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Unit 3: Government and Unrest

Unit 3: Government and Unrest. A Study in the Role of the Citizen Case Study: Ancient Greece. Essential Questions: How does the geography of a place impact the development of civilizations? Who holds the power? How does this group or person in power keep or lose power?

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Unit 3: Government and Unrest

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  1. Unit 3: Government and Unrest A Study in the Role of the CitizenCase Study: Ancient Greece Essential Questions: • How does the geography of a place impact the development of civilizations? • Who holds the power? • How does this group or person in power keep or lose power? • What role should the citizens have in government? Why? • Which form of government is most effective? Why? • How have debate and diplomacy shaped history?

  2. Warm-up • FULL SENTENCES FOR FULL CREDIT • RECALL: What is a monarchy? • Can you think of an example of a monarchy that exists now or in the past that you have learned about?

  3. MONARCHY A form of government with a sovereign (supreme ruler) as head of state or in charge (king, queen or emperor) Monarch comes from the Greek words “monarkhes” – monos meaning “one/singular” and “arkho” meaning to rule.”

  4. Modern Monarchy • Absolute monarchy: the monarch exercises ultimate control. • Ever since the French Revolution, the idea of popular sovereignty (giving the people a voice) has led to the monarch becoming a symbol or a figurehead for the government (similar to the president). They have a great deal of power, but they are no longer the only ones with a say in what happens. • Constitutional monarchy: the monarch has control as head of state, but where a parliament has a voice in what happens as well. • Examples (absolute monarchy) • United Arab Emirates • Brunei • Oman • Qatar • Saudi Arabia • Vatican City • Examples (constitutional monarchy) • England

  5. Greek Monarchy • Greek absolute monarchy: the monarch exercises ultimate control because he (sometimes she) is said to be the most reliable, trustworthy and often chosen by the god(s). • Example • King of Corinth (city-state) • Royalty – queen, prince, princess, nobles • Freed people – merchants, artisans and farmers • Slaves – servants, laborers, prisoners of war and foreigners

  6. Simulation #1 • ACT OUT ROLES • King of Corinth (city-state) • Royalty – queen, prince, princess, nobles • Freed people – merchants, artisans and farmers • Slaves – servants, laborers, prisoners of war and foreigners 1) Foreign relations (negotiate so as to not go to war with Athens)

  7. Simulation #2 • ACT OUT ROLES • King of Corinth (city-state) • Royalty – queen, prince, princess, nobles • Freed people – merchants, artisans and farmers • Slaves – servants, laborers, prisoners of war and foreigners 2) Food shortage (negotiate so your people don’t starve)

  8. Simulation #3 • ACT OUT ROLES • King of Corinth (city-state) • Royalty – queen, prince, princess, nobles • Freed people – merchants, artisans and farmers • Slaves – servants, laborers, prisoners of war and foreigners 3) Invent or achieve something great (so you and your people will be remembered)

  9. Reflection* • FULL SENTENCES FOR FULL CREDIT • Who holds the power in a monarchy? • What are the advantages/ disadvantages to so few holding all the power? • Is thissystem best for each social class? • What system of government do you believe would work best and why?

  10. HOMEWORK* Persuasive Speech Project

  11. Warm-up* • FULL SENTENCES FOR FULL CREDIT • Would you want to live in a Monarchy? Why or why not? • What are the pros and cons to living in a monarchy?

  12. Simulation Debrief • Discuss: • Who holds the power ina monarchy? • What are the advantages/ disadvantages to so few holding all the power? • Is monarchy the best for each social class? • What system do you believe would work best and why?

  13. Antigone • Read p. 1-6 • What THEMES are in the drama/story:

  14. Antigone • Discuss: • What does this play teach us about the role of a ruler? • What role should a citizen play? • Who should be considered a citizen? • Are all laws fair? • Do citizens have a responsibility to disobey unjust laws? • Is the law of god or the law of the land more important? • Should you follow your own moral code or the code of law?

  15. REFLECTION • FULL SENTENCES FOR FULL CREDIT • ANSWER 2 QUESTIONS: • What role should the ruler play within a society? • What role should a citizen play within the society? • Should everyone within the society be considered a citizen? Why or why not? • Should everyone within the society be treated equally? Why or why not? • ANDTHIS QUESTION: • What is the best form of government?

  16. Homework • Antigone Reading Response Sheet (p. 1-6) • Characters we’ve met: • Antigone • Ismene • Creon • Plan for the Persuasive Speech Project!

  17. HOMEWORK • Character map • Persuasive Speech Project

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