Historical Writing Assignment 1

You will create a Google Slides presentation that includes pictures, historical details, and an analysis of your historical document. For this assignment, ChatGPT could help answer some of these questions.

Start here to find your historical document: YALE LAW SCHOOL – The Avalon Project or https://avalon.law.yale.edu/

The Key: There will be so much information, your job is to narrow down the most important elements of the writings and exact quotes to use and connect them to YOUR LECTURE NOTES.

Remember to cite my lecture notes, and you must decide where to place the lecture notes within this assignment

Slide Requirements: No minimum number of slides

Slide 1 – Title Slide - Your name, WORLD HISTORY, and Period

Name of the historical Document or Writing
Year or years published
Author or Authors
Relevant images

Slide 2/3 – Background

Historical context – What is going on during this writing
Author background - Education or early influences
What was happening in the world during their lifetime?
Major wars, revolutions, social changes, or movements
Why this time period mattered
Image (map, timeline, or artwork)

Slide 4-5 – Why is this document Important

Key accomplishments or roles this writing achieved
Find quotes within the writing that are important
Bullet points with clear explanations of why these quotes are important
What were the goals of the writer in writing these words
Who were these words directed towards
Did these words change history? Short-term and long-term effects

Slide 6/7 – Controversies or Challenges, Legacy

Who opposed, critiqued, or attacked this work
The conflicts the authors faced
Different historical perspectives
How is this work remembered today?
Is their legacy debated?
Image of monument, portrait, or modern reference

Slide 8 – Personal Reflection

What did you personally learn or realize reading this work
Image related to facts
Should people in the modern world learn about this work
Should Mr. P add material from this work to the lectures

Slide 9 – List Sources (Required) – What did you use to complete this assignment

At least 3 reliable sources
Include:
- Website name
- Article or page title
Example sources:
- Museum websites
- History textbooks
- Encyclopedias
- Reputable history sites

Famous Person Assignment 3

You will create a Google Slides presentation that includes pictures, historical details, and analysis of your chosen person.

Slide Requirements No minimum number of slides

Slide 1 – Title Slide - Your name and Period

Name of the historical figure
Years lived
Country/region
Relevant images

Slide 2 – Early Life & Background

Birthplace and date
Family background
Education or early influences
Image or map

Slide 3 – Historical Context

What was happening in the world during their lifetime?
Major wars, revolutions, social changes, or movements
Why this time period mattered
Image (map, timeline, or artwork)

Slide 4-5 – Major Achievements or Actions

Key accomplishments or roles
Laws passed, battles fought, books written, inventions created, etc.
Bullet points with clear explanations
Image related to achievements

How did this person change their country or the world?
Short-term and long-term effects
Who benefited or was harmed?
Image or political cartoon
Find quotes and list the source

Slide 6 – Controversies or Challenges

Opposition, criticism, failures, or moral issues
Conflicts they faced
Different historical perspectives
Image (if appropriate)

Slide 7 – Legacy

How is this person remembered today?
Statues, holidays, books, movements, or lasting influence
Is their legacy debated?
Image of monument, portrait, or modern reference

Slide 8 – Fun or Interesting Facts

3–5 interesting or surprising facts
Keep this informative, not silly
Image related to facts

Slide 10 – Sources (Required)

At least 3 reliable sources
Include:
- Website name
- Article or page title
Example sources:
- Museum websites
- History textbooks
- Encyclopedias
- Reputable history sites

Propaganda vs. Truth Assignment 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d729RCo5JGg

Role 1: Propaganda Reporter

Your goal: Create Powerful Headline
Convince the public that your side is:

Strong – Justified –Successful - Moral – God’s Will

Requirements:

8–10 sentences using emotional language

Focus on victories or benefits

Ignore or downplay negative consequences

Use slogans, exaggeration, or patriotic language

Role 2: Truth Reporter

Inform the public using:

Great Headline -Facts – Evidence - Multiple perspectives

Requirements:

8–10 sentences

Use neutral, factual language

Include positive and negative outcomes

Mention consequences (casualties, suffering, economic effects)

Avoid emotional or persuasive language

Reflection (Required)

Answer the following in 5–7 complete sentences:

Which report was more persuasive? Why?

Which report was more reliable? Why?

Why might people believe propaganda instead of the truth?

Current Event Assignment

Pick a World or National Event

Use one of these sources: The Guardian, BBC News, Epoch Times, Al Jazeera, China Times, RT News,

Be as Neat as Possible - Typed is best

Airline Assignment 1

You are booking a fantasy trip

1000 points

Budget is $5000

The only website allowed to use is Expedia

You will choose an itinerary in class – must be listed on the paper you signed in class

Start and End point must be LAX

Example: Colombo via Montevideo and Tokyo

Using your budget, you must now figure out how to get from LAX to Colombo by way of Montevideo and Tokyo.

