Technology of the Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution brought us a lot of new, useful technology, a lot of which we still use today. You've listened to your classmates present powerpoints about the usefulness of many of these new inventions. In your opinion, is there one invention from the industrial revolution that we couldn't get along without in today's world? Why is it the MOST important?

Labor Negotiation

What are the pros and cons of negotiating with management for better working conditions? What was the experience like in class negotiating with me? Do you think negotiations are a good way of settling labor disputes?

The Impact of Napoleon

Historians often debate the impact of Napoleon. Very simple question...was Napoleon good or bad for France? Pick a side and use specific information that you learned from the Napoleon unit to back up your response.

The Reign of Terror

During the Reign of Terror, Robespierre suspended the newly granted rights of the citizens to protect the new republic in France from threats. These threats included foreign armies trying to invade France to crush the revolution, as well as counterrevolutionary threats from within France. Do you think the methods Robespierre used during the Terror helped or hurt the revolution? In a time of great distress, do you think a government should have the right to suspend the rights of citizens to protect the well-being of the country, like Robespierre did?

Who Gets the Bread???

You guys did a great job presenting your arguments about why your group should get the bread. So now you get to step into Louis XVI's shoes...Who does he give the bread to? He has both the 2nd and 3rd Estates angry with him for different reasons. If you were Louis, how would you deal with this situation and why? Remember, you're trying to keep things as peaceful as possible in the middle of a financial and economic crisis without literally losing your head.