New Nations Gain Independence

Journal #44These are a few of Gandhi’s famous quotes. Choose

one and write:

What does this quote mean to you?

Do you agree/disagree? Why or why not?

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

“I think it would be a good idea.”(When asked what he thought about Western

civilization)

“An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.”

Gandhi

Gandhi’s Principles Noncooperation and civil disobedience

(satyagraha)

Nonviolence (ahimsa) and nonresistance

Self rule/Indian home rule (swaraj)

What are some other examples from history? Non-examples? With a partner, come up with one example and one non-example.

Gandhi Primary Source As you read, answer the following questions

on the back of your sheet:

1. What was Gandhi’s passive resistance?

2. Why does he say that this kind of passive resistance is the best method for securing rights?

3. What does Gandhi say about obeying unjust laws?

Journal #45 What examples of Gandhi’s principles did

you see in the film yesterday?

Give an example for each: Noncooperation/civil disobedience Nonviolence/passive resistance

Peer Editing Step 1: Self Editing

Highlight or underline your thesis In the margin, write how it is:

Taking a clear position Arguable

Then, highlight any sentence that contains analysis

Step 2: Peer Editing Grade the paper according to the rubric by

checking the box for each category If you have any questions or concerns as you are

reading, write a ? in the margins

Journal #46 Which of these statements is analysis?

 Explain why.

 1. Because Hitler was charismatic, and the Germans were emotionally worn down by the economic depression, they followed him despite some of his unsavory ideas.

2. Hitler often spoke to crowds of over 40,000, inspiring them with his passionate delivery.

Gandhi Discussion Question 1: Was Gandhi successful in his

civil disobedience campaign?

Question 2: Did Gandhi follow the principles he outlined in his Indian Home Rule speech?

Question 3: Do Gandhi’s ideas have any relevance today?

Your questions!

Research Paper Tips Conclusion: Don’t just restate the thesis, but

extend your thinking! What new questions did this research raise for you? Why is the research you did significant or

interesting? Hopefully you will already have demonstrated this!

If you are missing analysis in your paper: Think about interpreting a primary source that

might provide evidence for your thesis Interpret those quotes!! Give an argument that a historian has made about

your topic and then either support or refute it. Make sure you have the evidence to back it up.

More Tips History papers are in past tense

Title Page and Outline category also includes correct format (font, size, length, etc.)

Journal #47 Brainstorm a list of goals, problems, or areas

the leaders must consider when a country goes from being a colony to its own independent nation.

Try to come up with at least 4-5 items on your list!

Example: Goal: To establish order in the country Problem: Many different religious and ethnic

groups Area to consider: Education and building

schools

Presentations Give the class a brief overview of your

research by sharing: 1. Your country and location 2. Your country’s former colonial master 3. When and how the country gained

independence War, nonviolence, diplomacy, etc.

Artifacts Viewing At each exhibit,

View the artifacts. On your graphic organizers, write:

Location of country Former colonial master Year of independence

Then, list the challenges the country has faced since independence.

Challenges

For each country, choose the theme you believe is most responsible for their challenges.

Ethnic/religious conflict, economy, government, etc.

What are some common themes and challenges these new nations faced?

How are these countries still affected by these problems?

Why do you think these countries had these problems? Think back to the imperialism unit!

Journal #48 Congratulations on writing a historical

research paper!

Reflect on your experience: What are you most proud of? What did you do

well? What did you have the most difficulty with?

What skills do you still need to work on? What skill or topic would you have liked to

have learned more about? Anything else you want to add

Presentations Briefly tell the class:

Your paper’s topic Why it interested you Your thesis/argument

Journal #49 Compare Israel’s problems after

independence to the problems faced by India, African nations, or Southeast Asian nations.

List one similarity.

List one difference.

Conflicts in the Middle East

Background to the conflict

Creation of Israel as an independent state led to many conflicts in the Middle East following World War II

Israeli (Jewish) and Arab/Palestinian (primarily Muslim) claims to the land go back thousands of years

1948: UN created the new nation of Israel from British-controlled Palestine Why? What effect did World War II have on

this?

Background to the conflict

This angered the Palestinians, who were removed from their lands, and several surrounding Arab states.

Conflicts:

First Arab-Israeli War

Suez Crisis

Six Day War

Yom Kippur War

First Intifada

Second Intifada

Peace Efforts Camp David Accords

Oslo Peace Accords

Road Map to Peace

Journal #50 Welcome back! How was your break?

Think back before break: List everything you remember about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Hint: Think about the Promises documentary!

Promises

Before you watch the film, write down a question you have about this topic.

As you watch the film, answer these questions:

Why do these children believe what they believe about their right to the land?

What have these children gone through that shape their view of the other side?

What happens when they meet?

Exit Slip Big question: Write an ICE paragraph

answering the question:

Conflicts in the Middle East continue to this day. Do you ever see the two sides reaching a compromise? Explain your answer.

Discussion and Debate Read the handout. Questions:

Which of the two sides do you believe has the more valid claim? Why?

If you believe that a compromise can be reached, what might it look like? What solution might work to bring peace to this region?

Journal #51 What do you remember about Afghanistan

from the Cold War unit?

What have you heard about Afghanistan in the news?

Give it your best shot: What is fundamentalism? Specifically, what is religious fundamentalism? You can give an example or definition.

Afghanistan Timeline1979-1989: Soviet Union tries to keep Communist government in power

1980-1989: Mujahideen fight back, defeating the USSR

1992-1996: Civil war

1996: Taliban takes control of Kabul (the capital) and most of the country

2001: US and Northern Alliance remove Taliban from power; war in Afghanistan begins

2004: Hamid Karzai voted president of Afghanistan; Taliban insurgency (terrorism)

Veiling

Taliban and Human Rights

Compare your daily schedule to the Taliban’s rules (girls need to look at both sheets).

Circle all of the “rules” that you violate on a daily basis.

Answer questions 1 and 2.

Taliban and Human Rights

Then, read the list of human rights.

With a partner:

Complete the chart: Which rights do the Taliban violate? How?

Beneath the Veil documentary

As you watch, answer questions 3 and 4.

Exit Slip What was a main takeaway you learned

about: 1. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict 2. Taliban in Afghanistan

Write one question you still have about either of these topics.