History Courses For Dr. Christopher C. Lovett
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History Courses For Dr. Christopher C. Lovett |
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Updated as of 2 October 05 Today in History: On October 2, 1780, Major John Andrι, a British spy associated with Benedict Arnold, was executed on this day in history. Quote of the Day: "In my view we are much worse off now than when we went into Iraq. This is not a partisan position. I voted for these guys." A senior figure at a military-sponsored think tank as told to James Fallows in "Bush's Lost Year" in The Atlantic Monthly (Oct. 2004) Take the Ann Coulter Quiz Where are you politically? Take the Neocon Quiz and find out. "History is Far too Important to be left to History Professors" Teaching isn't such a novel idea
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The Dawn of a New EraModern World CivilizationFall 2009Fundamental Changes Following the Napoleonic Wars there was little to fight about. Except for to limit further revolutionary upheavals. Europe was in a struggle to crush revolutionary activities. Yet change came. Regimes changed in France in 1830 with the coming of the July Monarchy under Louis- Philippe.Other Changes Greece won its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1832. Immortalized by Lord Byron and the Panhellenic movement and who died in 1824. Who saw the Greeks as if they were right out of Homer. With the help from Russia, Britain and France, the Greeks won their independence.The Victory of the Liberal Ideal After the crushing of the Revolutions of 1820 in Italy and Spain. Remember Italy did not exist as of yet the desire was to adopt constitutions. As a means to check the power of the kings. The Revolutions of 1830 toppled Charles X of France, led to an independent Belgium, and a revolt in Poland.The Revolutions of 1848 A Series of revolts break out in Europe. They start in France. And linked to the collapse of the Railroad industry. And the inability of the government to respond to the pressing needs of the public. The government was business friendly. And the popular motto was to get rich then you can vote. The revolt started in Feb. 1848 in Paris and spread to Germany, Italy, and Austria.Legacy of 48 The revolutions in Italy, Germany, and Austria, including Hungary and Bohemia. All failed. But they showed the power of nationalism. And the need for political reform. Many Germans left, the Forty-Eights, and came to the U.S.A.Following 1848 Outside of England, there was a transparent effort to establish representative governments. Parliaments and constitutions. Liberalism or at moderate conservatism was the order of the day. Especially in Germany. But in France, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte toppled the Second Republic.Napoleon III Was elected President. Then manipulated the situation to become Emperor of the Second Empire. Now he was a champion of nationalities. Supported unification of Italy. Supported war against Russia. Authorized the building of the Suez Canal.Coming of Otto Von Bismarck Frederick William IV did grant Prussia a modified constitution. But he was mentally ill and in 1858, his brother William I, became King. During a crisis with the Reichstag, William appointed Otto von Bismarck to handle a budget crisis. Bismarck made the famous statement Great issues of the day are not solved by parliaments and resolutions of majorities, but by blood and iron.How Did He Do It? Wars. He manipulated a crisis with Denmark in 1864. Then a war with Austria in 1866. And Prussia crushed Austria in Seven weeks. Then he manipulated a situation with Napoleon in 1870. And crushed France in the Franco-Prussian War.Impact of the German Victory Germany was now unified. Took Alsace-Lorraine from France. Set the tone for the next seventy years. Bismarck had to isolate France. Led to the creation of the first alliances in peacetime. Created the climate for World War I.Charles Darwin Darwin was born in 1809 and served as a naturalist onboard the HMS Beagle between 1831-36. From his observations, he came up with three conclusions. Evolution occurred. It happened over time. The mechanism for change was natural selection. Which he explained in his book, The Origins of the Species (1859) What is the problem with that?Other Scientific Developments The telephone by Alexander Graham Bell 1876. The light bulb by Thomas Alva Edison 1879. AC Power by Nikola Tesla in 1888. Wireless telegraphy by Guglielo Marconi in 1895. Aspirin by Felix Hoffman in 1897. Just to name a few.The Suez Canal The French had a concession to build the canal. And took ten years to build 1859-69. The prime designer was Ferdinand de Lesseps. The Canal was owned