Monarchs of Europe and Political Revolutions

Monarchs of Europe and Political RevolutionsSeptember 25, 2015Do NowNew SeatsPass back papersHey History!Topics: Why Monarchs of Europe Now?

We have learned about some exemplary rulers that led their nation with greatness, as well as some rulers that have not faired so well. What do you think might be different about the monarchs we will look at in the upcoming classes? Or, do you believe we will see more of what we have observed already? Explain.

Predictive NarrativeYou are going to write a narrative about a European monarch, explaining how he rose and fell from power

Your narrative must include the following terms/words:Divine right of kingsAbsolutismBalance of powerConstitutionCommonwealth

The title of your narrative is The Rise and Fall of Peter the GreatMonarch of Europe Balderdash! Vocabulary ChartsClosureSeptember 28, 2015Do NowAfter coming into class and taking out your class materials QUIETLY, turn to the Hey History! Section of your binder

Take out vocab charts, to be checked

Hey History!Topics: Absolutism

How would you define Absolutism? What do you believe might be the pros and cons of a government based on the ideals of Absolutism?

Divine Right of Kings and The PrinceHow to define an autocratic government?Two Column Chart

Working in your shoulder pairs, read the selections and write a summary of Bossuets and Machiavellis concept of autocratic government. (can use bullets)Who gets the power? How do they get the power? What should they do with the Power?Impact on France, Russia, and Prussia Use your textbooks, the beginning of Chapter 10, to relate these philosophies to the justification of absolute monarchies in Prussia, Russia, and Spain.

How did the leaders of these countries use the ideals of Absolutism to justify their rule?

How and why might an individual or group revolt against an autocratic government?Enlightenment and the Natural Rights of Man EnlightenmentWhat do you think it means?Enlightenment an era in which cultural and intellectual forces in Western Europe emphasizedreason, analysis, and individualism rather than traditional lines of authorityThe Natural Rights Theory all humans are entitled to a basic set of rights and freedoms, usually including the rights of life, liberty, equality, freedom of thought, etc.

Two Treatises on Government by John LockeHow does Locke use the Natural Rights Theory to the role and purpose of government? Debate: Autocracy vs. The Natural Rights of ManTables 2,4,6 The AutocracyTables 3,5,6 The Natural Rights of Man

Consider the following questionsWhat is natural law? Can humans practice rational thought? Should these ideas be suppressed under Christendom? Are these ideas suppressed under absolute monarchs? Why?Did the Reformation and Renaissance in England and France foster the application of natural law to human behavior and society? How did the Scientific Revolution influence the political philosophies?

Debate on the role and purpose of government, what should it be?Debate3 representatives2 minutes to present your views1 minute rebuttalClosureHow and why might an individual or group revolt against an autocratic government?

What might the alternative argument to Bossuet and Machiavelli propose or sound like?HomeworkRead Chapter 10, Sections 1-3September 29, 2015Do NowAfter coming into class and taking your seat quietly, get out your World History Materials and turn to the Hey History!Hey History!Topic: Enlightenment!

What do you think the Enlightenment thinkers focused on? What is Enlightenment all about?What do you think the natural rights theory focuses on? Do you think the two may be connected? If they are connected, how do you believe they might be?

Enlightenment and the Natural Rights of Man EnlightenmentWhat do you think it means?Enlightenment an era in which cultural and intellectual forces in Western Europe emphasizedreason, analysis, and individualism rather than traditional lines of authorityThe Natural Rights Theory all humans are entitled to a basic set of rights and freedoms, usually including the rights of life, liberty, equality, freedom of thought, etc.

Two Treatises on Government by John LockeHow does Locke use the Natural Rights Theory to the role and purpose of government? Debate: Autocracy vs. The Natural Rights of ManTables 2,4,6 The AutocracyTables 3,5,7 The Natural Rights of Man

Consider the following questionsWhat is natural law? Can humans practice rational thought? Should these ideas be suppressed under Christendom? Are these ideas suppressed under absolute monarchs? Why?Did the Reformation and Renaissance in England and France foster the application of natural law to human behavior and society? How did the Scientific Revolution influence the political philosophies?

Debate on the role and purpose of government, what should it be?DebateDebate on the role and purpose of government, what should it be?Why does your school of thought make more sense?

