This site works in conjunction with my 8th grade U.S. history class. We cover 20th Century U.S. history, current events, and the U.S. and Illinois constitutions. Homework can be viewed on the Middle School website.
Monday, December 11, 2006
"If Cuthbert troublesome eliminate him."
I came across this very interesting article. I don't think that anyone could have made up the details.
Ambassadors to Honor Female WWII Spy
In this photo copied from an exhibition at Arlington National Cemetery showing Virginia Hall of Baltimore, left, being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by Maj. Gen. William J. Donovan, founder of the OSS, Nov. 27, 1945. In 1942, the Gestapo circulated posters offering a reward for the capture of 'the woman with a limp. She is the most dangerous of all Allied spies and we must find and destroy her.' (AP Photo/The Baltimore Sun)
Read the article here.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Ch 24 WWI Crossword
We are working on this in class 12/1 & 12/4. If you need to finish it or check your answers, you can go to www.classzone.com to find it or just click here.
Enjoy
Ch 24 Section 1 WWI Quiz Questions study sheet
Date of Quiz: 12/5 or 12/6
If you take the quiz without your worksheets, you can earn an A. If you take the quiz with your worksheets, the highest grade that you can get is a C+.
What were the four MAIN causes of World War I? Explain what the MAIN causes where and give an accurate synonym if possible.
What was the SPARK that ignited the War? (answer in a sentence)
Which four countries that made up the Central Powers at the beginning of the War?
On what side did the United States finally enter the War?
There were many reasons why the U.S. finally entered the War. Identify three of the reasons and make sure to explain them.
If you take the quiz without your worksheets, you can earn an A. If you take the quiz with your worksheets, the highest grade that you can get is a C+.
What were the four MAIN causes of World War I? Explain what the MAIN causes where and give an accurate synonym if possible.
What was the SPARK that ignited the War? (answer in a sentence)
Which four countries that made up the Central Powers at the beginning of the War?
On what side did the United States finally enter the War?
There were many reasons why the U.S. finally entered the War. Identify three of the reasons and make sure to explain them.