Section outline

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      Wednesday 9th:

      1 Topic - Course Introduction & Dealing with Evidence

      1. History 12 class rules and expectations -  Course Outline
      2. Setup network accounts (one time only due to tech changes
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      Thursday 10th:

      2 Topic - Why WWI?

      Learning Objectives: Identify the difference between primary and secondary historical sources. Explain the problem of bias in historical sources. Explain the causes of World War I.

      1. Current events - Tariff discussions
      2. Textbooks.
      2. Discussing the causes of World War I 
      -  slides
      - organizer (complete during this discussion)
      2. Video Resource: They Shall not Grow Old (did not get here)

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      Friday 11th:

      2 Topic - Why WWI?

      Learning Objectives: Identify the difference between primary and secondary historical sources. Explain the problem of bias in historical sources. Explain the causes of World War I.

      1. Finish discussion from last day - Discussing the causes of World War I 
        -  slides
        - organizer (complete during this discussion)
        2. Current events - Why war in Iran

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      Monday 14th:

      3 Topic - The Paris Peace Conference

      Learning Objectives: Identify big three leaders at the Paris Peace Conferences and their objectives. Explain the impact of this peace process on the geopolitical make-up of Europe, and the problems that this process created.
      1. Introduction to "Wilson's Fourteen Points" - a peace plan by US President to end WWI. See his biography.

      2. Assignment:
      - use this full text of Wilson's 14 points, analyze this primary historical course by completing this handout of questions

      3. Review questions -  Wilson's 14 points - Next day.

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      Tuesday 15th:

      1. 10 minutes to complete Wilson's 14 points,
      2. Review questions -  Wilson's 14 points

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      Wednesday 16th:
      3 Topic - Paris Peace Conference Cont'd

      1. Paris Peace Conference Backgrounder
      3. Treaty of Versailles Group Exercise
      4. Review group work exercise

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      Thursday 17th and Friday 18th:

      4 Topic - Treaty of Versailles and Criticisms of the Treaty of Versailles

      Learning Objectives: Explain the problems and criticisms of the Treaty of Versailles in terms of economics, territorial changes and the position of the United States.

      1. Finish discussing Treaty of Versailles group exercise
      2.  Discussion "Problems With the Treaty of Versailles"
      - slides
      - organizer
      - map of the Treaty
      Homework:
      1. Do DeMarco page 31 EX2b,c,d,

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      Monday 21st:
      5 Topic - Romanov Rule through 1917
      1. Discussion: "Romanov Rule" (Made it to Alexander III russification)
      - slides
      Homework:
      1. Read DeMarco pages 37-38
      - a. How did the Czars rule Russia (be detailed)?
      - b. What difficulties did Czar Nicholas II have as leader?
      - c. Who could challenge the Czar's power?
      2. De Marco - read p. 39 - 40 Do p. 40 c, d, & e

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      Tuesday 22nd:
      5 Topic - Romanov Rule through 1917
      1. Discussion: "Romanov Rule" 
      2. Video Resource: Lucy Worsley  (did not get to) - Finished Rasputin
      Homework:
      1. Read DeMarco pages 37-38
      - a. How did the Czars rule Russia (be detailed)?
      - b. What difficulties did Czar Nicholas II have as leader?
      - c. Who could challenge the Czar's power?
      2. De Marco - read p. 39 - 40 Do p. 40 c, d, & e

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      Wednesday 23rd:
      5 Topic - Romanov Rule through 1917
      1. Begin - Origins of Communism (made it to economic determinism)

    • 6 Notes - Origins of Communism PPT (2) File
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      Thursday 24th:
      5 Topic - Romanov Rule through 1917
      1. Continue with - Origins of Communism
      2. Russian Revolution - stopped before February Revolution

    • Friday 25th:
      The Russian Revolutions

      Learning Objectives: Explain the causes of unrest in the Russian Empire prior to and including 1917. What were the key reasons for the March Revolution?

      1. Questions: Global Forces - Read Pages 70, 72 & 73   Do Questions Page 90, 4,5,6,7,8
      2. Today's notes topic: "February Revolution" 
      - slides
      - notes organizer

    • 7 Notes - Russian Revolution 2026 File PPTX

    • Monday 28th: 
      1. NID

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      Tuesday  29th: The Russian Revolutions

      Learning Objectives: Explain the causes of unrest in the Russian Empire prior to and including 1917. Aftermath of March Revolution.

      1. Review February Revolution
      2. Students read and paraphrase April Thesis
      3. Discuss Reading
      4. July Days to the end of October Revolution (did not get here)

      5. Look at the political cartoon on page 47 of DeMarco

      - Complete Exercise 8 a, b and d together
      6. We may have time for some supporting video

    • 8 Backgrounder - April Thesis File DOC
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      Thursday 1st: The Russian Revolutions

      Learning Objectives: Explain the causes of unrest in the Russian Empire prior to and including 1917. Aftermath of March Revolution.

      1. Current Events - Elections  
      2. July Days, Kornilov Affair, October Revolution
      3. Discuss Formal Assignment - About 10-15 mins to work on

    • Friday 2nd and Monday 5th:
      1. Formal Assignment: Russian Revolution
       - electronic version is posted on Teams
       - due date: Wednesday 7th