In addition to completing the PAKs listed below, make sure you attend the scheduled seminars and take the tests listed in each Learning Activities section.  The textbook used is World History: Patterns of Interaction, McDougal-Littell, publishers.  Check the monthly Calendar for individual daily deadlines and weekly Seminars.  Use the Reference page for research.

PAK 4:  The Age of Absolutism: Setting the Stage for Revolution ( Term 1 is one week shorter than usual in Session 1of 2004. Therefore, this PAK will be completed in Term 2.)  Because of the Reformation and the Age of Exploration, Europe experienced religious, economic, and political turmoil.  To deal with these crises, European rulers increased their power.  They claimed God gave them the authority, using an argument known as the “divine right of kings.” This consolidation of power set the stage for revolution and new governmental forms, including democracy.  Chapter 17 is studied in PAK 4 over a period of 5 days.  This PAK has only one section and individual daily deadlines will be assigned. Required activities:

PAK 5:  You Say You Want A Revolution  In this PAK, you will explore how the beginning of a revolutionary tradition represents an important step in the development of the modern world. Chapters 18 and 19 in the textbook are studied in this PAK, which takes approximately 15 days to complete.  This PAK is divided into three sections and individual daily deadlines will be assigned.  Required activities:

PAK 6:  Eyes On The World - The Industrial Revolution and Imperialism  In this PAK, you will look at a revolution that is neither political nor scientific.  This revolution began in the 1700s when power-driven machines began to perform much of the work that people had done before.  Today, we call this the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism.   Chapters 20-26 in the textbook are studied in this PAK, which takes approximately 10 days to complete.  This PAK is divided into two sections and individual daily deadlines will be assigned.  Required activities:

PAK 7:  World Wars, Cold Wars and the Twentieth Century  In this PAK, you will look at a century dominated by incredible technological advances and horrifying warfare.  Chapters 27-33 in the textbook are studied in this PAK, which takes approximately 15 days to complete.  This PAK is divided into three sections and individual daily deadlines will be assigned.  Required activities:

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