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Topic: Constitutionalism

Prompt: While absolutism seemed to manifest itself in17th century France, England was a different matter. Unlike France, England had a history (perhaps even a liberal history) of parliamentary cooperation between the nobles in the House of Lords and the land owning commoners in the House of Commons. This made for quite a political contrast.

What contributed to the rise of constitutionalism in England?

Why did this work in England and not in France? or the rest of central Europe?

Some links that might help:

http://www.historydoctor.net/Advanced%20Placement%20European%20History/Notes/triumph_of_constitutionalism_Part_One.htm

http://www.historydoctor.net/Advanced%20Placement%20European%20History/Notes/constitutionalism_in_Great_Britain_Part_Two.htm

http://www.surveyworldhistory.com/unit-21-absolutism-vs-constitutionalism.html

http://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/Halsall/mod/modsbook06.asp

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Prompt: As Europe emerged from the Middle Ages and nation-states began to replace feudalism, many rulers saw themselves as absolute monarchs … touched by the hand of God … the divine right of kings, queens, etc., answering only to the Almighty and not his/her subjects.

How were they able to consolidate power like this?

Who supported them and why?

Topic: Globalism

Prompt: Another theme that we need to take a look at is globalism.

A simple definition of globalism is a policy that treats the entire world as a sphere of political influence, or policy on a global basis.

While globalism is often seen as a post WW II phenomenon, many historians see three waves of globalism.

The first began with Columbus (15th/16th/17th century), the second with the postbellum rise in industrial capitalism (the post American Civil War period from about 1870 to pre WW I), and the third beginning in 1945 (post WW II).

Which of the three had the most significant impact globally? Why?

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I. Essay Question One (2 pages): Based upon what you have learned from this course, what is your analysis of extremism in the United States? What are the future trends and threats as it relates to domestic extremist groups?

II. Essay Question Two (2): What has contributed to the rise of political extremist groups in the United States? How does the political climate such as Presidential elections shift the perception of individuals how may feel they are disenfranchised and misled by the government agencies?

III. Essay Question Three (2): Discuss the radicalization process of individuals into extremist groups? How does religious justification for violence help excel an individual to commit acts of violence?

IV. Essay Question Four (2): How does 21st technology tools such as social media effect and impact domestic extremism recruitment, membership, and its sustained impact?

The exclusive use of course readings and materials as sources is mandatory:

1. Atkins, S. (2011). Encyclopedia of Right Wing Extremism in Modern American History.Santa Barbara, CA:ABC-CLIO. ISBN E-Book 978-1-59884-351-4; or Hardcover Book 978-1-59884-350-7.
2. Wade, N. (2016). CTS1: The Counterterrorism, WMD & Hybrid Threat: Guide to Terrorism, Hybrid and the Emerging Treat. Lakeland, FL. The Lightning Press.
3. https://www.splcenter.org/about
4. Ku Klux Klan: A history of Racism and Violence. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%202%20Lesson/CHKKuKluxKlan%20A%20History%20of%20Racism%20and%20Violence.pdf
5. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%202%20Lesson/CHKRacist%20Skinheads-Understanding%20the%20Threat.pdf
6. Extremism in Florida. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%203%20Lesson/CHKExtremismFlorida-Darkside%20of%20the%20Sunshine%20State.pdf
7. Domestic Extremism Lexicon. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%203%20Lesson/CHKDomestic%20Extremism%20Lexicon%20Version%202.pdf
8. Violent voice. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%204%20Lesson/CHKViolent%20Voices-Antigovernment%20Extremism%20Takes%20on%20New%20Intensity.pdf
9. The Second Wave. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%204%20Lesson/CHKThe%20Second%20Wave-Return%20of%20the%20Militias.pdf
10. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%205%20Lesson/CHKA%20Clear%20and%20Present%20Danger-Sovereign%20Citizens.pdf
11. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%205%20Lesson/CHKPatriot-Sovereign%20Shootout%20in%20Abbeville%20SC%20Raises%20Questions%20About%20Towns%20Extremism.pdf
12. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%206%20Lesson/CHKWhen_Activits_Attack.pdf
13. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%207%20Lesson/CHKLone%20Wolf%20Terrorism.pdf
14. https://edge.apus.edu/access/content/group/security-and-global-studies-common/HLSS523/Content/Weekly%20Lessons/Week%208%20Lesson/CHKBorder%20Disputes-Armed%20Vigilantes%20in%20Arizona.pdf

Prompt:

For about 500 years (circa 500 B.C.E. to 50 C.E.), the \”civilized\” world was ruled from Rome.

Why was it so successful?

Briefly examine the political, economic, and martial reasons.

Why did it ultimately fail?

Topic: The Invention and Definition of Politics
Prompt:
According to Mr. Findley, \”politics is the pursuit, and exercise, of power.\” (paraphrasing Benjamin Disraeli)
After all, it was Aristotle that said, \”man is a political animal.\” (also paraphrased)
The Greeks get credit for inventing politics.

Are these statements true? why or why not?
If the Greeks did invent politics, how did they do it?

Based on the readings in chpt: 17; in your own words…

1. How is family structure related to poverty rates?

Use evidence from the reading to support your argument.

What situation is most likely to prompt a war across the Taiwan straits? How do you think the US will react in such an eventuality?