Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great (Blog #5)

Peter the Great made many changes in Russia to try to make it more like western Europe. Many Russians today debate whether to model themselves on the West or to focus on traditional Russian Culture.

Two figures in Russian history that played a key role in setting the direction of the country are Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great. As their names suggest there were many who loved and hated each man for different reasons.

Your Assignment:

1.)Compare and contrast both Peter the Great and Ivan the Terrible. (Make sure to include details ranging from when and how they came to power, what were their reigns like, etc.)


Due: Sunday 9/27/09 by no later than 11:59pm

5 Down 4 To Go

After completing 4 blogs, I'm interested to hear from you the students! How do you think the blogs are going? What have you thought has gone really, really well with these assignments? What would you like to see changed? Let me know here. (I will not publish these if it says that you do not want me to. Only I will see your comments, if that is what you want!!)

Due by: Sunday 9/27/09 by no later 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: Sunday 9/18/09 by 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 9/15/09 no later than 11:59 p.m.

Welcome Back (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 & 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

Final Blog of the Year!!!!!!! (Blog #36)

Finally, the last blog of the year!! With this last blog I would like for you to tell everyone what your plans are for the summer. Also, you may add jabs at Mr. Hinman, positive comments for Mr. Hinman, how much you liked the blogs and his class, and anything else that comes to mind.

**(Remember the blog posting rules still apply, so do not be rude and also remember this is worth points so get it done!)

Due: Sunday 5/17/09 by 11:59p.m.

Europe and Japan in Ruins (Blog #35)

World War II cost millions of human lives and billions of dollars in damages. It left Europe and Japan in ruins. The United States survived World War II undamaged, allowing it to become a world leader.

Your Assignment:

1.) Identify some political consequences of the Allied victory in postwar Europe.
2.) Summarize briefly how defeat and occupation affected political and civic life in Japan.
3.) Describe Japan's postwar constitution.

Due: Sunday 5/10/09 by 11:59p.m.