Skillbuilder questions:
1. Language and society.
2. Nationality, language, culture, history, religion, and territory.
Geography Questions p615:
1. In 1866.
2. Sardinia took over all of Northern Italy, except Venetia.
Geography Questions p617:
1. Some parts of Prussia were separated by other countries.
2. The biggest expansion was in 1871, when Germany joined Prussia.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
HW #16
1)Peninsulares - A Spaniard, or person born in Spain.
2)creoles - Spaniards born in Latin America.
3)mulattos - A person of mized European and African ancestry.
4)Simon Bolivar - A wealthy Venezuelan creole who helped gain independence in South America.
5)Jose de San Martin - A great liberator, modest man who believed in strict discipline. Was a military officer in Spain.
6)Miguel Hidalgo - A priest in the small village of Dolores.
7)Jose Morelos - A great leader and helper of the poor. Became the leader of the peasant army that soon controlled most of southern Mexico.
Consider the following statement:
“Through its policies, Spain gave
up its right to rule in South
America.” Do you agree or
disagree? Explain. Did Spain ever
have the right to rule?
In my opinion, Spain didn't have the right to rule South America. There were many people there, and they were in need of decent ways to live, not a limit to freedom. But then again, Spain wanted more land, more money, more everything. They would obviously try to rule over whatever they could easily rule.
2)creoles - Spaniards born in Latin America.
3)mulattos - A person of mized European and African ancestry.
4)Simon Bolivar - A wealthy Venezuelan creole who helped gain independence in South America.
5)Jose de San Martin - A great liberator, modest man who believed in strict discipline. Was a military officer in Spain.
6)Miguel Hidalgo - A priest in the small village of Dolores.
7)Jose Morelos - A great leader and helper of the poor. Became the leader of the peasant army that soon controlled most of southern Mexico.
Consider the following statement:
“Through its policies, Spain gave
up its right to rule in South
America.” Do you agree or
disagree? Explain. Did Spain ever
have the right to rule?
In my opinion, Spain didn't have the right to rule South America. There were many people there, and they were in need of decent ways to live, not a limit to freedom. But then again, Spain wanted more land, more money, more everything. They would obviously try to rule over whatever they could easily rule.
HW #15
1. What did he accomplish?
He fought in the French Revolution, helped Venezuela and other South American countries gain their independence, and even became president of three counties, Bolivia being named after him.
2. Why was he so famous?
He fought in a lot of wars and gained independence for many South American countries.
3. Who did he work to defeat?
He worked to defeat the Spanish monarchy.
4. What was he fighting for in the first place?
He was fighting for the freedom of all South American countries that Spain was controlling.
5. Name 5 countries that are mentioned in the video, and what he did in each of the five countries.
Bolivia: It was created in his honor.
Venezuela: He became president.
Peru: He helped them get their freedom.
Colombia: He created this.
Peru: Helped earn their freedom.
He fought in the French Revolution, helped Venezuela and other South American countries gain their independence, and even became president of three counties, Bolivia being named after him.
2. Why was he so famous?
He fought in a lot of wars and gained independence for many South American countries.
3. Who did he work to defeat?
He worked to defeat the Spanish monarchy.
4. What was he fighting for in the first place?
He was fighting for the freedom of all South American countries that Spain was controlling.
5. Name 5 countries that are mentioned in the video, and what he did in each of the five countries.
Bolivia: It was created in his honor.
Venezuela: He became president.
Peru: He helped them get their freedom.
Colombia: He created this.
Peru: Helped earn their freedom.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
HW#14 (Weekend Assignment)
List all the countries Napoleon controlled in Europe:
Spain
Italy
Grand Duchy of Warsaw
Napoleon Bonaparte - Born in 1769, was sent to a military school at the age of 9. Ruled France and a few other countries in Europe during the French Revolution.
coup d’état - The sudden overthrow of government usually by a small group of people with relations to authority.
plebiscite - A vote of the people. In 1800, it was held to approve a new constitution.
lycée - government-run public schools to help create trained officials.
concordat - An agreement. Napoleon signed one with Pope Pius VII to create a new relationship between the church and state.
Napoleonic Code - A comprehensive system of laws created by Napoleon that limited liberty and promoted authority over individual rights.
