1. Latin American Revolutions Project WH 2014

2. Questions to Consider:  How does “my Latin Revolution” compare to the causes and practices of the French Revolution?  What impact did the Enlightenment have on “my Latin Revolution”?  How important was “social hierarchy” for causing “my Latin Revolution”?  How successful was “my Latin Revolution”? Assess self made criteria on why it was successful or not (HINT: First assess the success of the French Revolution and why it was successful or not)

3. Goal:  Create a short power point (7-10 slides) and presentation use to teach  Analyze the causes, practices, and effects of “my Latin Revolution”  Compare Latin Revolutions with each other and with the French Revolution.

4. Revolutions to choose from:  Mexico (1810s-20s)  Venezuela (Gran Colombia revolutions)  Peru  Argentina  Brazil  Haiti

5. What do I need on my presentation?  PIES causes of the Revolution  Goal of the Revolution (was this stated by a leader?)  Who fought whom? (Groups involved not just countries) (Who work with whom?)  1 Important person and why they are important  More than 1 important event  Outcomes of the Revolution (New Constitution? Civil War? Social Change?)  Analyze the similarities and distinguish the differences between “my Latin Revolution” and the French Revolution

6. How would Mr. O’Hayre set up his presentation?  Title Slide  1: Causes Political  2: Causes Intellectual  3: Causes Economic  4: Causes Social  5-6: Important person and why  7-8: Important Events  9: Outcomes of Revolution  10: Comparing with French Revolution

7. What will I be graded on?  Group Grade: Power Point and Presentation  All information is on power point  Accurate Information on power point  At least 3 people present information during presentation  Group members will grade each other

8. What will I be graded on?  Individual Grades:  Causes, Practices, and Effects graphic organizer due with your writing assignment  Short essay comparing French Revolution and “my Latin American” revolution (See question at the beginning of the power point)

9. Timeline  Day 1 (FULL DAY): Causes  Day 2: Practices/Outcomes  Day 3: Slideshow/work on Essay  Day 4: Present/ Turn in Essay

10. Due Dates Period 2/6  Check by Mr. O’Hayre on Causes and Practices (End of class Oct 28)  Slides due to Mr. O’Hayre by Sunday Night Nov 2)  Short Essay comparing Revolutions (Due Nov 4-start of class)  Present Nov. 4

11. Due Dates Period 1/5  Check by Mr. O’Hayre on Causes and Practices (End of class Oct 29)  Slides due to Mr. O’Hayre by Sunday Night Nov 2)  Short Essay comparing Revolutions (Due Nov 5-start of class)  Present Nov 3