Blog #6 Industrial Revolution Due 1/6/10

Analyze and discuss 1-2 forms of protest agaisnt the Industrial Revolution and working conditions. (discuss how successful it was and if their actions were justifiable or should they have utilized an alternative method)

Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) NOTE: YOU CANNOT SAY "I AGREE WITH JOE AND BOB AND WRITE ONE RESPONSE. IT MUST BE TWO SEPARATE RESPONSES WITH TWO DIFFERENT EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT WHAT YOU SAY. Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Unit 6 (Ch. 21 Powerpoint)

Chapter 18 & 19 French Revolution & Napoleon Review Section

POST QUESTIONS AND CREATE A DIALOGUE IN THE COMMENT SECTION ABOUT UNIT 5.

Blog #5 French Revolution and Napoleon

"Was Napoléon an 'Enlightened Despot," a Dictator, or a Son of the Revolution?"

Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) NOTE: YOU CANNOT SAY "I AGREE WITH JOE AND BOB AND WRITE ONE RESPONSE. IT MUST BE TWO SEPARATE RESPONSES WITH TWO DIFFERENT EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT WHAT YOU SAY. Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!
Resource: Read and analyze the information in the document packet. Pay particular attention to the different points of view of Napoléon's contemporaries and of modern-day historians regarding Napoléon's personality, tactics, and legacy.

Chapters 14-17 Powerpoint and study group discussion section

PLEASE UTILIZE THIS SECTION FOR UNIT 4 DISCUSSIONS. RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT CONFUSING CONCEPTS OR ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS, OR DIALOGUE IN GENERAL TO TALK HISTORY WITH YOUR CLASSMATES.

Blog #4 18th Century Due 11/22

“In the 18th century, people turned to the new science for a better understanding of the social and economic problems of the day.” Assess the validity of this statement by using specific examples from the Enlightenment era.  Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) NOTE: YOU CANNOT SAY "I AGREE WITH JOE AND BOB AND WRITE ONE RESPONSE. IT MUST BE TWO SEPARATE RESPONSES WITH TWO DIFFERENT EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT WHAT YOU SAY. Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

SOURCES:                                                                                                

Enlightenment

Enlightenment 

The Triumph of Science and the Heavenly City of the 18th Century 

17th-18th Century Writers describe the times

Chapter 13 PPT - CHECK COMMENT SECTION FOR TEST CLUES!

Peter the Great Video

Peter the Great Video approx. 20 mins. Great source for his rise to power and Russian History.

Mercantilism Document Activity EXTRA-CREDIT

Mercantilism Document Activity

EXTRA-CREDIT DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 BY 8 PM. CLICK ON TITLE TO GO TO DOCUMENTS TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW. RESPOND DIRECTLY ON THIS BLOG SITE. YOUR ANSWERS DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES BUT THEY SHOULD BE IN ORDER AND NUMBERED. GOOD LUCK!

1) What is Colbert doing in the first paragraph of his Memorandum?

2) Colbert’s goal was to better the financial and political situation of France.  What were his three main steps to accomplish that goal?

3) Why did Colbert exempt raw materials from import duties?

4) What role did subsidies play in Colbert’s plans?

5) According to Colbert, what are the three advantages to building up France’s fleet?

6) Colbert’s main idea is that the economy and trade are too important to leave to the people.  What does he mean by this and why does he think it?

7) How does Louis’s letter reinforce Colbert’s financial policies?

8) What are some of the rules the Charter sets forth for traders? Why are these important?

9) What is the tone of the Charter?

10) In one sentence each, put each of Hornick’s 9 rules in your own words.

11) Which of Hornick’s rules do you feel is the most important? Why?

12) Why are farmers so important to mercantilism?

13) What, in your opinion, is the single most crucial aspect of mercantilism and its success? Why?

14) Was mercantilism a necessary step between feudalism and capitalism? Why or why not?

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[1] The United Netherlands was not yet one country; rather,  it was a confederation of counties, countries, and kingdoms.

Blog #3 Age of Absolutism Due 10/30 revised date

“In the seventeenth-century England, the aristocracy lost its privileges but retained its power; in seventeenth century France the aristocracy retained its privileges but lost its power.” Assess the accuracy of this statement with respect to political events and social developments in the two countries in the seventeenth century. (Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Resources:

17th Century England Events
Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy
Social Conditions in France
Louis XIVs Court
Lifestyles of 17th Century People

Blog #2 Unit 2 Reformation

"The Protestant Reformation” was primarily an economic event.”Defend or refute this statement by describing and determining the relative importance of the economic, political, and religious causes of the Protestant Reformation. After answering the question completely, please respond to two of your classmates once they have posted. People/Ideas to think about: Erasmus, Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, The Peasant's revolt s, Henry VIII, Churches power over land and/or taxes, etc. Be sure to look into this question as much as possible and understand that there is no right or wrong answer so it does not matter which way you argue on the issue as long as you support it with evidence. When writing your responses please refer (bold or underline) to the screenname of the student that you are responding too. Do not write elementary responses to your classmates. (Video is below you only have to watch about the first 14-15 minutes)

http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/frey.protestant.ethic (Max Weber's Thesis on Protestant Ethics)

http://www.eldrbarry.net/heidel/heidel.htm (Reformation Links)

The Age of Discovery

Italian Renaissance and N. Renaissance Art for Reference

Machiavelli information for Reference

Modified version of the Prince: Important parts
Complete copy of the Prince in PDF
Essay on various intepretations of Machiavelli

Personal Statement Blog #1

Blog #1 Personal Statement
Please write a Statement and post it in the comment section. Please write it before you look at everyone else's statement. Create the statement for the following question: To what extent, and in what ways has being a student at Roosevelt High School affected you? (Yes, some of you are new but focus on your high school career in general)

Many questions can be answered by considering the political, economic, religious, social, intellectual, and artistic factors related to the question.

