Week 16:
The U.S. and Russia before WWI
Unit Era: 1790 to 1914
Unit V
Lesson 7: Growth of the United StatesL.G.1: I can describe the territorial expansion of the United States.L.G.2: I can summarize the causes and effects of the Civil War.L.G.3: I can explain how American democracy grew in the 1800s.L.G.4: I can analyze the impact of economic growth and social reform on the United States. Lesson 8: Nationalism in Eastern Europe and RussiaL.G.1: I can explain how nationalism challenged Austria and the Ottoman Empire.L.G.2: I can summarize major obstacles to progress in Russia.L.G.3: I can describe the cycle of absolutism, reform, and reaction followed by the tsars.L.G.4: I can explain how industrialization contributed to the outbreak of revolution in 1905.Assigned Readings
Make sure you know the vocabulary terms on the right, as you may be quizzed on them this week.
- Expansionism
- Louisiana Purchase
- Manifest Destiny
- Secede
- Segregation
- Crimean War
- Zemstvo
- Pogrom
- Refugee
- Duma
Monday: The Growth of Industrial America
MSDE II.B.3 | Compare the internal and external geographic, economic, technological, energy and political factors that resulted in industrialization in Western European countries and the United States with those of Russia and Japan (1, 3, and 4). Opener: Great Race | Casualties of War (1337 to 1865)
Identify the wars based on the provided dates and casualty estimates
How does the casualties of the US Civil War compare to other wars within the period 1337 to 1865?
The Taiping Rebellion was a civil war in China around a similar time, the mid-nineteenth century. Are you surprised by the rate of casualties in the Chinese civil war vs. the U.S. civil war? Explain.
Lesson: The Growth of the United States before World War I
I. Notes: The Growth of the United States before World War I
Closing: Image Analysis | Women's Suffrage Maps 1912, 1917, and 1919
Compare the women’s suffrage maps of 1912, 1917, and 1919.
What trends do you notice?
Resources | Expansion of the U.S.A.
Alexander II and Milord
Tuesday: Russian Development before WWI
MSDE II.B.3 | Compare the internal and external geographic, economic, technological, energy and political factors that resulted in industrialization in Western European countries and the United States with those of Russia and Japan (1, 3, and 4). Opener: Great Race | Famous Pets Throughout History
Match the adorable animal with their human companion.
Lesson: Russia (and Eastern Europe) before World War I
I. Notes: Russia before World War I
Closing: Image Analysis | Territorial Expansion of the US and Russia
Compare the territorial expansion of the US and Russia.
Resources | Russia before WWI (1853-1914)
Seven Wonders Documentary
Wednesday: The Transcontinental Railroad
MSDE II.B.3 | Compare the internal and external geographic, economic, technological, energy and political factors that resulted in industrialization in Western European countries and the United States with those of Russia and Japan (1, 3, and 4). Opener: Distribute Materials | The Transcontinental Railroad Viewing Guide
The viewing guide features 10 questions that you will answer as you watch the documentary
In the event that you fall asleep or are on your cell phone, your grade will be excused and you will be ineligible for the product points
Lesson: Watch Documentary | The Transcontinental Railroad
Today you will watch a documentary about the competition between two companies seeking to complete the Transcontinental Railroad in the United States.
Complete the "Transcontinental Railroad Viewing Guide" as you watch
Closing: Collect Materials | The Transcontinental Railroad Viewing Guide
Do not look at answers from an adjacent person because you missed a question. That is called cheating.
III. MW17 [ Classwork ] Thematic Chart - Unit V Nationalism and the Spread of DemocracyWKST | Thematic Chart
TED-Ed | History of Poker
Thursday: Unit V Thematic Chart
All of Unit V Learning GoalsOpener: Open Notes Quiz | Revolutions and Unification
Complete the open notes quiz based on the content from MW15 Revolutions and Unification and MW16 US and Russia before WWI
Lesson: Thematic Chart | Unit V: Nationalism and the Spread of Democracy
Complete the thematic chart in class to review what you learned in this unit. Your grade is based on participation, focus, and a completed chart that reflects the information on the chart created by your classmates.
Closing: Grade | Thematic Chart
Have your thematic charts out for grading purposes
If you have further questions now is the time to ask
Friday: What Do You Know?
All of Unit V Learning GoalsOpener: Study | Unit V: Nationalism and the Spread of Democracy
Lesson: MW15-MW16 [ Test ] Unit II - New Global Connections
You will take the test in Schoology. The Unit V test based on information related to MW15: Revolutions and Unification and MW16: The US and Russia before WWI
Closing: Reminder | Midterm
Next week is the midterm. Ask questions if you have them.
[ YouTube] CCUS 1.17 - War and Expansion
[ YouTube ] Extra History - Surprising Soldiers in the Civil War
Essential Question(s) 1750 to 1890
Why do Some Nations Industrialize and Others Not?
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will analyze the regional causes and interregional growth of Industrialization by:
II.B.3 | Comparing the internal and external geographic, economic, technological, energy and political factors that resulted in industrialization in Western European countries and the United States with those of Russia and Japan (1, 3, and 4).