Begin your study of this period by reading Chapters 8 and 9 in European History. Empire, War, & Colonial RebellionView more presentations from h8h8rr The American Revolution will be covered in greater detail in the U.S. History course, but it is important that you understand the direct relationship between the ideas of the Enlightenment and the foundations of American government. Begin by reading an overview of events at History World; then read this short essay: “Could the American Revolution Have Happened Without the Age of Enlightenment?” Finally, before beginning the assignment below, work through the slideshow. The first few slides will feel like review, but it does eventually focus on the American Revolution. EnlightenmentView more presentations from mhammond Inadvertently, the American Revolution contributed to the political, social, and economic unrest that resulted in the French Revolution. At World History you will find a one-page overview of the revolution and an introduction to Napoleon. A more detailed account of the French Revolution’s beginnings and consequences is found in a series of three lectures fromHistory Guide. Begin with “Origins of the French Revolution.” (If the link doesn’t work, click here then select “Lectures on Modern European Intellectual History” and then choose Lecture 11. When you finish reading, return to the Table of Contents and proceed to read the next two lectures.)”The French Revolution: The Moderate Stage, 1789-1792″ “The French Revolution: The Radical Stage, 1792-1794″The following slideshows can be used as a quick review or can be read before the lectures to get a sense of some key points that are explained in full in the lectures. 23.1 – The French Revolution Threatens the French KingView more presentations from Dan Ewert 23.2 – The French Revolution Brings Reform and TerrorView more presentations from Dan Ewert Out of the French Revolution came one of the best known military strategists in history: Napoleon Boneparte. Historians are divided on the nature of his legacy: Was he a hero or a villain? Was he a genius or a power-hungry madman? One thing is certain, he left a lasting impact on Europe and America. The slide show background looks long (90 slides) but many of them are pictures (some might not open–that’s okay-we are more interested in the content), so it is not as much reading as it seems. After going through the slide show, watch the 45 biography of Napoleon. Napoleon For WebView more presentations from Mlynde While European settlers and peasants were putting the ideals of the Enlightenment into action and demanding changes in government, a similar spirit was moving through the people enslaved by those same Europeans. Begin your study of these revolts at History World by reading an overview of Haiti and Latin America (read pages 5 to 7). Next, delve deeper into the Haitian Revolution at Slave Resistance: A Caribbean Study. Read all three essays: “Overview Essay,” “Resistance,” and “Social Triggers.” Further Reading: a biography of Toussaint L’Overture Haitian RevolutionView more presentations from gsill History World provides a broad overview of the wars for independence that spread through Spanish occupied Latin and South America. Read “Independence Movements,” “Bolivar & San Martin,” “Peru, Bolivia, Mexico,” and “End of Empire.” Continue reading here for a more complete explanation of the people and forces behind these revolutions. Further Reading: biography of Simon Bolivar Latin American RevolutionView more presentations from albano French RevolutionLiberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French RevolutionProvides comprehensive information on the revolution with a range of topical essays, extensive collections of primary-source texts, as well as images, maps, timelines, and songs. See Imaging the French Revolution for seven essays analyzing images of crowd violence during the French Revolution. (George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, and City University of New York, New York, NY)Internet Modern History Sourcebook: French RevolutionOffers excerpts from many primary source documents including Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen (1789) andDeclaration of the Rights of Woman and Female Citizen (1791). (Fordham University, New York, NY)Modern Europe: The French RevolutionProvides primary source texts from the revolution including Cahiers from 1789, the Tennis Court Oath, the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, and Documents of the National Convention. (Hanover College, Hanover, IN)French Revolution: A ChronologyProvides a comprehensive chronology of events from 1787 to 1799, including an explanation of the revolutionary calendar, detailed accounts of legislative milestones, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV)How Did the British React to July 1789?Offers a lesson based on primary sources that explores the British reaction to the events that began the French Revolution.(The National Archives, Surrey, United Kingdom) Napoleon & The Congress of ViennaNapoleonFeatures articles and primary source quotations describing Napoleon’s life, political context, and actions in war. The site also provides classroom materials, a timeline, and an interactive battle simulator. (Public Broadcasting Service, Alexandria, VA)Internet Modern History Sourcebook: Conservative OrderProvides primary source documents available from Metternich and the Congress of Vienna. (Fordham University, New York, NY)The Napoleon SeriesOffers numerous articles and information on Napoleon, his era, and his legacy. This site has specific essays on the Campaign of the Hundred Days, biographies of Napoleon’s officers, Waterloo, and other topics related to the Napoleonic era. The Napoleon FAQ section is designed for student research. (Alfons Libert, Royal Museum of the Army and Military History, Brussels, Belgium)Create a word processing document titled “Revolutions.” Copy the following questions to your document and answer in complete paragraphs (5 to 7 sentences). Be sure your answers are in your own words and not just copied from the reading.