Social studies1241 printabledocumentsPracha Wongsrida1) Emperor Augustus brought peace and stability to Rome after years of civil war, but established an autocratic system that ended the Roman Republic.
2) Caligula completed public works projects but became an oppressive and erratic ruler, putting some senators to death and humiliating others.
3) Nero blamed Christians for the Great Fire of Rome in 64 CE and had many executed in cruel ways, increasing persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.
Social studies1240 printabledocumentsPracha WongsridaThe Melians want to remain neutral in the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. However, the Athenians argue that might makes right and that the strong do as they wish with the weak. The Melians maintain that submitting would lead to despair, and they hope the gods or Spartan allies will help them resist Athens' demands. Ultimately, the Athenians besiege and defeat Melos, killing the men and enslaving the women and children. Thucydides' account of the Melian Dialogue reveals a debate on principles of might versus right.
Social studies1239 printabledocumentsPracha Wongsrida1) Amenemhat I was a pharaoh of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom who ensured the people had food and prosperity.
2) He instructed his son to rule harshly but be wary of betrayal from those he helps as he himself was betrayed despite helping many.
3) Descriptions are given of medical procedures from one of the oldest medical texts, the Edwin Smith Papyrus, including treating a head wound with ostrich egg and a shoulder injury with stitching.
Social studies933 printabledocumentsPracha Wongsrida1) The letter from the Emperor of Austria-Hungary to the German Kaiser requests support against Russian aggression in the Balkans following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. It includes a memo warning that Russia aims to weaken the Triple Alliance through Slavic nationalism.
2) The Austrian ambassador reports that the German Kaiser promises full support for Austria's actions against Serbia if war is unavoidable, believing Russia is not prepared for war.
3) The British foreign minister urges Germany to pressure Austria to accept Serbia's response to its ultimatum to avoid a large-scale European war, but Germany refuses mediation proposals.
Social studies885 printabledocumentsPracha WongsridaThis document provides excerpts from several Enlightenment philosophers discussing concepts of government and political power, including John Locke, Voltaire, Baron de Montesquieu, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. John Locke discusses the state of nature and the ends of political society. Voltaire comments on the vices of democracy. Montesquieu discusses corruption of governments and laws establishing political liberty. Rousseau examines the transition from the state of nature to civil society and the relationship between the general will and individual wills.
Quiz answers1295Pracha WongsridaAdolf Hitler developed angry political views as a youth in Austria, particularly disliking Jews. During World War I he was decorated for bravery but later blamed Germany's defeat on Jews and Communists. After the war, Germany was politically unstable and economically weak. The Nazis believed in German superiority and anti-Semitism. After failing in his Beer Hall Putsch in 1923, Hitler gained popularity by speaking and support from industrialists and the army, allowing him to become Chancellor in 1933 by eliminating political opposition.
Quiz1295Pracha WongsridaAdolf Hitler developed angry political views as a youth, particularly about Jews. During World War I he was wounded but decorated for bravery, and later angrily blamed Germany's defeat on Jews and Communists. After World War I, Germany was politically unstable and economically weak. The basic beliefs of Hitler and the Nazis included the superiority of the German people and anti-Semitism. After failing in his Beer Hall Putsch in 1923, Hitler used his skills as a public speaker to gain popularity and the support of industrialists and the army. In 1933, Hitler took power by eliminating political opposition through violence and intimidation.