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| − | 3. | + | 3. What was the English Civil War about? Discuss, including its time period and what the outcome was. |
| − | 4. What is your view of revolutions in world history? Include several examples in your answer. | + | 4. What is your view of revolutions in world history? Include several examples in your answer, and mention the time period when the Age of Revolution occurred. |
| − | 5. | + | 5. "The Age of Revolution was not only about wars and government. It led to some revolutions in the arts also." Explain, with some examples. |
6. What is your view of Napoleon? In your answer, discuss some of his achievements. | 6. What is your view of Napoleon? In your answer, discuss some of his achievements. | ||
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| − | 8. | + | 8. Was the "Concert of Europe" a magnificent symphony? Explain, including when, where, what, and why. |
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| + | 9. How was the Louisiana Purchase the result of history happening in Europe? Discuss. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:15, March 13, 2014
World History Homework Nine
Instructor: Andy Schlafly
Read the lecture.
Answer any five questions (seven for honors):
1. How was the French Revolution different from the American Revolution?
2. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." What is that quote from, who wrote it and when, and where does it fit in the broader context of world history?
3. What was the English Civil War about? Discuss, including its time period and what the outcome was.
4. What is your view of revolutions in world history? Include several examples in your answer, and mention the time period when the Age of Revolution occurred.
5. "The Age of Revolution was not only about wars and government. It led to some revolutions in the arts also." Explain, with some examples.
6. What is your view of Napoleon? In your answer, discuss some of his achievements.
7. Write a short essay about any aspect of the lecture.
8. Was the "Concert of Europe" a magnificent symphony? Explain, including when, where, what, and why.
9. How was the Louisiana Purchase the result of history happening in Europe? Discuss.
