1. Present an analysis as to the connection between: the Seven Years War (1756-1763), King Louis XVI, the entendant system, the corvee (labor tax), the French Parlements, and the three estates of French society. How did the mixture of these lead to the 18th century monarchical crisis in France and the beginning of the French Revolution?

Sources:

Internet Site:

World Civilization: An Internet Classroom and Anthology, Washington State University, 1996, Richard Hooker: Revolution and After

2. Provide an analysis as to the "enlightened" characteristics of Napoleon Bonaparte in his domestic policies in: government, religion, law, education and the economy.

Sources:

Power Point Presentation: Europe and the Superior Being: Napoleon

Reference: The History Guide: Lectures on Modern European Intellectual History, John Steven Kreis, copyright©1996-2007

3. In 1814 the victors over Napoleon allied together during the Congress of Vienna to create a balance of power advancing a conservative ideology to suppress any advancement of liberalism and revolution in Europe. Present an analysis of this conservative movement, its members, and its challenges in response to the Napoleonic wars.

Sources:

Power Point Presentation: Congress of Vienna 1815

Internet:

MacroHistory and World Report, 16th-19th Centuries, Conservative Order and Social Upheaval in Europe: New Conservative Order to 1820

4. The most far-reaching, influential transformation of human culture since the advent of agriculture eight or ten thousand years ago, was the industrial revolution of eighteenth century and nineteenth century in Europe. Present and analysis of the industrial revolution and how it changed human labor, consumption, family structure, and social structure.

.Sources:

Power Point Presentation: The Industrial Revolution 1740-1914

5. We live in a world today in which the consequences of nineteenth-century Western imperialism are still being felt. By about 1914 Western civilization reached the high point of its long-standing global expansion. Present a characterization of this "age of imperialism." What were the international consequences of western industrialization and worldwide colonialism?

Sources:

Power Point Presentation: Imperialism 19th

Internet: Bridging World History, Annenburg Media Learner.org, Global Industrialization

Directions

Place your name and section number at the top of the page. Repeat each question as it appears above. Space down two spaces using "time new roman" size fourteen (14) font double spaced and proceed to present your answer. Each question is worth twenty (20) points; ten (10) for written presentation and ten (10) points for historical accuracy. Utilize all necessary MLA requirements for citation and work cited page. Staple your examination at the top left hand corner.
All exams are due in my office (SB 123) on Monday May 5th between 9-12 Noon. No late exams accepted without prior written consent