Blog # 6 French Revolution and 30 Years War Due 1/3/09

“Wars often start as crusades for ideals, but usually end in defense of power or money.” Test this statement by analyzing both of the following wars:

• Thirty Years War (1618-1648)
• Revolutionary Wars in France (1789-1815)

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!!!

French Revolution Blog #5 Due by Dec. 30 (revised)

Question: Analyze the long-term and short-term causes of the French revolution. The Video below is the same video that we saw in class so it can be used to assist you. (Note: 4 different French Revolution Links are connected to this blog. Use them as a resource. Be sure to analyze the causes, do not just list them like a laundry list.) (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 #4 Scientific Revolution and Witchcraft

Analyze two factors that account for the rise and two factors that explain the decline of witchcraft persecution and trials in Europe in the period 1580 to 1750. 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!!!

Pete the Great

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