History of the Modern World From Enlightenment to Revolution Term 1: Week 3 Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111 Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111 Thomas Paine Common Sense

Enlightened Despots Embrace New Ideas Some absolute rulers of the time adopted limited reforms inspired by Enlightenment ideas. For instance Frederick II of Prussia, Catherine the Great of Russia, and Joseph II of Austria all showed religious tolerance. Still the monarchs were not willing to share their power. 2 of 6 Note Taking Transparency 121B Geography Interactive: Enlightened Rules of the Eighteenth Century (Use link at right outside of class) The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Section 2: Enlightenment Ideas Spread, pp

Lives of the Majority Change Slowly It wasn’t until the late 1700s that Enlightenment ideas spread through Europe’s peasant classes. Initially in France, these ideas, in combination with war and economic troubles, would bring the masses to revolt. This process would come much later in central and eastern Europe. 3 of 6 The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Section 2: Enlightenment Ideas Spread, pp Witness History Audio: Milan’s La Scala (not available outside of class) PP. 556: What can you conclude about opera from these pictures? QuickTake Section Quiz (Use link at right outside of class) Progress Monitoring Transparency The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Section 2: Enlightenment Ideas Spread, pp

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Britain Becomes a Global Power At the time of the American Revolution, Britain was a world superpower. It had begun to build its empire and already controlled trade with much of North America, the West Indies, and India. George III came to power in 1760 and was determined to reassert royal prerogatives. 1 of 10 The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Section 3: Birth of the American Republic (pp ) Witness History Audio: Paine’s Common Sense How do Paine’s words reflect Enlightenment ideals? Color Transparency 103: The Election II—Canvassing for Votes by William Hogarth Note Taking Transparency 122

The English Colonies in the Mid-1700s In Britain’s American colonies, economic life was booming by Although Britain tried to regulate trade and other aspects of life in the colonies, there was a sense of semi-independence on the part of the colonists, who tried to control their own affairs. 2 of 10 The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Section 3: Birth of the American Republic Geography Interactive: The Colonies That Became the United States

Colonists Express Discontent When King George III imposed taxes on the colonies to help pay for their own defense, the colonists rebelled. Tensions escalated and finally broke out into war. Inspired by Enlightenment ideas about the natural rights of man and the right to revolt against an unjust government, the Second Continental Congress declared independence from Britain. 3 of 10 The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Section 3: Birth of the American Republic Witness History Audio: The Declaration of Independence Where did the ideas included in this passage originate? Color Transparency 106: Tarring and Feathering Under the Liberty Tree

The American Revolution Continues With their passion, with their knowledge of the countryside, and with help from France, the Netherlands, and Spain, the colonists defeated the British. The Treaty of Paris ended the war and recognized the independent United States of America. 4 of 10 The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Section 3: Birth of the American Republic Witness History Video: The Enlightenment and the American Revolution (not available outside of class)

A New Constitution When the Articles of Confederation proved too weak to establish effective government, some of the nation’s leaders drafted the Constitution based on Enlightenment ideas of Locke, Montesquieu, and Rousseau. The new government would recognize some basic rights of the people and establish three branches of government to create checks and balances. This document served as a model for constitutions created by other countries. 5 of 10 The Enlightenment and the American Revolution Section 3: Birth of the American Republic Color Transparency 104: Enlightenment Thinkers History Interactive: Roots of American Democracy QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency QuickTake Chapter Test (Use link at right outside of class)

In-Class Activity With your partner(s): prepare a 5-minute presentation: 1.Terms, people 2.Map view of the American Revolution 3.Document analysis (3) –Political cartoons and infographic 4.Checkpoint questions

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Freemasonry and the Early American Republic One man’s explanation of Masonic symbols on the one dollar bill. You decide!

Extra-Credit Options: Historian at the Movies 1.Attend video showing of The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World, pt. 1, on Thurs. 9/9 2:50-3:50. or 2.View on your own, either the film The Duchess (2008) or Marie Antoinette (2006) and write a single-page essay explaining what these films tell us about life under the ancien régime. Do not give a plot summary. Instead describe life during our period of study for the protagonists and explain how one reconciles these lives with the ideas we have been studying. Due by by 9/10.

Assignment 1 1.Read pp , answer 2 Checkpoint questions and write identifications of blue-bold terms. 2.Complete Map Skills activity, pp 554 as well as Thinking Critically, pp Study notes (2) provided on PP 4.Take practice quiz Reminders: Extra-Credit Options: (1) Film, Thurs. 9/10 from 2:50-3:50 (2) Historian at the Movies: due by Fri. 9/10 via . Unit 17 Exam: Tues. Sept. 14 Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3: Reminders: Extra-Credit Options: (1) Film, Thurs. 9/10 from 2:50-3:50 (2) Historian at the Movies: due by Fri. 9/10 via . Unit 17 Exam: Tues. Sept. 14 Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415

Assignment 2 1.Read pp , answer Checkpoint questions and write identifications of blue-bold terms. 2.Complete Map Skills activity, pp 558 answering Thinking Critically questions. Reminders: Extra-Credit Options: (1) Film, Thurs. 9/10 from 2:50-3:50 (2) Historian at the Movies: due by Fri. 9/10 via . Unit 17 Exam: Tues. Sept. 14 Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3: Reminders: Extra-Credit Options: (1) Film, Thurs. 9/10 from 2:50-3:50 (2) Historian at the Movies: due by Fri. 9/10 via . Unit 17 Exam: Tues. Sept. 14 Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415

Assignment 3 1.Read pp , answer Thinking Critically questions. 2.Complete Infographic activity, pp 562, answering Thinking Critically questions. 3.Study notes (2) provided on PP 4.Take practice quiz Reminders: Extra-Credit Options: (1) Film, Thurs. 9/10 from 2:50-3:50 (2) Historian at the Movies: due by Fri. 9/10 via . Unit 17 Exam: Tues. Sept. 14 Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3: Reminders: Extra-Credit Options: (1) Film, Thurs. 9/10 from 2:50-3:50 (2) Historian at the Movies: due by Fri. 9/10 via . Unit 17 Exam: Tues. Sept. 14 Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415

Assignment 4 1.Complete preparations for history simulation: be sure that you have your own script with your contribution clearly highlighted. 2.Complete Map Skills activity, pp 554 as well as Thinking Critically, pp Begin review for Chapter 17 test: pp and pp 568 Take Self-Test Reminders: Unit 17 Exam: Tues. Sept. 14 Back-to-School Night: 7 PM Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3: Reminders: Unit 17 Exam: Tues. Sept. 14 Back-to-School Night: 7 PM Optional Field Trip: Tour of Rare Book Dept. at Swem Library, W&M, Thurs. Sept 16 from 3:15-415

Chapter 17 Test: Overview Knowledge-Based Format: –Multiple Choice/Matching –Map Identifications: where and what Critical Thinking Format: –Document Analysis (Visual and Textual) –Essay

What to Review? Chapter 17, text, and readings Class and lecture notes Practice quizzes Graphic organizers and study aids Maps and visuals

Map Practice Use Map, pp 558 and Lecture Notes, American Revolution

Map Practice See pp 536, 554 Enlightened Rulers of the 18 th Century