Philip II vs. Louis XIV

Images Top to Bottom: Philip II's Escorial, Versailles, Escorial, Versailles
Question: Philip II of Spain (1556-1598) built the Escorial and Louis XIV of France (1643-1715) built Versailles. Starting with the pictures of these palaces shown below, analyze the similarities and differences in the conception and practice of monarchy between these two kings.

Student Task 2008

Your task is to create a new post that has all of the following:

• One of the Unit Themes/Topics
• A question to be answered (You can use old essay questions from unit essay's or from our seminar topic list)
• The questions that you create should be more analytical than descriptive questions. For example, focus on issues such as economic change and political thought instead of merely relating the story of Louis XVI's shortcomings. Look deeper! Analyze the ways Marxism and the women's movement challenged traditional Europena beliefs before the First World War.
• Links to web-addresses that will assist others in answering the question (Be sure to use links that will give your reading solid evidence and not send them on a wild goose chase) Minimum of 3
• A video clip (roughly 3-10 mins. max) that discusses the topic at hand. You can find these online at different sites.
• Note once someone has used a topic you may not repeat that topic (ex. WWI can only be used once so the sooner that you get started the sooner you will get your choice to choose from)

Good Luck and have fun with this. Feel free to add any other special features if you'd like (ex. images, powerpoints, etc.)

Analyzing the Causes of the French Revolution

After viewing the video segment analyze the different causes of the French Revolution and come to a conclusion on which of the issues was most responsible for leading France into a Revolution.

Blog #13 1945 to the Present

"Western liberalism won the Cold War". Assess the validity of this statement. Be sure to use examples of liberal ideas during this time frame and/or individuals or groups that were influential. (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!!!