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.________________________________________________________________________
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: After watching the congressional hearing by Elizabeth Warren to the CEO of Wells Fargo...
1. what do you think should be the appropriate punishment
2. What would Hobbes and Locke say about the situation
Video Link
Presentation on the The Philosophers Locke and Hobbes - ( pdf version here )
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Why Government Hobbes - ( here )
Why Government Locke - ( here )
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When the presentation is over, work on the two Enlightenment docs below
Enlightenment Worksheet assignment - Enlightenment Worksheet
4 philosophes mentioned in the presentation (Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire, Beccaria) Worksheet Here
Lastly, each section has a quiz that needs to be finished as a review for your test.
Combine all three quizzes onto 1 document and submit int Google Classroom folder
Section 1 Quiz
Section 2 Quiz
Section 3 Quiz
Monday - The American Revolution Scavenger Hunt - American Revolution Scavenger Hunt
