Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Test Tomorrow

We have a test tomorrow  over the Enlightnment & the Scientific Revolution.  Students have plenty of information to look over and should be prepared & ready to go!

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment

This week we have been discussing both the Scientific Revolution & the Enlightenment.  We are on the last steps of the changes that have come about from the Renaissance Era.  Students are expected to have read 1.5 & 5.1-5.2 by next week.

It's important to keep up with the readings in order to be ready for the test next week.  15 minutes a night would be beneficial!

Monday, October 14, 2013

Study Questions for Tonight

Spain:
*Who was the major rule during the 1600's?

*What were some reasons that Spain became powerful?  How did they build up their empire?

*What were some reasons for the downfall of Spain?

France:

*Know the following people: Henry IV, Cardinal Richelieu, Louis XIV

*What was the Edict of Nantes?

*What led to the downfall of Louis XIV?

Russia:
*Know the boyars

*Ivan the Terrible...what was he known for?

*Why did Peter the Great build St. Petersburg?

England:
*Look over the notes on the back of the worksheet with 4.3

Essay:
*Peter the Great/why did he westernize?/ what did he do to westernize Russia?

*Know how the English Civil War, the Restoration, and the Glorious Revolution lead to the system of government that is there today

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Assignment for Tomorrow

Read 4.3
p.154
ID's
Questions 3-4
Checkpoint Questions

Chapter 4 Test coming up on Tuesday of next week!