Blog #4 (Unit 4) Check Unit Planner for Due Date

“In the 18th century, people turned to the (new science) enlightenment ideas 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

Unit 4 (Chapters 14-17) Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment & 18th Century

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.

UNIT 4 POWER POINT (CLICK NAME TO YOUR LEFT TO ACCESS THE POWER POINT)

Unit 3 Age of Absolutism Blog #3 Due Oct. 30th (First 5 Get Extra-Credit)

“In 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 Event
Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy
Social Conditions in France
Louis XIVs Court
Lifestyles of 17th Century People

Unit 3 - Ch. 13 Power Point Absolutism and Constitutionalism

Absolutism and Constitutionalism Power Point Ch. 13 Click Title


This is the section where you can post review items or questions to your classmates. It is optional but highly recommended that you participate in this outside of the classroom review board. It will give you first hand insight on what will be on the M/C test in our class.