both by the Egyptian government and France. But the English, who were creditors to the Egyptian government, took the Suez Canal. An integral part in the lifeline to the Jewel in the Crown of the British Empire.Travel The world became much smaller as a result of the steamship. And the railroad. Which opened the vast American hinterland to settlement. Not only on a transcontinental sense. But also in local transportation too.Imperialism Imperialism did not have the connotations that it has today. It was a good in the late 19th century. The world then was divided into the developed and undeveloped world. It was designed uplift the lives of the natives. Bringing civilization to them in Africa and Asia. And a race was on to divide Africa.The Paris Commune of 1871 The Parisians would not accept the German victory in 1871. Instead the Parisians created a new government and would not succumb to the Germans in March 1871. Or to the French government. They set up a radical government. Based on equality. And had to be destroyed. More deaths were attributed to the Commune than during the Franco-Prussian War. But this caused fear on both sides of the Atlantic.Troubles in the Wind Liberalism was now under attack. By the rise of new workers parties. Socialist parties. The revival of national aspirations in the Balkans, Central Europe, and Ireland. Often beginning in schools with linguistic reforms. And the growth of increased international tensions.Splendid Little Wars The world now saw a series of small wars. Spanish-American War (1898). Boer War (1900). Russo-Japanese War (1904-05). Balkan Wars (1912-1913)The Race Toward the Apocalypse Europe and the world was moving toward a crisis. The crisis was the coming of World War I. With a mounting arms race. Naval arms race. Offensive military doctrines. Dominance of the military over civilian solutions. Race for colonies. The tail wag the dog phenomena.Women Seeking Equal Rights In Europe, instead of staying on the farm. Women were working in department stores. Or domestic service. Causing problems with unwanted pregnancies. Which were solved by abandonment. Or midwives known as killer angels. Then their was the struggle for voting rights.Any Better in America? Early on women worked in factories especially textiles. Best known was the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. That was a sweatshop. Which went up in flames in 1911. Ever since the abolitionist struggle American women sought political rights equal to men. Then they also fought for reproductive rights too.The Industrial Revolution on Women They could barely survive on low wages. If they worked in a new department store, they were expected to dress well. But only on a fraction of their earnings. If they were married. They had to work outside of the home. As well as do the domestic chores. And then if hubby lost his job a crisis ensued.The Social Evil Why did women become prostitutes? It was the same world over but for prostitutes in Kansas City. It was: Low wages Making a living after an unfortunate marriage. Or supporting a husband!Levels of ProstitutionWhy Did Women Enter The Profession? Many came from the working class Most were native born Some were orphans or lost family members early in their life Friction in the family due to a young womans sexual activity Not all of the sporting women were single many were marriedWhat Went On In The Bordello? Love was for sale A doorman let you in Music would be playing in the higher-class establishments and he was known as "The Professor." Especially by Jelly Roll Morton. The Madame, Lulu White, would meet you and have a drink and then you select your lady of your choice. For a few moments of bliss.Prostitution in Kansas 1868 Kansas made it illegal to maintain a brothel. 1910 Congress passes the Mann Act 1917 Arrest and quarantine of prostitutes with venereal disease 1971 Nevada legalizes brothels But did this end prostitution in Kansas? No in 1910 prostitution brought in $4 million in 1910 dollarsKey Reasons Why Women Became Introduced to the Wayward Style Coaxed 78 Betrayal 29 Drinking 26 Dancing 24 Buggy Riding 17 At School -- 11According to the Vice Report Women chose this style of their lives because of:Own ChoiceLivelihood After MarriageSmall (Low) WagesImmoral Girl FriendsDeceivedDisappointmentSolicitedTo Support HusbandFight for Reproductive Rights Women had no control over their bodies. Doctors knew very little of the female anatomy. But what do you do with the increasing raise of poor families. Increased birth rate. Along came Margaret Sanger. She was really Irish. Became interested in the poor. And advocated birth control. Which was a no-no for the male community.
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