Unit+2-+The+Revolutions

= = =Unit 2- The Revolutions= =Standards= WH10.2 Students compare and contrast the Glorious Revolution of England, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution and their enduring effects worldwide on the political expectations for self- government and individual liberty. WH10.2.1 Compare the major ideas of philosophers and their effects on the democratic revolutions in England, the United States, France, and Latin America (e.g., John Locke, Charles-Louis Montesquieu, Jean- Jacques Rousseau, Simon Bolívar, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison). WH10.2.2 List the principles of the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights (1689), the American Declaration of Independence (1776), the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen (1789), and the U.S. Bill of Rights (1791). WH10.2.3 Understand the unique character of the American Revolution, its spread to other parts of the world, and its continuing significance to other nations. WH10.2.4 Explain how the ideology of the French Revolution led France to develop from constitutional monarchy to democratic despotism to the Napoleonic empire. = = =Assignment 2.1- Revolutionary Vocabulary (Part 1)= You will make a google docs to produce a layout of the vocabulary for this unit. After you are finished, you will embed it on your wiki. Follow the directions to create the presentation.

Title Slide- Title it "The Revolutions". Insert a picture that reminds you of a revolution and write the definition of a revolution in your own words.

Slide 1- Magna Carta -What country was it written for? -When was it written? -What did it do to the power of monarchies? -How was this a form of "rule of law"?

Slide 2- Glorious Revolution (Add Picture of Choice) -Where did it take place? -Who took over as King of this country? -What document changed the power of Kings forever and was a result of this revolution?

Slide 3- The English Bill of Rights -When was it written? -In two sentences, explain what it did?

Slide 4- The Enlightenment -In two sentences, describe what the enlightenment was. -When did it take place? -Why is it important?

Slide 5- Charles-Louis Montesquieu (Add a picture of him) -Where was he from? -What is he most famous for?

Slide 6- John Locke (Add Picture of him) -Where was he from? -Lifespan? -What are natural rights? (two sentences)

Slide 7- Jean Jacques Rousseau (Insert picture of him) -Where was he from? -Lifespan? -What is the Social Contract? (two sentences)

Slide 8- Thomas Jefferson (Insert picture of him) -Where was he from? :) -What is he most famous for writing? -Why did he switch the words from "property" to "the pursuit of happiness"?

=Assignment 2.2- Limiting Monarchs= Before the Glorious Revolution, England was greatly affected by.....

Define: Absolute Monarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, Parliamentary Government, Oligarchy, Aristocracy

[|The Magna Carta]

1. When was the Magna Carta Written? 2. What did the Magna Carta do to the power of Monarchs? 3. Why is the Magna Carta important to the History of England? 4. Which King was forced to sign the Magna Carta? 5. Why is it important to the United States?

[|English Bill of Rights] 6. When was it written? 7. Who took over when the English Bill of Rights was passed? 8. What are four major changes that the English Bill of Rights made?

=Assignment 2.2- The Glorious Revolution lecture.= I will give a short lecture on the glorious revolution. You must take notes in an evernote note entitled: The Glorious Revolution. Due Date: Thursday, October 14th.

=Assignment 2.3- The Glorious Revolution= Use the key below to answer the questions that follow. 1. What family ruled England from 1485-1603? 2. Why did Puritans dislike the Anglican Church? 3.What was the period called when Charles I and James I ignored parliament? 4. What were the two sides in the Civil War? 5. When Charles was beheaded, what kind of government did the English declare? 6. Why did parliament oppose James II as king? 7. What kind of government did the English Bill of Rights create? 8. What was the toleration act and how did it affect Religion in England **​(Look this one up)**?





9. Why was Henry unhappy with Cathrine? 10. How was the Anglican church created? 11. Who were the puritans? 12. Where did many persecuted puritans flee to? 13. How were the Stuarts different than the Tudors?

=Assignment 2.4- Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights Comparison= You are going to make a diagram that gives three similarities and three differences between these two documents. You should have three in both circles and three in the middle. I want them to be significant and not random facts. Please do this in pages and follow the example below. When you are finished you will take a screen shot, upload it as a file on your wiki, and send me the link to your page.

=Assignment 2.5- French Revolution Video Response=

1. This program opens with a discussion of Louis XVI's inexperience as a leader. How do you think the characteristics of Louis XVI led to the French Revolution?

