LEQ's
1: "The world of Newton and Locke viewed men and the universe in a very different manner than that of Einstein and Freud." Describe differences in their outlook, illustrate the change in view that occurred, and discuss the consequences for modern society. (1974)
2: Discuss the decline of the aristocracy in Western Europe. When did the decline occur, what forms did it take, and what factors caused it? (1977)
4: To what extent and in what ways has 20th century physics challenged the Newtonian view of the universe and society? (1986)
5: Describe and analyze the ways in which Marxism, Freudianism, and the women's movement challenged the traditional European beliefs before the First World War. (1991)
6: How did new theories in physics and psychology in the period from 1900 to 1939 challenge existing ideas about the individual and society? (2001)
2: Discuss the decline of the aristocracy in Western Europe. When did the decline occur, what forms did it take, and what factors caused it? (1977)
4: To what extent and in what ways has 20th century physics challenged the Newtonian view of the universe and society? (1986)
5: Describe and analyze the ways in which Marxism, Freudianism, and the women's movement challenged the traditional European beliefs before the First World War. (1991)
6: How did new theories in physics and psychology in the period from 1900 to 1939 challenge existing ideas about the individual and society? (2001)
(1974)
How did the extension of the franchise after 1850 affect the programs and attitudes of the radical, liberal, and conservative parties in the major Western European nations?
(1975)
A favorite device of social critics has been to construct model societies to illuminate the problems and the shortcomings of their times and to project a possible blueprint for the future. Describe and compare the utopias of Jean Jacques Rousseau and Karl Marx. What were the chief faults they found with their own societies and how were their utopias designed to correct them?
(1977)
Discuss the origins and evolution of European liberalism as a political movement during the 19th Century.
(1979)
What political and social changes in Western and Central Europe account for the virtual disappearance of revolutionary outbreaks in the half-century following 1848?
(1982)
Identify and explain the similarities and differences between socialism and liberalism in 19th century Europe.
(1984)
Describe the steps taken between 1832 and 1918 to extend suffrage in England.
(1988)
Assess the extent to which the unification of Germany under Bismark led to authoritarian government there between 1871 and 1914.
(1989)
Analyze and compare the effects of nationalism on Italian and Austro-Hungarian politics between 1815 and 1914.
(2002)
Compare and contrast the foreign policy goals and achievements of Mettenich (1815-1848) and Bismark (1862-1890).
(2004)
Contrast the impact of nationalism in Germany and the Austrian Empire from 1848 to 1914.
How did the extension of the franchise after 1850 affect the programs and attitudes of the radical, liberal, and conservative parties in the major Western European nations?
(1975)
A favorite device of social critics has been to construct model societies to illuminate the problems and the shortcomings of their times and to project a possible blueprint for the future. Describe and compare the utopias of Jean Jacques Rousseau and Karl Marx. What were the chief faults they found with their own societies and how were their utopias designed to correct them?
(1977)
Discuss the origins and evolution of European liberalism as a political movement during the 19th Century.
(1979)
What political and social changes in Western and Central Europe account for the virtual disappearance of revolutionary outbreaks in the half-century following 1848?
(1982)
Identify and explain the similarities and differences between socialism and liberalism in 19th century Europe.
(1984)
Describe the steps taken between 1832 and 1918 to extend suffrage in England.
(1988)
Assess the extent to which the unification of Germany under Bismark led to authoritarian government there between 1871 and 1914.
(1989)
Analyze and compare the effects of nationalism on Italian and Austro-Hungarian politics between 1815 and 1914.
(2002)
Compare and contrast the foreign policy goals and achievements of Mettenich (1815-1848) and Bismark (1862-1890).
(2004)
Contrast the impact of nationalism in Germany and the Austrian Empire from 1848 to 1914.