Bell ringers Feb. 18-22 World History

Explain the main points of your article about the formation of the middle eastern state. Did you know: In 1938, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt challenged the segregation rules at the Southern Conference on Human Welfare in Birmingham, Alabama, so she could sit next to African-American educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune. Roosevelt would come to refer to Bethune as "her closest friend in her age group." BR #1: Monday Feb. 18

Who ruled the Ottoman empire? Explain the millet system and how it allowed for religious peace. Did you know: Malcolm X was a Muslim minister, a black political activist, and public speaker. He sparked controversy because of his beliefs on race and other social issues. Shortly after his conversion, he made a pilgrimage to Mecca. The trip changed him. Malcolm X would later say that seeing Muslims of "all colors, from blue-eyed blonds to black-skinned Africans," coming together as equals persuaded him that racial problems could be overcome through Islam. On February 21, 1965, he was shot dead at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan. BR #2 Thursday Feb 21

Do you think European imperialism has caused conflict in the Middle East? Why or why not? Support your answer with a minimum of 2 bullet points. Did you know: As a child Muhammad Ali was refused an autograph by his boxing idol, Sugar Ray Robinson. When Ali became a prizefighter, he vowed never to deny an autograph request, which he honored throughout his career. BR #3 Monday Feb 25

List 4 things you learned from the video. 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. BR #4 Tuesday Feb. 26

Are you prepared to turn in your project? What do you still need to do? List 3 things you have learned while doing your project. 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. BR #5 Thursday Feb 28

Happy Friday!!!! No bell ringer today. Turn in all 5 bell ringers from this week and last. Make sure your heading is correct. BR #6 Friday March 1