

Zulu Dawn Handouts Imperialism: Viewing Guide for film titled Zulu Dawn (1979).
Africa and Asia Imperialism Responses Chart: Chart that compares and contrasts different responses of colonized peoples. For use with Virginia World History II textbook.
Scramble for Africa Instructions  and Boardgame: Instructions and Game Board on the Scramble for Africa following the Berlin Conference.
Scramble for Africa Debrief Questions : Questions for students to answer after playing the Scramble for Africa boardgame.
Imperialism Lesson Plan: Document Analysis of Imperialism
Imperialism Lesson Plan Document Questions: Questions that go with Document Analysis of Imperialism.
Imperialism in Africa DBQ Imperialism Document Analysis: Document Based Questions (DBQ) Lesson plan and analysis of Imperialism
Crash Course World History Imperialism: Viewing questions with Crash Course World History: Imperialism video.

Zulu War : Questions from video on the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.

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Lesson Plans World History II SOL 9b

Lesson Plans World History II SOL 9b Capitalism and Communism

Standard WH II: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of the Industrial Revolution during the nineteenth century

Objectives: Explaining the emergence of capitalism as a dominant economic pattern, and the subsequent development of socialism and communism.

Lesson Plans:
Introduction: A Bell-ringer activity
Notes: Students copy-down and discuss teacher generated notes
Activities: Students complete various in class activities to support learning including video analysis, maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, worksheets, text-book questions, group discussion, KWL Charts etc.
Assessment: Informal, Formal, Exit-Questions, Teacher Questioning. Quizzes, Tests, Projects

Essential Knowledge:
Capitalism
• Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations
• Role of market competition and entrepreneurial abilities
• Impact on standard of living and the growth of the middle class
• Dissatisfaction with poor working conditions and the unequal distribution of wealth in society
Socialism and communism
• Karl Marx’s The Communist Manifesto (written with Friedrich Engels) and Das Kapital
• Response to the injustices of capitalism
• Importance to communists of redistribution of wealth

Activities That Support Lesson Plans

Communist Manifesto Complete : Analysis of the Communist Manifesto
Das Kapital Reading : Analysis of Das Kapital
Penny Game Capitalism and Communism: Zip file containing complete lesson on comparing capitalism and communism through the use pennies and the game of rock, paper, scissors.

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Lesson Plans World History II SOL 10a

Lesson Plans World History II SOL 10a: World War One

Standard WH II: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the worldwide impact of World War I.

Objectives: Explaining economic causes, political causes, and major events and identifying major leaders of the war, with emphasis on Woodrow Wilson and Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Lesson Plans
Introduction: A Bell-ringer activity
Notes: Students copy-down and discuss teacher generated notes
Activities: Students complete various in class activities to support learning including video analysis, maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, worksheets, text-book questions, group discussion, KWL Charts etc.
Assessment: Informal, Formal, Exit-Questions, Teacher Questioning. Quizzes, Tests, Projects

Essential Knowledge:
Causes of World War I
• Alliances that divided Europe into competing camps
• Nationalistic feelings
• Diplomatic failures
• Imperialism
• Competition over colonies
• Militarism
Major events
• Assassination of Austria’s Archduke Ferdinand
• United States enters the war
• Russia leaves the war
Major leaders
• Woodrow Wilson
• Kaiser Wilhelm II

Activities That Support Lesson Plans

All Quiet on the Western Front : Viewing Guide for All Quiet on the Western Front (1930 version)
All Quiet Western Front Literature Lesson Plan : Accompanying literature plan
WW1 Weapons: Analysis of World War One Weapons
WW1 Soldier: Analysis of Soldier Life in World War One
WW1 Causes : Analysis of World War One Causes
Causes of World War 1: Analysis of World War One Causes
WWI Trench Warfare Simulation : Classroom Simulation for World War One
World War One Journal Project Entries: Journaling Writing Assignment on being a WW1 Soldier
Trench Warfare: Analysis of Trench Warfare fighting
Trenchrats: Analysis of Trench Rats and soldier hardship in World War One
Trenchfoot : Analysis of Trench Foot and soldier hardship in World War One
Bodylice :Analysis of Body Lice and soldier hardship in World War One
Somme : Analysis of the Battle of the Somme
Trench Warfare and Battle of Somme Analysis: Combined analysis of Trench Warfare and Battle of the Somme
Lions led by donkeys: Analysis of Sir Douglas Haig and the concept of Attrition

WW1 and Aftermath Questions: Powerpoint for use with WW1 and Aftermath Video.
Note: Questions are only available for the first 15-minutes of video.

