Thursday, October 23, 2008
Latin American Revolutions Project
Miguel Hidalgo (1753–1811) - Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader. Most Mexican people will say that he is the "Father of the Country." In 1810 he lead a movement to declare independence from Spain which is known as the Mexican War of Independence. The war was fought between the Criollos, Mestizos and Peon's in Mexico and the people of Spain. Independence was achieved in this area because near the end of the war AgustÃn de Iturbide's army was joined by rebel forces from all over Mexico and when the rebels' victory became certain, the Viceroy of New Spain resigned. Because of the enlightenment many people realized that they are not being treated fairly and started to revolt against their government. One perfect example of this is the French Revolution and because of this event, people of other countries started to revolt against their governments too and that's how this independence movement was influenced.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Entry 3 Answer
Blog Question:
Describe Napoleon’s character and leadership style and discuss how Napoleon has had positive and/or negative effects on Europe using specific expamles and details.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a selfish person who fought in battles only because it would benefit him since he knew that he would get the land and the credit for everything. He looked at every situation like he already knew that he was going to win the battle, and he always made sure that people knew he was the best. One example of this is how he made bloody sure that people found out about all of his wins, and when he lost a battle he made sure that absolutely no one found out. Napoleon had a positive influence on Europe because at the start of his reign he made the French prosperous and power again which was highly needed after the destruction that the French Revolution and King Louis XVI created. Also because of Napoleon, the French began to be proud about their country creating a strong feeling of nationalism throughout France. Napoleon had a negative influence on Europe because he lead the French into so many battles killing off thousands and thousands of French people as well as the opposing countries soldiers. One example of this is when Napoleon led his army into Russia, where he started off with 300,000 French men and left with 10,000.
Describe Napoleon’s character and leadership style and discuss how Napoleon has had positive and/or negative effects on Europe using specific expamles and details.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a selfish person who fought in battles only because it would benefit him since he knew that he would get the land and the credit for everything. He looked at every situation like he already knew that he was going to win the battle, and he always made sure that people knew he was the best. One example of this is how he made bloody sure that people found out about all of his wins, and when he lost a battle he made sure that absolutely no one found out. Napoleon had a positive influence on Europe because at the start of his reign he made the French prosperous and power again which was highly needed after the destruction that the French Revolution and King Louis XVI created. Also because of Napoleon, the French began to be proud about their country creating a strong feeling of nationalism throughout France. Napoleon had a negative influence on Europe because he lead the French into so many battles killing off thousands and thousands of French people as well as the opposing countries soldiers. One example of this is when Napoleon led his army into Russia, where he started off with 300,000 French men and left with 10,000.
Entry 2 Answer
Blog Question :
Why was the French Revolution a significant movement in history and would you consider the French Revolution a success?
The French Revolution was such a significant movement in history because before it France was an absolute monarchy with feudal privileges for the aristocracy and Catholic clergy, and after it France was a democratic government. I would say that the French Revolution was a success because it added benefits and equality to majority of the French people; the peasants who obtained 98% of the population. Also it added free speach, religion and more to the French governments laws.
Why was the French Revolution a significant movement in history and would you consider the French Revolution a success?
The French Revolution was such a significant movement in history because before it France was an absolute monarchy with feudal privileges for the aristocracy and Catholic clergy, and after it France was a democratic government. I would say that the French Revolution was a success because it added benefits and equality to majority of the French people; the peasants who obtained 98% of the population. Also it added free speach, religion and more to the French governments laws.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Entry 1 Answer
Blog Question:
How did the Enlightenment philosophers influence change in society?
Enlightenment philosophers have influenced change in society because they came up with ideas that many people agreed upon and wanted to have included in their countries government. One example is the French Revolution. This event was started because people heard of these enlightenment ideas and risked their lives for them to be added into their governments laws.
How did the Enlightenment philosophers influence change in society?
Enlightenment philosophers have influenced change in society because they came up with ideas that many people agreed upon and wanted to have included in their countries government. One example is the French Revolution. This event was started because people heard of these enlightenment ideas and risked their lives for them to be added into their governments laws.
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