2. What were some of the causes of the French Revolution discussed in this program?

3. What was the "Enlightenment"? Who were some of its major thinkers and writers?

4. Why did the French people have such negative feelings toward Marie Antoinette?

5. What was the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizens"? How does it relate to the U.S. Constitution?

6. What was the Third Estate? Which groups in French society did it include?

7. One of the historians interviewed in this program Calls the French Revolution "the crossroads of the modern world." What do you think this means? Do you agree with this claim?

8. At first, it seemed that King Louis XVI would cooperate with some of the demands of the Third Estate. Why do you think he ultimately reacted so violently against them?

9. What kind of leader was Robespierre? Do you think he did a good job of representing the wishes of the French people?

10. What was the role of women in the French Revolution? Can you think of some examples of their contribution to the Revolution from this program?

11. Why do you think the initial goals of the Revolution became so distorted during the "Reign of Terror"? Why do you think Robespierre had so much fear of political traitors?

12. What do you think were the most important long-term effects of the French Revolution? What were its Legacies?

=2.6- The People of the French Revolution= Please put a picture of each of the following people and write three reasons why they were important to the French Revolution and or important facts.


 * -The Committee of Public Safety**
 * -Maximilien Robespierre**
 * -Jean Paul Marat**
 * -Louis XVI**
 * -Marie Antoinette**
 * -George Danton**
 * -Charlotte Corday**

=Assignment 2.7- The Enlightenment= Read the link and answer the questions that follow.

[|The Age of Enlightenment]

1. When did it take place? 2. What was the scientific Revolution? 3. What are two things that Galileo was famous for? 4. Explain the conflict between Galileo and the Church. 5. What is the Scientific Method and what two men helped improved it? 6. What are two things that Newton is famous for? 7. How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the Age of Enlightenment? 8. Describe John Locke's philosophy in two sentences. 9. Describe Voltaire's philosophy in two sentences. 10. How did the Enlightenment lead to Revolution even though the philosophers were not revolutionaries? 11. What are the three long term effects that the Enlightenment caused?

=Assignment 2.8- The Enlightenment Crew= You are going to do this vocabulary on your wiki. For every term or person you will do the following:

__-Post a picture that represents the person or the term.__ __-Write a sentence to define the term or say who the person is.__ __-Write two contributions that this person made to the enlightenment (theories, writings, or philosophies).__


 * -David Hume**
 * -Immanuel Kant**
 * -Voltaire**
 * -Montesquieu**
 * -Locke**
 * -Hobbes**
 * -Isaac Newton (Scientific Revolution)**

=**Assignment 2.9- The American Revolution**=

[] 1. Please explain this video in three sentences.

[] 2. What is a militia? Why would the minute men be underdogs? 3. Where was Lexington and Concord? 4. Why was it called the shot heard round the world? 5. Tell me the significance of Lexington and Concord in two sentences.

[] 6. Please explained what happened at the Boston Massacre in a paragraph (4 sentences)

[] 7. In addition to establishing that "all men are created equal", according to the video, what else does it state? 8. Where did the continental congress meet? What were they deciding at the 2nd continental congress? 9. How is inalienable rights explained in the video?

[] 10. According to some of the speakers, what were some of the reasons for the American victory? 11. One of the speakers talks about the difference between what the British were fighting for compared to what Americans were fighting for. 12. Please explain this video in two sentences.

=Assignment 2.10- The Declaration of Independence= Read the link below to find the answers to the questions that follow. [|The Declaration of Independence]

1. Who wrote the declaration of Independence and when was it written? 2. According to the link, what has the Declaration come to represent? 3. How long had the colonists and the British been at war when the Declaration was written? 4. Who was the author of //common sense// (a pamphlet and encouraged public debate on colonial independence? 5. Put the following line in your own words: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Read the link and answer the questions that follow. [|Bill of Rights] 6. What are the Bill of Rights and when were they ratified? 7. List the Amendments included in the Bill of Rights. 8. Pick four of them and put them in your own words. 9. Pick an amendment that seems to be more relevant(important) to the American Revolution era than it is today. Explain why this is so. 10. Write a short paragraph (four sentences) on which amendment is most important to you and why.

=Assignment 2.9- The Napoleon Video.=