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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

HWC1.2 Day 62 - History of South Asia


Objective:  Describe the major historical developments of modern South Asia prior to European advancement.  Analyze the impact of imperialism and nationalism on the culture of South Asia.

Task:  As you come into class, please pick up and read "The White Man's Burden." We'll focus on the history of South Asia today.  During our review of the chronology, we'll contrast the perspectives of the British and Indians on British imperialism.  We'll also examine the figure and influence of Mohandas Gandhi.

Homework:
  • TODAY - Chapter 12 reading quiz results emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
  • TODAY - FCP Student Summit collage & script emailed to Mrs. Friday by midnight
  • Friday, 5/3 - Regional Study due IN CLASS
  • Friday, 5/3 - FCP Student Summit (please bring headphones or earbuds)
  • Monday, 5/6 - "Countdown" reading quiz
  • Tuesday, 5/7 - Response to FCP Keynote address questions posted on Ning (email Mrs. Friday with a link to your responses when completed)
  • Wednesday, 5/8 - Unit 6 Test
Resources for class discussions:
India's first talking movie, Interview with Gandhi


Gandhi on non-violence (from Gandhi, 1982)

British Prime Minister David Cameron visits Armritsar and calls massacre "shameful" (March 2013)

Gandhi's followers at the salt works (from Gandhi, 1982)

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