All Quiet on Western Front 1930 Film
https://archive.org/details/All.Quiet.on.the.Western.Front.1930_201605

Note: The above activities are best used with the Virginia Prentice Hall World History: The Modern Era textbook.

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European Union and United States

European Union and United States Comparison

http://europa.eu/about-eu/basic-information/symbols/index_en.htm

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ee.html

 

For information about the US See:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html

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Lesson Plan World History II SOL 9ac

Lesson Plans World History II SOL:Lesson Plan World History II SOL 9ac Industrial Revolution Causes and Outcomes

Standard WH II:

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of the Industrial Revolution
during the nineteenth century by

Objectives

SOL a) citing scientific, technological, and industrial developments and explaining how they
brought about urbanization and social and environmental changes;
SOL bc) describing the evolution of the nature of work and the labor force, including its
effects on families, the status of women and children, the slave trade, and the labor
union movement;

Lesson Plans
Introduction: A Bell-ringer activity
Notes: Students copy-down and discuss teacher generated notes
Activities: Students complete various in class activities to support learning including video analysis, maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, worksheets, text-book questions, group discussion, KWL Charts etc.
Assessment: Informal, Formal, Exit-Questions, Teacher Questioning. Quizzes, Tests, Projects
Essential Knowledge
Industrial Revolution
• Originated in England because of its natural resources
(e.g., coal, iron ore) and the invention and improvement of
the steam engine
• Spread to Europe and the United States
• Role of cotton textile, iron, and steel industries
• Relationship to the British Enclosure Movement
• Rise of the factory system and demise of cottage industries
• Rising economic powers that wanted to control raw materials and markets throughout the world
Technological advances that produced the Industrial Revolution
• Spinning jenny: James Hargreaves
• Steam engine: James Watt
• Cotton gin: Eli Whitney
• Process for making steel: Henry Bessemer
Advancements in science and medicine
• Development of smallpox vaccination: Edward Jenner
• Discovery of bacteria: Louis Pasteur
Impacts of the Industrial Revolution on industrialized countries
• Population increase
• Increased standards of living for many but not all
• Improved transportation
• Urbanization
• Environmental pollution
• Increased education
• Dissatisfaction of working class with working conditions
• Growth of the middle class

SOL 9c
The nature of work in the factory system
• Family-based cottage industries displaced by the factory system
• Harsh working conditions with men competing with women and children for wages
• Child labor that kept costs of production low and profits high
• Owners of mines and factories who exercised considerable control over the lives of their laborers
Impact of the Industrial Revolution on slavery
• The cotton gin increased demand for slave labor on American plantations.
• The United States and Britain outlawed the slave trade and then slavery.
Social effects of the Industrial Revolution
• Women and children entering the workplace as cheap labor
• Introduction of reforms to end child labor
• Expansion of education
• Women’s increased demands for suffrage The rise of labor unions
• Encouraged worker-organized strikes to demand increased wages and improved
working conditions
• Lobbied for laws to improve the lives of workers, including women and children
• Wanted workers’ rights and collective bargaining between labor and management

