Name the three groups that the lower class was comprised of Bell Ringer Name the three groups that the lower class was comprised of Define “Renaissance” What was an important aspect of marriage during this time? Where did the Renaissance begin?

Take some quick notes over Machiavelli Friday Take some quick notes over Machiavelli Read Machiavaelli’s “The Prince” Complete the Primary Source document packet When finished, grab a textbook and read and take notes over Chapter 5-The Renaissance! Today is a day for silent work- So if you prove that you can be quiet, you may listen to your own music (WHEN YOU ARE GIVEN PERMISSION)

Niccolo Machiavelli

Machiavelli was a historian, philosopher, diplomat, and HUMANIST Who was he? Machiavelli was a historian, philosopher, diplomat, and HUMANIST He lived in Florence during the Renaissance Founder of modern political science Experienced the power and politics of the Medici’s and the Borgia’s

Maxims about politics, state-building, rivalry, authority and morality The Prince Maxims about politics, state-building, rivalry, authority and morality “the ends justify the means” Marks the contrast between political realism and political idealism