Below are our yearly learning focus & essential questions. * How do you see what we are studying now as a consequence of prior events and is there a relevance to today? * What essential significance supported by historical facts is important to explain this period of history? * How has the study of this period of history increased your civic responsibility and what is the personal impact on your life? * What are the cricitcal concepts from this period of history and what support conveys your understanding? * How can you prove the accuracy (reliability) of sources about this time period? * Is there any evidence from this period to support the concept that "history repeats itself?" * How has this study increased your global awareness of your world today and what are the connections? After reading this questions, please write a statement that acknowledges that you have read these questions.