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History of the Modern WorldHistory of the Modern World
Now!
Mrs. McArthur
Walsingham Academy
Room 111
Mrs. McArthur
Walsingham Academy
Room 111
The New Face of Europe
When the Cold War ended, Eastern and Western Europe reunited. This was most evident in the
expanding membership of the European Union. While the expansion helps Europe compete with
the U.S. and Japan, it has caused difficulties as the different economies and cultures meet.
The World TodaySection 1: Industrialized Nations After the Cold War, pp.1096-1099
Witness History Audio: The Nations of Europe Unite (pp 1096)
Color Transparency 206: Taipei 101
Note Taking Transparency 204
Geography Interactive: The European Union
Global Power Shifts
When the Soviet Union broke up, the United States became the world’s only superpower. Russia
has struggled with corruption and with maintaining democratic freedoms under Vladimir Putin. The
U.S. has used its military might to intervene in struggles in Haiti and the Balkans. The Bush
presidents took us to war in the Middle East. All of these activities have brought the deficit to new
heights.
Section 1: Industrialized Nations After the Cold War
Changes in Asia
Trade among Pacific Rim nations has grown dramatically. Japan and the four Asian tigers of
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea all export diverse goods to developed nations.
Their success is due to low wages, long hours, worker sacrifices, and a focus on education.
Progress Monitoring Transparency
Color Transparency 206: Taipei 101
1. On a map of Asia,
plot the “4 tigers”
2. On a map of Europe,
plot contemporary
states and capitals.
Progress Monitoring Transparency
Ethnic and Religious Conflicts
Many recent wars and conflicts have arisen over ethnic or religious differences. In Sri Lanka,
Sinhalese Buddhists make up the majority and they have kept the Hindu Tamils from power,
leading to civil war. A 2002 agreement to negotiate a separate regional government for the
Tamils brought about a ceasefire. In Northern Ireland, Protestants and Catholics have fought
over civil rights and the issue of unification with Ireland. In Canada, a peaceful solution was found
to end the struggles of those in the French province of Quebec who wanted to maintain their
language and culture.
Regional ConflictsSection 1: Conflicts Divide Nations, pp 1044-1047Witness History Audio: Caught in the Crossfire, text: pp. 1043 and 1044
War Ravages Chechnya
Muslim Chechen nationalists have tried to free their homeland from Russia. Some Chechens
have used terrorism to achieve this goal.
Beslan School Hostage Massacre, 2004
Yugoslavia Breaks Apart
Although most Yugoslavians spoke the same language, they had different religions. Each of
the six republics had a dominant ethnic group. As the various republics broke away from
Yugoslavia, fighting broke out in Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia. Serbs in Bosnia and Serbia
conducted campaigns of ethnic cleansing. NATO was finally able to restore peace.
Section 1: Conflicts Divide Nations
Color Transparency 194: Conflict in Yugoslavia
Geography Interactive: Former Yugoslavia in 2005
Progress Monitoring Transparency
Note Taking Transparency 185
Color Transparency 194: Conflict in Yugoslavia
Progress Monitoring Transparency (1 of 2)
Progress Monitoring Transparency (2 of 2)
Assignment 1Assignment 11. Reading and questions – Marshall
Mcluhan. Who was he and why was he important?
Assignment 2: (due 5/2)Assignment 2: (due 5/2)
1. Read text, pp. 1096-1099 and define 7 terms and answer 3 Checkpoint questions.
2. Study appropriate slides, including map activities, e.g. Slide #4.
3. Section Auto-test
Assignment 3Assignment 31. Read text, pp. 1044-1047 and define 7
terms and answer 3 Checkpoint questions.
2. Map Skills (Europe)
3. Study appropriate slides.
4. Section Auto-test
Assignments 4-5Assignments 4-5
Homework Time set aside for Research Project
Project: When Due?Project: When Due?
•Window for placing your project on my
computer: Wed, May 16 - Friday, May 18
(by 4PM)
•Do Not Wait until the last minute.
•A late project is a citizenship matter.
Project: What is Due?Project: What is Due?• Electronic copy of project in a folder with you name
including:
• PowerPoint presentation with full transcription of presentation in Notes View
• Original interview in Word
• Works Cited in Word
• 5 multiple choice questions
• A hard copy of presentation printed in Notes View (Save
your color version for “gift”)
• SCA “Gift” (Due at time of Presentation)
Project: SCA “Gift”Project: SCA “Gift”
•Presentation copy of project including:o3-part DTP cover as appropriate to format
oElectronic copy of PP with presentation jacket
oDedication and acknowledgement included in a color, hardcopy printed in Notes View.
•SCA portion is 20 points.
In-Class Oral Presentations: May 21-May 30In-Class Oral Presentations: May 21-May 30