Napoleon "Dynamite" Bonaparte (Blog #17)

In times of political turmoil, military dictators often seize control of nations. Napoleon Bonaparte, a military genius, seized power in France and made himself emperor.

Your Assignment:

1). How did L'Ouverture's revolution benefit the U.S.?
2). How does the Battle of Trafalgar show the importance of naval power?
3). How did Napoleon's belief in equal opportunity conflict with his method of selecting leaders for puppet government?

Due: Sunday 12/21/08 by 11:59p.m.

Revolution brings Reform and Terror (Blog #16)

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 12/14/08 by 11:59p.m.

French Revolution (Blog #15)

The causes of the French Revolution surround two main areas of interest. Those two areas include social and economic inequalities in the Old Regime.

Your Assignment:

1). Name the three social classes present in France during the late 18th and early 19th century.
2). Explain what groups of people made up each of these classes.
3). State reasons why the classes, and the discord among some, helped lead to the French Revolution.

Due: Sunday 12/7/08 by 11:59p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving! (Blog #14)

In the spirit of giving thanks, I thought we could have a blog assignment all about being thankful! In this post I would like for you to add a couple of comments on things you are thankful for. Then comment on at least 2 of your classmates posts.

I hope all of your thanksgiving breaks go well!

Check out this link for fun and exciting historical facts about thanksgiving:

http://www.history.com/minisites/thanksgiving/

Due Date: By Sunday 11/30/08 at 11:59p.m.

Enlightenment to Democracy (Blog #13)

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

Your Assignment:

Explain, in your own words, why or how these enlightenment ideas helped in forming our democracy that we enjoy today. (Make sure you hit on both enlightenment ideals and what they are. Also, explain democracy and how that ties in with these ideals.)

Due: By Sunday 11/23/o8 at 11:59p.m.

Changes in Art, Music and Literature! (Blog #12)

Enlightenment ideas spread through the Western world and profoundly influenced the arts and government.

Your Assignment:

Explain how Enlightenment ideas spread throughout Europe. (Look in your book, and/or research on the internet)

Due: Sunday 11/16/08 by 11:59 p.m.

Reaction To The Election Of 2008!! (Blog #11)

With the historical election of 2008 upon us, many will have strong feelings as to the results and the subsequent direction of our country.

Your Assignment:

React to the campaigns, the election itself, and the results. Also, do not forget about the other positions of office up for grabs, as well as the different measures that voters will be deciding upon. Make sure and comment on others comments and posts.

**Please be respectful and do not violate the posting rules. Those who violate these rules will not be published and will receive a 0/3.


Due: Sunday 11/9/o8 by 11:59 p.m.