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The Unification of Germany 1815–1919
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US Grade 9 - 12
The German Empire was founded on January 18, 1871, in the aftermath of three successful wars by the North German state of Prussia. Within a seven-year period Denmark, the Habsburg monarchy, and France were vanquished in short, decisive conflicts. The empire was forged not as the result of the outpouring of nationalist feeling from the masses but through traditional cabinet diplomacy and agreement by the leaders of the states in the North German Confederation, led by Prussia, with the...
Students will learn about Germany History from the Post-Napoleonic Period Students will learn about Germany during the Revolutions of 1848 Students will learn about Otto von Bismarck and his role in Unification Students will learn about the Wars of German Unification Students will learn about the period of German History under the rule of Wilhelm II Students will learn about the causes of the Great War from a German perspective Students will learn about the reasons for German of the First World War Students will learn about the aftermath of the Paris Peace Conference
I am a certified (7-12) Social Studies teacher and have taught a variety of honors level courses (AS/A Level, KS3, GCSE, I.B. and A.P.) in both private and public schools over the past 30 years. Historical writing, source analysis, and exam preparation as well as an immersive approach to the study of history has made my classes both meaningful and enjoyable. My tutoring experience has spanned the entire 21st century with ACT, SAT, SSAT, ISEE, A.P. Histories, and Subject Tests.
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Over the past 30 years I have taught I.G.C.S.E, A-Level, I.B., and A.P. History throughout the Atlantic region in both private and public school settings. During that time I have instructed students in a variety of rigorous exam subjects . I am a...
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weekly or $520 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
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Ages: 13-18
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