Copy down the following definition and use the term “genocide” in an original sentence:
Genocide (n) = the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group.
Do Now – 2/27
Classwork – Biafran War Questions – 2/27
Answer the following five questions based on this reading about the Biafran War. For more information about the Biafran War you can also click on this link for the PowerPoint Presentation about it.
1) How did the Biafran War begin?
2) Why do you think Ojukwu and the other eastern leaders rejected the confederation?
3) What caused the stalemate to occur?
4) Why was Owerri important?
5) Why did Yakubu Gowon re-divide Nigeria into 12 states?
Do Now – 2/26
“A man who makes trouble for others is also making trouble for himself.”
- Chinua Achebe
Copy down this quote. What does it mean to you?
Classwork – Nigeria Questions – 2/25
Answer the following three questions using complete sentences based on the PowerPoint from class about Nigeria’s main three regions (the north, southwest, and southeast):
1) What do these buildings tell you about northern Nigeria’s past and present?
2) What are some of the culture features of southwestern Nigeria?
3) What is the major industry of southeastern Nigeria?
Reminder – World History Take Home Quiz
On Friday, February 13 you were given a take-home quiz to complete over the three-day weekend. The quizzes were due back on Tuesday, February 17. As of Tuesday, February 24 I have still received only about FIVE of these take-home quizzes. Remember that quizzes are worth 400 points and that for every week they are late students will have 50 points taken off of their quiz grades. If you do not turn in your take-home quiz at all your grade is a ZERO.
The questions are as follows:
1. How have Africans been treated by European nations?
(2 paragraphs)
2. How have Africans responded to their treatment by European nations?
(2 paragraphs)
3. Is Africa a positive or a negative place? In what ways?
(2 paragraphs)
When you answer these questions be sure to include specific details from our week-long overview of the different regions of Africa and from our study of Kenya and South Africa.
Classwork – Organizing Information – 2/24
Complete the chart on number #7 on p. 709 entitled “Organizing Information” after reading on p. 708 under “City and Countryside.”
Do Now – 2/24
What is the FLN? What is the ANC? Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the two groups.
Classwork – French Colonization Questions – 2/19
Answer the following five questions about France’s colonization of Algeria based on this PowerPoint Presentation from class:
1) How long did French rule in Algeria last?
2) What was “The Fan Affair?”
3) What type of governance did France set up in Algeria?
4) How did Algerian oppose French rule?
5) What similarities or differences do you see between Algeria and South Africa’s colonization?
