Social Studies Daily Warm-Ups 2/18/11
World History To the average Italian, Mussolini was great. To the intellectuals, he was a buffoon. How did Mussolini rule Italy? US History Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play baseball in the Major Leagues. Why was that a big deal? Share
Social Studies Daily Warm-Ups for 2/16/11
World History Thanks to Ataturk, Turkey is unique among Arab countries of the Middle East. How so? US History In 1941, Dorie Miller was a cook in the U.S. Navy. How could a mere cook make history?
World War I – Armistice Day
Yesterday was the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I. On November 11, 1918, World War I came to an end. Both sides declared a ceasefire. Armistice means “ceasefire.” (Months later, a peace treaty was drawn up.) From then on, the U.S. celebrated a national holiday on November 11th. At first, it was [...]
World War I – Oh What a Lovely War
In 1963, it began as a musical in London. In 1969, Sir Richard Attenborough turned it into a film. Starring Maggie Smith and Lawrence Olivier. It features World War I songs: “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary “Pack up Your Troubles” “Keep the Home Fires Burning.” When World War I begins, the songs are happy. [...]
