What was the Cold War and Who Started It?

What was the Cold War and Who Started It?

Yeah, right. He is a Commie. Never trust him.

Thank you for such a terrific first week of school. All initial assignments have been completed and all have already taken a quiz. Great Start! Now, let's get to work!

HOMEWORK FOR THIS WEEKEND

Find the shared file folder entitled, "Cold War Readings." In that folder you will find the reading, "Cold War - Ch. 1." It is the same reading as the paper copy you received this week.

Read pages 2 - 7. Stop at the top of Section 4.

Answer questions 1 - 9 on the document that you shared with me entitled, "Cold War Notes."

Your answer are due no later than 8:20 a. on Tues., Sept. 2.

If you have questions, please e-mail me at jhyer@sturgischarterschool.org

Opening Day Homework

Learn About Commies and Then Watch Out!

Know Your Commies This Year!

Scroll Down to find the Quiz Study Guide

Welcome to I.B. History SL1. It is going to be an exciting year. I'm excited and I hope you are as well. As I mentioned in our introductory class today, I would like you to complete the following items before tomorrow's class.

1. Browse my course syllabus. To access it, go here.
2. COMPLETE and RETURN a signed copy of the "Parent Information and Parent / Student Signature Form."(Grey handout)
3. Register your e-mail address for a subscription to by ASSIGNMENT BLOG. The form is at the top right of my blog.
4. Complete the Online Course Registration - link here.

P.S. -- You can download and print the syllabus, signature form, or course registration instructions at the bottom of your class webpage. 

Quiz Study Guide

There will be a very short written quiz on Thursday, Aug. 28, your first full day of class. Please be prepared for it by making sure you know the following from last year’s classes.

Who was the evil guy that invaded Poland in 1939 and generally started World War II?

Which country attacked the United States in 1941 and got the U.S. involved in WWII?

What is one of the main reasons the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945?

What was the name of the program that F.D.R. began that helped ease the U.S. burdens during the Great Depression?

Which country was the main rival for the United States during the Cold War?

What do you call a cat that resembles Hitler?

What is one of the reasons the U.S. entered the Great War in 1917?

Who delivered and what was his main point of “I Have a Dream.”

See You Tomorrow! Thank you for Studying!