Reforming the Industrial World (Blog #25)

The Industrial Revolution led to economic, social, and political reforms. Many modern social welfare programs developed during this period of reform.


Your Assignment:

1.) Describe the difference between Capitalism and Socialism.
2.) Look at the chart on page 737. Consider the following people from the 19th-century Britain: factory worker, shop owner, factory owner, unemployed artisan. Which of them would be most likely to prefer capitalism and which would prefer socialism? Why?
3.) Which system of economic ideas seems most widespread today? Support your opinion.


Due: Sunday 2/20/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Industrialization Spreads (Blog #24)

The industrialization in Great Britain spread to other parts of the world. This Industrial Revolution set the stage for the growth of modern cities and a global economy.


Your Assignment:

1.) Explain what the consequences have been by the uneven spreading of industrialization to certain parts of the world.
2.) Name two countries that are "industrialized" and two that are not.
3.) What are some characteristics of those countries that are industrialized and those that are not.


Due: Sunday 2/20/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Industrialization (Blog #23)

The Industrial Revolution started in England and soon spread to other countries. The factory system changed the way people lived and worked, introducing a variety of problems.


Your Assignment:

1.) Explain the beginnings of industrialization in Britain. (25.1)
2.) Describe the social and economic effects of industrialization. (25.2)


Due: Sunday 2/6/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Pick a Topic (Blog #22)

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: By Sunday 1/30/11 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

The Congress of Vienna (Blog #21)

After exiling Napoleon, European leaders at the Congress of Vienna tried to restore order and re-establish peace.


Your Assignment:

Explain what the Congress of Vienna is and what they tried to accomplish. Then research what the United Nations is and what they try to accomplish.


Due: Sunday 1/23/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Napolean's Empire Collapses (Blog #20)

Napoleon's conquests aroused nationalistic feelings across Europe and contributed to his downfall.

Your Assignment:

1). How did nationalism affect Napoleon's empire?
2). What evidence suggests that Napoleon was not a military genius?
3). Why would the French want Napoleon to return?

Due: Sunday 1/16/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Napolean "Dynamite" Bonaparte (Blog #19)

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 1/9/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.