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Unit 3: Government and Unrest

Unit 3: Government and Unrest. A Study in the Role of the Citizen Case Study: Ancient Greece. Essential Questions: How does the geography of a place impact the development of civilizations? Who holds the power? How does this group or person in power keep or lose power?

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Unit 3: Government and Unrest

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  1. Unit 3: Government and Unrest A Study in the Role of the CitizenCase Study: Ancient Greece Essential Questions: • How does the geography of a place impact the development of civilizations? • Who holds the power? • How does this group or person in power keep or lose power? • What role should the citizens have in government? Why? • Which form of government is most effective? Why? • How have debate and diplomacy shaped history?

  2. Warm-up • FULL SENTENCES FOR FULL CREDIT • How would you feel if you couldn’t say whatever you want when you want it? • How would it feel to have one person dictate or decide everything that you are/are not allowed to do?

  3. TYRANNY A government by a ruler with total power over a country; thought of now as cruel and oppressive government or rule. Tyranny comes from in Greek “tyrannus” meaning “illegitimate ruler”

  4. DICTATORSHIP A government by a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by the people or through force. Dictator comes from “one who dictates” or “gives orders”

  5. Modern Dictatorships Germany – Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) Russia – Joseph Stalin (1878-1953) Cuba – Fulgencio Batista (1901-1973) North Korea – Kim Jong Il (1941-2011) Libya – Muammar al-Gaddafi (1942-2011)

  6. Greek Tyranny • Greek Tyrants: were often wealthy landowners who were brought to power by the lower classes who had become tired of being held down by the oligarchs ruling the city-state. The tyrant was put in sole charge on the pretense that he would rule the city-state well. When they didn’t fulfill the task, they were replaced. • Examples: • Athens – Pisistratus, Hipparchus & Theramenes • Argos – Pheidon • Corinth – Cypselus, Periander & Psammetichus • Samos – Polycrates

  7. Simulation #1 • ACT OUT ROLES • Polycrates • Military / soldiers • Poor • Wealthy • Slaves 1) foreign relations (negotiate so as to not go to war with Athens)

  8. Simulation #2 • ACT OUT ROLES • Polycrates • Military / soldiers • Poor • Wealthy • Slaves 2) food shortage (negotiate so your people don’t starve)

  9. Simulation #3 • ACT OUT ROLES • Polycrates • Military / soldiers • Poor • Wealthy • Slaves 3) Invent or achieve something great (so you and your people will be remembered)

  10. REFLECTION* • FULL SENTENCES FOR FULL CREDIT • Who holds the power in a tyranny? • What are the advantages/ disadvantages to so few holding all the power? • What system of government is best for each social class? • What system of government do you believe would work best and why?

  11. HOMEWORK* Persuasive Speech Project

  12. Warm-up* • FULL SENTENCES FOR FULL CREDIT • Would you want to live in a tyranny? Why or why not? • What are the pros and cons to living in a tyranny?

  13. Simulation Debrief • Discuss: • Who holds the power in a tyranny? • What are the advantages/ disadvantages to so few holding all the power? • What system is best for each social class? • What system do you believe would work best and why?

  14. Antigone • Read p. 13-18 • What THEMES are in the drama/story:

  15. Antigone • Discuss: • What does this play teach us about the role of a ruler? • What role should a citizen play? • Who should be considered a citizen? • Are all laws fair? • Do citizens have a responsibility to disobey unjust laws? • Is the law of god or the law of the land more important? • Should you follow your own moral code or the code of law?

  16. REFLECTION • FULL SENTENCES FOR FULL CREDIT • ANSWER 2 QUESTIONS: • What role should the ruler play within a society? • What role should a citizen play within the society? • Should everyone within the society be considered a citizen? Why or why not? • Should everyone within the society be treated equally? Why or why not? • ANDTHIS QUESTION: • What is the best form of government?

  17. Homework • Antigone Reading Response Sheet (p. 13-18) • Characters we’ve met: • Antigone • Ismene • Creon • Haemon • Teiresias • Plan for the Persuasive Speech Project!

  18. HOMEWORK • Character map • Persuasive Speech Project

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