Thursday Sept 12th day 21

Standard 10.2.1 

Compare the major ideas of philosophers & their effects on the democratic revolutions in England, the U.S., France, & Latin America (e.g., John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Charles-Louis Montesquieu, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

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Objective:
Given an historical presentation on the various philosophes of the 1700's, students will be able to identify, explain and evaluate the various points of view as to the nature of man, and the role that government plays in the rights exercised by its citizens.

Rationale:
The study of early philosophes can help students to understand the philosophical underpinnings of the world in which we live today. More specifically, the study of political philosophers, such as Locke, Hobbes, Montesquieu and Voltaire, can help students to understand the specific ramifications a political philosophy can have on the rights they are granted as citizens.

Evidence:
By listing and explaining specific beliefs to specific philosophes, students will demonstrate a basic understanding of where current rights of citizens and limitations of government began.

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Today's Essential Question: 

How did enlightenment thinkers inspire revolutionaries to push for radical changes in government and society

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Journal Topic:

What would be the best characteristics of a "perfect" government?
1. Single ruler or group? If group haw many groups... just one, or is there more?
2. How did they obtain their position? How long do they stay in power?
3. What type of power do they have? Do they make the rules by themselves, or is there a group?
4. Is it majority rule or super majority (60-40) or some other number?
5. Is there a separate system for laws, or does the ruler/leader decide?
Address these 5 points in your answer

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After the journal entry, we will have a presentation on the The Philosophers Locke and Hobbes - ( pdf version here )

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( do not access these links until instructed to do so by me)



Who should Rule? Monty Python Video clip explaining the contrastsing views - ( here )
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Hobbes Video summary - ( here )
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Quick write #1 - ( survival of the fittest )
Quick Write #2 - ( freedom vs security)
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Locke Video Summary -( here )
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Quick Write #3 - ( Who is right? )
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Social Contract assignment
Why Government Hobbes - ( here )
Why Government Locke - ( here )
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 If time remains, start on the American Revolution Scavenger Hunt - ( here )