Click on this link of the map above to direct you to an animated map of the western front of WW1
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Technology goes to war
The following graphic shows the way technology changed the strategy and course of the war.
Trench warfare developed over the course of the war due to the conditions (mostly the issue of water and mud) and the battle strategies employed as various technology changed.
The following video is a compilation of images that depict the reality of trench warfare.
Shell Shock was a common response to the constant bombardment and firepower that soldiers faced. The following video records evidence of how shell shock actually affect the human nervous system to spontaneously send random messages all over the body.
This link will give you another re-enacted view of what trench warfare must have been like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhhjzR8syXc Class notes here
The following video is a compilation of images that depict the reality of trench warfare.
Shell Shock was a common response to the constant bombardment and firepower that soldiers faced. The following video records evidence of how shell shock actually affect the human nervous system to spontaneously send random messages all over the body.
This link will give you another re-enacted view of what trench warfare must have been like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhhjzR8syXc Class notes here
The great war part two
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Christmas Truce
The Christmas Truce of 1914 is a well documented pause in the horrific brutality that was World War One.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce
The Lyrics of this song by John McDermott describe the event romantically and force us to look at the human tragedy that was this terrible Great War. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTXhZ4uR6rs
Oh my name is Francis Tolliver, I come from Liverpool
Two years ago the war was waiting for me after school
From Belgium and to Flanders, Germany to here
I fought for King and country I love dear.
Twas Christmas in the trenches and the frost so bitter hung
The frozen fields of France where still no Christmas songs were sung
Our families back in England were toasting us that day
There brave and glorious lads so far away.
I was lying with my mess mates on the cold and rocky ground
When across the lines of battle came a most peculiar sound
Says I now listen up me boys, each soldier strained to hear
As one young German voice sang out so clear.
He's singing bloody well you know, my partner says to me
Soon one by one each German voice joined in in harmony
The cannons rested silent and the gas cloud rolled no more
As Christmas brought us respite from the war.
As soon as they were finished and a reverent pause was spent
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen struck up some lads from Kent
The next thing sang was Stille Nach tis Silent Night says I
And in two tongues one song filled up that sky
There's someone coming towards us now the front line sentry said
All sights were fixed on one lone figure trudging from their side
His truce flag like a Christmas Star shone on the plane so bright
As he bravely trudged unarmed into the night.
Then one by one on either side, walked in to No Mans Land
With neither gun nor bayonet, we met there hand to hand
We shared some secret brandy and we wished each other well
And in a flare lit football game we gave them hell.
We traded chocolates, cigarettes and photographs from home
These sons and father far away from families of their own
Ton Sanders played the squeeze box and they had a violin
This curious and unlikely band of men.
Soon daylight stole upon us and France was France once more
With sad farewells we each began to settle back to war
But the question haunted every heart that lived that wonderous night
Whose family have I fixed within my sights.
Twas Christmas in the trenches and the frost so bitter hung
The frozen fields of France were warmed, the songs of peace were sung
For the walls they'd kept between us to exact the work of war
had been crumbled and were gone forever more.
Oh my name is Francis Tolliver, from Liverpool I dwell
Each Christmas comes since World War I have learned its lesson well
For the one who calls the shots won't be among the dead and lame
And on each end of the rifle we're the same
Vimy Ridge
The following link leads you to a YouTube playlist that tells the in depth storyof Vimy Ridge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNerOTB-OxQ&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL614044673440C992
RISK WW1 Simulation
Here is how to set up a regular Risk Board to use as modified WW1 simulation:
THE PLAYERS:B= British Empire (red)
F= French Empire (blue)
R= Russian Empire (green)
U= USA (yellow)
G= German Empire (black)
TA= Triple Alliance Members (Italy, Austria-Hungary, & later Turkey) = this team will be the remaining colour left (depends on your board)
Use the following guide to set up your initial configuration of armies according to which force you have decided to represent.
RULES:· Object is to control as much of the world (especially Europe) as possible by the end of the class.
· Everyone starts with 20 soldiers. Every turn you will receive three new players (these players can be placed on any of your territories. We will NOT be using cards or territory counting for extra men.
· On your turn you may either transfer troops (to one of your neighbouring countries, or an ally if they’ll allow it). OR you may attack a neighbouring country (with either of these choices, at least ONE man MUST be left behind). OR you make choice to not move or attack.
· If you are the USA, you are not allowed to move any forces for 2 turns. On that turn you may move a maximum of 15 men (from a single country) to Scandinavia.
· Countries unoccupied will remain unoccupied.
· No Genocide!! You can not completely annihilate any single player. (once down to one country… hands off!)