3 representatives2 minutes to present your views1 minute rebuttalThe Absolute Monarchs of EuropeClosureExplain how Absolutism and Enlightenment/Natural Rights Theory differMost interesting fact about the absolute monarchs?

When you are finished, turn it over and place it in the center of the tableHomeworkRead Ch. 10, sec. 4 as well as Ch. 11, sec.1September 30, 2015Do NowAfter coming into class and taking your seat quietly, get out your World History Materials and turn to the Hey History!

Test ReviewFill in the Blank:

39) Columbus40) Vespucci41) Dias42) De Gama43) Magellan44) Ponce de LeonTest Review45) Economic theory stating a government should do all it can to increase a countrys wealth. It is measured by the amount of gold and silver a country possessesThe theory emerged in 1500s after widespread colonizationThe countries limited colonial trade and manufacturing so they could earn more

Test Review46) Triangular Trade was a system of trade involving three stages, one of which was the transatlantic slave tradeFirst leg: European merchants shipped goods to Africa for gold and slavesSecond leg: Slaves were shipped across the Atlantic to the AmericasThird leg: Merchants sent plantation products from the Americas and Caribbean to EuropeHey History!Topic: Conflicts of the Monarchs Group Discussion

Think back to our Monarchs of Europe from yesterdayIn your table groups, discuss what made your specific monarch specialAfter your discussion, come up with a big idea statement about how your monarch was important politically and/or economically, as well as how he or she affected the monarchy in their country. Conflicts Associated with the Absolute MonarchsIn the Textbook: Thirty Years War, War of Spanish Succession, Seven Years WarNot in the textbook: the rest of them

Here Comes the Magna CartaEnglish Monarchs (leading up to the Civil War)The English Civil War and RestorationClosureHow did these events in England influence the development of the United States government? Questions to considerWhich monarch do you think best exemplifies absolutism and why? Which monarch do you think had the biggest impact upon the development of their nation and why?Which conflict or agreement had the biggest impact upon the development of European nations and why?

Discuss in groups, each person turns in their answersHomeworkFinish classworkQuestions to ConsiderRead Ch. 11, sec. 2-4 October 1, 2015Do NowAfter coming into class quietly, take out your World History materials and turn to your Hey History!

Turn in Questions to Consider homeworkHey History! Topic: the Constitution

Consider the Constitution on the United States and the role it serves in the function of out governmentWhat do you think the government of the United States would be like today if we did not have the Constitution in place?

The Magna CartaThe Magna Carta was a crucial piece of legislation; one of the first documents to limit the power of the monarch and protect the rights of the peopleIt also led to the creation of parliament and common lawhttp://www.constitution.org/eng/magnacar.htm

The Magna Carta process guideThe English MonarchsQueen Elizabeth I (reigned from 1558-1603)Elizabeth used Parliament to her advantageShe took the advice of Parliament, obtained necessary taxes, and even allowed free speech to an extentElizabeth still had issues, mostly with Puritans questioning her policies. Other English Monarchs, not so successful

The English MonarchsJames I (reigned from 1603-1625)He was an educated man, but lacked common sense in financial and diplomatic mattersJames clashed with Puritans asking for religious reforms in EnglandHad great problems in a Puritan dominated ParliamentCould not get the taxes to needed to fund his programs, so he used other means that the people did not approve ofHad an uneasy relationship with the English people when he died in 1625 The English MonarchsCharles I (reigned from 1625-1642, basically)Believed in the divine right of kings, like his fatherWas out of touch with the English people, could not get the support of Parliament, so collected money by other meansCharles used royal courts against his enemies; many feared him to be a tyrantOnly called parliament into session when he needed money to squash rebellions in Ireland and ScotlandCivil war broke out in 1642 after Charles used the House of Commons to attempt to arrest some of his opponentsEnglish Civil WarYou be the TeacherEach group will be given one of six topics having to do with the English Civil War and the aftermath Your group will be responsible for presenting a mini, 5-minute lesson about the topicEach topic will have 1-3 questions that everyone should be able to answer after hearing your lessonYou may present your lesson in the form of a skit, straight lecture, activity, however you wish!ClosureWhich English monarch do you believe had the best relationship with Parliament, and which do you believe had the worst? Explain. October 2, 2015Do NowAfter coming into class quietly and taking your seat, get out your World History materials5 minutes to get ready to teachPolitical PhilosophersThomas HobbesJohn LockeDenis DiderotMontesquieuVoltaireRousseauMary WollstonecraftJames HarringtonDavid HumePolitical Philosopher: Social Networking ProfilesYou and your partner(s) are going to create a social networking profile for a major Enlightenment philosopherYour profile should include the following:Profile pictureBio info (where they are from, year they were born)Status updates (discussing major contributions, works they have been working on)Conversations b/w philosopher and other friends on social network (discussing how significant they believe the work is)British Policies TimelineCreate a timeline of the following British policies enacted in AmericaProclamation of 1763Currency ActStamp ActSugar ActTea ActIntolerable Acts

