Of Masses and Visions of the Modern, 1910-1939
After you read the assigned section, you need to answer the following questions for that section in note form. You also need to come up with one significant question of your own and answer it. Be prepared for a homework check or a possible reading quiz each day.
Assignment 1 pages 374-375 (stop at India), 379-380 (stop at Peasant) Nationalism
1. How did the Great War affect attitudes around colonialism?
2. What were Chiang Kai-shek’s goals for China?
Assignment 2 pages 375-379 Indian Nationalism
1. Why is Gandhi considered an inspirational leader?
2. Discuss some of the conflicts India faced while gaining independence.
Assignment 3 pages 380 (start with Turkish)-383 Fall of the Ottoman Empire
1. What happened to the region that was formerly known as the Ottoman Empire?
2. What was the “Muslim Brotherhood?”
Assignment 1-3
Outside Resources
Excerpts of the film Ararat
“China’s Christian Warrior” by Lori Reese
“China’s Long Struggle to Rid Itself of Foreign Domination” by Ira Peck and Sara Flack
Excerpts of the film Ghandi
“Ataturk: The Father of Turkey” by Curt Schleier
“When a Muslim Nations Embraces Secularism” by Matt Cherry
Writing Assignment (40 Points)
You will be assigned to represent one of the following leaders:
Given what we have studied about these leaders, you will write a 1-2 page speech to your nation about your vision for the nation, and why you have taken the approach you have in order to achieve that vision.
You need to make specific reference to historical events and decisions you have made in your speech.