2. Utopian Society – Madriene By: Mary Mercer Reynolds & Madison Toole December 25, 2013

3. Utopia Society  A community or society possessing highly desirable or perfect qualities.  The characteristics of a Utopian Society are: perfection, no problems, and peacefulness.

4. Utopian Society  There was a city named New Harmony, New Harmony, Indiana that attempted a Utopian Society.  The leader was Robert Owen who thought that the environment in the Utopian Society would improve peoples character.

5. Utopian Society Now that you have heard about an Utopian Society lets hear about our society named Madriene.

6. Community Rules -The number one rule in this society is to be respectful to others. - You can join many clubs/sports as long as your schedule shows you have time. - If you skip school or any volunteer hours unless a doctor gives you an excuse you will be punished.…..

7. Government  In Madriene there are two rulers: Mary Mercer Reynolds and Madison Toole.  They are the decision makers and queens.  They give the wrong doers punishments and have complete control.

8. Marriage Rules.  You may select whoever you want to marry but there are a few rules.  1. Your spouse must agree to stay with you until death departs you.  2. The rulers must look over it and agree to it.

9. Family Rules  You may have your own kids. The rulers enforce only two children per family,so we will always have enough food.  Any family breaking that rule will be punished or released.

10. Education  You must attend school til you are 18 years old.  You are taught Reading, English, Science, Math, and Social Studies.  Every year you have a test over everything you have learned that year.

11. Career Rules  You must be 18 years or older to pursue your career the rulers have picked for you.  You can put a request in for a job, but you may not receive it.  You can ask for a transfer if you are not progressing in your job after an one month time period.

12. Religion  Every one worships and believes in Jesus Christ.  Every Sunday morning there is a service at 9 am that is mandatory.  On you second birthday you are given a bible and must bring it to the service.

13. Medical Rules  If you are somehow injured or become sick you are brought back to a healthy lifestyle if that is not possible you will be released.  Doctors appointments and surgeries don’t cost money.

14. Summary  A Utopia is supposed to be perfect society.  Most Utopias and our Society are very similar by: There is a group that decides everything. You must attend school. Everything is free. You work volunteer ours and end up working in a place that is chosen for you.

15. References  http://users.erols.com http://users.erols.com  http://xroads.virginia.edu http://xroads.virginia.edu  http://www.hps.gov http://www.hps.gov  www.merriam-webster.com/utopia www.merriam-webster.com/utopia