French Revolution and Napoleon vocab

During the next couple of weeks we will study the French Revolution and Napoleon. Vocabulary is highly important for this chapter as it basically tells a story.
the vocab words are as follows:
estate, great fear, guillotine, reign of terror, coup de' etat, Continental system, scorched earth policy, national assembly

Online Grades

Parents/Guardians,
you can now see your child's grades online!!!!!
simply scroll down the blog and look for Ramirez links on the left. Under Ramirez links, you will see a grades link. Click on the link and you will be directed to the secure grades site. Follow the directions on the page and you will be instantly updated as to how your child is doing in my class.

analyzing enlightenment philosophers

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ARBNAckruQTxZGhjdGJidnhfMTI3Y3N3bWZrZHc&hl=en
here is the organizer for the enlightenment philosophers

The Age of Enlightenment

In this chapter we will be learning about the Age of Enlightenment. We will analyze the philosophers of the era and see how their ideas influenced the American Revolution and major documents created by the new country.

the vocab words for the chapter are as follows:
enlightenment, social contract, philosophe, Declaration of Independence, checks and balances, federal system, Bill of Rights, natural Rights