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Complete the following questions:
1. Who is the bourgeoisie? Who is the proletariat? How do they interact in capitalist society? What is the
     role of capital in society? Of labor?
2. What are the objectives of communism?
3. What is the authors' conception of a socialist state? How does this state compare to the United States
     government today?
4. The two most famous quotes from this influential book are:

"A specter is haunting Europe -- the specter of Communism," and,
"The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Workingmen of all countries, unite!"

Choose one of the quotations and explain what the authors mean. Why do you think people have focused on these quotes?

Unit 6 Content

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Industrial Revolution Content:

Unit 5 Content

2012-12-04T18:14:00.001-08:00

Unit 5 Content (Below will be links to all of Unit 5 Material: French Revolution) Just click on links to get what you need.

FINAL EXAM 12/12 (80
Question: MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST)

No Blog for Unit 5

Unit 4 (Ch. 14-17) Content and Blog

2012-10-29T22:28:00.000-07:00

PLEASE UTILIZE THIS SECTION FOR UNIT 4 DISCUSSIONS. RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT CONFUSING CONCEPTS OR ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS, OR DIALOGUE IN GENERAL TO TALK HISTORY WITH YOUR CLASSMATES.

Content:
UNIT 4 POWER POINT (CLICK NAME TO YOUR LEFT TO ACCESS THE POWER POINT)

Unit 4 Notes
Unit 4 Terms to Know
Unit 4 Essay Questions
Unit 4 Group Presentation Directions
Scientific Revolution Summary
Enlightenment Summary
Agricultural Revolution & Industrial Revolution Summary
Mercantilism to Adam Smith

Unit 4 Document Packets:
Scientific Rev. Document Packet #1
Scientific Rev. Document Packet #2
Scientific Rev. Document Packet #3 (Women)
Enlightenment Document Packet #1
Enlightenment Document Packet #2
Enlightenment Document Packet #3 (Enlightenment Despot - Socratic Seminar)
Socratic Seminar Question: To What extent is the term “Enlightened Despot” appropriate when describing the reigns of Frederick the Great, Catherine the Great and Joseph II?

Blog #4

“In the 18th century, people turned to the (new science) enlightenment ideas for a better understanding of the social and economic problems of the day.” Assess the validity of this statement by using specific examples from the Enlightenment era. Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) NOTE: YOU CANNOT SAY "I AGREE WITH JOE AND BOB AND WRITE ONE RESPONSE. IT MUST BE TWO SEPARATE RESPONSES WITH TWO DIFFERENT EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT WHAT YOU SAY. Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

SOURCES:

Enlightenment

The Triumph of Science and the Heavenly City of the 18th Century

17th-18th Century Writers describe the times

Unit 3 Content & Blog #3

2012-10-04T22:00:00.001-07:00

Unit 3 Content:

Unit 3 Power Point (Absolutism/Constitutionalism)

Dutch Republic PPT

Mckay Textbook on Absolutism/Constitutionalism

Unit 3 Notes

Unit 3 Essay Questions

Unit 3 Terms to Know

Unit 3 Study Guide (Ch. 13)

Constitutionalism Summary

Absolutism Summary

Unit 3 Documents:

Absolutism Document Packet #1

Absolutism Document Packet #2

Blog #3 "Lion & Fox" Refer to gold hand-out for information Due Oct.

Peter the Great Video

Peter the Great Video approx. 20 mins. Great source for his rise to power and Russian History.

