Compare and contrast the Boxer Rebellion with the Meiji Enlightenment. There certainly is something to talk about there. One point for each original idea (I'm the judge). Unlimited points, first come first served! Have fun. Game on.
Additionally, if you generate a response from another student in the class (that is, if a classmate mentions your name and references your comments), I'll give you 5 points per response.
Get going we'll run this one up to March 10.
Peace, Mr. Parker
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Long Nineteenth Century
Hey gang;
On we go the the long 19th Century...
I'm offering 10 extra credit points if you can explain a connection between the Frnch Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. I'll offer five points for making a connection between either the Haitian Revolution or the American Revolution and the Industrial Revolution.
Be creative!
All reasonable connections will recieve points. We'll run this exciting contest till Valentines Day.
Rock on with your Bad Self,
Mister Parker
On we go the the long 19th Century...
I'm offering 10 extra credit points if you can explain a connection between the Frnch Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. I'll offer five points for making a connection between either the Haitian Revolution or the American Revolution and the Industrial Revolution.
Be creative!
All reasonable connections will recieve points. We'll run this exciting contest till Valentines Day.
Rock on with your Bad Self,
Mister Parker
Monday, January 12, 2009
Unit Three Test Special Q and A
Welcome Back!
I thought of a fun interaction and it is that I will entertain any and all questions pertaining to the test we are taking next week. I'll give you as much information as I can- all you have to do is ask!
So Let's hear from you out there in AP Land. This feature will continue right up to the test date: Wednesday 1/21.
Peace Out, Cub Scout.
I thought of a fun interaction and it is that I will entertain any and all questions pertaining to the test we are taking next week. I'll give you as much information as I can- all you have to do is ask!
So Let's hear from you out there in AP Land. This feature will continue right up to the test date: Wednesday 1/21.
Peace Out, Cub Scout.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Catherine the Great Trial
Well gang;
We are more than half way throught the course now. It's been terrific so far! I have a few ideas for our next trial.
Catherine the Great
We'll do first come, first served. These are the positions for the next classroom trial.
Leave a blog entry claiming it and its yours. As usual this will be a 50 point assignment. Each position is available to each class. Those not selected will be assigned.
Catherine the Great
Peter III
Empress Elizabeth
Ivan Ivanovich Betskoy
Alexander Bezborodko
Gavrila Derzhavin
Count Grigory Orlov
Grigory Potyomkin
Voltaire
Denis Diderot
Judge
Defense Chair 1
Defense Chair 2
Prosecution Chair 1
Prosecution Chair 2
Reporter (press)
Catherine the Great ruled Russia from 1762- 1796. In that time Russia embraced European policies. Catherine's fierce enforcement of repressive serfdom and the limits she placed on the growth of the middle class make her a contrversial character.
The trials will be on the 18th and 19th of December.
Peace Out
Cub Scout.
P.S. Here is a website to get you started. You can link to it on the Helpful Resources listed on this page.
http://womenshistory.about.com/od/catherinegreat/p/catherinegreat.htm
We are more than half way throught the course now. It's been terrific so far! I have a few ideas for our next trial.
Catherine the Great
We'll do first come, first served. These are the positions for the next classroom trial.
Leave a blog entry claiming it and its yours. As usual this will be a 50 point assignment. Each position is available to each class. Those not selected will be assigned.
Catherine the Great
Peter III
Empress Elizabeth
Ivan Ivanovich Betskoy
Alexander Bezborodko
Gavrila Derzhavin
Count Grigory Orlov
Grigory Potyomkin
Voltaire
Denis Diderot
Judge
Defense Chair 1
Defense Chair 2
Prosecution Chair 1
Prosecution Chair 2
Reporter (press)
Catherine the Great ruled Russia from 1762- 1796. In that time Russia embraced European policies. Catherine's fierce enforcement of repressive serfdom and the limits she placed on the growth of the middle class make her a contrversial character.
The trials will be on the 18th and 19th of December.
