Napoleon Imperial Catechism

How about this document for ego? Is this similar to any other document you have read? Why would Napoleon have this? What concepts (that we have discussed) does this resemble?

Declaration of Independence

Here is a copy of it for comparison sake to the French Document. No need to comment here.

TSAR

Declaration of the Rights of Man

What rights are guaranteed? How similar is this to the Declaration of Independence? I will include a link to it in case you wish to view it. What Enlightenment ideals are represented here? Is it radical?

Catherine the Great on Enlightenment

How "Enlightened" is Catherine the Great? What parts of this demonstrate "Enlightment" on her part? What parts are not very "Enlightened"?

Rousseau The Social Contract

Read Book 1 Chapters 1 and 3. They are just excerpts. What ideas are expressed here by Rousseau? What concept is he discussing? Do you agree?

Galileo on Trial

Why was Galileo on trial? What two ideas were in conflict? Does this relate to anything today?

National Geographic Unit 5

Select an article that deals with the Native Americans of Latin America (Maya, Inca, Aztec, Toltec, Moche, etc) or something that addresses the Explorers. There are plenty of articles to choose from.

Remember to post the date and title of the article and then something that relates to what you have learned about this topic.

Magellan

Here you see information about Magellan's voyage around the world. What was his purpose in circumnavigating the world? What do they encounter?

Charter of the Dutch West India Company

This is a very long document so just skim it. What stands out to you? What was the purpose of the document?

Broken Spears--Aztec accounts

While this is a bit long, look at this from a different point of view. Who is the villian? Why?

Letter to King Philip II

Notice how he butters up the King then demands something. What is he demanding and why? What is his point of view?

National Geographic

Put your thoughts here. Make sure you try to read one on Europe and/or the Renaissance time period. Look for references to this time period.

Henry VIII's divorce

What was Cranmer's position on Henry's divorce? Why would he take this position? What do you find interesting about this document?

Luther's Letter on Indulgences

Why was Luther so upset? What can you conclude about his TONE from this document?

Louis XIV The Sun King's Court

Was the Duke a fan of Louis? Why did he write this document? Who was it for? What does this account tell you about Louis's life?

Black Death and Jews

Why were Jews blamed for the Black Death? What happens in this document to them? Why would they confess? Is this account biased in any way?

The Prince

What are characteristics of an ideal Prince according to Machiavelli? Why these characteristics? Do you agree or disagree? Why?