Why and in what stages did Britain abandon its policy of “splendid isolation” at the turn of the century?  Were these policies wise or would they of been better off with a different course? This post will close on March 1 at 5:00 PM.

How did Nietzsche and Freud challenge traditional morality?  This post will close on February 24 at 5:00 PM.

How did Nationalism contribute to the causes of the two world wars? This post will close on February 9 at 5:00 PM.  

Why did the Ottoman Empire attempt to reform itself between 1839 and 1914?  What was the result of these efforts? This post will close on February 8 at 5:00 PM

What was the appeal of Marxian socialism among European workers?  Why did the Communist Manifesto’s prediction of a proletarian revolution not occur? Communist Manifesto This post will close on January 27 at 5:00 PM.  

What factors, old and new, led to the widespread outbreak of the revolutions in 1848?  What role did liberals and nationalists play in the revolutions? This post will close on January 27 at 5:00 PM.  

What were the goals of working class in the new industrial society, and how did they differ from middle-class goals?  Why did the working class adn the middle class pursue different goals? This post will close on January 19 at 5:00 PM.  Be sure to review the rubic for how points are earned.

How did the Congress of Vienna change international relations? This post will close on January 10, at 5:00 PM

The French Revolution began as a movement to establish a constitutional monarchy on the model of the English Revolution of 1688, but ultimately became even more radical and violent than the American Revolution.  Why did this happen? This post will close on January 10, at 5:00 PM.

How did the Spanish Empire rise?  How did the Spanish Empire fall?  Be sure to use the reasons listed in chapter 5.  This post will close on December 9 at 5:00 PM.  Please refer to the rubric for how points are earned.