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

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!)