Life in Early 20th Century

We've only just begun our course on 20th Century History.  In your opinion, what would have been 2 exciting elements of living during the early 1900s?  What would have been 2 challenges?

Interest Inventory

We skimmed a number of topics surrounding World War II.  If you had the opportunity to study one element of this war more thoroughly, what would it be? Explain why your interest takes you there...

Phoney War

Although WWII technically started in September,  1939, the fighting started in April 1940.  Is calling this period of time a Phoney War accurate?  Explain why you agree or disagree with that statement.

The Between War Years

This past unit was one where the Totalitarian Rulers rose to power in a variety of nations.  It was also a unit of economic hardships.  What were 2 of the most interesting things that were discussed or presented during this unit.

The Dirty Thirties

Some reports say that Canada, specifically  the prairie provinces, were hardest hit during the Great Depression of the 1930s.  Whether you agree with this or not is not the question... the question is why would people say this?

Totalitarian Rulers

We looked at 5 beliefs or philosophies that a totalitarian ruler has... extreme nationalism, racial purity, devotion to a leader, creation of a scapegoat and use of violence/war.  Which of these do you think a successful dictator would rely most heavily on and which one do you think could be removed from the list... explain your thoughts.

Why do people follow the extremists?

This next unit is about the rise of totalitarian rulers.  When we study these rulers, we often wonder "why" people would follow such extremists... what are some reasons you have seen in your experience, whether personal or learned...