Industrialization (Blog #17)

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 12/25/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

The Congress of Vienna (Blog #16)

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 12/11/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Interactive World History Topic (Blog #15)

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 12/4/11 by no later than 11:59 p.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: Sunday 11/27/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Napolean's Empire Collapses (Blog #13)

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

Napolean "Dynamite" Bonaparte (Blog #12)

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 11/13/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Revolution brings Reform and Terror (Blog #11)

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 11/6/11 by no later than 11:59pm