After the French Revolution, Frances government became much more democratic, and the middle class and poor gained more power. But the new leaders did not meet all of the peoples expectations. King Louis XVI lost a lot of his power, and was afraid for his life. Radical clubs in France tried to take control of the government. They also tried to get rid of anyone in the old government. Using an execution device known as the guillotine, many where executed and publicly killed. After trying to escape France, King Louis XVI was charged with treason and killed.
After this, there was much fear in Frances government and the people. Maximilien Robespierre took control of the government after this. He wiped out and killed any trace of the old monarchy's. He closed churches and killed many people. He acted like a dictator, and his rule was known as the Reign of Terror. This is because so many people where killed by execution. He was soon killed and a new government was formed, which was much better than Robespierre's rule.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
The French Revolution
1) The people of France did not like that the Nobles and Clergy had to pay little to no taxes. There was a food shortage and taxes had been increasing. They also believed that the King was very weak and did not care about the people.
2) A French peasant would have a lot to complain about. There was a food shortage, and the price of bread had increased. The government was also falling into dept, and the people where being treated unfairly.
3) Source A shows a normal civilian or peasant carrying a clergy and noble on his back. He had to support the other two classes, and hoped that he would not have to soon. He hoped for a revolution.
4) The author of source B describes the lives of peasants to be very harsh and very desperate. The people did not have that much, but still had to pay 20kg of wheat, and three chickens as taxes. The taxes where difficult for them to pay.
5) Yes it does. It shows that the poor had a very hard life, and that they had to pay to support the rich. It shows why they would want to revolt against the rich and have a revolution to avoid the harsh times.
6) John Locke would be influenced by his work and follow him. He also does not like the old form of government and would embrace democracy for France and America. He had similar views for Americas government.
7) It was probably banned by the Clergy and Nobles and King, because they do not want peasants to revolt and want them to follow there rules. They wouldn't want the peasants to try to form a new government.
2) A French peasant would have a lot to complain about. There was a food shortage, and the price of bread had increased. The government was also falling into dept, and the people where being treated unfairly.
3) Source A shows a normal civilian or peasant carrying a clergy and noble on his back. He had to support the other two classes, and hoped that he would not have to soon. He hoped for a revolution.
4) The author of source B describes the lives of peasants to be very harsh and very desperate. The people did not have that much, but still had to pay 20kg of wheat, and three chickens as taxes. The taxes where difficult for them to pay.
5) Yes it does. It shows that the poor had a very hard life, and that they had to pay to support the rich. It shows why they would want to revolt against the rich and have a revolution to avoid the harsh times.
6) John Locke would be influenced by his work and follow him. He also does not like the old form of government and would embrace democracy for France and America. He had similar views for Americas government.
7) It was probably banned by the Clergy and Nobles and King, because they do not want peasants to revolt and want them to follow there rules. They wouldn't want the peasants to try to form a new government.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
John Locke and the Enlightenment
John Locke was an enlightenment thinker who inspired Thomas Jefferson when he wrote parts of the Declaration of Independence. Many ideas brought up in this section were used boy Locke. Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal, and have the same rights as each other. They should have equal opportunities and be treated fairly.
He also stated that the government should be controlled and based on the people being governed. The government should do whats best for the people and to ensure their safety and happiness. It also says that if the government fails to follow these rules, the people should be able to abolish or remove this government, and set up a new one based on their demands. The people should have the right to choose who rules them.
He also stated that the government should be controlled and based on the people being governed. The government should do whats best for the people and to ensure their safety and happiness. It also says that if the government fails to follow these rules, the people should be able to abolish or remove this government, and set up a new one based on their demands. The people should have the right to choose who rules them.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Copernicus And The Trail Of Galileo
Before the scientific revolution, people had the belief that the Earth was the center of the universe, and all planets revolved around the earth. This is known as the geocentric belief. During the scientific revolution, a man named Nicolas Copernicus supported the heliocentric belief. This was the belief that the sun is the center of the universe. We all know this was the true answer. But he had little evidence of this at the time, and many people such as the Catholic Church had disapproved of this new belief.