For each act, you must include the month/year, an explanation of the policy, and the colonists reaction to the policy.

ClosureHomeworkComplete the Enlightenment Philosophers Data Chart and the British Policies Chart using the information gathered in class (photos will be posted on the wiki)October 6, 2015Do NowAfter coming into class and taking your seat quietly, take out your World History materials and return to the After the English Monarchs activity/sheet from last classFinishing You Be the Teacher TopicsHey History!Topic: Age of Monarchs, up to now

Discuss with your table partners the major concepts/figures we have discussed regarding the Age of European Monarchs up to this pointMake a list of each of the concepts/figures you can recall. Station WorkClosureThink about the material and concepts you have been working on during the station work.

Now, create two test questions from the material that was reviewed/created in class, along with the answer to each question.HomeworkStart reviewing materials, test/quiz (quest?!) on Friday!

Finish station workOctober 7, 2015Do NowAfter coming into class and quietly taking your seat, get out your World History materials

Turn in your homework to the Turn In Box

Turn to your Hey History!Hey History!Topic: The State of the Classroom

Imagine that one day you come to class and the following is announced: From now on the class will be conducted in silence. If you speak without permission you will be given a detention. If you receive 5 detentions then you fail the class.

How would these new policies make you feel?Do you believe these policies would be fair/unfair? Why? How might you challenge the new policies?

Timeline for British PoliciesYou will be creating a timeline for several British policies that were enacted in the American colonies. Each event should be represented by a half sheet of paperEach event should have the following: Name of Policy, Year Policy was Enacted, Explanation of the Policy, and How the Colonists Reacted to the PolicyTimeline for British PoliciesCurrency ActIntolerable ActsProclamation of 1763Stamp ActSugar ActTea Act

List of Demands to King George IIIImagine you are part of a group of American colonists and you want to do something to combat the unfair actions of the British government.

As a group, compose a list of suggestions the king may wish to consider. Provide reasons for why the American colonists should be granted their independence. Be sure to give specific examples of British policies that Americans opposed.

Declaration of Independence with Process GuideIndividually read the document

Work in your groups to answer the questions analyzing the document. Key People with their Role in the RevolutionUsing your smart devices, research the following individuals and write a statement for the role they played in the American Revolution

George WashingtonBenjamin FranklinJohn AdamsThomas JeffersonThomas Paine

ClosureHomeworkFinish ClassworkStudyOctober 8, 2015Do NowAfter coming into class and taking your seat quietly, take out your World History materials

Materials in the Pick Up Box

Hey History!Hey History!Topic: Revolutionary Quotes

All men are created equal. (Jefferson)Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains. (Rousseau)I do not agree with the words you say but will defend with my life your right to say them. (Voltaire)LEtat, cest moi. (Louis XIV)

What topic(s) are the quotes concerned with?How are the quotes similar? Different? French Revolution TopicsEach group will get a topic, create a poster illustrating information for each topic, and then present to the class.

Causes of the French Revolution Era of the National Assembly Era of the Legislative Assembly Era of the National Convention Era of the Directory Napoleonic Era

Information Gallery WalkFilling in informational graphic organizers on the following: Policies that led up to the American Revolution. Finish filling any information on the French Revolution TopicsQuiz/Test TomorrowFormat: Fill in the Blank and Matching

Topics covered: Vocabulary Awareness ChartDivine Right of Kings and The PrinceEnlightenment and the Natural Rights of ManTwo Treatises of GovernmentAbsolute Monarchs ChartConflicts Involving Monarchs ChartEnglish Monarchs and Civil War TopicsMagna CartaBritish Policies Leading up to American RevolutionStudy TimeHomeworkSTUDY!!!