Unit
1: The Quest for Democracy (Period 7) Unit
1: The Quest for Democracy (Period 7)
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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/Pg. # |
| Tuesday, August 25 |
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N/A | N/A |
| Wednesday, August 26 | Warmup- What is democracy? Why is democracy so difficult?
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10.1 | Chapter 1, Section 4 |
| Thursday, August 27 | .No Warmup
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N/A | N/A |
| Friday, August 28 | Warmup- What is divine right? How did the Glorious Revolution undermine the divine right of kings?
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10.2 | Chapter 2, Section 1 |
| Tuesday, September 1 | Warmup- Complete the following sentence: It is human nature to be ___________. Therefore, the best type of government should be___________________. Explain
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10.2 | Chapter 2, Section 2 |
| Wednesday, September 2 | Warmup- Which of the people you read about (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?
Click Philosphers Name for Biographical Information on each philosopher:
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10.2 | Chapter 2, Section 2 |
| Thursday, September 3 | No Warmup
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10.2 | N\A |
| Friday, September 4 |
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| Monday, September 7 | No School- Labor Day |
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10.2 | N/A |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Democracy Press Conference. Come in costume and bring a camera |
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10.2 | N/A |
| Wednesday, September 9 | Democracy Press Conference (if more time is needed) | 10.2 | N/A | |
| Thursday, September 10 | Warmup- What is a Revolution? Provide an example. Are revolutions always violent?
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10.2 | N/A |
| Friday, September 11 | Warmup- 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?
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10.2 | Chapter 2, Section 3 |
| Tuesday, September 15 | Warmup- What social classes exist in American society? Does social class determine political power in the United States? |
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10.2 | Chapter 3, Section 1 |
| Wednesday, September 16 | No Warmup |
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10.2 | Chapter 3, Section 1 |
| Thursday, September 17 | Warmup- Describe three events that led to France's Financial Crisis.
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10.2 | Chapter 3, Section 1 |
| Friday, September 18 | Warmup- What happened at the oath of the Tennis Court? Whis is this event so significant?
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10.2 | Chapter 3, Section 1 |
| Tuesday, September 22 | No 7th Period |
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10.2 | Chapter 3, Section 1 |
| Wednesday, September 23 | Warmup- What happened at the Storming of Bastille? Why is this event so significant? *Bonus Question- When did this event take place?
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10.2 | Chapter 3, Section 2 |
| Thursday, September 24 | No Warmup |
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10.2 | N/A |
| Friday, September 25 |
No Warmup |
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10.2 | N/A |
| Tuesday, September 29 | No 7th Period |
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10.2 | N/A |
| Wednesday, September 30 | Warmup- How does radicalism threaten a revolution?
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10.2 | N/A |
| Thursday, October 1 | No Warmup Multiple Choice Portion of test |
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10.2 | N/A |
| Friday, October 2 | No Warmup Essay Portion of Test |
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10.2 | N/A |