Homework for Tuesday January 27

Homework for Tuesday January 28 Assignment: Complete readings under #2. We will discuss the readings throughout the lecture on Tuesday. Complete the readings for #1 as soon as possible, and before the first exam. These readings will be covered in the first exam. Be sure to ask me in class if you have any questions. Tips for readings: I suggest taking notes as you read. If you print it out you can highlight the bits that stand out to you. As you read, what are the most important concepts or themes. Who are the key players? What are the causes, outcomes, and consequences? What are the important dates? Were there any social, economic, cultural, political, or military causes/consequences/outcomes? Using these tips to take notes will help you to study for any tests or quizzes that may come up. It will also help you when you do your exam question with each exam. 1. Before the test on February 11 – a. Read the articles on the following links for the following topics: i. Enlightenment – See the Chapter 1 PDF ii. Scientific Revolution – See the chapter 1 PDF iii. English Civil War 1. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/overview_civil_war_revolution_01.shtml 2. Before Tuesday January 28 - a. Read the following: i. War of Austrian Succession 1. War in Europe - http://www.habsburger.net/en/chapter/war-austrian-succession 2. War in America - http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/en/article/war-of-the-austrian-succession/ ii. Seven Year’s War/ French and Indian War 1. As much as I despise the so called ‘history’ channel, this is the best I can do on short notice, and Jeremy Black is a really good historian. http://www.history.com/topics/seven-years-war 2. http://history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war iii. War of American Independence 1. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/rebels_redcoats_01.shtml 2. http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/american_revolution_01.shtml 3. This one is not necessary – but if you want to know more about the weapons used, or short bios on important people involved, this is pretty fun. Each entry is about a paragraph or less each. http://amhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/exhibition/flash.html