Activities That Support Lesson Plans

Industrial Revolution Teacher Viewing Guide

Inventor Biographies: Short biographies for use with chart below. I normally have students give a brief presentation on their assigned inventor
Inventor Biography Chart Analysis:Students complete the chart based off of the presentations
Child Workers :Excerpts on Child Workers
Children in Factories Source Readings : Source readings on children working in factories
Industrial Revolution in Political Cartoons Analysis :Political Cartoons of the Industrial Revolution
Hard Times Charles Dickens :Reading analysis excerpt from Charles Dickens’ book Hard Times.
Life During the Industrial Revolution Teacher Video Guide :Video Teacher Guide for use with video below
Industrial Revolution Impacts and Results Homework : Homework assignment from textbook on outcomes of IR
Life in Industrial Revolution Video Quiz : Short video for video below
Pride and Prejudice Analysis: Analysis excerpts of Pride and Prejudice

United Learning Video: Life During the Industrial Revolution World History SOL 9a

 

 

Note: The above activities are best used with the Virginia Prentice Hall World History: The Modern Era textbook.

 

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Lesson Plans World History II SOL 8d

Lesson Plans World History II SOL 8d: German Unification

Standard WH II: The student will demonstrate knowledge of political and philosophical developments in Europe during the nineteenth century by

Objectives; explaining events related to the unification of Germany and the role of Bismarck.
Lesson Plans
Introduction: A Bell-ringer activity
Notes: Students copy-down and discuss teacher generated notes
Activities: Students complete various in class activities to support learning including video analysis, maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, worksheets, text-book questions, group discussion, KWL Charts etc.
Assessment: Informal, Formal, Exit-Questions, Teacher Questioning. Quizzes, Tests, Projects
Essential Knowledge:

Unification of Germany
• Otto von Bismarck led Prussia in the unification of Germany through war
and by appealing to nationalist feelings.
• Bismarck’s actions were seen as an example of Realpolitik, which justifies all means to achieve and hold power.
• The Franco-Prussian War led to the creation of the German state.

Activities That Support Lesson Plans

Bismarck: Opposing Historical Views: Handout that presents two views on Bismarck.
German Unification Maps: The map activity I use in class may be purchased from the TPT History Fanatics Store.

Blood and Iron Video:

Note: The above activities are best used with the Virginia Prentice Hall World History: The Modern Era textbook.

 

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Lesson Plans World History II SOL 8c

Lesson Plans World History II SOL 8c: Italian Unification

Standard WH II: The student will demonstrate knowledge of political and philosophical developments in Europe during the nineteenth century by:

Objectives: explaining events related to the unification of Italy and the role of Italian nationalists
Lesson Plans
Introduction: A Bell-ringer activity
Notes: Students copy-down and discuss teacher generated notes
Activities: Students complete various in class activities to support learning including video analysis, maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, worksheets, text-book questions, group discussion, KWL Charts etc.
Assessment: Informal, Formal, Exit-Questions, Teacher Questioning. Quizzes, Tests, Projects
Essential Knowledge:
Unification of Italy
• Count Cavour unified Northern Italy.
• Giuseppe Garibaldi joined southern Italy to northern Italy.
• The Papal States (including Rome) became the last to join Italy.

Activities That Support Lesson Plans

Premium Lesson Plan: Garibaldi Nationalism Speech: A worksheet where students analyze a speech. Includes teacher answers.
Unification of Italy A Play :Simulation of Italian Unification in a theatrical/play format.

Note: The above activities are best used with the Virginia Prentice Hall World History: The Modern Era textbook.

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Lesson Plans World History II SOL 8b

Lesson Plans World History II SOL 8b: Revolutions of 1848

Standard WH II:The student will demonstrate knowledge of political and philosophical developments in Europe during the nineteenth century by
Objectives
b) describing unsuccessful revolutions on the continent and political reform in the United Kingdom
Lesson Plans
Introduction: A Bell-ringer activity
Notes: Students copy-down and discuss teacher generated notes
Activities: Students complete various in class activities to support learning including video analysis, maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, worksheets, text-book questions, group discussion, KWL Charts etc.
Assessment: Informal, Formal, Exit-Questions, Teacher Questioning. Quizzes, Tests, Projects
Essential Knowledge:
-National pride, economic competition, and democratic ideals stimulated the growth of nationalism.
-The terms of the Congress of Vienna led to widespread discontent in Europe, especially in Italy and the German
states. Unsuccessful revolutions of 1848 increased nationalistic tensions.
-In contrast to continental Europe, the United Kingdom expanded political rights through legislative means and
made slavery illegal in the British Empire.

