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| | I believe one of the biggest ways that I could improve my score is by studying more the religious aspects of the Middle Ages, as that is where I got a few questions wrong. | | I believe one of the biggest ways that I could improve my score is by studying more the religious aspects of the Middle Ages, as that is where I got a few questions wrong. |
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| | + | :Good analysis. |
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| | ''2. Summarize the French Revolution.'' | | ''2. Summarize the French Revolution.'' |
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| | The French revolution first began due to the oppression of the first and second estates. Soon civil war broke out and almost all the monarchy and leadership in France had been executed by the guillotine. This created a power vacuum and opened the door for Napoleon to step into power, thus creating the French empire. | | The French revolution first began due to the oppression of the first and second estates. Soon civil war broke out and almost all the monarchy and leadership in France had been executed by the guillotine. This created a power vacuum and opened the door for Napoleon to step into power, thus creating the French empire. |
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| | + | :It was oppression '''''by''''' the first and second estates, '''''of''''' the third estate. Rest is good but incomplete. (Minus 1). |
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| | ''3. Write a brief essay on the religious wars in England.'' | | ''3. Write a brief essay on the religious wars in England.'' |
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| | '''Corsica''' – Napoleon Bonaparte’s birthplace. | | '''Corsica''' – Napoleon Bonaparte’s birthplace. |
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| | + | :Excellent selections, but "Corsica" is more "trivia" than a key term in world history. |
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| | ''5. What is your view of revolutions in world history? Include several examples in your answer.'' | | ''5. What is your view of revolutions in world history? Include several examples in your answer.'' |
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| | The many forces of the Prussians (Germany), the Russians and the British were now marching on France. Without a fight, Paris surrendered in 1814 to the British troops. Napoleon was captured and sent into exile on the isle of Elba, but in 1815 Napoleon secretly escaped and made a return to power. Although rallying great public support, this Glory did not last long, as soon after, at the battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was abducted once again and this time he was sent to the small rocky island of Saint Helena in the southern Atlantic (not even visible on Google Earth!) where he lived the rest of his days. Napoleon’s family consisted of seven siblings his Father Carlo Bonaparte and his mother Letizia Bonaparte. He had only one son named Napoleon II. | | The many forces of the Prussians (Germany), the Russians and the British were now marching on France. Without a fight, Paris surrendered in 1814 to the British troops. Napoleon was captured and sent into exile on the isle of Elba, but in 1815 Napoleon secretly escaped and made a return to power. Although rallying great public support, this Glory did not last long, as soon after, at the battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was abducted once again and this time he was sent to the small rocky island of Saint Helena in the southern Atlantic (not even visible on Google Earth!) where he lived the rest of his days. Napoleon’s family consisted of seven siblings his Father Carlo Bonaparte and his mother Letizia Bonaparte. He had only one son named Napoleon II. |
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| | + | :Fantastic essay! The best in the class. Extra credit points are awarded to restore your overall grade to a perfect score. |
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| | ''9. Describe the Congress of Vienna and its significance.'' | | ''9. Describe the Congress of Vienna and its significance.'' |
| | [[Category:World history homework]] | | [[Category:World history homework]] |
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| | + | :Grade: 50/50. Very well done!--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 18:14, 13 November 2011 (EST) |