Peace Out
Cub Scout.
P.S. Here is a website to get you started. You can link to it on the Helpful Resources listed on this page.
http://womenshistory.about.com/od/catherinegreat/p/catherinegreat.htm
Friday, November 14, 2008
New Extra Credit
Hey Gang!
We have finished our first two units and aren't we learning? Gotta admit AP is alot of work. I hope you are enjoying the class. I'm having the time of my life. How about some easy extra credit...
Let's tackle Yali's question. 10 points for the first one to tell me what Yali's question is. Then I'll give you 5 points each for every intelligent response (up to 20 points). Have fun!
We have finished our first two units and aren't we learning? Gotta admit AP is alot of work. I hope you are enjoying the class. I'm having the time of my life. How about some easy extra credit...
Let's tackle Yali's question. 10 points for the first one to tell me what Yali's question is. Then I'll give you 5 points each for every intelligent response (up to 20 points). Have fun!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Cortney's Article
GENGHIS KAHN- INNOCENT?
Last Friday, a jury made the final decision for notorious conqueror and ruler Genghis Kahn. The verdict: Innocent. “He’s a monster!” says the last emperor of Khwarizmi, Jalal Ad-Dinmingu. And yet… this ‘monster’ has just had his record cleared of all criminal acts!
The court room was alive with witnesses who told of the great crimes of Genghis Kahn. People whose faces were nearly crimson from anger, and people who looked as if they would burst into tears at any moment. With a resentful look upon his face, Jalal stated, “because of him [Genghis Kahn], my dad had to leave…and he died.”
Genghis Kahn’s crimes happened mainly during 1206-1227, while he ruled of the Mongols. He and his brutish men were nomadic until they conquered China. Then, they settled there to rule over their newfound territory. Genghis Kahn was widely speculated to be a man who craved power, which was proven when he conquered many of the lands around China to enlarge his empire. The great man obviously must have developed a greatly overstuffed head, because he did some terrible things and according to him, never felt any regret.
I believe that this jury was much too lenient on him. So what if he influenced history? Doesn’t anyone care about the lives he ruined while he did it?!
Take, for example, the unnamed Persian general who so kindly spoke to me after the trial. He stated, with a very firm voice, “There is nothing in my mind that makes me thing Genghis Kahn is a good person. He’s a brutal warrior and he’s unfair. He is…” A that point the man paused to gather his thoughts and then spoke with a renewed strength: “he has done so much to our troops. He has murdered, he has raped our women, and I don’t think this is right!” Now, what kind of perfectly innocent 9as defined by the court) ruler would act in such a manner? An evil one, I say.
Of course, there were a few people who felt as the jury did, and believed Genghis Kahn was innocent. People like his favorite wife, Borle. “He sacrificed many things to have a good empire!” says Borle, confidently. “I supported him 100%!” But, you see, isn’t a wife almost required to support her husband in everything he does? Not to mention the wife of a ruler. Even if she had any reservations, she obviously wouldn’t speak them in public for fear of Genghis Kahn’s wrath! His crimes definitely outweighed the minor good he did for his Mongols!
I predict that in five years or less, Genghis Kahn will have already returned to his killing and raping sprees and will have tried to conquer nearby countries. His lack of regret for his actions is appalling. His defense did not seem to take note of this. When asked if they truly believed in his innocence, personally, one of the lawyers, a sharp-dressed one, stated, “His intentions were good!”- A meek defense, but yet, still a hint at his innocence, according to his lawyers.
The prosecution did not approach me with any opinion, and as I approached them, a strange tone coming from a loudspeaker nearby compelled me to leave the room and eat lunch (some kind of magic?).
Illegal Courtroom Magic aside, Genghis Kahn’s newfound clean record may prompt him to dirty it up again! Already his conquests have affected our life! What do you suppose could happen if he were to carry on like this for 50 years?! Mass chaos, an empire governed by a ruthless tyrant, murder and rape abundant… What kind of lives would we lead?!
