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Unit 1: The Quest for Democracy

10.2 Students compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution and their enduring effects worldwide on the political expectations for self-government and individual liberty.

Unit Question: Why is Democracy so Difficult?

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Classwork
Island Activity Reflection 1
Timeline of Key Events in the Evolution of Democracy 2
The Scientific Method and Democracy 3
Summary of Historical Figures 4
Notes on Historical Figures (Notetaking for Democracy Press Conference) 5
Bill of Rights Comparison 6
Legislative Bodies of the French Revolution 7
Triple Venn Diagram Comparing and Contrasting French, American, and Glorious Revolution 8
Lecture Notes
Glorious Revolution Lecture Notes 9
American Revolution Lecture Notes

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Pre-Revolutionary France Lecture Notes 11
Estates-General and Tennis Court Oath Lecture Notes 12
Storming of the Bastille and March on Versailles Lecture Notes 13
Radical Republic Lecture Notes 14
Homework
Homework Sheet (Yellow)
Democracy from the Magna Carta through the Enlightenment Worksheet 15
Chapter 2, Section 1 Worksheet 16
Chapter 2, Section 2 Worksheet 17
Chatper 2, Section 3 Outline Notes 18
Outline Notes for pgs. 212-213 19
Outline Notes for pgs. 214-218 20
Chapter 3, Section 2 Outline notes 21
Warm-ups (You should have 12 Warm-ups)
What is Democracy?
How do the people of England take away power from the king? Think of at least two examples.
What is divine right? How did the Glorious Revolution undermine the divine rights of kings?
Complete the following sentence: It is human nature to be _______________. Therefore, the best type of government should be _________________. Explain.
Which of the people you read about over the weeken (i.e. Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Hobbes) is the MOST democratic? Why? Who is the least democratic? Why? Which philosopher do you agree with the most?
What is a Revolution? Provide a few examples. Are revolutions always violent?

Read Through Role Card and answer the following questions:

Who was King Louis XIV? When did he reign over France? What was the Palace of Versailles? How did Louis XIV use the palace to increase his power? Who was King Louis XVI? When did he reign? Who was the queen of France during Louis XVI's reign? Where was she from?

What social classes exist in American society? Does social class determine political power in the United States?
What are the three estates in France? How much power does each estate have?
What are some of the financial problems in France prior to the Revolution?
Describe three events that led to France's Financial Crisis.
What happened at the Oath of the Tennis Court? Why is this event so significant?
What happened at the Storming of the Bastille? Why is this event significant? *Bonus Question- When did this event take place?
How does radicalism threaten a revolution?
Unit 1 Review Sheet 100 pts!!!!