World History Essay Topics

4th Hour

  1. K. Charles

-To what extent and in what ways may the Renaissance be regarded as a turning point in the Western intellectual and cultural tradition?

  1. T. Charles

-Discuss how Renaissance ideas are expressed in the Italian art of the period, referring to THREE specific works and artists

  1. O. Dean

-Explain the ways in which Italian Renaissance humanism transformed ideas about the individuals role in society

  1. A. Declouette

-Discuss the political and social consequences of the Protestant Reformation in the first half of the sixteenth century

  1. J. Deviller

-Compare and contrast the Lutheran Reformation and the Catholic Reformation of the sixteenth century regarding the reform of both religious doctrines and religious practices.

  1. J. Duplechain

-Which Renaissance characteristics also describe the ideas of the Protestant Reformation? Consider how the Renaissance influenced the Protestant Reformation.*

  1. J. Freeman

-Review the various religious beliefs of the different Protestant sects, and consider the relationship of these ideas to the different social and economic groups who were attracted to them.*

  1. J. Gibbs

- How did problems of succession to the throne lead to religious conflict in both France and England?

  1. L. Godeaux

-Why did the Protestant Reformation lead to war? Describe the major conflicts, their causes, and their resolutions.

  1. Gordwin

- Review the reform movements of the Catholic Church. How did the church respond to the critique of the Protestants?*

  1. Greene

-How did issues of political autonomy and religious freedom overlap in the Netherlands and Bohemia?

  1. Guilbeaux

-How did Protestantism transform people’s daily lives?

  1. Higginbotham

-Consider and compare the impact of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation on women’s lives.

  1. Richard

-Why was the Church of England different from many other Protestant sects established during the Reformation? Explain how it was established, how is that different from other Protestant churches, and how do the rituals of the Church of England compare to those of the Roman Catholic church.

  1. Robertson (girl)

-Leonardo da Vinci was a true “Renaissance Man”. Explain why he is called that, what were some of his accomplishments and how have they impacted us today.

  1. Robertson (boy)

-The Printing Press was a revolutionary invention. Explain how books were created before the printing press, who developed the printing press and how did that invention change the world

  1. Rosette

-Compare and contrast the Renaissance inside and outside ofItaly.

  1. Soileau

-To what extent is the term “Renaissance” a valid concept for a distinct period in early modern European history?

  1. Stelly

-Discuss how Renaissance ideas are expressed in the Italian art of the period, referring to specific works and artists.

  1. Thierry

-“The Renaissance marked a new era in thought and feelings by whichEuropeand its institutions were transformed.”Discuss the validity of this statement.

  1. Walls

-What socio-economic, political and environmental developments in the 14thcentury undermined the prosperity and stability of medieval society?Discuss how these led to the Renaissance?

  1. Wheller

-The Renaissance saw the development of the so-called new monarchies.What were the basic principles and tactics that guided these rulers in the centralization of their states.

7th Hour

  1. Amos

-Analyze the influence of humanism on the visual arts of the Italian Renaissance.Use 3 specific works to support your analysis.

  1. Briley

-To what extent and in what ways may the Renaissance be regarded as the turning point in the Western intellectual and cultural tradition?

  1. Brown

-Compare and contrast the humanism of the Italian Renaissance with the humanism of the north.

  1. Dupre

-“The Renaissance was an urban phenomenon.”Assess the validity of that statement.

  1. Fontenot

-What extent does the Renaissance represent the birth of modernity in the Western world?

  1. Gant

-Assess the degree to which economic rather than social and political factors gave rise to the Italian Renaissance.

  1. Gordon

-Describe and analyze the ways in which 16thcentury Catholics defended their faith against the Protestant Reformation.

  1. Jones

-Compare and contrast the attitudes of Martin Luther and John Calvin toward political authority and social order.

  1. LeDee

-Compare and contrast the Lutheran Reformation and the Catholic Reformation of the 16thcentury regarding the reforms of both religious doctrines and practices.

  1. Pitre

-Discuss the relationship between politics and religion by examining the wars of religion in these 2 areas.

i.Dutch Revolt

ii.French Wars of Religion