Mr. Epler's Class Web Site

Disclaimer: This site was created to demonstrate how to build a teacher Web site using Dreamweaver as exampled in the Macromedia Academy workshop held at Educational Technology Resources in El Cajon, CA.

There are important reasons for investigating history. The study of history...

helps develp a critical eye,
teaches the skill of decision-making through analytical interpretation, and
facilitates appreciation for the present by generating an awareness of the past

Welcome to Mr. Epler's class Web page. I look forward to a successful and enjoyable school year with all of you. I will try to do everything possible to help you succeed in this class if you make a reasonable effort to turn in your assignments on time.

POLITICAL AND DIPLOMATIC HISTORY • The rise and functioning of the modern state in its various forms • The development of political parties and ideologies • The extension and limitation of rights and liberties (personal, civic, economic, and political) • The development and growth of nationalism • Forms of political protest, reform and revolution • Colonialism and its relationship with Great Britain. • Relationship between domestic and foreign policies • Efforts to restrain conflicts Techniques and technology of war