Assignment Guide: Unit V

Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Age of Napoleon

Major Themes:

1)Transition from Medieval to Modern Europe (SP, IS, PP)

2)The Enlightenment (OS)

3)Individual Rights, Liberty, and Popular Sovereignty (SP, PP, IS)

4)Triumph of Capitalism (Social-Economic)

5)Enlightened Absolutism (SP)

6)The French Revolution (SP, INT, OS, SP, IS)

7)Triumph of the Bourgeoisie (SP, IS, PP)

8)The Age of Napoleon (SP, IS)

9)Romanticism (OS, IS)

NOTE: On Monday, January 4th upon your return from Winter Break, you will have several handouts due. It is strongly suggested that you begin working on these handouts prior to Winter Break.

Mon. 12/12

1)Unit IV SAQ Exam

2)Return and discuss Unit IV Objective Test

2)Overview of Unit V

Tues. 12/13

1)Read: Kagan, pg. 588-604 (up to Political Thought of the Philosophes)

2)Crash Course: pg. 121-129 – Covers Discussions for Tues 12/13 and Wed 12/14

3)Discussion: “The Enlightenment, Religion, and Society”

--Discussion Questions

  1. What were the influences of Newton and Locke upon the intellectual movement known as the Enlightenment?
  2. What other factors led to the spread of Enlightenment ideas?
  3. What were the goals of the philosophes?
  4. Why were the philosophes so outspoken in their criticisms of church and religion?
  5. Doc. pg. 599: According to Voltaire, what are the dangers of religious fanaticism?
  6. How did the philosophes apply the scientific idea of “natural law” to their solutions to the problems of society?

Wed. 12/14

1)Read: Kagan, pg. 604-610; (up to Elightened Absolutism)

2)Discussion: “The Enlightenment and Political Thought”

--Discussion Questions

  1. What impact did each of the political philosophes have on the development of modern political systems?
  2. How was Rousseau different in his thinking from writers such as Locke and Smith?
  3. Doc. pg. 609: How have Rousseau’s ideas about gender roles influenced modern society?
  4. Doc. pg. 610-611: How does Mary Wollstonecraft refute Rousseau’s arguments inhis Emile?

Thurs. 12/15

1)Read: Kagan, pg. 610-620

2)Crash Course: pg. 135-139

3)Discussion: “Enlightened Absolutism”

--Discussion Questions

  1. Why do you suppose the three monarchs experimented with Enlightened Absolutism? In your opinion, which of them, if any, were truly “enlightened”? Why do you think so?
  2. Doc. pg. 614: Whose argument is the most convincing to you? Explain your answer.
  3. Why did Russia, Prussia, and Austria partition Poland?
  4. How significant was Enlightened Absolutism by the end of the 18th century?

Fri. 12/16

1)Read: Kagan, pg. 624-627 (up to The Revolution of 1789)

2)Crash Course: pg. 149-150

3)Review (“The Enlightenment”)

4)Discussion: “The Crisis of the French Monarchy”

--Discussion Questions

  1. What were the financial crises faced by the French monarchy during the 18th century?
  2. What were the reactionary groups who opposed reform in France? What did they want?

Winter Break 12/19-1/2

Have a wonderful Winter Break (2 weeks!!), but make sure to . . .

  • See teacher Connor’s blog or Pierotti’s teacher website for the THREE handouts, all of which relate to the French Revolution
  • Handouts due on the first day back from Winter Break, January 3rd. (Credit will be given ONLY if handouts are COMPLETE)

Tues.Wed. 1/3 & 1/4

1)Three French Revolution handouts due!

2)Read: Kagan, pg. 627-649 (up to The Reign of Terror);

3)Crash Course: pg. 150-156 (up to “Foreign and Domestic Threats”)

4)Wednesday night read for homework: Olympe de Gouges Readiing

5)Discussion: “Constitutional Monarchy, Republic, & War with Europe”

--Discussion Questions

  1. What are the various historical interpretations of the French Revolution?

2. What was the make-up of the Three Estates?

  1. What were the accomplishments of the National Assembly? How did it work to wipe out the political structure of the “Old Regime”?
  2. Doc. pg. 641: Why did the government oppose worker organizations?
  3. What further reforms did the National Assembly attempt?
  4. Why did the Constitutional Monarchy fail?
  5. What was the Convention? Who were the sans-culottes and what role did they play in the Convention?
  6. What was the impact of the Revolution on other European governments?

