Post War World Chaos

Post War World Chaos

I. Russian Revolution…
A. Tsarist Failure
B. February Revolution   (Kerensky)
C. October Revolution
D. Rise of Stalin

O great Stalin, O leader of the peoples,
Thou who broughtest man to birth.
Thou who fructifies the earth,
Thou who restorest to centuries,
Thou who makest bloom the spring,
Thou who makest vibrate the musical chords...
Thou, splendour of my spring, O thou,
Sun reflected by millions of hearts.
(A. O. Avdienko)

II. Influenza…
III. Worldwide Depression…

STUDENT GENERATED HISTORY 206 Midterm Multiple Choice Bank

Remember, these COULD be on the test. There will also be other questions that I create based on lecture notes and readings.

What are the three most important –isms that plated a key role in the Revolutions of 1848?

A.   nationalism, industrialism, liberalism

B.    nationalism, Catholicism, romanticism

C.    romanticism, liberalism, communism

D.   liberalism, romanticism, nationalism

The archduke of what country was assassinated as a leading cause of WWI?

A.   Russia

B.    Germany

C.    England

D.   Brazil

E.    Austria-Hungary

Which of the following is not a reaction Europe had in response to industrialism?

A.     Representation of the People Act of 1832

B.     Sadler Committee

C.     Welfare State Origins

D.    Reform Bill of 1767

Which two countries don’t experience revolution in 1848?

A.     Russia and Italy

B.     England and Denmark

C.     England and Russia

D.    Germany and Italy

Who improved the first steam engine?

A.   Eli Whitney

B.    James Watt

C.    Thomas Newcomen

D.   James Hargreaveson

Which of the following was NOT caused by the French Revolution?

A.   nationalism in Germany

B.    the American Revolution

C.    the realization of democratic ideals in Europe.

D.   the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Which two African countries remained independent after the Scramble for Africa?

A.   Libya and Angola

B.    Egypt and South Africa

C.    Tanzania and Algeria

D.   Liberia and Ethiopia

Which country was not in the Quadruple Alliance?

A.   Russia

B.    Prussia

C.    Austria

D.   England

E.    France

What was the impact of the clock on industrial Europe?

A.   created easy to divide, structured units of time

B.    gave power to the factory owners to make labor efficient

C.    destroyed older notions of time

D.   all of the above

In the June Days Revolution in France, 1500 were killed, 12,000 injured, and 10,000 sent to

A.   Italy

B.    France

C.    Austria

D.   Algeria

E.    Wasco

Of the following, who is not considered a figure of romanticism?

A.   Rousseau

B.    William Blake

C.    John Keats

D.   John Locke

SURVIVAL IN AUSCHWITZ READING GUIDE Book must be read by May 6...

How does Levi describe the first people he meets in the camp?

How is the camp ordered? What are the rules of the camp and how are they enacted?

What are the unwritten rules of the camp?

Who in the camp do you most admire? Who in the camp do you most despise?

Pay closest attention to the chapter titled “The Drowned and the Saved.”

Is there any optimism in this book?

Are there any lessons in this book?

FRIDAY PLAN:

Remember, we wil have class online on Friday rather than in person. Here is what to do:

1. WATCH THIS VIDEO:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pFCpKtwCkI

It deals with the question, who started World War One? It will be great review.

2. WATCH THIS VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiOA_FAK8w8

It deals with the Bolshevik Revolution, which we will discuss on Monday.

