Unit 1: The Quest for Democracy

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Standards:

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?

Things to think about...

*How does the individual fit into the “scheme of things”?
*What is the relationship between humanity and religion?
*What are human rights?

Date Agenda Homework State Content Standard Textbook Chapter/Pg. #

Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26

 

Warm-Up- What is democracy? Why is democracy so difficult?

  • Introductions
  • Seat Assignments
  • Course Layout (Click here for Information on Units, Projects, and Literature)
  • Course Syllabus (Click here for Information on Grading, Expectations, Ect.)
  • Island Activity

 

10.1

Chapter 1, Section 4

Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28

Warm-Up- How do the people of England take away power from the king? Think of at least two examples.

  • Read Chapter 2, Section 1 and complete worksheet
  • Material Check
10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.2

 Chapter 2, Section 1

 Monday, August 31

Agenda

Warm-up- What is divine right? How did the Glorious Revolution undermine the divine rights of kings?

  • Material Check
  • The Scientific Method and Democracy (Click here for handout)

 

  • Read Chapter 2, Section 2 and complete worksheet
  • Make sure you have done all of your reading. There will be a small quiz on Thursday\Friday
  • Period 4- Finish notes on the Glorious Revolution.
10.2/10.2.1/10.2.2/10.2.3  Chapter 2, Section 2
Tuesday, September 1 and Wednesday, September 2

Warm-up- Complete the following sentence: It is human nature to be_________________. Therefore, the best type of government should be ________________. Explain.

Click Philosphers Name for Biographical Information on each philosopher:

Aristotle

Baron de Montesquieu

Elizabeth I (video)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (video)

John Locke (video)

King Louis XIV

Mary Wollstoncroft (video)

Plato

Thomas Hobbes (video)

  • Bring Research for Classtime
10.2/10.2.1/10.2.2/10.2.3 N/A
Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4

Warm-Up- Which of the people you read about over the weekend (i.e. Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Hobbes) is the MOST democratic? Why?
Who is the least democratic? Which philosopher do you agree with the most?

  • Review Quiz
  • Work on Democracy Press Conference Project
Finish all the items on the Democracy Press Conference Checklist. Be Prepared to present Tues. and Wed. next week. 10.2/10.2.1/10.2.2/10.2.3 N/a
Monday, Septeber 7 No School- Labor Day      
Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9 Democracy Press Conference
  • TBA
10.1.3;10.2; 10.2.2; 10.2.3

Chapter 2, Section 3

Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11

Warm-up- What is a Revolution? Provide an example. Are revolutions always violent?

10.2.4 Chapter 2, Section 3
Monday, September 14

Warm-Up- 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?

 

 

  • Outline pg. 212-213
N/A N/A
Tuesday, September 15and Wednesday, September 16

Warm-up- 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?

  • None
N/A N/A
Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18

Warm-up- Describe three events that led to France's Financial Crisis.

  • Outline pgs. 214-218
N/A N/A
Monday, September 21

Warm-up- What happened at the Oath of the Tennis Court? Why is this event so significant?

  • Storming of Bastille Simulation
  • none
N/A N/A
Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, September 23

Warm-up- Describe two similarities between the documents? Describe one major difference.

  • Outline Chapter 3, Section 2
  • Finish Bill of Rights Comparison
N/A N/A
Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25

Warm-Up- What happened at the Storming of the Bastille? Why is this event significant? *Bonus Question- When did this event take place?

  • Work on Notebook
  • Work on Review Sheet
10.2.4

Chapter 3, Section 2

Monday, September 28

No School

  10.2.4  
Tuesday, September 29 and Wednesday, September 30

Warm-up- How does radicalism threaten a revolution?

  • Legislative Bodies of the French Revolution
  • Triple Venn Diagram comparing French, American, and Glorious Revolution
  • Complete Notebook
  • Complete Review Sheet
N/A N/A
Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2
  • Unit 1 Test- Multiple Choice and Essay
  • Outline Chapter 3, Section 3
10.2.4; 10.2.5

Chapter 3, Section 3