Decolonization After World War II in Southeast Asia
Lesson Outline
Today we examined how colonies achieved independence through armed struggle after World War II. This is referred to as "decolonization." We focused on what happened when the French left its colonies in Indochina in 1954 and the proxy conflicts that arose - specifically, the Vietnam War. We will practice how to make connections among historical developments by analyzing a document and of course, looking for issues of causation.
Assignment
Read pp. 646 - 658 in text, complete practice FRQ "Menand and global human rights" from 2020 AP Exam on AP central
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Joshua is not completing his HW at the rate an AP student needs to complete assignments. He has not had a lot of reading and yet he did not complete all of his AP practice questions last night for HW. I gave him time in class to do it today, as well. He still has more to do with an additional writing component tonight. I explained to Joshua that we're in the final month and he must put time and effort into completing all assigned practice questions from AP Central on a timely basis. He will have more of them assigned to work on over the weekend.
During 5th period we met again to review the emergence of new nations in the aftermath of WWII. We reviewed the division of India and Pakistan in 1947 and the emergence of the modern State of Israel in 1948. The independence of all of these countries came at great human sacrifice and loss. Political and religious tensions still exist in these parts of the world today. And we discussed some of these issues. We also focused on the AP skill of causation when it comes to supporting a thesis. Readers give an AP essay more points if causation can be discussed from both sides of an issue or historical event. The AP Central site has now made AP questions from the 2020 AP exam available on AP Central. Joshua was assigned the first section of them to complete for HW tonight in addition to 8 pages of reading. Joshua is concerned he may not be able to complete all of the questions tonight. I assured him that if that's the case, we will make time in class for him tomorrow to complete whatever is needed for this first round of questions.
Today we examined how colonies negotiated independence and how they achieved independence through armed struggle after World War II. We also practiced the AP skill of how to make connections among historical developments. As we approach the final unit of this course, we discussed last night's reading. We are on the 2nd to last chapter of the text. This portion of the text turns the historical spotlight away from the dominant events of the 20th century to focus more explicitly on immensely transforming processes, all of which have played out on a deeply interconnected global stage.
Assignment
Read pp. 638-646 in text, complete 55 M/C Quest. from 2020 AP Exam from AP Central online
Today we reviewed Joshua's score on the Chap. 12 test which was 78%. We went over it and reviewed my comments and I answered his questions. We began to discuss some topics in Chap. 14: 1900 - Present, Technology, Economy and Society. We looked at fossil fuel, transportation, communication and information
breakthroughs.
Joshua did not complete the written portion of the test during class today. Because of the standardized testing happening in school next week, it's imperative that Joshua remains on point in the curriculum. Therefore, he may complete the written portion of the test over the long weekend - as long as it doesn't interfere with his family's holiday celebration. Joshua assures me it will not.
Today we reviewed the causes and some of the effects of the end of the Cold War. We also practiced the AP skill of how to explain a historical development by practicing how to explain a historical event/change. We then evaluated the causes leading to the end of the Cold War and how to explain a variety of historical developments. Finally, we examined the extent to which the effects of the Cold War were similar in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. We then practiced how to develop complex argument.
Today we examined how new states were created by redrawing political boundaries after WWII, during the Cold War. The wold map changed significantly. We also practiced the AP skill of how to use evidence to support a claim.
Today we reviewed how cold war colonies negotiated independence after World War II. We examined how new states were created by redrawing political boundaries. We also practiced how to use evidence to support a claim and how to make connections among historical developments. Colonies achieved independence through armed struggle after World War II. We will also practice how to make connections among historical developments. We will examine how new states were created by redrawing political boundaries. We will also practice how to use evidence to support a claim.