Genghis Kahn innocent? Feh. Tomorrow, we’ll look up in the sky and see a wild boar soaring overhead. Better go buy yourself a lottery ticket.
- Cortney Chapman
Last Friday, a jury made the final decision for notorious conqueror and ruler Genghis Kahn. The verdict: Innocent. “He’s a monster!” says the last emperor of Khwarizmi, Jalal Ad-Dinmingu. And yet… this ‘monster’ has just had his record cleared of all criminal acts!
The court room was alive with witnesses who told of the great crimes of Genghis Kahn. People whose faces were nearly crimson from anger, and people who looked as if they would burst into tears at any moment. With a resentful look upon his face, Jalal stated, “because of him [Genghis Kahn], my dad had to leave…and he died.”
Genghis Kahn’s crimes happened mainly during 1206-1227, while he ruled of the Mongols. He and his brutish men were nomadic until they conquered China. Then, they settled there to rule over their newfound territory. Genghis Kahn was widely speculated to be a man who craved power, which was proven when he conquered many of the lands around China to enlarge his empire. The great man obviously must have developed a greatly overstuffed head, because he did some terrible things and according to him, never felt any regret.
I believe that this jury was much too lenient on him. So what if he influenced history? Doesn’t anyone care about the lives he ruined while he did it?!
Take, for example, the unnamed Persian general who so kindly spoke to me after the trial. He stated, with a very firm voice, “There is nothing in my mind that makes me thing Genghis Kahn is a good person. He’s a brutal warrior and he’s unfair. He is…” A that point the man paused to gather his thoughts and then spoke with a renewed strength: “he has done so much to our troops. He has murdered, he has raped our women, and I don’t think this is right!” Now, what kind of perfectly innocent 9as defined by the court) ruler would act in such a manner? An evil one, I say.
Of course, there were a few people who felt as the jury did, and believed Genghis Kahn was innocent. People like his favorite wife, Borle. “He sacrificed many things to have a good empire!” says Borle, confidently. “I supported him 100%!” But, you see, isn’t a wife almost required to support her husband in everything he does? Not to mention the wife of a ruler. Even if she had any reservations, she obviously wouldn’t speak them in public for fear of Genghis Kahn’s wrath! His crimes definitely outweighed the minor good he did for his Mongols!
I predict that in five years or less, Genghis Kahn will have already returned to his killing and raping sprees and will have tried to conquer nearby countries. His lack of regret for his actions is appalling. His defense did not seem to take note of this. When asked if they truly believed in his innocence, personally, one of the lawyers, a sharp-dressed one, stated, “His intentions were good!”- A meek defense, but yet, still a hint at his innocence, according to his lawyers.
The prosecution did not approach me with any opinion, and as I approached them, a strange tone coming from a loudspeaker nearby compelled me to leave the room and eat lunch (some kind of magic?).
Illegal Courtroom Magic aside, Genghis Kahn’s newfound clean record may prompt him to dirty it up again! Already his conquests have affected our life! What do you suppose could happen if he were to carry on like this for 50 years?! Mass chaos, an empire governed by a ruthless tyrant, murder and rape abundant… What kind of lives would we lead?!
Genghis Kahn innocent? Feh. Tomorrow, we’ll look up in the sky and see a wild boar soaring overhead. Better go buy yourself a lottery ticket.
- Cortney Chapman
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Genghis Kahn goes on trial!
The Trial of Genghis Kahn is set. We can use this blog to continue/ expand the discussion. The Machiavellian treatise of "The ends justifies the means." may apply here. Does the overall development of trade networks and positive cultural exchange fostered by the 'Pax Mongolia' outweigh the obvious violations of human rights in Genghis Kahn's day? For that matter, were there such rights in the thirteenth century? Are we amiss in using today's standards to judge this great Mongol leader.
As always, intelligent responses will earn extra credit.
Peace,
Mr. Parker
As always, intelligent responses will earn extra credit.
Peace,
Mr. Parker
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