Do NOW

Describe LA without a

government for one week

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Objective and Standard

I will analyze and discuss the importance of the concept of the “state of nature,” scoring a 2.7 or higher on an exit ticket paragraph.

12.1.1 Analyze the influence of Ancient and leading European political thinkers such as John Locke, Montesquieu, Machiavelli, and William Blackstone on the development of American government.

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Agenda

1) Do NOW2) Identifying Historical Significance3) State of Nature simulation4) State of Nature notes5) Real life state of Nature6) Discussion7) Prisoner’s Dilemma8) Exit Ticket9) Vocab chart

Introduction…

Why is government necessary? Many political philosophers claim that without a strong government there would be those who would steal, kill, enslave, or otherwise oppress people who are weak. To some people, this view is realistic. To others, it is depressing and pessimistic. Why can’t people live peacefully and harmoniously without the authority of a government? Can they?

In this simulation…

You will compete in a “state of nature” and have the opportunity to create a political society.

You can decide to live peacefully or brutally, in harmony or in conflict.

You can create a society that is fair or one in which only the strong will survive.

The Goal

The goal of the game is to survive and acquire the most property. The winning team will be the one that survives the game with the most property.

The Rules

1. As in life, there is inequality. There are seven teams and each team receives an assigned amount of property. Some teams will begin with a lot, but other teams will have very little.

(Now, divide yourselves into 7 teams)

Your property…

Team 1 = $60Team 2 = $10Team 3 = $40Team 4 = $70Team 5 = $30Team 6 = $20Team 7 = $50

The Rules continued…

2. There is NO government or authority. You may make agreements with other teams, but you are not bound to keep them.

THE GAME There are 3 rounds. In order from

poorest to wealthiest, teams will decide what to do:

1. INVEST property and receive a 10% return.

2. Give some of the property to another team as part of an AGREEMENT.

3. Sell yourself into SLAVERY by giving up all of your property. You will survive as long as your owners do.

4. ATTACK a team with less money than you and take up to $20 from them.

State of Nature

The state of nature is a situation where there is no government or laws

New Orleans, LA after Hurricane Katrina

What is Freedom?

The ability to do what you want without being punished.

Security

To be safe from harm, usually physical harm.

In the State of Nature…

People have total freedom, but very little security.

We create government to get security, but we have to give up some freedom.

State of Nature

The State of Nature is important in government because if we know how people are without a government, it helps us understand what kind of government we need.

Think, Pair, Share

In your notes under TPS, write at least three sentences in response to the two questions at the bottom. Then, turn to a neighbor and share your responses.

Imagine two worlds: 21st century America where the government is

suddenly removed. No police, hospitals, case workers.

Long long ago before governments existed. Mankind lives out in nature.

1) How does mankind treat eachother in each?

Exit Ticket (half page)

1) Explain what the state of nature is and why it is important to the idea of government. In your opinion, what did the state of nature look like.

OR2) The Mayans were right and doomsday has struck. The majority of mankind has been destroyed and you and your classmates number among the few survivors. There is no school, no government, no institutions of any kind.

In a paragraph, creatively describe LA in the state of nature. In your opinion, what kind of government should there be now that we can rebuild.

Terms you must use and underline: State of Nature, Security, Liberty Check for grammar, spelling, and organization Reread your paragraph Approximately half a page

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On a scale of -10 to +10, evaluate your own contribution to the class and your classmates

Raise your hand and point out two positives you saw today