IB2 STANDARD LEVEL - HOME WORK
To Friday 4/9: Read the article "Europe in 1871 and the Quickening Pace: A Survey"! Answer the following questions:
  1. In what way did the geographical map change in Europe up to 1871?
  2. In what way did the political climate change in Europe during the 19th century?
  3. Describe the economical changes in Europe during the 19th century.
  4. What were some of the more famous inventions during the 19th century?
You should not give me a written paper but you need to be able to answer the questions above when I go through this paper in class on Friday...
To Tuesday 8/9: No homework!
To Tuesday 15/9: Read the following pages in Morris: 11-17. Answer the questions you received (if you did not receive them or lost them - here they are):
  1. Morris divides the History of Europe into three different periods - which ones?
  2. What was the reason for this division?
  3. Describe the main features of the first period:
  4. Describe the main features of the second period:
  5. Describe the main features of the third period:
  6. Morris mentions three different kind of historians - which ones?
  7. Describe the different kind of historians - what were their main focuses?
NOTE: Don't forget to read the explanations in the margins; "free market", "Cold War" and "Eastern bloc"
  1. Read the text about Europe's population. What was the general increase 1870-1914 and 1900-1950? Which countries had the biggest increase? Which countries had the smallest increase.
  2. What were the three main reasons for the population growth according tosocial historians and demographers? In what way did they explain the differences between different regions in Europe?
  3. What were the main economic developments in Europe during this period?
  4. Most people worked in the agrarian sector 1870. How did this sector change during the period?
  5. Describe the changing trade policies between the European countries during this period.
To Wednesday 16/9: No homework (unless you haven't done todays homework - then you have to read the following pages in Morris: 11-17 and answer the questions above...
To Tuesday 22/9: Read Morris: 18-24 - and answer the different questions expressed in the subtitles;
  • How did the political map of Europe change during this period?
  • What was the impact of two world wars upon the European state system?
  • 1.2 How were European states governed during this period?
  • Whay was monarchy so widespread in Europe in 1870, and why did it subsequently decline?
  • What have been the main aims and principles of liberal democracy?
  • To what extent was European government influenced by the Christian Churches?
  • 1.3 What political ideas had the greatest influence upon Europe during this period?
  • What is the significance of nationalism during this period?
  • How did nationalism develop in the course of the 20th century?
Don't forget to also look at the map (page 19), the explanations of "Puppet" governments, Protectorate, "Iron Curtain", Supernationalism, "Legitimacy", Kaiser, Constitution, Republic, Liberal democracy and the information about Georg Hegel. You also have some questions in the margin of page 20, page 22 and page 24.

To Wednesday 23/9: Look briefly at Traynor: 67-94. Just look at the different photos, maps, pictures and read the subtitles. Then you have a fairly good idea about what we will do next...
To Tuesday 29/9: The next three weeks will be dedicated to "Russia 1894-1918". Your first homework to this lesson is to answer the following questions:
  • Explain the "geography" of Russia in the late 19th century - size of the country, population - ethnic groups, infrastructure, comparison rural areas - urban areas, etc...
  • Explain the "political system" of Russia in the late 19th century - government on a national, regional and local level as well as the existence of political opposition, etc...
  • Explain the "economy" of Russia in the late 19th century - Agriculture, Industrial, etc...
  • Explain the "social system" of Russia in the late 19th century - Tsar / Nobility / Church / Middle Class / Workers (urban) / Peasants, Men - women, etc...
The class was didvided into groups. Two groups will work with the "geography", two groups will work with the "political system", one group will work with the "economy" and one group will work with the "social system". Each group will write one paper (not both sides of the page - just one side!). Present the information in "bulletform" and give it to me when the next lesson starts! That's your homework!
To Wednesday 30/9: No homework - just take a brief look at the "CAUSES", "COURSE" and the "RESULTS" of the Russo-Japanese War 1904-05...
To Tuesday 6/10: Be prepared to discuss:
The COURSE of the Russo-Japanese War 1904-05 (Find out about how the war started, the first battles, major battles, problems that occured, reinforcements, etc... and in your opinion - when did the Japanese forces get the advantage that made them win this war - all this will be discussed in class), the RESULTS of the Russo-Japanese War 1904-05 (Make sure you can identify the main results of the Russian defeat and the Japanese victory - this will also be discussed in class) and the question"Was it a revolution?" - about the situation 1905 in Russia. You need to be able to answer this question and also motivate why you think it was a revolution or why you don't think it was a revolution.
You need to also write one paper (one page - only on one side) the CAUSES OF THE 1905 REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA. You can either use "bullet points" or a "mind map". I will collect these during the next class so they need to be ready before class.