· We have created new lines. One is between Quebec and England, and the other is between Western Canada and China
THE PLAYERS:B= British Empire (red)
F= French Empire (blue)
R= Russian Empire (green)
U= USA (yellow)
G= German Empire (black)
TA= Triple Alliance Members (Italy, Austria-Hungary, & later Turkey) = this team will be the remaining colour left (depends on your board)
Use the following guide to set up your initial configuration of armies according to which force you have decided to represent.
RULES:· Object is to control as much of the world (especially Europe) as possible by the end of the class.
· Everyone starts with 20 soldiers. Every turn you will receive three new players (these players can be placed on any of your territories. We will NOT be using cards or territory counting for extra men.
· On your turn you may either transfer troops (to one of your neighbouring countries, or an ally if they’ll allow it). OR you may attack a neighbouring country (with either of these choices, at least ONE man MUST be left behind). OR you make choice to not move or attack.
· If you are the USA, you are not allowed to move any forces for 2 turns. On that turn you may move a maximum of 15 men (from a single country) to Scandinavia.
· Countries unoccupied will remain unoccupied.
· No Genocide!! You can not completely annihilate any single player. (once down to one country… hands off!)
· We have created new lines. One is between Quebec and England, and the other is between Western Canada and China
What alliances developed if any? Did players honor these alliances?
Did you think about the individual lives that were at stake in each move or were you mostly interested in the strategies needed to win your objectives?
If you were to play again would your strategy be different?
In the end was a balance of power between contending forces achieved or when certain players got an advantage did the other players gang up on them?
Compare how your game went with the dynamics of World War 1.
R.I. #2 Part One Study Guide
Sovereignty
National interests
National Self-interest
Gross domestic product (GDP)
Minority groups
Armistice
League of Nations
Balance of Power
You should know...
...the various logical fallacies and how they are used in debates.
...the difference between the following concepts
--Peacekeeping and Peacemaking
--Domestic policy and Foreign Policy
...what the role of the Ottoman Empire was both before and after World War One
...why Palestine is important in the balance of power in the Middle East.
...what a typical progression of control in middle eastern countries looks like
...how technology affected the way WW1 was fought.
...what happened at the important battles of the WW1 (who won, why was it important, etc)
...the main causes of WW1 and how each one caused the The Great War.
You should be able to describe what the Treaty of Versailles accomplished and how it is affect the nations on both sides of World War 1.
For a list of all the Related Issue 2 topics on this website click here
Arctic Sovereignty
An overview of the contending countries due to main issues surrounding Arctic Sovereignty.
Russia's First Move
Check out this news story identifying the bold move Russia took to claim parts of the Arctic Ocean - and the initial response from the affected countries. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YujsRuN3PK8&feature=related
Canada's Response?
Rick Mercer identifies the irony of Canada's position on increased surveillance of its Arctic region by purchasing fighter planes that have been prescribed by USA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sG2f2NfOso
For review:
Key terms
Sovereignty, National Interest and Foreign Policy
Question: What do you think the appropriate response Canada should take on this issue?
Of the following factors which one do you think should be the most important in making decisions about the arctic region? (Rank these in order of importance)
Use your textbook pages 119-121 for more information on this issue
Oil and Gas Reserves
Environmental Concerns
Well-being of the Wildlife
Aboriginal Land Claims
Transportation routes
National security
Russia's First Move
Check out this news story identifying the bold move Russia took to claim parts of the Arctic Ocean - and the initial response from the affected countries. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YujsRuN3PK8&feature=related
Canada's Response?
Rick Mercer identifies the irony of Canada's position on increased surveillance of its Arctic region by purchasing fighter planes that have been prescribed by USA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sG2f2NfOso
For review:
Key terms
Sovereignty, National Interest and Foreign Policy
Question: What do you think the appropriate response Canada should take on this issue?
Of the following factors which one do you think should be the most important in making decisions about the arctic region? (Rank these in order of importance)
Use your textbook pages 119-121 for more information on this issue
Oil and Gas Reserves
Environmental Concerns
Well-being of the Wildlife
Aboriginal Land Claims
Transportation routes
National security
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
The French Revolution: Review in 3 episodes
the following is the PDF version of the notes for the French Revolution - you can use these slides to complete your notes
or you can find them on Youtube here; here; and here. Enjoy!
1.11 Chapter Two French Revolution by MrFriesen007
If you are like most people, the French Revolution has a way of getting confusing really fast. It's hard to keep you raiding peasants separate from your fleeing monarchs. Sometimes you need to get it all in a relatively concise format. So inorder to give you a chance to review this stuff - as painlessly as possible here is the whole thing in three 6ish minute episodes.
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