Enlightenment Ideals influece on Democracy (Blog #10)

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: By Sunday 11/1/o9 no later than 11:59p.m.

Core Beliefs of Philosophers (Blog #9)

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 3 core beliefs. Make sure you explain each core belief.


Due: Sunday 10/25/09 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

The Scientific Revolution (Blog #8)

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 10/18/09 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

Interactive World History Topic (Blog #7)

I am going to open it up for debate on whatever topic you want to blog about. Pick a WORLD HISTORY related topic and state your opinion/thoughts on that topic. Your topic could be tied to anything that is happening in the world today and relate it back to what took place in history. Then look around at your classmates blogs and comment/reply to their post. Agree/disagree, let them know your opinion/thoughts on their topic. Make sure you pick out 2 of your classmates and respond to their post. (You will get 1 point for your post, and 1 each for your responses to your classmates.) Good luck!

Due: Sunday 10/10/10 by no later than 11:59 p.m.