Hey everyone! Today we talked about the origins of the Cold War and how the United States and the Soviet Union had contrasting beliefs and goals after World War II. We also discussed how American foreign policy changed throughout the Cold War (1945-1991).
The fear of communism was also felt on the home front. For homework, you are to read pp. 822-827 and complete the worksheet. I will check next class.
Have a great day!
~Mr. Mazur
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Post-WWII Life
Hey everyone. I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I just wanted to remind everyone that the homework this weekend is to read pp. 840-845 in your textbook and to fill in the worksheet. Have a great rest of the weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
~Mr. Mazur
Saturday, May 14, 2011
WWII Test
Hey everyone! We have been discussing the effects of the atomic bomb in class. Your test is going to be on Thursday (A Day) and Friday (B Day) of this week. Please complete the study guide for the test day.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I am also willing to stay during co-curricular or after school to help anyone that needs help.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- Congratulations to the actors!! The Junior Showcase was fantastic! It shows that you all really worked hard! Congrats!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. I am also willing to stay during co-curricular or after school to help anyone that needs help.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
P.S.- Congratulations to the actors!! The Junior Showcase was fantastic! It shows that you all really worked hard! Congrats!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
B Day Periods 1-2: Island Hopping
Hey everyone. This is just a friendly reminder that we will continue our research on America's island hopping campaign in the Pacific during next class. We will only spend half of the period with this research, and then we will present. On Tuesday we will finish World War II. Your test is going to be Monday, May 16. Please begin to study. I will hand you the Study Guide on Tuesday.
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Have a great weekend!
~Mr. Mazur
Monday, May 2, 2011
United Nations
Hola! Today we discussed the path from D-Day to V-E Day.
1.) We discussed that Parisian citizens revolted against the Vichy government after hearing of the invasion of Normandy. Americans were able to liberate the area within days.
2.) We discussed the last huge German effort to break through the Allied lines in the Ardennes Forrest in Belgium. This battle, frequently called the Battle of the Bulge, was deadly for the Allies but a failure for the Germans
3.) We viewed a video clip of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps. As stated before, American soldiers were horrified at the atrocities done within these camps. This is one of the reasons for the establishment of human rights organizations and punishment after the end of WWII.
4.) Lastly, we discussed the end of the war. As discussed, Franklin Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler did not live to see the end of the war. As the Allies surrounded Berlin, Hitler and his wife committed suicide. The Soviets ultimately (after the Battle of Berlin) took the city and the Germans surrendered soon after. Therefore, May 8 was celebrated as V-E Day (meaning Victory in Europe).
As stated in class, the Allies discussed the establishment of an organization called the United Nations when the war ended. This organization was created to solve the problems that the League of Nations could not and to promote peace throughout the world.
For homework, you are to read the article on the establishment of the United Nations. You are to answer the questions in the packet and we will discuss next class.
Have a great week and good luck on your Exit Exams!
~Mr. Mazur
1.) We discussed that Parisian citizens revolted against the Vichy government after hearing of the invasion of Normandy. Americans were able to liberate the area within days.
2.) We discussed the last huge German effort to break through the Allied lines in the Ardennes Forrest in Belgium. This battle, frequently called the Battle of the Bulge, was deadly for the Allies but a failure for the Germans
3.) We viewed a video clip of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps. As stated before, American soldiers were horrified at the atrocities done within these camps. This is one of the reasons for the establishment of human rights organizations and punishment after the end of WWII.
4.) Lastly, we discussed the end of the war. As discussed, Franklin Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler did not live to see the end of the war. As the Allies surrounded Berlin, Hitler and his wife committed suicide. The Soviets ultimately (after the Battle of Berlin) took the city and the Germans surrendered soon after. Therefore, May 8 was celebrated as V-E Day (meaning Victory in Europe).
As stated in class, the Allies discussed the establishment of an organization called the United Nations when the war ended. This organization was created to solve the problems that the League of Nations could not and to promote peace throughout the world.
For homework, you are to read the article on the establishment of the United Nations. You are to answer the questions in the packet and we will discuss next class.
Have a great week and good luck on your Exit Exams!
~Mr. Mazur
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