Unit 5: Enlightenment and Revolutions

Scientific Revolution Stack two pieces of paper so that the front paper is about 1 inch higher than the back paper Fold the papers forward, so that you have a cover and 3 "tabs." Decorate the top to say "The Scientific Revolution"

Scientific Revolution Advertisement Create an advertisement for one of the new discoveries from the Scientific Revolution Include a picture, the creator, and the impact of the discovery. Use color!

April 3, 2014 1. Do you think people are naturally good or bad? Give some examples. 2. What is the purpose of a government?

All – Herthel Team! Spring 2014

Your Enlightenment Book Fold your 2 sheets of blank white paper together into a book and staple them together.

What Age of applying reason to the human and natural worlds Response to absolute monarchs Fueled democratic revolutions and religious tolerance

French writer on: Freedom of speech Religious toleration Separation of church & state “"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"

English writer of Two Treatises on Government Says that people are the source of power Government must protect our natural rights “All people have the natural rights, including life, liberty, and property.

“To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them." French writer of On the Spirit of Laws Argues for a separation of powers “To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them."

English writer of Leviathan Said government must protect people “Without government our lives would be nasty, brutish, and short!”.

“No man has any natural authority over his fellow men.” French writer of The Social Contract Government is an agreement or contract between ruler & people “No man has any natural authority over his fellow men.”

English advocate for women’s rights Wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman Strengthen the female mind by enlarging it, and there will be an end to blind obedience.

Revolutions in France, Haiti, & America Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence The US Constitution & Bill of Rights

Enlightenment Stations You and your partner will get a folder with an enlightenment thinker on it. Read the text inside the folder and complete the questions on the "Task Card" inside your Enlightenment book. Write/abbreviate the questions, so your notes will make sense to you!

Speech and the Social Contract The US Constitution says the government cannot limit freedom of speech. Is freedom of speech necessary in order to enjoy our natural rights? Pick ONE natural right and explain (in at least 4 sentences) why it can't be fully enjoyed without freedom of speech. Without freedom of speech, it would be difficult to have (life, liberty, property, happiness) because …

April 4, 2014 Do you think that individuals should be able to give as much money as they want to elections, or should there be a limit? Explain your answer.

Enlightenment Stations You and your partner will get a folder with an enlightenment thinker on it. Read the text inside the folder and complete the questions on the "Task Card" inside your Enlightenment book. Write/abbreviate the questions, so your notes will make sense to you!

American Revolution Complete the graphic organizer using 19.3 from your textbook.

Complete Enlightenment booklet. Show me (it's a classwork grade). Complete Scientific Revolution foldable. Show me (another classwork grade). Complete American Revolution graphic organizer using 19.3. Show me (yet another classwork grade). Complete the Enlightenment graphic organizer (due Tuesday).

Enlightenment Graphic Organizer Cut out the pieces and arrange them under the titles "Scientific Revolution," "Enlightenment," and "American Revolution."