Absolutism in Europe

January 23 - 29
We will discuss the growing power of the monarchs in Europe.  It is important to understand the concept of "absolutism" as it applies to the monarchs of Europe.  We will also examine the events in Great Britain and the development of a constitutional monarchy.  Why was England different?  How did the other monarchs use their power?  How did this affect the "balance of power" in Europe?  Will the rise of absolutism have consequences?

Use the following power point to take any notes that you may have missed and complete any missing assignments.

Use Textbook Chapter 16...pages 316 - 351

Slave Trade: The effects of Triangular Trade

Assigned January 21, 22


The triangle trade was an important part of the European and American economic growth and prosperity.  However, the middle leg of the trade, "Middle Passage", was a devastating and brutal journey for the captured slave.  How did this trade affect Europe and the Americas?  What was its effect on Africa?  Please read your textbook (pages 301 - 304) and take notes using the power point below to guide you.  The last slide is a document assignment.  See the instructions below the movie to access the article.

To read the article on the "Middle Passage", click on the link below.

Middle Passage

Scientific Revolution

How can an idea change the world?  What the importance of the innovations of the Scientific Revolution?

Read pages 248 to 252.

Create a three-column chart to show the Scientist/Achievement/and Impact of each person listed below:

Scientist                                     Achievement(s)                                   Impact

—Copernicus

—Brahe

—Kepler

—Galileo

—Bacon

—Descartes

—Pascal

—Vesalius

—Pare’

—Harvey

—Leeuwenhoek

—Boyle

—Newton

 

Assignment:

Use the chart of individuals and their achievements to create a song or poem about the Scientific Revolution.

Use a popular tune…such as “Yankee Doodle” or “Twinkle, Twinkle…”.

Poems should follow rhyming patterns…

Must include a minimum of 6 individuals and their achievements.

Must answer the question of how an idea can change the world…