THE US EMBARGO ON CUBA

Due Monday, March 2nd - On Monday we will debate whether or not the US should lift the embargo on Cuba.  To prepare, read the handout that presents some pro and con arguments.  Highlight and annotate the arguments that seem the strongest to you.  If you don't want to print out the entire reading, you can take notes on a separate piece of paper.   Below is a link to the reading: .docs.google.com/document/d/1EpjAppFXU6hV8cVBpYuuUbohVhSWGK_iO7WybEHozxE/edit

KEY TERMS FOR COLD WAR

COLD WAR

The Cold War was a conflict between the two superpowers, the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR).  This conflict developed after WWII and was a struggle over political, economic, and ideological differences.  It was fought through espionage, propaganda, diplomacy, and limited conflicts.  Each nation invested heavily in the nuclear arms race not with the intention of using these weapons but to actually avoid nuclear war (deterrence).  Much of the world allied with one of these superpowers and each side called this their "sphere of influence."  At first  the US and the USSR said they respected each other's sphere but soon they started to compete to expand their alliances.

MARXISM/COMMUNISM

This is an economic and political system where there is no private property and thus profits from that property would be shared on the basis of need.  ("From each according to his ability to each according to his need." )  The class system would not exist any more and the workers, the only remaining class, would run the government.  It was believed that the only way communism could be achieved was through a violent class struggle between workers and owners of private property.

 CAPITALISM AND DEMOCRACY

This is an economic system based on private property and an individual's ability to better himself/herself through their own talents and skills.  People would obtain property and use it to produce goods and services and then sell them on the free market. They would be able to keep their earnings/profits.  It is often believed that representative democracy goes hand in hand with capitalism because both represent individual freedoms.

CUBA READING

Due 2/25 and 2/26

Read "The Cuban Revolution" and answer the questions on the handout.

docs.google.com/document/d/1h2gUwLkl50KiraVIrm9Hnc3WDIMy8tsMzAOVd9TAkr4/editdocs.google.com/document/d/1h2gUwLkl50KiraVIrm9Hnc3WDIMy8tsMzAOVd9TAkr4/edit

MEXICAN REVOLUTION QUESTIONS AND PRESENTATION

Due:  Monday, Feb. 23

1.  Get in groups of 3-4.

2.   Using your highlighedt and annotated reading on the Mexican Revolution, answer the following questions:

a.  What were the causes of the Mexican Revolution of 1910.  Be sure to explain how or why each cause led to the Revolution.

b.  What significant changes resulted from the Revolution?  You can look at what each leader accomplished.

c.   Describe the counter revolutionary forces and the impact they had on the overall outcomes of the Revolution.  These forces could be individual people, nations, and institutions.

3.  Appoint a recorder and facilitator.  You can have one set of answers per group and be sure that every member's name is on the paper.

4.  Each group will present on Monday and everyone needs to be prepared!

NEW DUE DATE

The final assignment on colonialism and The Mission is no Feb. 24/Feb. 25!

FINAL ASSIGNMENT FOR COLONIALISM

Final assignment for colonialism is due Monday, February 23rd.  The link for the assignment is here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QMoCcZjxgK64jJGPQJ-33oezySTBuNPaXQjXkNfGCn8/edit?usp=sharing

READ HANDOUTS ON MEXICAN REVOLUTION

Due Feb. 17/Feb.18

1. Read the 1 page handout on the Phases of the Mexican Revolution.  This will help you better understand the longer reading, particularly the sections, "A Time of War," "Now the Revolution," and "The Counter Revolutionaries."

2. Read and highlight and annotate the following from the handout entitled, "Mexico, Growth Pangs of A Nation."

a.  Problems the Mexican people experienced that led to the Mexican Revolution of 1910.  (1850's-1910)
b.  Leaders of the Revolution and what each leader hoped to change about Mexican society.  (These would be the goals of the Revolution.)
c.  Successes of the Revolution.  (1917-1980's)
d.  The impact that counter revolutionaries had on the Revolution.  Particularly, look at how their actions led to failures in achieving the Revolution's goals.

Describe Liberation Theology and Begin the Film, The Mission

Due Feb.11/12

Describe LiberationTheology

Using your highlighted and annotated readings, describe Liberation Theology.  Use your own words and draw from each of the excerpts/handouts.  Write one paragraph.

Note-taking For Film

You will be writing down evidence from the film that supports the Black Legend and the White Legend.  Review these two historical interpretations before you begin.

INTERIOR MONOLOGUE FROM "LOST KINGDOM OF THE MAYA"

Due Feb. 11th/Feb. 12

Write an interior monologue from the point of view of a member of the Mayan Civilization featured in the documentary.  Staying in your role, explain what you do and why your contributions are so important to the entire society.  You may also chose a modern day descendant  of the Maya.  If  you do this, then you can explain why you carry on the traditions of your ancestors. 

Minimum 1 page.  Be sure and use specific information from the movie and write in the 1st person.  

LIBERATION THEOLOGY READINGS

Due Monday, February 9th:   Read the two handouts on Liberation Theology and highlight and annotate the following:

1.  What is liberation theology?
2.  What is the Vatican's view of Liberation Theology?
3.  What are Christian-Based Communities?
4.  Who was Archbishop Romero, what happened to him,  and why was he considered a Liberation Theologian (a person who practices and believes in Liberation Theology)?

If there is not enough room in the margins to annotate, use blank space below excerpt.  This means be creative!  I would use lines and arrows connecting key passages to your annotations.

COLONIALISM AND REVOLUTION IN LATIN AMERICA

Due Feb. 5/Feb. 6

Read the chapter "Viceregal Rule and Revolutions" and the circled questions that accompany the chapter.  For each circled question, highlight and annotate the information from the chapter that answers the question. Annotation means that in the margins you would write down a word or phrase that represents the key information that you highlighted.

You do not need to answer the questions in writing.