Battle of Trafalgar - A sea battle fought by the British against the French and Spanish navy, during the War of Third Coalition.
FORMING AN OPINION
3) Napoleon was the creator of his time. He used his military knowledge to create military victories. He conquered many countries in Europe and was nearly a dictator.
4) In my opinion, the forces inside should be kept under control. If you can't keep your own men following rules, then there could be another revolution or even a civil war. If you gain their trust and will to be a country together, then you can stop anything from the outside.
From the video:
Being just a lieutenant like many others, Napoleon earned a higher rank and was soon able to control the French government. He fled to Egypt and then back to France to help a battle. He controlled a mess. He got voted to become a powerful leader of France.
Spain
Italy
Grand Duchy of Warsaw
Napoleon Bonaparte - Born in 1769, was sent to a military school at the age of 9. Ruled France and a few other countries in Europe during the French Revolution.
coup d’état - The sudden overthrow of government usually by a small group of people with relations to authority.
plebiscite - A vote of the people. In 1800, it was held to approve a new constitution.
lycée - government-run public schools to help create trained officials.
concordat - An agreement. Napoleon signed one with Pope Pius VII to create a new relationship between the church and state.
Napoleonic Code - A comprehensive system of laws created by Napoleon that limited liberty and promoted authority over individual rights.
Battle of Trafalgar - A sea battle fought by the British against the French and Spanish navy, during the War of Third Coalition.
FORMING AN OPINION
3) Napoleon was the creator of his time. He used his military knowledge to create military victories. He conquered many countries in Europe and was nearly a dictator.
4) In my opinion, the forces inside should be kept under control. If you can't keep your own men following rules, then there could be another revolution or even a civil war. If you gain their trust and will to be a country together, then you can stop anything from the outside.
From the video:
Being just a lieutenant like many others, Napoleon earned a higher rank and was soon able to control the French government. He fled to Egypt and then back to France to help a battle. He controlled a mess. He got voted to become a powerful leader of France.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
HW #11
Skillbuilder: Interpreting Charts and Political Cartoons
1. The chart shows how much tax the 3rd estate has to pay. The graph shows how great their population is. And the picture shows how they're being overpowered by the 1st and 2nd estates.
2. They like how things currently are. A change might mean more taxes to pay, or more work to do, etc.
Connect to today:
In America, rich people pretty much wear business and formal type clothing, like suits, tuxes, and dresses. Poor people tend to have some sort of smelly, old, worn clothing that if cleaned, can be considered middle-class type clothing. Usually the homeless people I see on the streets have normal looking clothes that just really need to be cleaned, not rags.
1. The chart shows how much tax the 3rd estate has to pay. The graph shows how great their population is. And the picture shows how they're being overpowered by the 1st and 2nd estates.
2. They like how things currently are. A change might mean more taxes to pay, or more work to do, etc.
Connect to today:
In America, rich people pretty much wear business and formal type clothing, like suits, tuxes, and dresses. Poor people tend to have some sort of smelly, old, worn clothing that if cleaned, can be considered middle-class type clothing. Usually the homeless people I see on the streets have normal looking clothes that just really need to be cleaned, not rags.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Current Events: New Planet May Be Able to Nurture Organisms
New Planet May Be Able to Nurture Organisms
By DENNIS OVERBYE
September 29, 2010
NYTIMES: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/30/science/space/30planet.html
A distant planet was found that can possibly allow the life of humanity and other organisms.
NASA's goal to finding more planets and other unknown objects in space is gaining progress. A planet found orbiting a star 20 light years can possibly harbor living organisms, including humans. No one will be able to go there anytime soon, but as of now it is the only other known Earthlike planet. It has the right conditions for water to exist on its surface, and the right temperatures for humans to survive. The planet has been named "Gliese 581g" and is also known as the "Goldilocks planet."
I chose this article because it is something new about the universe. All other news stories are on Earth.
By DENNIS OVERBYE
September 29, 2010
NYTIMES: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/30/science/space/30planet.html
A distant planet was found that can possibly allow the life of humanity and other organisms.