MR. RAU will be TEACHING Connor’s classes from January 5th to January 20th

Thurs. 1/5

1)Olympe de Gouges Reading due today

2)Read: Kagan, pg. 649-661;

3)Crash Course: pg. 156-158 (up to “Napoleon and the Consulate”)

4)Print-out, complete and bringanalysis homework of Slavery, Enlightenment, and Revolution (on Connor’s blog and Pierotti’s website)

5)Discussion: “The Reign of Terror & The Thermidorian Reaction”

--Discussion Questions

  1. Why did the National Convention institute the Reign of Terror?
  2. Doc. pg. 652: What evidence shows that the Levee en Masse called for the entire nation to support the war effort?
  3. In what ways did the policies of Robespierre reflect the philosophy of Rousseau?
  4. Doc. pg. 657: Why do you suppose the worship of the Supreme Being proved to be largely unpopular?
  5. How did the rule of the Directory seem to be similar to that of the Old Regime? What elements of the Revolution did it maintain?

Fri. 1/6

1)Read: Kagan, pg. 666-676 (up to European Response to the Empire)

2)Crash Course: pg. 158-162

3)Discussion: “The Rise of Napoleon and European Empire”

--Discussion Questions

  1. In what ways did Napoleon continue the ideals of the Revolution before 1804?
  2. Doc. pg. 670: What evidence in this document shows that Napoleon demanded complete power and obedience?
  3. What were the various means used by Napoleon to establish and maintain his empire?

4)Extra-Credit IDs due Wednesday 01/11

Mon. 1/9

1)Read: Kagan, pg. 676-685 (up to The Romantic Movement)

2)Read: Crash Course: pg. 177-182 (up to “Romanticism”)

3)Discussion: “The Fall of Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna”

--Discussion Questions

  1. How did each of the following areas respond to Napoleon’s attempts to conquer them: Prussia, Spain, Austria, and Russia?
  2. How was Napoleon ultimately defeated in 1813?
  3. Why is Napoleon considered responsible for the emergence of nationalism in Germany?
  4. What were the major goals of the victorious nations at the Congress of Vienna?

Tues. 1/10

1)Turn-in 3rd Handout

2)Read: Kagan, pg. 685-699

3)Read: Crash Course: pg. 182-185 (up to “Liberal Reform in England”)

4)Discussion: “Romanticism”

--Discussion Questions

  1. How was Romanticism a reaction to the philosophy of the 18th-century Enlightenment?
  2. What were the basic themes of the philosophy of Romanticism?
  3. Identify the major works of the Romantic writers.
  4. What do religion and Romanticism have in common?
  5. How did the German Romantic philosophers aid in the creation of German nationalism?

5)Discussion: “Rococo, Neo-Classical, and Romantic Art”

6)Extra Credit IDs due tomorrow

Wed. 1/11

1)Turn-in Extra Credit IDs

2)Unit V Test Review

3)French Revolution Film – if there is time

Thurs. 1/12

1)Test Review continued

2)French Revolutoin Film continued – if there is time.

Fri. 1/13

1)NON Ex/Cr IDs due

2)Unit V - Objective Exam - First Semester Final (Chapters 15,16, 17, 18, 19, & 20)

MONDAY 1/16MLK Day HOLIDAY

Tues. 1/17

1)Unit V DBQ Exam – First Semester Final

Wed. 1/18

1)Unit V LEQ/SAQ Exams – First Semester Final (Chapters 15,16, 17, 18, 19, & 20)

2)Print-out and bring Unit VI Assignment Guide

Thurs. 1/19

1)Return and Discuss Unit V Objective Exam

2)Complete Reading due tomorrow AND complete related IDs

3)Quiz tomorrow ¡!!

Fri. 1/20

1)Read: Kagan, pg. 704-711 (up to Liberalism and Nationalism Resisted in Austria and the Germanies)

2)Quiz

3)Discussion: Nationalism, Liberalism, & Conservatism