Thursday, October 9, 2014

finish the quiz!!



¢  Name: ____________________________________Date: ___________________________ 
¢Which of the following names do you think said the following statements, based on what you know about them…Names: Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire, Wollstonecraft, Diderot,
¢1)“…No one ought to harm another in his life,… liberty, or possessions.”
¢2) “every punishment which does not arise from absolute necessity is tyrannical.”
¢3) “All men are born with a nose and then fingers, but no one was born with knowledge of God.”
¢4) “During the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that condition called war… of every man, against everyman.”
¢5) “we may acquire liberty, but it is never recovered once lost.”
¢6) “I do earnestly wish to see the distinction of sex confounded in society.
¢7) “All abstract sciences are nothing but the study of relations between signs.”

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

From the Scientific Revolution to the American Revolution!



¢HW:  Read pp. 194-97  Make a Venn Diagram comparing the ideas from English Revolution and the American Revolution 
 
¢Write a summary explaining how the ideas of the English Revolution contributed to the Dec of Ind, Constitution, and Bill of Rights!

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Enlightenment review.....too many students are not able to explain their HW!!



HW:  Read p. 189:  Enlightenment in America
Define in your own words:  general will, absolutism, deism, separation of powers, social contract
Answer #5
Explain how the writers (and which writers) of the Enlightenment in England influenced:
Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence
How did Rousseau’s idea of the social contract and Lockes ideas about rebellion influence America to rebel against England?  How are these ideas of Rousseau and Locke similar?

Monday, October 6, 2014

Cornell Notes!! Enjoy your favorite activity!!



What is the Scientific Method?  How did  this influence the Enlightenment thinkers?
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CW:  pp. 181, 184-86
¢Cornell Notes:
¢P. 181 John Locke- natural rights
¢p. 185Voltaire-criticized religion and….
¢p. 186 Montesquieu- ideas about government
¢p. 186  Rousseau-social contract
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¢In your summary:  What was the goal of the Enlightenment thinkers?  (see 184)

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Sample outline for Cromwell Essay; or use the Thinking Map

Oliver Cromwell Essay 2014:  Hero or Tyrant?

For this essay you will be using your notes, the text, and the biographical handout to
Determine whether Cromwell was more of a Hero or a Tyrant.
PROMPT: 

Oliver Cromwell became a hero when led the English Civil War against King Charles.  After beheading the King, he became leader of Parliament.  As leader of Parliament he created laws about religion, daily behavior and ‘merryment’, and he purged the Parliament.  In your opinion, was he more of a hero or a tyrant?  Did he do more harm than good?  Use the handout first to develop an outline; then add information from your notes or the text. 
Planning; outlining
With a team you will list the criterion that support , or counter your thesis (Hero or Tyrant).  You will use your text, notes, important dates, And handout. We will develop a Thinking Map together in class to help organize your essay.  REMEMBER WHEN YOU WRITE TO HAVE UNITY in your paragraphs.

Key essay components:
Introductory paragraph.  This should include the historical background of the English Civil War, date,references to Charles I and Oliver Cromwell as a leaders, and your thesis statement.  You can also add a quote or a dramatic moment as a ‘grabber’.

A.  Sample outline/Body paragraphs:
Remember:  As you tell Cromwell’s story, you want to emphasize events (and their dates) that support your thesis.  This is your Evidence to support your thesis.


1. Identify the causes of the English Civil War.  Include references to the actions of King Charles I.
2. Describe Oliver Cromwell’s involvement in the Civil War.  Include  religious and political beliefs, and military leadership in this civil war.
3. Cromwell is victorious over the King.  Charles1 is captured.  Cromwell encourages the Parliament to Behead the King.  The new Parliament---is a Commonwealth without a King
4. Describe why and how (purges Parliament) Cromwell  becomes ‘lord protectorate’
5. List the actions of Cromwell as ‘lord protectorate’.
Conclusion:  Highlight one or two most important examples that support your thesis.
You can also make reference to future limits on the King’s power after he dies.

Use MLA Format:  1 inch margins; 12 pitch Time New roman font; double space; headings; your own original title; indent paragraphs 5 spaces

You will type your first draft on Thursday night.  (no paper = -20)  You will bring it to class on Friday for my review and to share with classmates.  The Final Draft is due Monday in class.  No late papers accepted.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

T CHart: More Tyrant or Hero?



SEE HOMEWORK BELOW:  T CHART

Oliver Cromwell Essay 2014:  Hero or Tyrant?

For this essay you will be using your notes, the text, and the biographical handout to
Determine whether Cromwell was more of a Hero or a Tyrant.

Planning; outlining
With a team you will list the criterion that support , or counter your thesis (Hero or Tyrant).  You will use your text, notes, important dates, And handout. We will develop a Thinking Map together in class to help organize your essay.  REMEMBER WHEN YOU WRITE TO HAVE UNITY in your paragraphs.

Key essay components:
Introductory paragraph.  This should include the historical background of the English Civil War, references to Charles I and Oliver Cromwell as a leaders, and your thesis statement.  You can also add a quote or a dramatic moment as a ‘grabber’.

A.  Sample outline/Body paragraphs:
Remember:  As you tell Cromwell’s story, you want to emphasize events (and their dates) that support your thesis.  This is your Evidence to support your thesis.

Introductioin
1. Identify the causes of the English Civil War.  Include references to the actions of King Charles I.
2. Describe Oliver Cromwell’s involvement in the Civil War.  Include  religious and political beliefs, and military leadership in this civil war.
3. Cromwell is victorious over the King.  Charles1 is captured.  Cromwell encourages the Parliament to Behead the King.  The new Parliament---is a Commonwealth without a King
4. Describe why and how (purges Parliament) Cromwell  becomes ‘lord protectorate’
5. List the actions of Cromwell as ‘lord protectorate’.
Conclusion:  Highlight one or two most important examples that support your thesis.
You can also make reference to future limits on the King’s power after he dies.

B.  Sample organizer:  Use the Thinking Map we completed in class.  Add your own evidence to support your thesis.

C:  Build him up as a Hero then tear him down!!

Use MLA Format:  1 inch margins; 12 pitch Time New roman font; double space; headings; your own original title;; indent paragraphs 5 spaces

You will type your first draft on Thursday night.  You will bring it to class on Friday for my review and to share with classmates.  The Final Draft is due Monday in class.  No late papers accepted.

HOMEWORK



 Write three different versions of you thesis statement.
 ____________
Supports
8-10

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 Counters
4-6

Monday, September 29, 2014

the Glorius Revolution



HW: Read 180-82
Page 181:  Read the section, the Bloodless Revolution.  List 5 new ideas and changes that created more rights for citizens and less rights for the king.
Explain the agreement or Bill of rights negotiated with William of Orange that led to the Glorious Revolution. 
 
p. 182  How did the Glorious Revolution in England create the foundation for democratic governments (such as in the United States)?   Give 3 examples of how our government, laws, and rights are similar. (see p. 181) 
 
 Explain natural rights theory of John Locke. What other ideas did he have about government? According to Locke why did people need government?  Define mutual  And then explain what are the mutual obligations of the government and the people to the government.