Absolutism to Revolution

If history is a series of connected events shaped by multiple cause and effect relationships, tying past to present then explain how Absolutism led to the Age of Revolution. 

How is.................................................
 Lousi XIV
connected to.........  French Revolution?  


This week we will continue to dive into the age of Absolutism and look at how it is connected to the Age of Revolution.  We will also explore the changes that were seen in science, thought, government and industry. 


John Green

Is this guy funny or what?  I just love the way he is able to teach about history in such an entertaining manner.  He is smart and funny, two traits that I just love in people. 

The last time that you watched him, he was explaining to us the importance of the Columbian Exchange.  In his lesson, he broke the Columbian Exchange into four significant effects.  If you will bring a list of those four effects to class before Friday, I will award you four bonus points on your unit exam.  Good Luck and enjoy John as you will be seeing a lot more of him. 

Columbian Exchange

What is the Columbian Exchange?  Why should I care?  When did this become famous?  Who is responsible for making this exchange of goods, services and diseases happen/ 

All are questions that have been asked before. So, as we continue to learn about the Age of Discovery, I would like for you to read the following article written by some PhD students from Stanford, Harvard and Berkley. 

Answer the questions from above and support using the article posted and receive ten bonus points.

http://www.shmoop.com/columbian-exchange/

Opportunity

What are your thoughts on the coming Presidential Election?  If you could give advice to the next president and he actually take that advice, what advice would that be?  Well, here is your chance! 

Introducing.....What should the next President of the Untied States do to improve the economy? 



Check out the link below and get involved. 


http://www.councilforeconed.org/2012/09/12/teachers-and-students-tell-us-what-should-the-next-president-do-to-improve-the-economy/


For those who are intersted in this opporutnity, please see me immediately. 

Exam

Hello...... Welcome back from Fall Break.  I pray that you had a safe, happy and relaxing break.  While you were resting up or vacationing, I was busy preparing an exam for you.  After today's review I just wanted to let you know that there will be 30 M.C. and 1 Constructed Response.   Good Luck!

Opportunity

Here is a great opportunity for you to win some money for college.  Take a look a the opporutnity below and please advise with any questions. have a great week. 

Click on the link below to print off the information you need. 



Is Our Constitution Still Relevant?

Food for Thought

After we learned about why the Renaissance began in Itlay, what caused the downfall of feudalism, the Classical influence on Renaissance artists, thinkers and society, and how humanism changed the way social classes were arranged, I would like for you to be thinking about even more change.  While we saw great changes from the Middle Ages into the Renaissance we will continue to see changes. 

Remember, History is a series of connected events with cuase and efffect relationships as well as patterns that develop over time. 

So, today we move on and learn about another "changemaker". His name is Martin Luther and he was a revolutionary in that he was repsonsible for bringing about some much needed changes within the Catholic Church. 

I'll leave you with this questions. What was the church doing that he felt needed changed?

Enjoy your day

Mrs. Sullivan

Renaissance

How much fun would it have been to have lived during the Renaissance?  I would have loved it myself.  Check out this cool website that offers not only great information but games also. 
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/learning/features_facts/targettudors/
have fun, Mrs. S.

World Civ. Discussion

After discussing our learning goals today, I want you to be thinking about those human and physical characteristics of a place like Italy.  What human and physical characteristics did you find that would cause the growth of Italian City States that we labeled analyzed?  Clue---Think of those push and pull factors. Let me know what you are thinking. See ya tomorrow..Mrs. Sullivan

Opportunities

Hello students, I just wanted to fill you in on a couple of great opportunities.  The National History Bee will be coming soon and you have the opportunity to join in.  Check out the inforamtion about it at www.historybee.com   This is a great chance to win money and fame! :)

Also, if you are a history buff and a writer, and I know you all are! Here is your chance to show what you know. The Kentucky Sesquicentinnial Commission on the Civil War is hosting a Civil War essay contest for Kentucky High School students this year. The essay is to address Kentucky's place in the Civil war and may include key battles in Kentucky, the effects of thewar on Kentuckians and contributions maade by African Americans.  All students are encouregaed to participate.  You can get more details by calling 1-859-688-3090 or emailing marshall.myers@eku.edu