The War of Spanish Succession (Blog #2)

During the early 1700's turmoil within Europe broke loose as feuding countries worried about the Bourbon dynasty and its power.


Your assignment:

1). Explain the War of Spanish Succession
2). the conflicts/fights and
3). the overall outcome of the war.


Due: Sunday 9/5/10 by no later than 11:59pm

Welcome Back / Absolute Monarchies (Blog #1)

1). Welcome back for another exciting year! I hope your summer went well and you had time to do whatever it is you do. For this first blog assignment, you are to tell a little bit about your summer. Did you go on vacation, if so where? Work, doing what? Anything that you did this summer that your classmates may, or may not know. If you are new, introduce yourself.

2). Watch this video by clicking on the hyperlink and then comment with your thoughts and opinions. http://www.toolsfortheclassroom.com/DYK_5_4_2009.wmv

3). What are the benefits and drawbacks (good and bad) for a society when a ruler monopolizes (has complete control over) important decision-making, like that of an absolute monarch?


Due: Sunday 8/29/10 by no later than 11:59pm