For additional information about the topics discussed in class, or for related information, please see these helpful sites:
1. www.socialstudies.com
2. www.pbs.org/frontline
3. www.besthistorysites.net
4. www.ushistory.org
5. www.historymatters.gmu.edu
6. www.princeton.edu
Monday, March 3, 2008
North American Nationalism
Finally, to complete our look at the spread of 19th century "isms" and the onset of World War I...we will examine a set of pamphlets that greatly influenced the American Revolution and led to its development as a world power during the early 20th Century.
Step 1
Read the compiled pamphlets from Thomas Paine's Common Sense in your textbook and be able to answer the following questions during in-class discussion on Friday March 14th.
Questions
1. Why did Thomas Paine publish the pamphlets under an assumed name?
2. Who's rule did Paine specifically challenge in the context of these pamphlets?
3. Why do you believe Paine's work was so influential?
4. What revolutionary, still-living document did Paine's work lead American's to construct?
5. Was Paine's argument legit by today's standards? What would you change about it? What would you keep?
6. How did Paine use God to justify his arguments?
Updated Reading Schedule
Western Civilization students,
Due to the severe weather and the cancellation of afternoon classes, I would like to revamp and reschedule our reading plan for March 17-24. Please complete the chapter reviews at the end of each chapter and be prepared to discuss in class.
March 17-18
* Read Chapter 14, section 1, about the spread of Nationalism in Western Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.
March 19-20
* Read Chapter 14, section 2, about the unification of the Papal States in present-day Italy and the onset of World War I
March 21-22
* Read Chapter 14, section 3, about the unification of the Germanic States and the onset of its nationalistic rise as a world power.
March 23-24
* Read Chapter 14, section 4, about the unification of Austria-Hungary and its growing influence in the region...as well as its alliance with Germany.
* Read the aforementioned chapters and BE PREPARED to discuss in class for participation points.
Due to the severe weather and the cancellation of afternoon classes, I would like to revamp and reschedule our reading plan for March 17-24. Please complete the chapter reviews at the end of each chapter and be prepared to discuss in class.
March 17-18
* Read Chapter 14, section 1, about the spread of Nationalism in Western Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.
March 19-20
* Read Chapter 14, section 2, about the unification of the Papal States in present-day Italy and the onset of World War I
March 21-22
* Read Chapter 14, section 3, about the unification of the Germanic States and the onset of its nationalistic rise as a world power.
March 23-24
* Read Chapter 14, section 4, about the unification of Austria-Hungary and its growing influence in the region...as well as its alliance with Germany.
* Read the aforementioned chapters and BE PREPARED to discuss in class for participation points.
Compare and Contrast - Capitalism vs. Communism
In this segment, you will be able to compare and contrast competing ideologies, Capitalism and Communism, by watching a short film based on Jack Finney's classic "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers."
As we discussed in class, the Red Scare of the 1950's was magnified through films and novels that depicted communism as an assault on the individual. After you click the link below, you should be able to answer the following questions:
1. How were those afflicted with the illness treated in the film?
2. What is the most disturbing symptom of the illness discussed in the film?
3. How did those afflicted with the illness bond together and how was the similar to the perception about communists spelled out by Joe McCarthy's witch hunts in government?
4. What "big picture" differences exist between capitalism and communism and how does the movie magnify this?
Click this link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwHU3rCu2Yc - Watch and Be able to answer the aforementioned questions.
Unsent Letters
The objective of this assignment is for you to write a letter to the public from the view of a prominent figure in the chapter we are studying about the Enlightenment.
1. You may choose to write a letter to the people of America today about the need for education for the masses in either the perspective of Jean-Jaques Rousseau or John Locke. Be sure to explain how education perpetuates democracy.
*If you use the Rousseau's perspective of Individualism, you will want to instruct the public on how schools should be organized to more effectively educate each and every American using his point of view
*If you use Locke's perspective of Environmentalism, you will want to instruct the public on how schools should be organized to most effectively educate each and every American using his point of view
2. This paper should constitute two pages, double-spaced, typed, 12-point font with 1/2 inch margins on all sides. I would prefer you use Times New Roman.
