by Chris Alber
The following links come from all over the World Wide Web and represent a variety of aspects related to Monarchies & Enlightenment. You may complete the following Internet activities alone or by working in a group. You may complete all or only some of the activities depending on your goals for the study of Monarchies & Enlightenment. Also, feel free to use the HyperText Dictionary whenever you need to.The purpose of this Web page is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects related to Monarchies & Enlightenment. Each of the activities asks you to make a personal commitment to what you like, believe, or feel about a topic. Good luck and have fun!
2. Defend or refute the decision of King Louis XIV to end the association with
the Cardinals-Ministers.
3. The Palace of Versailles is a magnificent work of art. What do these images
say to you about the King's way of life?
The English Civil War
http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~crossby/ECW/
1. Do you consider yourself a Roundhead or a Cavalier? Explain your answer.
2. Look under 'Technology.' What is a pike?
The Enlightenment
http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ENLIGHT/ENLIGHT.HTM
1. What is deism? Why do you think many people of the 18th century were not
able to accept the ideas of the philosophes?
2. Choose an individual among the philosophes. What two questions would you
ask and why?
The Attire
http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/18thlinks.htm
1. You are about to travel back in time to 18th century Europe. Navigate the
website & choose a style of clothing you will wear. Consider: what you will
wear, the colors you chose, the style/occasion, a brief sketch of what you will
wear, why you chose this outfit/costume.
2. Why do you think fashion has changed so much from the 18th century to the
21st century?
The Food
http://www.umich.edu/~ece/student_projects/food/foods.htm
1. Create a typical 18th century meal. What are you serving? How is it similar
or different to today? What is good or unsatisfactory about your meal?
You have had the opportunity to explore some important aspects of Monarchies & Enlightenment. Write a short conclusion that reflects what students should have learned in completing this subject sampler.