NASA's goal to finding more planets and other unknown objects in space is gaining progress. A planet found orbiting a star 20 light years can possibly harbor living organisms, including humans. No one will be able to go there anytime soon, but as of now it is the only other known Earthlike planet. It has the right conditions for water to exist on its surface, and the right temperatures for humans to survive. The planet has been named "Gliese 581g" and is also known as the "Goldilocks planet."
I chose this article because it is something new about the universe. All other news stories are on Earth.
Monday, September 27, 2010
HW#8
THINK THROUGH HISTORY 'clarifying' question on page 551:
According to Hobbes, people should live under a strong, absolute monarch so there would be more control over the people. They would obey rules more often.
SKILL BUILDER questions (1&2) on page 554
1. John Locke had the idea for natural rights - life, liberty, and property, which was important for the Declaration of Independence. The U.S Bill of Rights contains Voltaire's idea of freedom of expression and Baccaria's abolishment of torture idea.
2. In my opinion, I think the abolishment of torture and separation of powers are the most important ideas. Torture is what harms humans a lot. It is pain and suffering, two things that no one wants. The separation of powers is great because it keeps each branch of the government separated so one won't be too powerful.
Questions 1 & 3 ONLY on page 556:
1. TERMS AND NAMES
Enlightenment - The Age of Reasoning, created based on ideas of the scientific revolution.
Social Contract - an agreement in which people live by law and order from a stronger ruler.
John Locke - A politician and philosopher who believed that everyone can live free and with equal rights.
Natural rights - John Locke's idea that people are born equally with life, liberty, and property.
Philosophe - The social critics of the Enlightenment of France.
Voltaire - A philosophe who created the ideas of freedom of thought, expression, and religion.
Montesquieu - An influential French writer that called the division of power among different branches, separation of powers.
Jean Jacques Rousseau - A philosophe who believed that humans were all born free but by becoming civilized, the freedom was destroyed.
Mary Wollstonecraft - A woman who fought for women's rights and equality.
3. SYNTHESIZING
"Power should be a check to power."
This was by Montesquieu. It means that each branch of government will help each other, and check each others' ideas to form a final decision.
"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."
This was by Rousseau. It means that everyone was born free and equal, but being civilized caused people to realize strengths and weaknesses. Stronger people started to rule.
"Let women share the rights and she will emulate the virtues of men."
This quote was obviously by Mary Wollstonecraft. It means that women can be just as virtuous and useful as men if they received the same education and same rights.
According to Hobbes, people should live under a strong, absolute monarch so there would be more control over the people. They would obey rules more often.
SKILL BUILDER questions (1&2) on page 554
1. John Locke had the idea for natural rights - life, liberty, and property, which was important for the Declaration of Independence. The U.S Bill of Rights contains Voltaire's idea of freedom of expression and Baccaria's abolishment of torture idea.
2. In my opinion, I think the abolishment of torture and separation of powers are the most important ideas. Torture is what harms humans a lot. It is pain and suffering, two things that no one wants. The separation of powers is great because it keeps each branch of the government separated so one won't be too powerful.
Questions 1 & 3 ONLY on page 556:
1. TERMS AND NAMES
Enlightenment - The Age of Reasoning, created based on ideas of the scientific revolution.
Social Contract - an agreement in which people live by law and order from a stronger ruler.
John Locke - A politician and philosopher who believed that everyone can live free and with equal rights.
Natural rights - John Locke's idea that people are born equally with life, liberty, and property.
Philosophe - The social critics of the Enlightenment of France.
Voltaire - A philosophe who created the ideas of freedom of thought, expression, and religion.
Montesquieu - An influential French writer that called the division of power among different branches, separation of powers.
Jean Jacques Rousseau - A philosophe who believed that humans were all born free but by becoming civilized, the freedom was destroyed.
Mary Wollstonecraft - A woman who fought for women's rights and equality.
3. SYNTHESIZING
"Power should be a check to power."
This was by Montesquieu. It means that each branch of government will help each other, and check each others' ideas to form a final decision.
"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains."
This was by Rousseau. It means that everyone was born free and equal, but being civilized caused people to realize strengths and weaknesses. Stronger people started to rule.
"Let women share the rights and she will emulate the virtues of men."
This quote was obviously by Mary Wollstonecraft. It means that women can be just as virtuous and useful as men if they received the same education and same rights.
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