American Revolution (Blog #9)

Enlightenment ideas helped spur the American colonies to shed British rule and create a new nation. The revolution created a republic, the United States of America, that became a model for many nations of the world.


Your Assignment:

1.) To better understand the events that led to the American Revolution, come up with 3 causes of the Revolution that led to the break out of the war and explain them in detail.


Due: Sunday 10/23/11 by no later than 11:59pm

The Ruler and the State (Blog #8)

Enlightenment ideas spread through the Western World and profoundly influenced government. An "Enlightened" problem-solving approach to government and society prevails in modern civilization today.


Your Assignment:

1.) Explain the relationship between ruler and state. The old idea vs. new idea.

2.) Why must all rulers balance their philosophical goals with practical concerns about support from the people of their state.


Due: Sunday 10/16/11 by no later than 11:59pm

Core Beliefs of Philosophers (Blog #7)

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


Due: Sunday 10/9/11 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

The Scientific Revolution (Blog #6)

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 10/2/11 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

Interactive World History Topic (Blog #5)

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 9/25/11 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

The English Civil War (Blog #4)

Your Assignment:

Explain the causes and results of the English Civil War.


Due: Sunday 9/18/11 by no later than 11:59pm

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