PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE. World History Honors

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1 PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE World History Honors 2011

2 I. Course Description World History Honors is a full-year course. Students will study the major events and issues, which shaped western history. This course is a comprehensive study of world history and human interaction from The Emergence of the First Global Age ( ) to the 20 th Century (1945-Today). Students will analyze world history, geography, and cultures through in-depth analyses of the evolution of our modern world and its political and economic framework. Students are expected to read related literacy selections, evaluate primary resources via document-based questions, and engage in critical analyses and cultural comparisons. Research and writing skills are emphasized with an interdisciplinary approach that addresses the state core content standards in social studies and language arts. This course aimed at the more advanced students and is intended to deepen the student s historical perspective of the contemporary world and their appreciation of the present as part of a historical process. The students will learn to distinguish major historical process. The students will learn to distinguish major historical periods and recognize key characteristics of each period. Supervisor approval is required for this course. To be successful in the 21 st century students need to learn how to adapt and change and rely on process rather than prior knowledge. In order to meet the needs of today s ever-changing society, students will learn more than static knowledge, they will learn how to learn. Students will learn how to think critically. This program will challenge students to go beyond comprehension and apply, evaluate and synthesize what they have learned. Students will be challenged to solve problems, work collaboratively with partners and teams and then present oral and documented conclusions. Students will analyze and evaluate historical and current events with regard to European and American history. This will include, but not be limited to, researching and writing papers and projects, and reading related books, journals, and periodicals. In doing so, students will complete authentic learning experiences to apply what they have learned, develop citizenship skills, and learn from other people and cultures around the world. Through the integration of technology students will overcome geographic borders, analyze historical questions and contemporary issues, and appreciate cultural diversity in America and around the world. Students will also learn about people, places and events of significance through the examination of primary sources. The regular use of technology will include the many tools available at PCTI, such as the many educational websites to which the district subscribes, guided use of the Internet, and software such as MS. Word, PowerPoint, etc. Lastly, this course will regularly address issues of bias, prejudice, and bigotry, including bullying. Specifically, students will learn about the Holocaust as well as past and present examples of genocide around the world. In doing so, students will develop a strong appreciation for the diversity in the United States and around the world.

3 II. Course Objectives / Outline 6.2 World History: Global Studies: The Emergence of the First Global Age: Global Interactions and Colonialism ( ) The students will be able to: determine the role of natural resources, climate, and topography in European exploration, colonization, and settlement patterns. ( B.1.c) trace the movement of essential commodities (e.g., sugar, cotton) from Asia to Europe to America, and determine the impact trade on the New World s economy and society. ( C.1.b) assess the role of mercantilism in stimulating European expansion through trade, conquest, and colonization. ( C.1.c) determine the extent to which various technologies, (e.g., printing, the marine compass, cannonry, Arabic numerals) derived from Europe s interactions with Islam and Asia provided the necessary tools for European exploration and conquest. ( C.1.e) assess the political, social, and economic impact of the Columbian Exchange of plants, animals, ideas, and pathogens on Europeans and Native Americans. ( D.1.a) analyze various motivations for the Atlantic slave trade and the impact on Europeans, Africans, and Americans. ( D.1.c) explain how the new social stratification created by voluntary and coerced interactions among Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans in Spanish colonies laid the foundation for conflict. ( D.1.d) assess the impact of economic, political, and social policies and practices regarding African slaves, indigenous peoples, and Europeans in the Spanish and Portuguese colonies. ( D.1.e) analyze the political, cultural, and moral role of Catholic and Protestant Christianity in the European colonies. ( D.1.f) Suggest Resources: World History Primary Source Series DBQ s Colonialism Glencoe: World History, Modern Times online resources: Glencoe Sheppard Software map games: McDougal Littell: Writing for Social Studies PCTI s Gale Database:

4 Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and Enlightenment ( ) The students will be able to: determine how the principle ideas of the Enlightenment (e.g., rationalism, secularism, tolerance, empiricism, natural rights, contractual government, laissez-faire economics, promotion by merit, and new theories of education) altered political thought in Europe, and trace the impact of these ideas over time. ( A.2.a) determine the reasons for, and the consequences of, the rise of powerful, centralized nation states in Europe (i.e., the French absolute monarchy and the English limited monarchy). ( A.2.c) relate the geographic location of Italian city-states to the fact that Italy was the center of the Renaissance. ( B.2.a) relate the division of European regions during this time period into those that remained Catholic and those that became Protestant to the practice of religion in the New World. ( B.2.b) relate the development of more modern banking and financial systems to European economic influence in the world. ( C.2.a) determine the factors that led to the Renaissance and the impact on the arts. ( D.2.a) determine the factors that led to the Reformation and the impact on European politics. ( D.2.b) justify how innovations from Asian and Islamic civilizations, as well as from ancient Greek and Roman culture, laid the foundation for the Renaissance. ( D.2.c) discontent with prevailing economic, political, and social conditions was the impetus for change, which resulted in revolution or reform. ( D.2.e) Suggested Resources: World History Primary Source Series DBQ s Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, and Enlightenment Glencoe: World History, Modern Times online resources: Glencoe Sheppard Software map games: McDougal Littell: Writing for Social Studies PCTI s Gale Database:

5 Age of Revolutions: Political and Industrial Revolutions, Imperialism, Reform, and Global Impact ( ) The students will be able to: explain how and why various ideals (e.g., liberty, popular sovereignty, natural rights, democracy, and nationalism) became driving forces for reforms and revolutions. ( A.3.a) assess the extent to which revolutions during this time period resulted in the expansion of political, social, and economic rights and opportunities. ( A.3.d) analyze the relationship between industrialization and the rise of democratic and social reforms, including the expansion of parliamentary government. ( A.3.e) compare and contrast the struggles for women s suffrage and workers rights in Europe and North America, and evaluate the degree to which each movement achieved its goals. ( A.3.f) assess the impact of imperialism by comparing and contrasting the political boundaries of the world in 1815 and ( B.3.a) relate the Industrial Revolution to population growth, new migration patterns, urbanization, and the environment. ( B.3.b) relate the role of geography to the spread of independence movements in Latin America. ( B.3.c) analyze interrelationships among the Industrial Revolution, nationalism, competition for global markets, imperialism, and natural resources. ( C.3.b) compare the characteristics of capitalism, communism, and socialism to determine why each system emerged in different world regions. ( C.3.c) determine how, and the extent to which, scientific and technological changes, transportation, and new forms of energy brought about massive social, economic, and cultural changes. ( C.3.d) assess the impact of imperialism on economic development in Africa and Asia. ( C.3.e) determine the extent to which Latin American political independence also brought about economic independence in the region. ( C.3.f) explain how individuals and groups promoted revolutionary actions and brought about change during this time period. ( D.3.a) explain how industrialization and urbanization affected class structure, family life, and the daily lives of men, women, and children. ( D.3.b) analyze the extent to which racism was both a cause and consequence of imperialism, and evaluate the impact of imperialism from multiple perspectives. ( D.3.d)

6 Suggested Resources: World History Primary Source Series DBQ s Political Revolutions, Industrial Revolution, and Imperialism Glencoe: World History, Modern Times online resources: Glencoe Sheppard Software map games: McDougal Littell: Writing for Social Studies PCTI s Gale Database: A Half-Century of Crisis and Achievement: The Era of the Great Wars ( ) The students will be able to: analyze how the arts (i.e., painting, and sculptures) represent the changing values and ideals of society. ( D.4.k) explain the rise of fascism and spread of communism in Europe and Asia. ( A.4.a) assess government responses to incidents of ethnic cleansing and genocide. ( A.4.d) determine the geographic impact of World War I by comparing and contrasting the political boundaries of the world in 1914 and ( B.4.a) determine how geography impacted military strategies and major turning points during World War II. ( B.4.b) compare and contrast World Wars I and II in terms of technological innovations (i.e., industrial production, scientific research, war tactics) and social impact (i.e., national mobilization, loss of life, and destruction of property). ( C.4.b) evaluate the short- and long-term demographic, social, economic, and environmental consequences of the violence and destruction of the two World Wars. ( C.4.c) analyze the extent to which nationalism, industrialization, territory disputes, imperialism, militarism, and alliances led to World War I. ( D.4.a) analyze the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations from the perspectives of different nations. ( D.4.b) assess the causes of revolution in the 20th century (i.e., in Russia, China, India, and Cuba), and determine the impact on global politics. ( D.4.c) summarize the extent to which the legacy of World War I, the global depression, ethnic and ideological conflicts, imperialism, and traditional political or economic rivalries caused World War II. ( D.4.d) evaluate the role of nationalism and propaganda in mobilizing civilian populations in support of total war ( D.4.g)

