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Evolution of Freedom Us History 2nd, 4th, and 7th
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Do now Sit in assigned seat Set up pages _______ for today’s lesson
Learning Target: I can take notes on the progression of freedom in US History, and debate freedom vs. security Essential Question: Is freedom more important than security? Success Criteria: I can draw a political cartoon that represents liberty, freedom and security in US Why it’s important: this is our everyday lives
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Define: Freedom, liberty and security
At tables, come up with definitions for these words (2 min) Freedom is a state of being capable of making decisions without external control. Liberty, on the other hand, is freedom which has been granted to a people by an external control. Security is the state of being free from danger or threat.
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Article read Using page 13 “Interacting with the text”
Read an annotate article Silently and independently 8 minutes
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Evolution of Freedom in the United States
Gaining ours as a Nation Secure Ours Aid Others
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Gaining Our Own Freedom
American Revolution Independence from Great Britain Destroyed the hierarchical world inherited from the colonial era Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness Political Democracy Land- Westward expansion Manifest Destiny- Free and God given right to expand Democracy for all Lincoln: “government of the people, by the people, and for the people.“ Civil War- Abolished Slavery
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Securing Freedom Free doesn’t really mean free Women Suffrage
Newly freed slaves struggled to find jobs Hierarchy of oppression still exists Women Suffrage abolitionist Voting Rights Roosevelt’s New Deal Limited government control Economic Freedom WWI Ensure Our Freedom Allies WWII Attacked on Pearl Harbor destruction of Nazism was necessary for the preservation of freedoms Stepped into Role of World Power
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Secure Our Freedom World War II also reshaped Americans' understanding of the internal boundaries of freedom. How can we expect to win a people’s war if we maintain barriers against any group? For is not this great country dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal? set the United States apart from its wartime foes was not simply dedication to the ideal of freedom but the resolve that Americans of all races, religions, and national origins could enjoy freedom equally. Cold War Vs. Russia Bluffing Gun Battle (Have powerful Guns, but no intention of shooting) Civil Rights Movement Finally secured equal rights for minorities Affirmative Action Equality vs. Equity
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Equality vs. Equity
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Aid Others & Protect Our duty to allow freedom in the world Gulf War
Operation Desert Storm Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the language of freedom once again took center stage in American public discourse as an all-purpose explanation for both the attack and the ensuing war against terrorism. "Freedom itself is under attack," President George W. Bush Support New Nations in Building Freedom/ Democracy Iran/Iraq Israel vs. Palestine Georgia Uganda
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Dilemma of Democracy: Freedom vs. Security
Which is more important? Turn and talk Come up with examples and situations
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4 corners debate is freedom more important than security
5 min- groups talk and come up with main points Must have examples and scenarios Minimum 5 points Each group talks for 1 minute minimum 2 min- group talk rebuttal 2 min- final words 30 second think 1 min: go to appropriate section Strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree Take INB with you! You will be taking key notes as others speak 6 person max per section- first come first serve One person talking at a time Must have examples and scenarios! Your focus is to get others to join your group by the end. Norms: one person talking at once, be kind, prove points not people wrong
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Recap 4 corners
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Summary and Questions 10 min Whisper only
Complete summaries and questions for all previous lessons Freedom Intro American Values Family Values Why history?
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Exit Ticket Draw a political cartoon/representation that encompasses liberty, freedom, and security
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