Discussion Post: The West in the World
• How did the Enlightenment change Western civilization? In what ways did the Encyclopedia symbolize the fundamental beliefs of the Enlightenment?
• How did the creation of overseas colonies contribute to European political rivalries?
• What were the major causes of the French Revolution? Were short-term or long-term factors more significant for producing the Revolution?
• How and why did the degree of industrialization experienced by individual countries influence the balance of power within Europe?
• In what ways did the ideas and actions of liberals, nationalists, and socialists challenge conservatives between 1815 and 1850?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.