The Second Industrial Revolution

What new industries developed during the second Industrial Revolution, and which do you think had the greatest impact and why? Remember to respond to at least one other person.

Romantic Movement

After researching the Romantic Movement, identify your favorite contributors in the areas of: art, music, and literature. Be sure to include examples of their work in your post (video, audio, image, etc.). Finally, comment on the posts of at least two other members of the class. You should have a minimum of 3 posts for this assignment.

French Revolution – The Three Estates

Research the meeting of the Estates General in 1789. Review the two sides, the need for new taxes from Louis XVI and the need for reform from the members of the Third Estate, and chose one side to argue and defend with facts and evidence. Write a brief argument supporting one side or the other. Please respond to two other posts after posting your own.

Ch 16 – American Revolution

The last section of our chapter is on the American Revolution. Debate whether or not the colonists were justified in revolting against the British?

Baroque Art and Music

1. In what way(s) is Baroque style related to the Protestant Reformation?

2. Who is your favorite Baroque artist and why? Post a sample of the artist’s work.

3. Research Baroque music. Who is your favorite Baroque musician and why? Feel free to share/post sound clips.

Here’s a sample in honor of Halloween…

Imperialism

Did late 19th century imperialism aid or harm the societies involved? Why, and how? Did some groups gain or lose signifigantly more or less than others? Which groups, in each or either case? How and why?

Respond to one other post in addition to answering the original set of questions.

Christmas Break – Lesson 8

Was Napoleon a tyrant or a hero? You must choose one side or the other and support your opinion. Respond to two other students.

Christmas Break – Lesson 6

Read the document at the site below and respond by posting to the thread stating whether you agree or disagree with the point of view portrayed in this document. Explain your answers by using supporting evidence from your textbook and other resources. Also, respond to 2 other people.

http://www.loyno.edu/~history/journal/1983-4/mcletchie.htm

Christmas Break – Lesson 5

Read the section of your textbook entitled “Europe at War with the Revolution” and respond to the following prompt. Please post to the thread on the class blog detailing your opinion and respond to two other posts.

How did the revolution affect the monarchies in Europe and what was the response from the upper classes? Were the attitudes of the nobility towards the revolution the same as the common people? How was the revolution viewed by scholars of the time period?

Christmas Break – Lesson 4 Blog Discussion

Research the meeting of the Estates General in 1789. Review the two sides, the need for new taxes from Louis XVI and the need for reform from the members of the Third Estate, and chose one side to argue or defend with facts and evidence. Write a brief argument for one side or the other. Please respond to two other posts after posting your own.