Activities That Support Lesson Plans

Premium Lesson Plans: 1848 Revolutions and UK Reform Short and Long activities: Includes two different activities. A long chart analysis in which students examine the causes of nine different revolutions and a short except activity where students compare six different revolutions. Students then answer four questions. Includes teacher answers. If using the long activity you may wish to divide students up and allow students to present their answers to the class OR make it a learning station-style activity where students rotate to different stations.

Les Miserables Reading : brief excerpt from the book Les Miserables

Note: The above activities are best used with the Virginia Prentice Hall World History: The Modern Era textbook.

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Lesson Plans World History II SOL 7abcd

Lesson Plans World History II SOL 7abcd: Latin-American Revolutionaries and the Monroe Doctrine

Standard WH II: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Latin American revolutions of the nineteenth century by

Objectives:
a) describing the colonial system as it existed by 1800.
b) identifying the impact of the American and French Revolutions on Latin America.
c) explaining the contributions of Toussaint L’Ouverture and Simón Bolivar.
d) assessing the impact of the Monroe Doctrine.

Lesson Plans
Introduction: A Bell-ringer activity
Notes: Students copy-down and discuss teacher generated notes
Activities: Students complete various in class activities to support learning including video analysis, maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, worksheets, text-book questions, group discussion, KWL Charts etc.
Assessment: Informal, Formal, Exit-Questions, Teacher Questioning. Quizzes, Tests, Projects
Essential Knowledge:
SOL 7a
Characteristics of the colonial system
• Colonial governments mirrored the home governments.
• Catholicism had a strong influence on the development of the colonies.
• A major element of the economy was the mining of precious metals for export.
• Major cities were established as outposts of colonial authority.
– Havana   – Mexico City   – Lima    – São Paulo    – Buenos Aires
Rigid class structure
• Viceroys / colonial officers
• Creoles
• Mestizos

SOL 7b:
Influence of the American and French Revolutions on Latin America
• Slaves in Haiti rebelled, abolished slavery, and won independence.
• Father Miguel Hidalgo started the Mexican independence movement.
• French, Spanish, and Portuguese colonies gained independence.
Selected countries that gained independence during the 1800s
• Mexico      • Haiti          • Colombia       • Venezuela      • Brazil

SOL 7c
Contributions of Toussaint L’Ouverture
• Former slave who led Haitian rebellion against French
• Defeated the armies of three foreign powers: Spain, France, and Britain
Contributions of Simón Bolivar
• Native resident who led revolutionary efforts
• Liberated the northern areas of Latin America

SOL 7d
Impact of the Monroe Doctrine
• The Monroe Doctrine was issued by President James Monroe in 1823.
• Latin American nations were acknowledged to be independent.
• The United States would regard as a threat to its own peace and safety any attempt by European powers to impose their system on any independent state in the Western Hemisphere.

   Activities That Support Lesson Plans

Father Hidalgo Reading: Primary Source Reading
Toussaint LOuverture Biography: A handout with a brief bio

Short Biographies: For use with chart below
Biography Analysis Chart: Biography Chart
Latin American Independence Map with Cities: Map activity

Latin-American textbook and Primary Source readings: Activity where students read textbook sections on independence leaders and complete chart. Students also read an excerpt from Bolivar’s Address to the Congress of Venezuela (Angosture) in 1819. Students also address questions from the video below.
Note: For a copy of his famous address see here:
http://homepages.udayton.edu/~santamjc/angosturatxt.html

PBS put out a fantastic video on Toussaint in 2009 (also seen on YouTube below): Egalite for All-Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution. 
This is the viewing guide I use for the video: Viewing Guide Egalite For All.

Note: The above activities are best used with the Virginia Prentice Hall World History: The Modern Era textbook.