To Wednesday 7/10: No homework - just take a brief look at the development between 1905-1914...
To Tuesday 13/10: Read about Russia 1905-1914 in the paper; RUSSIA 1894-1918, in Morris 161-171 and Traynor 80-85.
To Wednesday 14/10: Look at the paper I handed out...
To Tuesday 20/10: Prepare for your first in-class-essay!
To Wednesday 21/10: No homework!
To Tuesday 3/11: Read Traynor pages 2-17 before the next lesson. Then answer the questions - was he a "Personal Ruler" or was he a "Shadow Emperor"? Make three arguments for each opinion and have them ready for this lesson!
To Wednesday 4/11: Read Traynor page 12-17. Make notes on each source if it shows Wilhelm II as a "Shadow Emperor" or a "Personal Ruler".
To Tuesday 10/11: You have already read Traynor pages 2-17 (if you haven't - read it now). Homework to this lesson is to read Morris pages: 118-133
To Wednesday 11/11: Browse through Morris pages: 133-137
To Tuesday 17/11: Read Morris pages: 133-137 and Traynor 18-29
To Wednesday 18/11: Work on your assignments - the PP prtesentations about German foreign policy 1888-1914...
To Tuesday 24/11: Make sure your PP presentation is ready to this lesson!!!
To Wednesday 25/11: Read Traynor 18-25 and fill in the table (avoid ink) on page 24.
To Tuesday 1/12: Read Traynor 18-25 and fill in the table (avoid ink) on page 24. Make sure you prepare for the test tomorrow...
To Wednesday 2/12: Prepare for the in-class-essay! Read Morris 118-137, Traynor 2-25, the notes, papers and PP presentations...
To Tuesday 8/12: No homework!
To Wednesday 9/12: If you want to do your EE (Extended Essay) in History - let me know today!
To Tuesday 15/12: Sorry - I forgot to check about EE in History so - If you want to do your EE (Extended Essay) in History - let me know at this lesson! Your homework is also to read Morris pages 172-187
To Wednesday 16/12: No homework!
To Tuesday 12/1: You need to study the paper about the historians’ view of who started WWI. We will go through that on this lesson!
To Wednesday 13/1: No homework!
To Tuesday 19/1: Write down Fritz Fischers arguments from his two books - either as bullet points or make a nice mindmap. You then need to give this one(!) paper to me at the beginning of this lesson!
To Wednesday 20/1: I suggested that you write a paper with some specific features on like; type of government, military strength, main characters, economy, propaganda, etc… Your only homework for tomorrow is to try to decide what you all should cover. Here is a list of who is going to work with what country:
Germany – Fraser and Alexander M
Great Britain – Hugo and Laura
France – Cristoffer and Ivar
USA – Seth and Birger
Italy – Beatrice and Daniel
Poland – Alex and In Pyo
Serbia – Axel
You will work with these countries at the same time as we have lessons according to the decided schedule (with other words – you will not get any lesson time for this work).
To Tuesday 26/1: Study Morris pages 186-193. Decide what you all should cover about your countries; type of government, military strength, main characters, economy, propaganda, etc...?
To Wednesday 27/1: No homework!
To Tuesday 2/2: Study Morris pages 193-201.
To Wednesday 3/2: No homework!
To Tuesday 9/2: Prepare for the Role Play by studying "your country"...
To Wednesday 10/2: No homework!
To Tuesday 23/2: Read the paper about the Peace Treaties...
To Wednesday 24/2: Prepare for the in-class-essay!!!
To Tuesday 2/3: Read Morris 331-343 and Traynor 118-125
To Tuesday 16/3: Study Morris 331-349 and Traynor 95-125 (all of them if you had not done your homework to the last lesson...)
To Tuesday 17/3: No homework!
To Tuesday 23/3: You need to cover the LOCARNO TREATY and you need to answer the following questions at the beginning of the next lesson:
1. Who was responsible for the Manchurian Crisis?
2. What forces were behind the Italian attack on Abyssinia?
3. How did the League of Nations react to these crisis?
To Wednesday 24/3: No homework...
To Tuesday 30/3: Study for Paper 1...
To Wednesday 31/3: Study for Paper 1...
To Tuesday 13/4: No homework...
To Wednesday 14/4: No homework...
To Tuesday 20/4: Make sure you do "your" questions!
To Wednesday 21/4: Read the answers to the questions!
To Tuesday 27/4: Read Morris 299-304 (Weimar Republic). If you want to redo your Paper 1 it's due this lesson! (!(!81
To Wednesday 28/4: No homework - unless you did not read yesterday's homework. Then you should read Morris 299-304 (Weimar Republic).
To Tuesday 4/5: Read Morris 299-304 (Weimar Republic).