Quick Update

I have been reading your responses and will be responding shortly myself. Nice job. Can someone connect Jamie Karl to the blog in the meantime? Thanks, MZ

Chapter 2 Prompts-The Industrialization of Modern Europe

Europeanists

Sorry for the delay in getting your next set of prompts together. I had been preparing a workshop I am teaching while working on a paper for a class I am taking. I would not recommend this approach to summer to anyone. But having fun I am. Tonight I am taking my son (Harrison) to see Star Wars in concert tonight at the Giant Center. I think he will have a nice with it plus it will introduce him to a live symphony / chorus for the first time---something quite European.

Here are the questions for the chapter 2. Pick one to blog about. Please read all questions prior to reading though. Due July 24.

1. Discuss 1 political, 1 social, and 1 economic / financial impact of that industrialization had on Europe.

2. What did Trebilcock mean in explaining industrialization as "evolution" and as a "Great Spurt"?

3. Was the industrial revolution a revolution from above or below? Explain and think of the themes you considered in last chapter.


I am hearing the mature sounds of summer outside my windows now-the bugs are getting noiser-this means one thing-school is drawing closer

MZ

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Perhaps the bleeding has stopped in the Gulf of Mexico. This is a good day for the world if it holds. I'm excited so don't mind me blogging about it. mz

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Chapter 1-Revolution from Above&Below

For next Friday (which is the official half way point of summer break!) July 16th. And keep in mind speaking of revolution- July 14th is what important holiday?

Ok---here are the second set of prompts I would like you to think about for your responses. For purposes of making this a bit cleaner on the blog---everyone must do # 1 then just pick 1 other to write about on the blog. In the end you will have a total of 2 responses. And please no redundant ones. If Jamie posts first and he chose prompt # 3 stay away from # 3. Make sure you read and think about all the prompts though.

1. What does Roberts mean "revolution from above and below"? What does this say about the nature of unpacking the meaning revolution?




2. Explain 2 important short term outcomes as a result of the French Revolution (the first act). Next, consider 2 long term outcomes.



3. Explain 2 trends (patterns) that emerged within the conservative success (1815-1848)? Does this come about about from above or below?


4. What does Roberts argue about the year 1848? Was this the result of above or below sources?


5. Comment on one of the images within this chapter. What does the image do to help explain the story of revolution?


6. What were the revolutionary wars (pg 26) Roberts discussed? Would you argue above or below revolutionary forces?


7. What were the reasons for the marked period of peace from 1871-1914? Again--are these forces from above or below?

8. Finally, what forces made the roof blow in 1914 (WWI commences---one of the most complex topics of the 20th Century)? And yes are these above or below?

Enjoy, MZ

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Also-if you want to use a bogus name please feel free-just let me know what it is. Thanks, MZ