HISTORY - CHAPTER 8

Chapter 8 – Becoming Modern

Rails Zones and Bulbs Outline

1. Railroads
a) Sped up travel
b) Took people to cities they might not have settled in before
c) Took grain and other goods to far away places

2. Time Zones
a) Divided the earth into twenty-four zones
b) Made it the same time in each zone
c) Made one hour’s difference between zones

3) Electricity
a) Made it possible for men to work after dark


Japan’s Meiji Restoration Outline

Japan became more “modern.”
a) To prevent civil war, the Tokugawa shogun resigned.
b) Although Japan had an emperor, the daimyo controlled the country.
c) The daimyo brought experts to Japan from France, America, and Great Britain to teach the Japanese Western skills.
d) A new constitution was written.

The samurai rebelled in the Satsuma Revolt.
a) They refused to give up their swords.
b) They gathered under the samurai warrior Saigo Takamori.
c) They fought against the new army of conscripts.
d) The rebellion lasted less than a year.

Guy Fawkes Day - November 5

Guy Fawkes


ONE WAY TO EARN EXTRA HOUSEPOINTS!!!!! Memorize this famous poem.

Remember, Remember. the Fifth of NovemberRemember,
Remember, the fifth of November,
The gunpowder treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, twas his intent
To blow up the king and Parliament.
Three score barrels were laid below
To prove old England's overthrow.
By God's mercy he was catched
With a dark lantern and a lighted match.
Holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring.
Holler boys, holler boys, God save the King.

THURSDAY FIELD TRIP

Our field trip to Stratford is near! On Thursday students are to come to school at the regular time. Immediately following O' Canada and the morning prayer we will be leaving for Startford. Remember to bring your water bottles/snack, bag or back pack and money for lunch. There is also a gift shop if students want to purchase a souvenir.



Have a look at the Bentley's website to view the menu and prices.

http://www.bentleys-annex.com/bentleys.php



Depending on traffic we should be arriving back at school by 5:45. Please be on time to pick up your child.

Math Games

Practice your multiplication skills and have some fun!!!!! Click on the link below and follow the instructions.



Pumpkin Multiples

http://www.mathplayground.com/multiples.html