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Causes of Conflict CBA
A conflict1 can have many causes. To avoid and resolve conflicts, it helps to understand these
causes. You will develop a position in which you explain the causes of a conflict.
Directions to students:
In an organized and interconnected presentation, you will 2 :
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State a position on the main causes of a conflict
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Provide background on the conflict by describing three or more of the following:
• who was involved in the conflict,
• what the conflict was,
• when the conflict took place, and
• where the conflict took place.
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Provide background on the causes of the conflict by explaining two or more factors that
helped cause the conflict.
Provide reason(s) for your position that include:
• An analysis of how the conflict may not have occurred if not for one or more of
the main causal factors to support the position or
• An evaluation of why at least one factor is more important than others.
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Make explicit references within the paper or presentation to three or more credible sources
that provide relevant information AND cite sources within presentation, or bibliography.
1 Conflict can be defined as the struggle between opposing forces.
2 This directions page guides students towards the “proficient” level (level “3”) for this CBA. To help students reach “excellent” (level “4”),
please refer to the rubric or, if available, the graphic organizer.
From the Office of Superintendent of Public Education – July 2008
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Causes of Conflict GRADING
Each individual will be graded as follows:
2012
Points Possible (each
individual)
Week #1:
Parental/guardian permission
Topic/Conflict
Position / Reasons / Thesis
10 pts
20 pts
10 pts
Total:
Week #2:
Conflict /Causes
Background
Bibliography /citations
40 pts
Total:
Week #3:
Final checklist complete
Presentation in dropbox
Self-assessment
60 pts
Total:
Final Presentation:
50 pts
20 pts
20 pts
20 pts
10 pts
10 pts
30 pts
Total:
Conflict: the struggle between two opposing forces.
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CBA Possible Topics/Events
Specific Incidents - Since 1945
Taft-Hartley Act Passed (1947)
Tet Offensive (1968)
HUAC Investigates Film Industry (1947)
My Lai Massacre (1968)
Alger Hiss Accused of Spying (1948)
Democratic Convention/Chicago Riots (1968)
The Marshall Plan (1948)
US Begins Bombing Cambodia (1969
Creation of the UN (1949)
Kent State Shootings (1970)
McCarthyism (1950)
Attica Prison Riots (1971)
Army-McCarthy Hearings (1954)
Watergate (1972)
Under God added the Pledge (1954)
Wounded Knee Incident (1973)
Rosa Parks Arrest/Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955)
Iran Hostage Crisis (1979)
Suez Crisis (1956)
Three Mile Island Accident (1979)
School Desegregation in Little Rock (1958)
Stars Wars (SDI) Plan introduced (1983)
Francis Gary Powers Shot Down/U2 Crisis (1959)
Marine Barracks bombed in Beirut (1983
Greensboro Sit In (1960)
Iran-Contra Scandal (1986)
23rd Amendment (1961)
Operation Desert Storm (1991)
Bay of Pigs Attack (1961)
Rodney King Riots (1992)
USA Sends 900 Advisors to Vietnam – start of the
Waco Incident (1993)
Vietnam War (1961)
World Trade Center Bombed (1993)
Freedom Riders (1961)
NAFTA goes into effect (1994
Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)
Oklahoma City Bombing (1995)
Birmingham Church Bombing (1963)
Columbine High School Attack (1999)
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Passed (1964)
George Bush Win Contested Election (2000)
Warren Report released (1964)
World Trade Center Attacked (2001)
Tonkin Gulf Incident / Tonkin Gulf Resolution (1964)
Patriot Act Passed (2001)
Grape Boycott (1965)
US Invades Iraq (2003)
Malcolm X Assassinated (1965)
American Treatment of POWs at Abu Ghraib (2004)
Watts Riots (1965)
Selma March (1965)
Operation Rolling Thunder Begun (1965)
Draft Protests (1966)
Detroit Riots – The long, hot summer (1967)
USS Pueblo Captured (1968)
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Week 1:
I have a partner: ______________________________ or ____ I am working on this as
an individual project.
