Jose Maria Morelos
This Mesitizo priest was also a revoultionary rebel leader. Born in 1765, he led the Mexican War of Independence movement. His goal was to improve conditions for mexicans. In ways such as abolishing slavery and giving the right to vote to men. Before Jose's time, Miguel Hidalgo took the first step towards independence. He called for rebellion against the Spanish,(grito de Dolores).The very next day Hidalgo's followers railed in Mexico City where the creoloes took control of land, property and their lives. After this defeat they railed up a new leader, Padre Jose Maria Morelos. Which he led the revolution for four years. He was an extremly strong leader but just came in at the wrong time. Unfortunantly he didnt make much progress although he did work extremly hard to start something. In 1815 a creole officer, Agustin de Inturbide, defeated him. In 1820 events in Mexico took another turn and changed the lives of the people forever. Ironically enough, Agustin who defeated Jose actually won the independence for the Mexicans in 1821. They were officialy freed from Spain. Mexico won its independence from Spain in the general area of Central America. The freedom of Mexico was based off of some Enlightenment ideas. When all the people were gathered together (grito de Dolores) it was like when the French people gathered together to rebel against King Louis. They developed a national anthem that is still used today. The people of Mexico did just as the French did to gather ideas and think of ways to rebel against the spanish.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Summary - Napoleon Bonaparte was a powerful force in Europe from 1799 to 1815. He rose from the ranks of the French army to become the emperor of France. By 1812 he had control of most of Europe. Unfortunately, he met his demise when he attempted to invade Russia. His downfall was almost as swift as his rise to power.Directions - Copy the summary into your blog and answer the following question in a blog response.
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 was a very unique and original man. He knew how to get control and he knew how to keep it. He was extremly pursuasive and it was no doubt he had a lot of people supporting him all the way. He took problems upon himself and did whatever he could to fix them. One word to describe him is relentless, because when the going got tough he always found a way to pull thru. People could call him selfish and controlling, but hey, he kept things in control the best he could. He said he was no ordinary man and that is completly true. Napoleon gained and conquered an immense amount of land but the problem was he always lived life in the present and never the future. Although it is excellent to live life for now, it is important to plan for ahead. He gained so much power and control that it was hard to stop. He craved power, control, he craved all the land to be his. He kept going and going moving further and further forward.
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 was a very unique and original man. He knew how to get control and he knew how to keep it. He was extremly pursuasive and it was no doubt he had a lot of people supporting him all the way. He took problems upon himself and did whatever he could to fix them. One word to describe him is relentless, because when the going got tough he always found a way to pull thru. People could call him selfish and controlling, but hey, he kept things in control the best he could. He said he was no ordinary man and that is completly true. Napoleon gained and conquered an immense amount of land but the problem was he always lived life in the present and never the future. Although it is excellent to live life for now, it is important to plan for ahead. He gained so much power and control that it was hard to stop. He craved power, control, he craved all the land to be his. He kept going and going moving further and further forward.
The French Revolution is defined as the political upheaval of world importance that began in France in 1789. Inspired by the success of the American Revolution, French citizens overthrew the noble, ruling class and establish a democratic government. The French monarchy under Louis XVI was viewed as oppressive and corrupt and the social structure was rigid, meaning it did not allow for social mobility which eventually forced the people to demand change.Directions copy the summary into your blog and answer the following question in a blog response.Blog
Why was the French Revolution a significant movement in history and would you consider the French Revolution a success?
The French Revoultion was very significant because it changed the way of the government forever. Before it was complete chaois and one man had complete control in an unfair and uncontrolable way. With the people rebolted it gave France power aswell as a declaration. Them rebolting demolished the way they lived before as well as gave them freedom they could not believe. Although it broke out into a time where people were in fear of their lives, it was all for the better. It was a great success because although they lived with fear for a period of time they got back the freedom they deserved all along.
Why was the French Revolution a significant movement in history and would you consider the French Revolution a success?
The French Revoultion was very significant because it changed the way of the government forever. Before it was complete chaois and one man had complete control in an unfair and uncontrolable way. With the people rebolted it gave France power aswell as a declaration. Them rebolting demolished the way they lived before as well as gave them freedom they could not believe. Although it broke out into a time where people were in fear of their lives, it was all for the better. It was a great success because although they lived with fear for a period of time they got back the freedom they deserved all along.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Entry One - The Enlightenmnet
Summary - The Enlightenment was a philosophical movement of the 18Th century characterized by belief in the power of human reason and questioning authority. Many enlightenment philosophers like John Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau published their ideas on government.Directions - Copy the summary into your blog and answer the following questions in a blog post.
1) How did the Enlightenment philosophers influence change in society?
The Enlightenment philosophers changed society by questioning the church and authority.
2) Who is the most influential enlightenment philosopher? Why?
Montisque had the most effect because be developed the system of balences that we still use today in the US. It makes it so no group of people get to much power.
Summary - The Enlightenment was a philosophical movement of the 18Th century characterized by belief in the power of human reason and questioning authority. Many enlightenment philosophers like John Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau published their ideas on government.Directions - Copy the summary into your blog and answer the following questions in a blog post.
1) How did the Enlightenment philosophers influence change in society?
The Enlightenment philosophers changed society by questioning the church and authority.
2) Who is the most influential enlightenment philosopher? Why?
Montisque had the most effect because be developed the system of balences that we still use today in the US. It makes it so no group of people get to much power.
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