7 compare and contrast the actions of individuals as perpetrators, bystanders, and rescuers during events of persecution or genocide, and describe the long-term consequences of genocide for all involved. ( D.4.i) discuss how the social, economic, and political roles of women were transformed during this time period. ( D.4.j) evaluate the cultural impact of World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II. ( D.4.l) Suggest Resources: World History Primary Source Series DBQ s World War I and The Great Depression Glencoe: World History, Modern Times online resources: Glencoe Sheppard Software map games: McDougal Littell: Writing for Social Studies PCTI s Gale Database: The 20th Century Since 1945: Challenges for the Modern World (1945-Today) The student will be able to: explain how and why differences in ideologies and policies between the United States and the USSR resulted in a cold war, the formation of new alliances, and periodic military clashes. ( A.5.a) analyze the structure and goals of the United Nations and evaluate the organization s ability to solve or mediate international conflicts. ( A.5.b) discuss the progress of human and civil rights around the world since the 1948 U.N. Declaration of Human Rights. ( A.5.e) determine the impact of geography on decisions made by the Soviet Union and the United States to expand and protect their spheres of influence. ( B.5.a) analyze the reasons for the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, and evaluate the impact of these events on changing national boundaries in Eastern Europe. ( B.5.b) assess the role of boundary disputes and limited natural resources as sources of conflict. ( B.5.e) explain how and why Western European countries and Japan achieved rapid economic recovery after World War II. ( C.5.a)

8 compare and contrast free market capitalism, Western European democratic socialism, and Soviet communism. ( C.5.b) assess the impact of the international arms race, the space race, and nuclear proliferation on international politics from multiple perspectives. ( C.5.c) evaluate the impact of Gandhi s methods of civil disobedience and passive resistance in India, and determine how his methods were later used by people from other countries. ( D.5.b) discuss the influence of television, the Internet, and other forms of electronic communication on the creation and diffusion of cultural and political information, worldwide. ( D.5.c) analyze how feminist movements and social conditions have affected the lives of women in different parts of the world, and evaluate women s progress toward social equality, economic equality, and political equality in various countries. ( D.5.d) Suggested Resources: World History Primary Source Series DBQ s World War II, Cold War, and Civil Rights Movement Glencoe: World History, Modern Times online resources: Glencoe Sheppard Software map games: McDougal Littell: Writing for Social Studies PCTI s Gale Database: Contemporary Issues The students will be able to: analyze why terrorist movements have proliferated, and evaluate their impact on governments, individuals, and societies. ( A.6.c) assess the effectiveness of responses by governments and international organizations to tensions resulting from ethnic, territorial, religious, and/or nationalist differences. ( A.6.d) determine the global impact of increased population growth, migration, and changes in urbanrural populations on natural resources and land use. ( B.6.a) determine how the availability of scientific, technological, and medical advances impacts the quality of life in different countries. ( C.6.d) evaluate the role of increased personal and business electronic communications in creating a global culture, and evaluate the impact on traditional cultures and values. ( D.6.a)

9 Suggested Resources: PCTI s Gale Database: III. Methods of Student Evaluation Tests objective and essay Quizzes Classroom Projects and activities oral and written Formal Essay Response (persuasive) Written reports Oral presentations, debates and role playing Daily notes Homework Participation in class discussions and attitude Maps, charts, and graphs DBQ (Data Based Questions) Internet DBQ (Data Based Questions) presentations / essays Attendance Cooperative based group activities Basic technology application word processing, power point, and internet Oral and documented presentations Technology and Web-based activities and presentations Class discussion