I give permission for my child to research and write about the following topic:
I understand that this is a three week project and that assignments are due
weekly finishing with a completed project presentation.
Parent / Guardian signature _________________________________________
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Week 1:
Conflict / Issue:
Topic / Event:
Where are you getting your information? (Identify sites)
My position:
Position:
Reason for my position supported by evidence:
Evidence #1
Where did I find the evidence?
Evidence #2:
Evidence #3
Where did I find the evidence?
Where did I find the evidence?
Evidence: Which reason is/was more important than others? Why?
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Week #2:
Main Causes of the Conflict:
#1 Factor / reason that helped cause
the conflict
#2 Factor / reason that helped cause
the conflict:
Where did I find this factor?
Where did I find this factor?
#3 Factor / reason that helped cause
the conflict
#4 Factor / reason that helped cause
the conflict
Where did I find this factor?
Where did I find this factor?
Additional factors/reasons:
Where did I find this factor?
Explain why the conflict may not have occurred if not for one of your factors/
reasons listed above.
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Week #2 cont.:
Background on my conflict:
Who was involved? (at least 3)
When did the conflict take place?
a.
b.
c.
What exactly was the conflict?
Beginning, end, other?
Where did the conflict take place?
Explain how each of the above contributed to the conflict.
1. Who?
a.
b.
c.
2. What?
3. When?
4. Where?
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Week #2 cont.:
Background on my partner’s conflict
Use this if you are working with a partner. This is the other side of the conflict.
Who was involved?
When did the conflict take place?
a.
b.
c.
What exactly was the conflict?
Beginning, end , other?
Where did the conflict take place?
Explain how each of the above contributed to the conflict.
1. Who?
a.
b.
c.
2. What?
3. When?
4. Where?
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Week #2 cont.:
Include a bibliography with at least four(4) sources:
Book
Title
Author(s) Names (Last, First)
Place of Publishing
Publisher
Year Published
Book
Title
Author(s) Names (Last, First)
Place of Publishing
Publisher
Year Published
Encyclopedia/Database
Title of Encyclopedia/Database
(American/World History Online or
World Book Online Encyclopedia)
Author(s) Names (Last, First)
Article Title
Year Published (print)
Print or Online
Date accessed (viewed)
Encyclopedia/Database
Title of Encyclopedia/Database
(American/World History Online or
World Book Online Encyclopedia)
Author(s) Names (Last, First)
Article Title
Year Published (print)
Print or Online
Date accessed (viewed)
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Week 2 (cont.):
Acceptable Internet Resource
Title of Website
Name of the Editor/Author
Date of publication or last update
Name of sponsoring institution or
organization (a major university or
government branch for instance)
Date Website was accessed (viewed)
URL (web address)
Acceptable Internet Resource
Title of Website
Name of the Editor/Author
Date of publication or last update
Name of sponsoring institution or
organization (a major university or
government branch for instance)
Date Website was accessed (viewed)
URL (web address)
Article
Author(s) Names (Last, First)
Article Title
Magazine/Newspaper Title
Page Number
Month, Date, Year of Article
Article
Author(s) Names (Last, First)
Article Title
Magazine/Newspaper Title
Page Number
Month, Date, Year of Article
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Week #2:
Make sure you cite at least four (4) sources within the presentation using
parenthetical citations:
Parenthetical Citations: How do I do them?
Note: The following information was borrowed from an MLA citation guide. The author has given permission to duplicate for
educational purposes and will be handed out as reference. This information related specifically to parenthetical citations. You
can find the entire document at http://www.andyspinks.com/mla/pdf/MLAguide.pdf
For an example of parenthetical citing go to:
http://www.lwsd.org/school/ejh/Library.aspx then go to homework help and
CBAs.
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Name _____________________________ period _______________ partner_______________________
Week #3:
Putting together the final project:
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Purpose is to create and present a Powerpoint, Prezi (Prezi.com), a
interactive poster (edu.glogster.com), or another type of multimedia
presentation (other than the three mentioned above please get teachers
OK before selecting it) presentation about a twentieth century conflict.
