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One of the main causes of the Revolution in thought was trade/geographic location.

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One of the main causes of the Revolution in thought was trade/geographic location.

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Trading within the Islamic Empire had begun to lead to the innovations of new ideas as ideas were passed on. One of the innovations that were created within the Islamic Empire included the creation of paper by the Muslims. (Islam Empire of Faith Viewing Guide). The Islamic pilgrimages helped commerce technology and trade innovations by trading goods and textiles. As more innovations began to be produced, newer ideas arose and caused people to explore and go further out into the unknown.

Ms. Waller: How did trade lead to the Islamic Empire creating paper? This also does not quite relate back to your thesis.

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Evidence of Revolutions in Thought was the creations of innovations 

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Evidence of Revolutions in Thought was the creations of innovations 

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The factor that helped sustain revolutions in thought was the event of the Mongol Invasion. The Islamic Empire experienced a rich intellectual and cultural heritage, with innovators making contributions to various fields such as science, mathematics, and philosophy. However, during the Mongol Invasion, the empire faced a period of disruption. Despite these challenges, some rulers and authorities sought to preserve and support the traditions of the empire, encouraging the continuation of learning and innovation as they believed it was a way to become closer to their God.

Ms. Waller: This box could have been a bit more clear about how Islam supported innovation before the Mongol invasion. Then you could have gone into how the Mongols did not support innovation in the same way leading to the revolution in thought to end, thus proving that a supportive authority is necessary to sustain.

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Sustaining Revolutions in Thought was supportive authorities

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Sustaining Revolutions in Thought was supportive authorities

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One of the causes of revolution in thought was the geographic location of where that country was located. The Islamic Empire had the cause as stated: "The Islamic Empire's geographic location impacted the revolution since it has natural lands between the West and East" (The Golden Age of Islam Reading) The geographic location of the Islamic Empire had the interference with the Mongols as they had easy access to their countries due to where it was located which successfully allowed them to take over and attack their land. Although trading was crucial within the Islamic Empire is had led to the spread of ideas and knowledge as it began to spread.

Ms. Waller: For this box, I would have liked to have seen you stick with the significance of trade and geographic location as it relates to the spread of goods and ideas. While you are correct that the Mongols did conquer the Islamic Empire, that point does not support your thesis claim for the cause of revolutions in thought.

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A successful revolution in thought is caused by questioning traditional beliefs, is sustained by supportive authority, and is evidenced by innovations in weaponry, science, and within the governments or rulers' power.

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One of the causes of the revolution in thought for China was trading. Within China, the growth in their economy was rapidly increasing in not only trade but commerce trade as well as the manufacture of new ideas. Although trade had played a big role within China the rise of a new authority had drastic effects. During the Song Dynasty in China, the main cause of the revolution in 960 military general Zhao Kuangyin, usurped the throne and began the Song Dynasty. (Revolutions in Though: China). As more conflicts started to become more common, the need for inventions and innovations to protect and prepare for these future attacks became a necessity.

Ms. Waller: You could have just addressed geography here. China was a bit more isolationist compared to the other two case studies. For China, it was the fear of invaders that led to the increase in military innovations.

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One of the causes of the revolution in thought for Europe was their geographic location. Due to where they were located retrieving food for the citizens was a constant struggle which then led to food shortages as the monarchy continued to infuriate the citizens. Due to this factor, it had led the citizens to become tired and fed up with these constant behaviors of being controlled as there was a strong demand for democracy over monarchy. With this feeling, citizens felt the need to make a change which had led to newer innovations.

Ms. Waller: Which source did you use for this claim? Trade and geography was imperative for the revolution in thought in Europe because many ideas came from Europe's interactions with the Islamic Empire via trade and the Crusades.

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The monarchy within Europe had led to innovations created by the Europeans, one being creating renewable energy. The citizens had created solar-powered and wind inventions to sustain and make use of natural resources. Along with renewable energy, the Europeans also made improvements and advancements within their transportation units. Due to this the monarchy and lead the revolution to sustain.

Ms. Waller: What is your source for this? How could there have been renewable energy when electricity was not yet invented? Also, what did monarchs have to do with what we discussed? This box is your innovations box, not your sustain box.

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Wars and attacks within China had begun to lead to the need for more protection and weapons to resist. An innovation that was created within the Song Dynasty in China was the manufacture of stronger steel arrow tips (Revolutions in Though: China), as well as devices that launched fire and thrown bombs to help support China within attacks. Not to mention the large amount of gunpowder that was created during this time to support future innovations. Innovations were not only created for wars but the innovation for advancements in iron and steel production used for agriculture as well as for the construction of suspended bridges. This eventually led the revolution to sustain and continue to progress.

Ms. Waller: Be careful with that last sentence, the revolution in thought did not really continue because the Mongols invaded anyway. Also, I'm not sure how this photo is relevant. It is a modern photo.

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Although war helped continue the revolution, it was also the new ideas, advancements in arts and sciences, and a focus on Confucian values. Scholars sought to bring about positive change while still respecting the authority of the ruling class. They aimed to strike a balance between innovations such as the steel arrow tips, and gun powders, but also tradition, contributing to the stability and prosperity of the Song Dynasty in China.

Ms. Waller: This explanation does not link back to your thesis.

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The Monarchy had played a large role in sustaining a revolution in thought, it was also the cultural movements that challenged existing norms and sparked new ideas. From the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, innovators sought to bring about positive change while still acknowledging the authority of the ruling powers. They wanted a balance between innovations such as renewable energy and their traditions, contributing to the development and progress of European societies.

Ms. Waller: I'm confused here. This box should have discussed the church.