3. READ THIS EXCERPT FROM JOHN REED'S TEN DAYS THAT SHOOK THE WORLD:

SOURCE: http://www.bartleby.com/79/4.html

The assembly decided to ignore the withdrawal of the factions, and proceed to the appeal to the workers, soldiers and peasants of all Russia: TO WORKERS, SOLDIERS AND PEASANTS The Second All-Russian Congress of Soviets of Workers’ and Soldiers’ Deputies has opened. It represents the great majority of the Soviets. There are also a number of Peasant deputies. Based upon the will of the great majority of the workers’, soldiers and peasants, based upon the triumphant uprising of the Petrograd workmen and soldiers, the Congress assumes the Power. The Provisional Government is deposed. Most of the members of the Provisional Government are already arrested. The Soviet authority will at once propose an immediate democratic peace to all nations, and an immediate truce on all fronts. It will assure the free transfer of landlord, crown and monastery lands to the Land Committees, defend the soldiers rights, enforcing a complete democratisation of the Army, establish workers’ control over production, ensure the convocation of the Constituent Assembly at the proper date, take means to supply bread to the cities and articles of first necessity to the villages, and secure to all nationalities living in Russia a real right to independent existence. The Congress resolves: that all local power shall be transferred to the Soviets of Workers,’ Soldiers’ and Peasants’ Deputies, which must enforce revolutionary order. The Congress calls upon the soldiers in the trenches to be watchful and steadfast. The Congress of Soviets is sure that the revolutionary Army will know how to defend the Revolution against all attacks of Imperialism, until the new Government shall have brought about the conclusion of the democratic peace which it will directly propose to all nations. The new Government will take all necessary steps to secure everything needful to the revolutionary Army, by means of a determined policy of requisition and taxation of the propertied classes, and also to improve the situation of soldiers’ families. The Kornilovitz—Kerensky, Kaledin and others, are endeavouring to lead troops against Petrograd. Several regiments, deceived by Kerensky, have sided with the insurgent People. Soldiers! Make active resistance to the Kornilovitz—Kerensky! Be on guard! Railway men! Stop all troop-trains being sent by Kerensky against Petrograd! Soldiers, Workers, Clerical employees! The destiny of the Revolution and democratic peace is in your hands! Long live the Revolution! The All-Russian Congress of Soviets of Workers’ and Soldiers’ Deputies. Delegates from the Peasants’ Soviets.	170
It was exactly 5:17 A.M. when Krylenko, staggering with fatigue, climbed to the tribune with a telegram in his hand.	171
“Comrades! From the Northern Front. The Twelfth Army sends greetings to the Congress of Soviets, announcing the formation of a Military Revolutionary Committee which has taken over the command of the Northern Front!” Pandemonium, men weeping, embracing each other. “General Tchermissov has recognised the Committee—Commissar of the Provisional Government Voitinsky has resigned!”	172
So. Lenin and the Petrograd workers had decided on insurrection, the Petrograd Soviet had overthrown the Provisional Government, and thrust the coup d’etat upon the Congress of Soviets. Now there was all great Russia to win—and then the world! Would Russia follow and rise? And the world—what of it? Would the peoples answer and rise, a red world-tide?	173
Although it was six in the morning, night was yet heavy and chill. There was only a faint unearthly pallor stealing over the silent streets, dimming the watch-fires, the shadow of a terrible dawn grey-rising over Russia….

History 206 Midterm Study Guide/Spring 2015

WHEN IS THE TEST?   Wednesday, 4/29

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?  A Bluebook or Greenbook and a full brain!

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: You will answer 25 of 27 questions.

         Taken from notes and readings.

         Focus especially on the lecture outlines that are on the blog.

II. ESSAY: One of the following questions will be on the test:

1.    Why did the assassination of a minor political figure lead to global war in 1914?

2.    What caused the Scramble for Africa? What impact did it have?

3.    Famous historical figure Francois Bidet once wrote, “Some say that the legacy of the French Revolution was nothing more than a new emperor and a few new laws. However, broadly speaking, the French Revolution set the groundwork for the whole 19^th century.” Do you agree? What was the impact of the French Revolution?

HOW TO DO WELL ON THIS ESSAY:

Ø Prepare an outline. No, you cannot bring it to class, but you can memorize it;

Ø Add tons of details to your outline. If for instance, you are discussing the revolutions of 1848, do not just write generally, “the old leaders were removed.” Instead, write specifically, with names and dates, “King Louis Philippe (king from 1830-1848) and his Prime Minister Francois Guizot, were not good leaders, and the king even abdicated the throne in March of 1848.

Ø Do that in every case—add detail!

Ø Answer broadly. The quick answer is going to be too narrow.

Ø Organize the answer like an essay, with an intro, body, and conclusion;

Ø However, do not worry about the written form. You are not going to be judged on the presentation or spelling or other such writing issues;

Ø With that said, be thoughtful; the best answers will have detail and analysis!