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Monday - Wednesday 10/6-8
Give out study guide for exam
Review for 9 weeks exam
HW - STUDY FOR THURSDAY'S EXAM

Thursday 10/9
Social Studies 9 weeks exam

Friday 10/10
Begin Unit 3

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Unit 2 (GA Unit 4): Historical Influence of Europe

In this unit, students will examine the theme of movement and migration through the study of 
European exploration, colonization, and empire building in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. 
Students will explore how European exploration resulted in a pattern of conflict and change that 
had world-wide impact from the late 1400s through WWI. Students will study how the years 
following World War I in Europe marked a time of conflict and change within European society

Time Frame: 2 weeks
Standards Taught

SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization on various 
world regions. 
a. Identify the causes of European exploration and colonization; include religion, natural 
resources, a market for goods,     and the contributions of Prince Henry the Navigator. 
b. Trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. 
c. Trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom 
d. Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of WWI.

SS6H7 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe. 
a. Describe major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the Treaty of 
Versailles, world-wide     depression, and the rise of Nazism.

Enduring Understandings/Essential Questions

CONFLICT and CHANGE The student will understand that when there is conflict between or within 
societies; change is the result. 
How did the existence of large European colonial empires in Africa and Asia impact the outbreak 
of WWI? 
How did the Russian Revolution contribute to instability in Europe during and after WWI? 
How did the Treaty of Versailles and world-wide depression impact Europe in the years between 
WWI and WWII? 
How did the idea of Nazism lead to WWII?

MOVEMENT / MIGRATION: The student will understand that the movement or migration of people and 
ideas affects all societies involved. 
How did European exploration impact European development? 
What factors, including the contributions of Prince Henry the Navigator, influenced European 
nations to begin   overseas exploration? 
Why did European nations build colonial empires in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia?

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