Political - In most areas of life, there is some sort of leadership/government entity that allows things to function effectively. Imagine class without me there???? When you examine your question, consider the political effects. For example, does Renaissance humanism have a political effect. I think you could argue that it does when you consider the concept of civic humanism/purpose of education.

Economic - $$$ is a huge motivator, and is often a necessity. Are jobs affected, whole nation's economies, are people in specialized fields affected??? For example does Renaissance humanism have an economic effect. I think you could argue that it does because an emphasis on studying antiquities and copying the past leads to artists who create works of art, and it changes the role of the artist in society.

Religious - Religious beliefs are a large part of life for many people. People turn to religion to understand the world in which they live. Religious beliefs permeate through society and have an effect on laws, education....etc.. For example, does Renaissance humanism have an effect on religious thought? you bet. From the sacred to the secular.

Social - How do people form themselves into groups. How do we organize ourselves. Look at the groups that hang out at lunch? Was there a social effect of Renaissance humanism?

Intellectual - Intellectuals spend their time thinking about the big picture. Are there new ideas? are there justifications for certain actions? Do intellectuals inspire leaders? Usually intellectual ideas are a bridge between the political, religious, economic, and social.

Artistic - How do we express ourselves? What does that say about society?

My point is that many of your thesis statements can discuss these different areas of human life. I think you could add technological, but it does not fit the acronym so just put technological under intellectual.

: )Hope this helps.

Welcome to APEH

Welcome - Leave your name/display name and leave a comment,in addition to what your thoughts are about the coming year and taking APEH.

Inter War Years/Start of WWII Blog #12 Due 4/12

The fall of the Weimar Republic holds important lessons for the conditions necessary for a stable democracy. This article discusses the economic and political factors that created the opportunity for Hitler to gain control of Germany. Link: The Fall of the Weimar Republic

Questions:

1. Why does Heilig think heightened social inequality was the key to the fall of the Weimar Republic?

Spanish Civil War

Links: Significant Events in the Spanish Civil War and Francisco Franco

2. In what ways did the Spanish Civil War epitomize the political divisions of interwar Europe?

1938 Munich Agreement

Links: Munich Pact and Neville Chamberlain "Peace in our time", 1938

3. Over the years Chamberlain has suffered much ridicule for his actions at Munich and his “peace in our time” phrase. If you had been in Chamberlain’s shoes in late September of 1938, keeping in mind all the various domestic, economic, and international factors, what would you have done?

Unit 9 World War I and Interwar Years (2 parts)

Part I: Analyze the impact of World War I on women in the Western world. How did it affect their self-perception? How did it affect societies' perceptions of women? Consult Diane Atkinson, Historian on Suffragettes (1) Diane Atkinson, Historian (2) and Gail Braybon, Author on Women's Contribution to the War Effort.





Part II: World War I was a turning point in world history in numerous ways. The war showed the horror of industrial warfare and scarred an entire generation's psyche. Governments, particularly those in industrialized nations, grew in power and gained more influence over economic production and individual lives. Propaganda campaigns showed how societies could be mobilized to behave in certain manners without any overt coercion. Women assumed new roles in society and gained the right to vote in some countries such as the United States and Britain. Thus, World War I encouraged people to question old assumptions. For example, read the essays at The Russian Revolution of 1917 and The German Revolution of 1918. Why were so many people in Russia and Germany willing to support the socialist goals of these revolutions?
This blog has two parts to it so please be sure to answer both parts and respond to your classmates as well. Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument. Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Mc Kay Ch25 Sections 1 & 2

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Mc Kay Ch25 Sections 1 & 2

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The Responsive National State, 1871 1914

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Blog #10 Nationalism Due 3/8/09

Although the middle classes of Europe in the nineteenth century may have shared similar values and outlooks, they increasingly identified their future with their nation states. As Unit 7, "Ideologies and Revolutions 1815-1848" explored, the nineteenth century was a time of intense nationalism in Europe. This ideology led to the creation of two new nation states - Germany and Italy - and created tension in several multiethnic empires such as Austria and Russia.

Why did more and more people identify with the nation state as opposed to class, religion, or other demarcations? Read the Italian Giuseppe Mazzini's answer at http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1852mazzini.html (Modern History Sourcebook: Giuseppe Mazzini: On Nationality, 1852.) What does Mazzini mean when he claims that "the social question may, in effect, although with difficulty, be partly resolved by a single people"? What was the social question to which he was referring? Why did he believe only nation states could resolve this question?

Thomas Escott partly answers this question at http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1885escott.html (Modern History Sourcebook: Thomas Escott (1844-1924): England: Her People, Polity, and Pursuits, 1885.) In this essay, he praises the inclusion of the middle classes into Parliament. Why does he argue that this benefited Great Britain? Nationalists assumed that strong nation states could deal with the problems of the industrial era by fostering a sense of inclusion in a national community. This community could then tackle problems in ways that would benefit all groups.

This blog has two parts to it so please be sure to answer both parts and respond to your classmates as well. Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument. Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Blog # 9 Nationalism and Liberalism's effects on Women

What impact did growing nationalism have on the status of women? What effect did liberalism have on the status of women? Discuss the similarities and/or differences.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/women/womensbook.html#Early%20Modern%20Europe

(Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Blog #8 Industrial Revolution Due 1/18

Evaluate the effectiveness of collective responses by workers to industrialization in Western Europe during the course of the 19th century.

(Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!