2013 Gandhi and Civil Disobedience Lesson Date your papers: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Thursday, March 21, 2013 ***Significant Changes Made To This Lesson…Follow The Instructional Powerpoint And Make Adjustments***

Wednesday, March 20, Quiet Question: Type Two Prompt---Examining British rule in India through two perspectives. History can often be thought of as a tale told by the person who recorded it. And this is usually the victor or the dominant group at that time. For example, the rebellion of 1857 was called the Sepoy Mutiny by the British. However, it is known to the Indian people as the first war of Indian independence. The word mutiny gives the sense that the Indians were traitors to the British, but the term independence gives the sense that the Indians were fighting for their freedom. This is true throughout all of history, and this is why it is critical to analyze historical events from all possible perspectives. Two Tales of British Imperialism: Below are two accounts of British rule in India. The first is told by a British school textbook. The second is told by an Indian school textbook. Compare the two versions of British rule in India and using your notes from the film, the textbook, and the supplemental reading to evaluate and take a stance on the issue.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Reflection Question: After examining the two different perspectives, what is the MAIN CONFLICT of ideas between the two viewpoints? Explain with examples from the two textbooks. Take a position: Did British imperialism in India overall help or hurt the Indian people? Using the information from the two textbooks and from the previous lesson, prove your position. Position: Reason One with Historical Evidence: Reason Two with Historical Evidence: Reason Three with Historical Evidence:

Wednesday, March 20, Class: Ms. Barben is going to read over the introduction in the lesson plan. Follow along and highlight. ***We are not doing the Interactive Lecture. Instead we are watching the History Channel Documentary on Gandhi. You will take additional notes on the Left Side of the Interactive Notes.*** ***Accelerated Level: You are not doing the Hero/Wanted Poster for Gandhi.***

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Homework: Work on your British Imperialism Homework. It is due on: Monday, April 1, Use your notes from the class lectures, textbook, supplemental readings, and the Gandhi Documentary. Academic A: Gandhi Hero and Wanted Posters Accelerated: British Imperialism Political Cartoon

Thursday, March 21, 2013 Class: We are going to finish the Gandhi Documentary. And you should finish taking notes on the Left Side of your Interactive Notes. Homework: Work on your British Imperialism Homework. Due on: Monday, April 1, 2013 Academic A: Gandhi Hero and Wanted Posters Accelerated: British Imperialism Political Cartoon