Today we began to look at how indigenous people around the world begin to challenge imperial authority, the growth of nationalism s a response to imperialism and the creation of new states in Africa, Asia and Oceania. We also began to practice the AP skill of "sourcing and situation."

Today we began to look at challenges to imperial authority, growing nationalism, and the creation of new states. We focused on the AP skill of sourcing and situation. This is because many people living under the oppression of imperialism challenged imperialists and fought back against this corrupt system.

We reviewed the six HW questions Joshua completed on AP Central about Imperialism for HW. He did seem to encounter challenges choosing the correct response to short primary sources he read re: imperialism in China and Russia.
State Expansion from 1750 to 1900 Quiz
1 out of 3 correct
Rationales for Imperialism from 1750 to 1900 Quiz
2 correct 3 correct. We reviewed the correct answers ans why they were the best choices for each response.

Today we examine the expansion of states into new territories in Africa and Asia. Joshua learned how a historical development is situated within a broader historical context. we also examined methods of state expansion in the period from 1750 to 1900. We focused on how a historical development is situated within a broader historical context.

Joshua didn't do very well on the Unit 5 Progress Check he completed for HW recently. He got 20 out of 27 M/C questions correct (that's 74%). His written response question score was 1/5. It was missing solid contextualization, evidence to support an argument. Overall, Joshua's analysis and reasoning should be stronger on these AP written responses. We will review this more in depth in class tomorrow. Also, Joshua knows he may access my comments in his AP Central classroom and I recommended he take a look at them last night, prior to our class today. We began to explore the new unit on Imperialism from 1750-1950 today. We explored the terms Social Darwinism, Eugenics and the racism used as a rationale for the colonization of lands in Asia, Africa and Oceania for imperialist actions. We reviewed this topic and practiced the AP skill on contextualization through AP Central in class today.

Today we reviewed changes in the period from 1750 to 1900 and we practiced writing arguments using historical reasoning to explain relationships among pieces of historical evidence. We developed historical arguments based on causation, change & continuity over time, and comparison.

Industrialization between 1750-1900 gave rise to new economic needs and many of the solutions were found abroad. Also, industrialized nations produced more than their own populations could consume, so they needed a larger base to sell their goods. In the last quarter of the 19th century, nationalism encouraged imperialism. Nations began to compete for overseas colonies on Asia, Africa, and Pacific Oceania. Imperialism seemed an international game of power politics. The Suez Canal was complete in 1869. We looked at a new kind of racism called "scientific racism.

Joshua had to complete the written portion of his Chapter 9 test in class today. He had trouble concentrating and couldn't complete the four short answer questions and one essay question. He may complete the written portion of the test at home this weekend. It is due on Monday, 1/30.

Today Joshua worked on his Chap. 9 test. He completed the multiple choice/objective question portion of the test in class. Tomorrow he will complete the writing portion which contains 4 short answer and one essay question. Joshua has another night to study and prepare for this portion of his exam.

Today we reviewed for Joshua's Chap.9 Test on the Industrial Age from 1750-1900 scheduled for tomorrow and Friday. Joshua was given one essay and four short writing answers in advance so he may prepare stellar answers. We reviewed how industrialization differed and affected Britain, the U.S., Russia and Latin America. What factors influenced the growth of Marxism and socialism in some nations, but not others? We also reviewed how social class affected how women experienced the Industrial Revolution and the role that Latin American countries played in the 19 century's global economy. Because Joshua qualifies for extended time on tests, he always spends two class periods on his AP social science tests.