Galileo had believed in Copernicus and his heliocentric beliefs. He later on wrote a book saying that the earth was not the center of the earth, and in fact the sun was. The Catholic Church had supported the geocentric belief, because of the bible saying that the earth is center of the universe. Because of there belief, they were angered by Galileo, and put him on trail. They charged him with going against the Catholic Church, and even planned on arresting or killing him. After the trail, he was put on house arrest. He was angered by this, but accepted his punishment.
Galileo had believed in Copernicus and his heliocentric beliefs. He later on wrote a book saying that the earth was not the center of the earth, and in fact the sun was. The Catholic Church had supported the geocentric belief, because of the bible saying that the earth is center of the universe. Because of there belief, they were angered by Galileo, and put him on trail. They charged him with going against the Catholic Church, and even planned on arresting or killing him. After the trail, he was put on house arrest. He was angered by this, but accepted his punishment.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Scientific Revolution: The Scientific Method
The scientific revolution began in the late 1500s. During this period, people like Isaac Newton and Galileo tested and found new scientific discoveries. Before this, people believed in the Bible and Greek and Roman methods to explain science. During the revolution, most of these where tested and new information was learned.
The scientific method was a way to prove or test something to find the truth of an event. It is an easy way to determine the truth without argument or dispute. It is much better than giving a statement without the truth or proof. It was used in the scientific revolution to find out and prove many statements to be true or false.
The scientific revolution consist of four main steps. The first is to diagnose a problem or occurrence u have a question about. Next is to compose a hypothesis, which is what u believe the outcome will be. Next is to use the hypothesis to test out your experiment and get results. Last is to make a conclusion of the experiment. People use this method to prove or disprove statements or event, and was very useful during the scientific revolution.
The scientific method was a way to prove or test something to find the truth of an event. It is an easy way to determine the truth without argument or dispute. It is much better than giving a statement without the truth or proof. It was used in the scientific revolution to find out and prove many statements to be true or false.
The scientific revolution consist of four main steps. The first is to diagnose a problem or occurrence u have a question about. Next is to compose a hypothesis, which is what u believe the outcome will be. Next is to use the hypothesis to test out your experiment and get results. Last is to make a conclusion of the experiment. People use this method to prove or disprove statements or event, and was very useful during the scientific revolution.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Evolution Vs Creation
According to Darwin's theory of evolution, all organisms on earth have evolved and descended by earlier ancestors. They have become more advance over the years, and soon become new organisms. This has happened through natural selection. This is a process when an organism has a beneficial mutation that is passed on to the next generation. Over time a new creature is formed that is more advance than the original. According to Darwin, this is how all creatures on earth are formed.
The creation theory of evolution is much different than Darwin's theory. According to this, all organisms, life, and the universe where created from a deity or god. This theory deals with many religions such as Catholic and Islam. This says that a deity, god, or other powerful being created the world, and does not support the theory of evolution. Like the theory of evolution, it is also controversial.
I personally support Darwin's theory of evolution. This is because to me, this seems much more logical than the theory of creation. It has much more evidence and seems more likely than a god creating all the living things in the universe. It is more likely that creatures adapted and matured from natural selection and became new beings. To me, the theory of evolution is much more realistic.
The creation theory of evolution is much different than Darwin's theory. According to this, all organisms, life, and the universe where created from a deity or god. This theory deals with many religions such as Catholic and Islam. This says that a deity, god, or other powerful being created the world, and does not support the theory of evolution. Like the theory of evolution, it is also controversial.
I personally support Darwin's theory of evolution. This is because to me, this seems much more logical than the theory of creation. It has much more evidence and seems more likely than a god creating all the living things in the universe. It is more likely that creatures adapted and matured from natural selection and became new beings. To me, the theory of evolution is much more realistic.
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