10 IV. List of Textbooks, Instructional Materials Glencoe: World History, Modern Times, Spielvogel (2008) Glencoe: World History, Modern Times Resource Kit Glencoe: World History, Modern Times Teacher Works Program Primary Source: Newspaper, Journals, workbooks, and Internet Passaic County Technical Institute Video Library Passaic County Technical Institute Media Center Suggested, Ciciero, Sheppard Software, Discovery History, and Glencoe Online Passaic County Technical Institute Computer Technology Suggested, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point Readings in World History, Holt, Rinehart and Winston Mastering Social Studies Skills, Second Edition, Gerard Pelisson McDougal Littell: Writing for Social Studies Social Studies School Service Internet Document-Based Activities DBQ s Suggested, World History Primary Source Series DBQ s V. Instructional Strategies Various teaching methods are utilized in this course. Meaningful instruction will be given using worksheets and exercises from the textbook. This will be supplemented by relevant outside resources and teacher-generated exercise. Cooperative learning activities as well as individual and group research projects will be required. Debating exercises will be implemented in order to install a respect for opposing viewpoints. Primary source reading and writing activities will be applied to data based questions. Including, role play activities which allows the students to identify multiple perspectives. Finally, use of specific audio/video and other visual materials will supplement classroom instruction and activities. Including computer based lessons utilizing the classroom projector, internet, online student based activities.

11 VI. VII. Scope and Sequence Pacing Chart World History Honors I=Introduced D=Developed in Depth R=Reinforced Chapter(s) Weeks Objectives The Early Modern World, Renaissance and Reformation Identify how between , Italian merchants believed they had entered a new age of human achievement Explain why Humanism was an important intellectual movement off the Renaissance and was reflected in the works of Renaissance artists Summarize why in Northern Europe, Christian humanists sought to reform the Catholic Church, and Protestantism emerged Compare how different forms of Protestantism emerged in Europe as the Reformation spread, and the Catholic Church underwent a religious rebirth 6 2 The Age of Exploration Identify why Europeans began exploring the world in the 1400 s, and how several nations experienced economic heights through worldwide trade Explain how European expansion affected Africa with the dramatic increase of the slave trade Examine how Portugal and Spain reaped profits from the natural resources and products of their Latin American colonies 7 3 Crisis and Absolutism in Europe Identify why religious and political conflicts erupted between Protestants and Catholics in many European nations Examine how social, economic, and religious conflicts challenged the established political order throughout Europe Discuss how France became the greatest power of the seventeenth century. Including how Prussia, Austria, and Russia also emerged great European powers Summarize how art and literature reflected people s spiritual perceptions and human condition

12 10 2 Revolution and Enlightenment Identify how the Scientific Revolution gave Europeans a new way to view humankind s place in the universe Discuss why Enlightenment thinkers, or philosophes, believed all institutions should follow natural laws to produce the ideal society Summarize why Europe s individual nations were chiefly guided by the self-interest of their rulers Evaluate how The American Revolution and the formation of the United States of America seemed to confirm premises of the Enlightenment 11 3 The French Revolution and Napoleon List the social inequalities and economic problems that contributed to the French Revolution Explain why radical groups controlled the revolution, which many people in France and abroad opposed Examine how Napoleon built his empire across Europe, and why it spread the revolutionary idea of nationalism 12 3 An Era of European Imperialism Industrialization and Nationalism Explain how the Industrial revolution changed the way people lived and worked Identify why in 1848, liberals and nationalists rebelled against many of the conservative governments of Europe Examine how in the mid-1800s the Germans and Italians created their own nations. Identify why Romanticism was in part a reaction to the Industrial Revolution, while advances in science contributed to a new movement called realism 13 2 Mass Society and Democracy Identify how industrialization led to dramatic increase in productivity and to new political theories and social movements Summarize how the Second Industrial Revolution resulted in an increase urban population, a growing working class, and an increased awareness of woman s rights Analyze how democracy triumphed in Western Europe, authoritarianism prevailed in central and eastern Europe, and industrialization swept the United States Evaluate radical changes in the economic and social structure of the West, and were equally matched by

