Reform and Terror (Blog #11)

With the great fear sweeping through France and the Revolution fully at hand many people were eventually put to death because of their opposition.

Your assignment:

1.) Identify who Maximilien Robespierre is.
2.) Summarize the quotation from Robespierre on page 660.
3.) What does the large number of executions among the urban poor and middle class suggest about support for the revolution?

Due: Sunday  by no later than 11:59pm

The Ruler and the State (Blog #10)

Enlightenment ideas spread through the Western World and profoundly influenced government. An "Enlightened" problem-solving approach to government and society prevails in modern civilization today.


Your Assignment:

1.) Explain the relationship between ruler and state. The old idea vs. new idea.

2.) Why must all rulers balance their philosophical goals with practical concerns about support from the people of their state.


Due: Sunday by no later than 11:59pm

Enlightenment Thinkers (Blog #9)

American democracy was a logical outgrowth of Enlightenment ideas. These ideas formed the basic foundation of the fledgling American Government.

Your Assignment:

Explain some of the enlightenment ideas in 22.2 and how they helped form our democracy that we enjoy today. (Make sure you hit on enlightenment thinkers and what ideals they came up with. Also, explain democracy and how that ties in with these ideals.)


Due: Sunday by no later than 11:59pm

Core Beliefs of Philosphers (Blog #8)

To understand the views of different Enlightenment philosophers, you will need to identify 3 philosophers and analyze their core beliefs.


Your assignment:

Name 3 philosophers and their 3 core beliefs. Make sure you explain each core belief.


Due: Sunday by no later than 11:59 p.m.

The Scientific Revolution (Blog #7)

In the mid-1500's, scientists began to question accepted beliefs and make new theories based on experimentation. Such questioning led to the development of the scientific method still used today.


Your assignment is to answer the following three questions from chapter 22, section 1 on pages 623-628:

1. Why do you think historians use the word revolution to describe this period of change?
2. In what way did Copernicus's theory contradict religious views?
3. How was the scientific method of exploring ideas different from looking to history for answers?


Due: Sunday by no later than 11:59 p.m.

Constitution Day, September 17th (Blog #6)

With constitution day being on September 17th, we pause to reflect on the vast importance of this document. Written over 200 years ago, this document has changed and been added to in order to bring about positive progress. Through the rights of freedom of press, speech, assembly, petition and religion as well as the right to vote, all are important principles contained within the constitution.


Your assignment:

1.)  Explain in your own word the importance of the constitution.
2.)  Click on the link below and find two different areas of your choice in the constitution, and explain what you found and how both are important.

 http://72.32.50.200/constitution/index_no_flash.php

3.)  Why is Constitution day held every year on September 17th?
3.)  Comment on 2 of you classmates posts with specific insight and detail.




Due:  By Sunday no later than 11:59pm

The English Civil War (Blog #5)

Your Assignment:

Explain the causes and results of the English Civil War.


Due: By Sunday no later than 11:59pm

Surviving Russian Winters (Blog #4)

Much of Russia's climate is very harsh in terms of cold temperatures and conditions. On page 612 and 613 explains the affects of the Russian Winters. Read these two pages and answer the following questions.

1.) Explain important climatic features of Russia.
2.) Identify Russian methods for coping with their environments.
3.) Do you think climatic factors have become less significant with technological progress, explain.

Due: By Sunday no later than 11:59 p.m.

Maria Theresa and Fredrick the Great (Blog #3)

With the on going power struggle within Europe, two leaders rise to promonance. Your assignment is to compare and contrast the similarities and the differences between Maria Theresa and Fredrick the Great.


Due: By Sunday no later than 11:59 p.m.

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: By Sunday 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). 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 by no later than 11:59pm