Must list airport – departure – arrival time - Airline – Cost – Airport layover– Travel Time – Dates – is a visa required – travel warnings and other pertinent information.

Find Hotels for each city –three-night hotel must be 3 stars or above – Time difference in each city from LAX.

In each city, you must list three tourist spots you will be visiting

Give details about the tourist posts

Don’t just list them

Use great pictures

Would you book a trip to these places in the future?

Must be neat, organized, and everything must be easy to read.

The last slide: Make Sure: Cost of each flight

Total cost of flights combined

Cost of each Hotel

Total cost of Hotels

Total cost of the trip

Nation Study Project

Slide Requirements

Slide 1 – Title Slide –

Student name, period, date, World History

Include:

Name of the country – time zone – hours difference from Los Angeles
A map or image of the country
Picture of current leader, national symbol, and flag

Slide 2 – Location & Geography

Explain where the country is located, including

Continent
Neighboring countries
Major physical features (mountains, rivers, deserts)
Climate
Map
Physical geography map

Slide 3 – Population & Demographics

Include:

Population size
Major ethnic groups
Urban vs rural population
Major languages spoken
What languages do people speak?
Is the population growing or declining?

Slide 4 – Early History

Describe the nation’s historical origins, including:

Early civilizations
Colonization (if applicable)
Important historical events
Who were the early inhabitants?
Did another country colonize it?

Slide 5 – Path to Independence / Nation Formation

Explain how the country became a modern nation, including

Independence movements

Major political transitions

Key leaders

When did the country become independent?
What major conflicts shaped the country?

Slide 6 – Government & Political System

Explain the government structure, including:

Type of government (democracy, monarchy, republic)
Current leader
Political system
How are leaders chosen?
Is the country politically stable?
What is the level of corruption?
What kind of intelligence and Security system does this nation have
Is privacy and human rights well protected?

Slide 7 – Religion & Culture

Discuss religious and cultural life, including:

Major religions, Cultural traditions, Holidays and festivals

What religion is most common?

How does religion influence society?

Slide 8 – Economy

Explain how the country makes money, including:

Major industries
Natural resources
Agriculture
Major exports
Is the country wealthy or developing?
What products does it sell to the world?
How powerful are the corporations in this nation
Are there any Wall Street/City of London Connections past or present

Fascism Assignment Part 1

DO NOT USE CHAT GPT ON THIS ASSIGNMENT. AUTOMATIC ZERO, AND NO MAKEUP WORK WILL BE GIVEN

1000 points

Create a Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation

There are no required slides; use as many as you need to do a great job. Use relevant pictures, quotes, and details as necessary.

Ask your family what they think fascism is, write their answers on a slide – no need to name them – just put father, mother, brother, girlfriend, boyfriend, etc.
Of the nine characteristics of fascism, pick two and explain if these characteristics are alive and well in the present United States. Must use evidence to support your answer. Avoid exaggeration and emotional arguments.
Answer the following questions:
1. Why are people so easily seduced by Fascism
2. How do you guard against this seduction, both individually and collectively as a society?
3. How do you know Mr. P is not mentally seducing you in this class?

Sentences are written directly on the slide in a font that is easy to read.

Use your notebook, pick out TWO EVENTS that exhibits the fascist mind set

You can also use current events, and other research.

Make sure you cite your research from

– No CHAT GPT – DO YOUR OWN THINKING!!!!

Follow These Directions For Current Event

Title of the Current Event - Source -Date and Author

Using Bullet Points

Major facts
Key people involved
What happened
Why it happened
What might happen next

Write about why this event is important

and how this event connects to the lectures - linking to some of these themes:

Democracy
Civil rights
The Constitution
Propaganda or media
Power and government-Social movements- Freedom of speech - Any lecture notes or readings

Three Perspectives Paper

You will write three different perspectives

Be Careful how you use CHAT GPT on this assignment – Use your own words and ideas – use your notebook it can help

A person who does not want to get involved with politics or join the Nazi Movement - Someone who does not care about politics and is indifferent to what is going on around them

2. A person who joined the Nazis in 1934 – if you are female you will write about Nazi women’s organization (must mention them exactly) – males you will write on youth organizations and other social clubs. This is someone who wants to make a change in his/her nation

A person who is actively resisting the Nazi movement – mention different anti-Nazi groups and explain why you want to resist. This is someone that believes fascism is wrong and must do something to fight the tide of dictatorship

You can include faith, employment, career advancement and keeping out of trouble as possible motives.

At least 12 to 14 sentences for each perspective – explain with details