The conflict must have a distinct perspective (side). The conflict may be
political, moral, social, or economic. It may be historic or current.
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A list of possible topics to choose from can be found on page 3. You do
not have to select from this list, but if you create your own topic it must be
approved by your teacher. Parental permission is required for all topics.
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This project may be done with a partner.
Basic Requirements:
1.
Powerpoint/Prezi/Interactive Poster
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Must include an introductory slide and a concluding slide that does
not show bias.
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A minimum of six (6) slides with a maximum of ten (10) slides.
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The information will be presented in “bullet” form.
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Some kind of visual (picture, graphic, etc.) must be on at least half the
slides.
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Four (4) parenthetical citations must be used within the presentation.
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A bibliography slide listing all sources and a second one citing all
visuals should be at the end of the presentation.
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If you have a partner you will double all of the above requirements.
2. Presentation
You will present your presentation to the class. If you have a partner, each
will present their own half of the slides. Presentations will be four to eight
minutes in length. You may not just read the slides, you will explain your
information. You will be graded on your presentation – see rubric.
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Week #3 cont.:
3. Content
You need to answer the following questions…
• What? Explain your topic: What is the conflict, why is it important, include
the details.
• Who? Include the people (individuals and/or groups) that are important
to your topic. Tell who they are and what role they play in the event.
• When? Be sure to include important dates, including: beginnings,
important aspects, events within the topic, and endings etc.
•
Where? Explain the location or locations where this event took place.
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Why? Explain the cause or causes for this conflict to have occurred.
What should happen? – take a stand. Present a plausible position/thesis
that is clear and demonstrates an understanding of the conflict. There must
be at least three (3) factors/reasons that played a role in the cause(s) of the
conflict with one or more supportive arguments for each. What should have
been done to best resolve the conflict. Justify.
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4. Style
This includes all aspects of any written assignment. Those aspects include
correct spelling and punctuation, organization, and neatness. The
presentation needs to have a recognizable introduction with a “hook” (the
thesis should be included here), a body of information (who, what, when,
where, why, etc.), and a definite conclusion that wraps up your topic with a
recap of information and a reference to your “hook” (thesis). The Power
point itself can help maintain the audience’s attention, but their needs to be
more than just technical wizardry.
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Week #3:
My partner is ____________________________________
______ I am working on this as an individual project.
Final Checklist:
Yes
or
No?
Position
Clear?
Comments/examples
Describe the causes of the conflict.
States a position on the main causes
of a conflict.
Explains whether the conflict could
have been avoided.
Makes a generalization about what
causes conflict.
Yes
or
No?
Background - basics
Accurate?
Comments/examples
Provides background on the
conflict by describing…
…who was involved in the conflict.
…when the conflict took place.
…where the conflict took place.
Background - factors
Yes
or
No?
Concrete
detail?
Commentary?
Provides background on
the conflict by…
…explaining ONE factor
that helped cause the
conflict.
…explaining a SECOND
factor that helped cause
the conflict.
…explaining a THIRD
factor that helped cause
the conflict.
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Accurate?
Comments
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Week #3 cont.
Final Check list cont.
Provides reasons for the position
Yes
or
No?
Comments
Provides reason(s) for the position supported by
evidence.
The evidence includes:

An evaluation of why at least one factor is more
important than others.
The evidence includes:

An analysis of how the conflict may not have
occurred if not for one of the main factors.
Yes
or
No?
Task
Paraphrases/
Quotes Source?
Makes an explicit reference to a
source
Makes an explicit reference to a
SECOND source
Makes an explicit reference to a
THIRD source
Makes an explicit reference to a
FOURTH source
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Relevant /
supportive?
Comments
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Week #3 cont.
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Self-Assessment
Name
1. What do you think is the most convincing cause of the conflict? Explain
why? If it was missing would the conflict still have occurred? Why or why
not?
2. What do you consider to be the strengths in your project? Why do you
think that?
3. Would you rather have written a paper or used another medium to
present this project?
4. What part of this project could use the most improvement? Why? What
steps could you take to make this improvement?
5. What grade would you give yourself and why?
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