Thematic Essay Assignment

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Global Studies 9 ­­ Thematic Essay Assignments – Second half of the Year Assignment: • Due 3pm on due date – late papers ­10 per day late. • No replacement assignments: you must do the one you are assigned. • Research “scorecards” are required. • Citing sources in MLA format is required 1. Theme: Change The ideas and beliefs of philosophers and leaders have led to changes in nations and regions. a) COLE: Thomas Aquinas, Hildegard of Bingen b) Jan (John) Hus, John Calvin c) AUSTIN A.: Niccolo Machiavelli, Desiderius Erasmus d) Martin Luther, John Wycliffe e) CHRIS: John Locke, Voltaire  Explain a major area of belief of that philosopher or leader  Discuss how that idea or belief changed a nation or region. 2. Theme: Change Throughout history, the actions of leaders have changed the society in which they lived.…show more content…
Theme: Conflict Conflicts between groups of people have threatened peace in many nations and regions. a) KYLE L: Wars of Religion in Europe b) Reconquista of Spain c) AUSTIN M: English Civil War d) Glorious Revolution e) LINDSAY: Norman Conquest f) Chinese Attack on Japan during the Yuan Dynasty  Discuss one major cause of the conflict  Identify two opposing groups involved and discuss one viewpoint of each group  Discuss the extent to which the conflict was or was not resolved. 5. Theme: Turning Points Turning points are major events in history that have led to lasting change. a) DEJANIERA: Protestant Reformation b) Glorious Revolution c) ANGIE: Scientific Revolution d) Enlightenment e) NATALIA: Discovery of the Americas f) The Crusades g) SHANNA: The Black Death h) French Revolution i) BRANDON: Rise of Kingdom of Mali  Describe the historical circumstances surrounding the turning point.  Explain how the turning point changed the course of history. 6. Theme: Rules, Laws & Treaties Rules, laws, and treaties are established by societies in response to problems. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) KYLE R: Edict of Nantes Act of Supremacy ASHLEY: Peace of Augsburg Peace of Westphalia Toleration Act of 1689 Laws of the Indies Medieval “Peace of God” Establishment of Benedictine Monastic
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