Bell ringers Feb. 25-Mar 1 Honors/DE

Why did Tsar Nicholas II abdicate the throne? BR #1: Monday, Feb. 25 Why did Tsar Nicholas II abdicate the throne? Describe the Bolshevik revolution and the Russian civil war that followed. Did you know: Quincy Jones hits the history books as the most nominated artist in Grammy history. He has scored a total of 79 nominations and 27 awards. Not surprisingly, he was presented with the Grammy Legend Award back in 1992. Jones is also one of the founders of the Institute for Black American Music.

BR #2: Tuesday, Feb. 26 Who were the 4 main leaders at the Paris peace conference and what was each of their primary objectives? Describe the 3 provisions of the Treaty of Versailles in dealing with Germany. Why was signing the peace treaty in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles a slap in the face to Germany? Did you know: Paving the way for women of color in Congress was Shirley Chisolm, who represented New York in the House of Representatives. Just four years after she entered the House, in 1972, she became the first black candidate for a major party’s nomination in the race for President of the United States.

Describe the path to war in Europe. Describe the path to war in Asia. BR #3: Wednesday, Feb. 27 Describe the path to war in Europe. Describe the path to war in Asia. When did WWII begin? Did you know: Mildred and Richard Loving left their home state of Virginia to get married. They were warned by Virginia state officials that getting married would be a violation of state law, as Richard was white and Mildred was not. When they returned home, Mildred was promptly arrested. After making their way through local and state courts, Loving v Virginia was put before the Supreme Court, and in 1967 the bans on interracial marriage were deemed unconstitutional. It was a landmark victory for couples of different races, and the Lovings are often heralded as being the catalysts for making it happen. The last law formally prohibiting interracial marriage was overturned in Alabama in 2000.

List AND describe three characteristics of fascism. BR#4: Friday, March 1 List AND describe three characteristics of fascism. Before turning in: Please put the following in the upper RIGHT-hand corner of your paper: First and last name Class period Date Once complete, please turn in all 4 bell ringers for this week.