HW11: Create a political cartoon that expresses how the European powers tried to accomplish their goals at the Congress of Vienna. Guidelines: 1) It must be a one-panel cartoon, NOT a comic strip; 2) It must have a title. 3) It must use symbols (pictures that represent people or ideas) and the symbols should be labeled to indicate what they represent. Deadline Extended to Friday!
Here's a sample political cartoon related to current events! Notice the use of symbols, labels, and exaggeration. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/cartoons/images/2013/09/25/lisa_benson_current_cartoon_2013-09-25.jpg This link describes some of the important features of a good political cartoon: http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/activities/political-cartoon/cag.html (DOUBLE HOMEWORK) Write an argumentative essay in response to the question “Was Napoleon a friend or foe of the French Revolution? Defend your argument using details from your class notes and textbook pp. 663-671. Consider these guiding questions as you develop your argument: 1) What were the values and goals of the French Revolution? 2) How did Napoleon's actions affect the people of France? 3) Did he live up to the values and achieve the goals of the revolution, or not? Include an introduction that states your position, at least two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. If you’re typing, please use the take-home essay template I’ve provided below. Remember, addressing and refuting (disproving) the counter-claim (opposing position) makes for a strong essay! Due Monday, 10/31. I've also attached the Napoleon reading from class.
Here's an optional reading to help you add to your understanding of our classroom debate, Was Robespierre a "bloodthirsty charlatan" or "defender of the republic"?
Because many students missed class due to today's field trip, I'm posting the class notes, reading, and PowerPoint for Lesson 2.3. There was some important information we discussed during this lesson! If you missed class, please update your notes. The best way to do this is to follow along with the reading and PowerPoint, rather than merely copying the notes.
Read pages 656-661. Complete all questions in complete sentences on a sheet of loose leaf paper. You do not need to write out the questions... just answer them! Deadline extended to Tuesday, 10/25. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know or are unsure of the meaning. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. Do NOT leave this blank because you think you know every word -- you WILL lose credit! 2) Describe two reforms made by the new National Assembly. Why were many peasants angered by some of the reforms? 3) Why did Louis try to escape in June, 1791? If you were a French citizen, how you would feel about this? Explain. 4) Identify and describe the ideas of the three different groups that developed in the Legislative Assembly. 5) What problems were facing the government in the summer of 1792? What major change occurred in September? 6) Who were the Jacobins? As they gained influence, what two important decisions were made by February 1793? 7) Who was Maximilien Robespierre? Why was his period of rule known as the Reign of Terror? 8) Read the quote on p. 660. How did Robespierre justify his use of terror? 9) Express Your Opinion: Do you agree with Robespierre's defense of his actions? Can violence ever "flow from virtue"? Can it ever be used to make society better? Is a government ever justified in using violence against people that it views as a threat? Explain in a paragraph that is at least 5 sentences long. HONORS SECTIONS: Explain in at least a two-paragraph response (5 sentences each).
Read excerpt from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. We went over the excerpt thoroughly in class. Write a diary entry (at least one full page) in which you summarize the events after the reception from the point of view of either the Marquis, Defarge, or one of the other people who witnessed what happened. Due Thursday.
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