Nelson Mandela and Apartheid
April 28th, 2006Read the two links below. First; in your own words, define Apartheid. Then explain why Nelson Mandela is such a hero. What did he do? Why is he so admired by the author of this article?
First Link.
Creation of Israel
April 27th, 2006Read the link below. Define Zionism. Explain the conflict that occurred when Israel was created. Why do the Palestinians and Israelis not get along?
Read this link.
OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries)
April 25th, 2006Read the link below; especially the section titled “Operations”. Explain how much oil OPEC controls. Also explain how OPEC nations use their collective strength to benefit themselves. How do they affect oil prices?
Read this link.
Kenya and the Mau Mau Uprising
April 23rd, 2006Read the two links below and explain how Kenya fought for its independence from the British. Why did Kenya want its independence? How did Kenyan people battle the British? Who led Kenya in its battle for independence?
Read this link (1)
African Independence
April 12th, 2006During the second half of the twentieth century African people began to fight for their independence from European control. According to the reading what influenced African Independence? How did the US and the Soviets feel about African Independence?
Read this link.
The European Union
April 6th, 2006Read the link below. Briefly explain the European Union and respond to the following: Why is it a good thing? What will it prevent?
Read this link.
The Cold War in Film
March 30th, 2006Choose one of the following questions to write about:
1.) How was the Cold War era ‘Space Race’ between the US and the USSR depicted in the film “The Right Stuff”? How did the two nations compete against each other?
2.) What did the film “Dr. Strangelove” say about the Nuclear Arms Race between the US and the USSR? Do you think the film was for or against the Nuclear Arms Race?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
March 24th, 2006Read the text and view the photos/documents (click on Recon Room for photos) from the website below. Explain the Cuban Missile Crisis. What happened and why is it considered “the hottest moment in the Cold War”? What did Kennedy do to combat the crisis?
Read this link.
NATO and The Warsaw Pact
March 22nd, 2006Read the three NATO links below. What were NATO and the Warsaw Pact? Who formed these alliances and why?
Read the three NATO links here.