3. This paper is due on March 10th, the day of your chapter test over the Enlightenment.
1. You may choose to write a letter to the people of America today about the need for education for the masses in either the perspective of Jean-Jaques Rousseau or John Locke. Be sure to explain how education perpetuates democracy.
*If you use the Rousseau's perspective of Individualism, you will want to instruct the public on how schools should be organized to more effectively educate each and every American using his point of view
*If you use Locke's perspective of Environmentalism, you will want to instruct the public on how schools should be organized to most effectively educate each and every American using his point of view
2. This paper should constitute two pages, double-spaced, typed, 12-point font with 1/2 inch margins on all sides. I would prefer you use Times New Roman.
3. This paper is due on March 10th, the day of your chapter test over the Enlightenment.
Reading and Respond Assignment
March 3-7* Read the first two chapters of Thomas Paine's The Age of Reason and be able to answer the following questions.
1. Who is Paine addressing?
2. If many of the ideas in Paine's work were already discussed in daily life by the French elite, why did he write the book?
3. Why does Paine openly criticize the Christian church in its quest for political power in France?
4. How do you believe this book would be received today? Would it make a difference in American society?
5. How do you believe this book was received in England during the French Revolution?
6. How does Paine view the Bible? Why do you think he chooses to view it this way?
Blog Purpose and Rules
Welcome,
Thank you for participating in what will be an in-depth view of the current state of the social sciences (history, anthropology, psychology, economics, current events and government), as well as a look at the foundations and ideology that helped each study transcend from past to present.
The purpose of this blog is to provide an educational resource for past students and instructional material for current students in my classes. I hope you will find the information and instruction to be thorough and thought-provoking.
For current students, I will use this blog to keep you up-to-date on the reading schedule and provide you specific questions to consider while reading. Throughout the course of the semester, there will be many opportunities for you to ask questions about the short and long-term implications of each study and, hopefully, your alternate perspective will provide insight for all students in the course.
While I appreciate and encourage your enthusiasm and participation, the following guidelines should give you a framework for how you should conduct yourself while blogging and corresponding with others:
1. Only members of my current social science classes may participate on this blog.
2. Please remember to ALWAYS be respectful to other students while blogging or commenting on a specific blog.
3. Stay on task...we will often discuss controversial issues surrounding government and current affairs, but I would like you to make sure comments are relevant to the topic we are discussing in the text or lecture.
4. Keep it clean...under no circumstance will profanity or profane language be tolerated here.
5. HAVE FUN! The purpose of this blog is to allow you MORE time to delve into your studies. Learning and debating topics and ideas is certainly a fine facet of living in a democracy.
Thank you for participating in what will be an in-depth view of the current state of the social sciences (history, anthropology, psychology, economics, current events and government), as well as a look at the foundations and ideology that helped each study transcend from past to present.
The purpose of this blog is to provide an educational resource for past students and instructional material for current students in my classes. I hope you will find the information and instruction to be thorough and thought-provoking.
For current students, I will use this blog to keep you up-to-date on the reading schedule and provide you specific questions to consider while reading. Throughout the course of the semester, there will be many opportunities for you to ask questions about the short and long-term implications of each study and, hopefully, your alternate perspective will provide insight for all students in the course.
While I appreciate and encourage your enthusiasm and participation, the following guidelines should give you a framework for how you should conduct yourself while blogging and corresponding with others:
1. Only members of my current social science classes may participate on this blog.
2. Please remember to ALWAYS be respectful to other students while blogging or commenting on a specific blog.
3. Stay on task...we will often discuss controversial issues surrounding government and current affairs, but I would like you to make sure comments are relevant to the topic we are discussing in the text or lecture.
4. Keep it clean...under no circumstance will profanity or profane language be tolerated here.
5. HAVE FUN! The purpose of this blog is to allow you MORE time to delve into your studies. Learning and debating topics and ideas is certainly a fine facet of living in a democracy.
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