Unit 2 Content & Blog #2 (Due Sept. 30

2012-09-13T18:07:00.004-07:00

Unit 2 Content

Mckay Textbook Reformation/Age of Religious Wars

Unit 2 Planner
Unit 2 Notes
Unit 2 PPTs
Unit 2 Terms To Know
Unit 2 Essay Questions
Unit 2 Study Guide
Protestant vs. Catholic Chart

Documents:
Document Packet #1 (Document)
Document Packet #2, 3 & 4 (Document)
The Edict of Nantes (Document)
A Protestant Woman Argues for Tolerance (Document)
The German Peasant's Revolt: The Twelve Articles (Document)
The Protestant Work Ethic (Max Weber)
Wars of Religion Primary Source Activity

Summaries:
Reformation
Religious Wars
The Tudors PPT

Blog #2 (Due Sept. 30)
Assess the relative effect of the Protestant Reformation on one of the following: the nobility, the middle class, the peasantry or women. (Hint: All are social aspects) (Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Unit I Content Information

2012-08-13T17:01:00.001-07:00

Unit 1 Content Information (click on item to download below)

Remind101 (sign-up)

Jeopardy PPT Review
Unit 1 Study Guide(s)
Northern Renaissance Documents (Eramus/Thomas More Readings/Questions)
Petrarch "Rules for Rulers" Reading
Kaigan Textbook Ch. 9/10 PPT
Notes
Terms To Know
Essay Questions

Mckay Textbook Renaissance Chapter
Renaissance Summary
N. Renaissance Summary
Age of Discovery Summary

APEH 2012-2013 Introductions

2012-08-07T19:57:00.003-07:00

Please post your name and one comment about APEH and the 2012 school year. (Click on Comment to get to comment section)

Example: James "1-Chain" Gomez...blog account name: Y-Wonder

Comment: I am really nervous about this sophomore year but I think it will be a great challenge.

Unit 1 Planner (Click on to left to download)

2012-2013 AP European Summer Information

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Welcome to AP European History please feel free to search through the site to get a feel for some of the things we will do and/or utilize the resources to get you ready for the upcoming year.

Note: Be sure to email me your email address and introduce yourself so you can be placed on the AP European email list.

AP Summer Assignment (click on title to your left)

This assignment is optional (extra-credit) but those who complete it are usually much more prepared and have a great jump-start in the course.

AP Summer Supplemental Reading Assignment (see below)

The supplemental reading assignment will be a list of sources that you could read to give you some basic background information to prepare you for the course. It has been two years for many of you since you last had a history course so the more you prep, the better off you'll be.
Palmer Outlines:

Rise of Europe this is not from our textbook but it is great general background information in simple outline form.
Upheaval in Christendom in this chapter focus on 14th century information and the differences between the Middle (Medieval) Ages and the Renaissance.

Geography Maps (Review European Countries, Capital Cities, key rivers and physical features (mountains, regions, etc)

Geography Links:
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/index.php
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/europe_map.htm
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_eur.htm

Blog #9 WWI and Interwar Years

2012-03-01T10:15:00.000-08:00

Part I: Analyze the impact of World War I on women in the Western world. How did it affect their self-perception? How did it affect societies' perceptions of women? Consult Diane Atkinson, Historian on Suffragettes (1) Diane Atkinson, Historian (2) and Gail Braybon, Author on Women's Contribution to the War Effort. (Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Unit 9, 10 & 11 Content

2012-03-01T10:11:00.002-08:00

Unit 9 Notes
Unit 9 Terms To Know
Unit 9 Essay Questions
Unit 9 WWI Summary
Unit 9 Modern Thought
Chapter 26 PPT
Chapter 25 PPT
Chapter 27 Great Depression Only
APEH Final Project

Unit 10 Content:
Unit 10 & 11 Planner

Unit 10 Power Point

Unit 10 & 11 Essay Questions

Unit 10 Notes

Unit 10 Terms To Know

Unit 10 Study Guide

Unit 10 Totalitarian & WWII Charts

Unit 11 Content

Unit 11 Power Point

Unit 11 Notes

Unit 11 Terms To Know

Unit 11 European Union History

Unit 11 Cold War Summary

Unit 11 Modern World Summary
Unit 11 Study guide

Unit 8 Blog Mass Politics, Age Imperialism & Realpolitik DUE FEB. 27

2012-02-10T18:12:00.000-08:00

How were government policies in western and central Europe impacted by mass politics during the period 1871-1914?

(Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Unit 8 Content: Mass Politics, Reapolitik & Age of Imperialism

2012-02-10T18:09:00.000-08:00

Unit 8 Notes
Unit 8 Terms To Know
Unit 8 Essay Questions
Unit 8 Planner (just click bottom of excel file to go to Unit 8)
Imperialism Summary
Nationalism Summary
Modern Thought Summary

Unit 7 Content

2012-01-27T13:22:00.000-08:00

Unit 7 Unit Planner (communist manifesto link is below)
Unit 7 Notes
Unit 7 Terms To Know
Unit 7 Essay Questions
Unit 7 Study Guide
Communist Manifesto (click on title to access link)

Questions to Communist Manifesto:

"A specter is haunting Europe -- the specter of Communism," and,
"The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Workingmen of all countries, unite!"

Choose one of the quotations and explain what the authors mean. Why do you think people have focused on these quotes?

Blog #6 Industrial Revolution

2012-01-21T12:07:00.000-08:00

Analyze and discuss 1-2 forms of protest against the Industrial Revolution and working conditions. (discuss how successful it was and if their actions were justifiable or should they have utilized an alternative method)

Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) NOTE: YOU CANNOT SAY "I AGREE WITH JOE AND BOB AND WRITE ONE RESPONSE. IT MUST BE TWO SEPARATE RESPONSES WITH TWO DIFFERENT EXAMPLES TO SUPPORT WHAT YOU SAY. Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Unit 6 Content-Industrial Revolution

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Industrial Revolution Content:

SEMESTER STUDY GUIDE

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SEMESTER STUDY GUIDE

Unit 5 Information

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Homework:
Take Home Unit 4 Exam. Complete all questions with the exception of: 25, 53, 65 (Industrial Revolution). Also skip #'s 9 , 19, 20, 32, 39, 44, 66, 73 (French Revolution). This will be comparable to your final exam. You will also be writing a DBQ for the final exam (WL #8's DBQ), here is the copy of WL#8 so you can begin to review/practice for it.

Unit 5 Content (Below will be links to all of Unit 5 Material: French Revolution) Just click on links to get what you need.

FINAL EXAM 12/14 (MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST AND DBQ EXAM)

Blog #4 (Unit 4) Check Unit Planner for Due Date

2011-10-31T17:10:00.000-07:00

SOURCES:

Enlightenment

The Triumph of Science and the Heavenly City of the 18th Century

17th-18th Century Writers describe the times

Unit 4 (Chapters 14-17) Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment & 18th Century

2011-10-28T19:42:00.000-07:00

Unit 3 Age of Absolutism Blog #3 Due Oct. 30th (First 5 Get Extra-Credit)

2011-10-04T20:21:00.000-07:00

“In seventeenth-century England, the aristocracy lost its privileges but retained its power; in seventeenth century France the aristocracy retained its privileges but lost its power.” Assess the accuracy of this statement with respect to political events and social developments in the two countries in the seventeenth century. (Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!

Resources:

17th Century England Event
Decline and Fall of the British Aristocracy
Social Conditions in France
Louis XIVs Court
Lifestyles of 17th Century People

Unit 3 - Ch. 13 Power Point Absolutism and Constitutionalism

2011-10-04T20:16:00.000-07:00

Absolutism and Constitutionalism Power Point Ch. 13 Click Title

This is the section where you can post review items or questions to your classmates. It is optional but highly recommended that you participate in this outside of the classroom review board. It will give you first hand insight on what will be on the M/C test in our class.

Unit 2 Blog Response (Yes you have to answer and respond to get a grade)

2011-09-08T16:53:00.000-07:00

Assess the relative effect of the Protestant Reformation on one of the following: the nobility, the middle class, the peasantry or women. (Hint: All are social aspects) (Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument.) Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!