Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great (Blog #3)

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 9/11/11 by no later than 11:59pm

The 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: Sunday 9/4/11 by 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 8/28/11 by no later than 11:59pm

Final Blog of the Year!

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!)

Schindler's List

Your Assignment:

1) Give your thoughts and opinions on the movie. Then respond to 2 of your classmates posts. (If your response is to brief, I will be taking points off of your grade).

Atomic Bombs Dropped (Blog #36)

American supplies and troops began to make a difference in the war by late 1942. But it would take over two more years of hard fighting to defeat the Axis powers. The Allied invasions of North Africa, Italy, and France and the fierce bombardments of German cities forced Germany to surrender in May 1945. In the Pacific, meanwhile, the United States seized Japanese held islands, including the Philippines. Atomic attacks devastated Japan, and it surrendered in August 1945.


Your Assignment:

1.) Explain the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan in some detail.
2.) Debate the following statement, 'President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan was a wise one.' (Make sure you include your thoughts/opinions)


Due: Sunday 5/15/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

The Holocaust (Blog #35)

During the Holocaust, Hitler's Nazis killed six million Jews and five million 'non-aryans'. The violence against Jews during the Holocaust led to the founding of Israel after World War II.


*Holocaust, The History Channel*

Your Assignment:

1.) Why did Hitler begin mass killings of Jews?
2.) What was the difference between a concentration camp and an extermination camp?
3.) Read the quote by Elie Wiesel on page 939, what is the theme?
4.) State your thoughts and opinions on Hitler's Holocaust.


Due: Sunday 5/8/11 by no later than 11:59pm