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Monarch

Monarch. Baro. Serfs and Peasants. The Magna Carta 1215 Notes. King John of England Feudal system Hierarchical system based on land grants. Monarch. Barons. Serfs and Peasants. Magna Carta. 1215- Barons revolt- force John to sign M.C. Magna Carta (or Great Charter)

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Monarch

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  1. Monarch Baro Serfs and Peasants

  2. The Magna Carta 1215Notes King John of England Feudal system Hierarchical system based on land grants Monarch Barons Serfs and Peasants

  3. Magna Carta 1215- Barons revolt- force John to sign M.C. Magna Carta (or Great Charter) • Limits the power of the Monarch • Protects against A. Unjust punishment B. Taxation w/o consent

  4. Magna Carta 1215- Barons revolt- force John to sign M.C. Magna Carta (or Great Charter) • Limits the power of the Monarch • Protects against A. Unjust punishment B. Taxation w/o consent 3. Only applies to nobles at first

  5. Magna Carta Which group did not have rights recognized by the Magna Carta? A. Barons B. Knights C. Serfs

  6. Magna Carta Why is the Magna Carta one of the most important documents in the rise of representative government? A. The barons were given power to control all local government affairs. B. It distinctly stated the principle that the king is and shall be beneath the law. C. It freed the peasants from the feudal system.

  7. We the People Read pp. 42-44 and answer questions 1-3 on page 46 in the “We the People” text.

  8. ANIMAL FARM BACKGROUND INFORMATION

  9. GEORGE ORWELL • British citizen, born in India 1903 • Diverse experiences: Spanish Civil War, dishwasher • Finished Animal Farm in 1944 • Wrote 1984 in 1949

  10. The World in 1944 • WWII is almost over • Cold War between capitalist and communist countries begins

  11. Words to Know Capitalism • Economic system based on free enterprise and private property • Very little government involvement in the economy

  12. Words to Know Socialism • Economic system based on public ownership of major businesses • Government is heavily involved in the economic system • Orwell was a socialist

  13. Words to Know Communism • All businesses are controlled by the government • Almost no private property exists • Supposed to be a utopia, or perfect state

  14. The World in 1946 • Josef Stalin is the communist dictator in 1946 of the Soviet Union • Stalin twists the ideals of communism • One of the bloodiest rulers of history

  15. Animal Farm One of Orwell’s purposes is to criticize Stalin Anthropomorphism Giving animals or objects the qualities of humans Symbolism Allegory The representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form.

  16. GEORGE ORWELL • Animal Farm uses allegory to criticize events in Russia “Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism, as I understand it.” Why I Write

  17. Words to Know Limited Government A system in which government power is limited, not absolute. What can limit the power of a ruler?

  18. Words to Know Constitutional Government A government in which power is limited by a constitution.

  19. Words to Know Unlimited Government A system in which government power is unlimited. Rulers do what they want.

  20. Connect 2 Connect any two vocab words in a statement of how they are similar or dissimilar. __________ is like _________ because ________________________________ ________________________________

  21. Revolution What is a revolution?

  22. Revolution The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another.

  23. Revolution Would you say the revolution on the farm was successful? Why or why not?

  24. Animal Farm and Government Can you apply the vocab words we’ve learned to Animal Farm?

  25. Outline for a Five-Paragraph Essay Title: ____________________ I.Introduction A.Introductory statement B.Thesis statement: ____________________ • Body • First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ • Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ • Third Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ • Conclusion • Closing statement • Restate thesis: ____________________

  26. Outline for a Five-Paragraph Essay Title: Animal Farm Essay I.Introduction A.Introductory statement B.Thesis statement: Animal Farm is a great way to learn about governments. • Body • First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): Animal Farm is a great example of autocracy because at the end of the story, the farm was ruled by one absolute ruler, Napoleon. ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________ • ____________________

  27. Warm-up: Connect 2 Connect any two vocab words in a statement of how they are similar or dissimilar. __________ is like _________ because ________________________________ ________________________________

  28. Historical Figures in Animal Farm Karl Marx • Philosopher credited with promoting communism • Believed communism would help workers and lead to perfect world

  29. Historical Figures in Animal Farm Karl Marx • Philosopher credited with promoting communism • Believed communism would help workers and lead to perfect world

  30. Historical Figures in Animal Farm V. I. Lenin • Leads communist revolution in Russia 1917 • First communist leader of the Soviet Union • Dies in 1924

  31. Historical Figures in Animal Farm Trotsky • Idealistic leader of Soviet Union • Wants to take over for Lenin • Flees Russia as Stalin takes control

  32. Historical Figures in Animal Farm Trotsky • Idealistic leader of Soviet Union • Wants to take over for Lenin • Flees Russia as Stalin takes control

  33. Historical Figures in Animal Farm Josef Stalin • Leads Soviet Union after Lenin’s death • Murders most of his opponents • Most of the world is unaware of his atrocities

  34. Historical Figures in Animal Farm Josef Stalin • Uses media to control people • Uses secret police to instill fear and remove opposition

  35. Limited Government A system in which government power is limited, not absolute.

  36. Constitutional Government A government in which power is limited by a constitution.

  37. Unlimited Government A system in which government power is unlimited. Rulers do what they want.

  38. Revolution What is a revolution?

  39. Revolution The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another.

  40. Revolution Would you say the revolution on the farm was successful? Why or why not?

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