13 dramatic artistic and intellectual changes 14 2 The Height of Imperialism Explain how competition among countries through new imperialism, including Western controlled territories, exploited native populations, and opened markets for European products Identify how the competition between European nations led to complete control over the Africa continent Discuss how the British brought stability to India, but destroyed native industries and degraded Indians Summarize how Latin American countries gained their independence but became economically dependent on Western powers 16 2 The Twentieth-Century Crisis War and Revolution Identify how militarism, nationalism, and a crisis in the Balkans led to World War I Explain why the stalemate at the Western Front led to a widening of World War I, and governments expanded their powers to accommodate the war Analyze the fall of the czarist regime and the Russian Revolution, which led to Communists power in Russia Summarize the defeat of the Germans, peace settlements that brought political and territorial changes to Europe and how it created bitterness and resentment in some nations 17 2 The West Between Wars Identify why peace and prosperity were short-lived after World War I as a global depression weakened Western democracies Analyze why in1939, many European countries had adopted dictatorial regimes that aimed to control every aspect of their citizens lives for state goals Summarize why Hitler s totalitarian state was widely accepted, but German Jews and minorities were persecuted Evaluate how the destruction of World War I and the turmoil of the Great Depression profoundly affected the work of artists and intellectuals 18 2 Nationalism around the World Examine how after World War I, the quest for national self-determination led to the creation of Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Including the creation of a national Jewish homeland in Palestine Identify how Nationalism led the people of Africa and Asia to seek independence Describe the impact of Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong struggle to lead a new Chinese state Evaluate how in Latin America the Great Depression

14 made politics unstable, and in many cases, military dictators were the result 19 3 World War II Identify key ambitions of Japan and Germany which paved the way for the outbreak of World War II Summarize how allied perseverance, effective military operations, and axis miscalculations brought the devastation of World War II to an end Examine why millions of people were forced to labor for the German and Japanese war machines Evaluate how the ending of World War II led to a new set of Cold War problems for the international community 20 3 Toward a Global Civilization 1945-Preset Cold War and Postwar Changes Identify how the Cold War developed between the United States and the Soviet Union after 1945, diving Europe Explain why the Soviet Union faced revolts and protests in its attempt to gain and maintain control over Eastern Europe Discuss how post World War II societies rebuilt their economies and communities, but not without upheaval and change 21 2 Decline of the Soviet Union Explain why one of the largest empires in the world ended when the Soviet Union broke up Identify how popular revolutions helped end Communist regimes in Eastern Europe Summarize how postwar Western societies rebuilt their communities, including a shift in social structure Evaluate how trends in contemporary Western society included science and technology, changes in family structures, population trends, increased religious diversity, and shared popular culture among countries developed 25 2 Changing Global Patterns Identify why today s societies face many changes, and how they must balance the costs and benefits of the technological revolution Explain how the global economy and new global threats have prompted organizations and individuals to work on global problems

15 PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE STUDENTS PROFICIENCIES HANDOUT WORLD HISTORY HONORS COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a comprehensive study of world history and human interaction from the early modern world to present day. Students will analyze world history, geography, and cultures through in-depth analyses of the evolution of our modern world and its political and economic framework. Students are expected to read related literacy selections, evaluate primary resources via document-based questions, and engage in critical analyses and cultural comparison. Research and writing skills are emphasized with an interdisciplinary approach that addresses the state core content standards in social studies and language arts. Supervisor approval is required for this course. PROFICIENCIES Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will able to: A. Identify, locate, and describe physical and cultural characteristics of world regions. B. Assess the impact of change: social, technological, political, and economic and on our world. C. Effectively refine social studies skills through the completion of maps, diagrams, debates, charts, reading and research projects. D. Apply computer technology in the social studies realm by conducting research. E. Analyze, interpret, create, and use resources and materials, which include but are not limited to maps, charts, graphs, political cartoons, art, artifacts, media, and primary source documents. F. Apply decision-making and problem-solving techniques orally and in writing to historic, contemporary, and controversial world issues. This includes but is not limited to examining, understanding, and evaluating conflicting policy viewpoints, and applying conflict resolution skills. G. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of political and economic forces, geography, social structures and culture on the history of the world.