The Watergate scandal, Carter, and other historical events/figures are presented.

These questions are investigated: 1. Describe how the Watergate scandal evolved into a Constitutional crisis. 2. What was the nature of the “crisis of confidence” Jimmy Carter described? 3. Describe something you learned this week about the “Age of Limits” (1965-1980) that you had not known before and that you see has a connection to events and developments in 2008. 4. Develop and pose at least three questions that have arisen in your mind and that you regard as worthy of further research.

England's Parliamentary Monarchy

Differentiate between England's parliamentary monarchy and France's political absolutism. What factor led to the two political models? Discuss events of the late seventeenth century that influenced the new models.

A eulogy for the Roman empire is modeled.

Resources to create a eulogy for the Roman Empire are offered.