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Honors World History: Enlightenment & Revolution

This document outlines the schedule and content for an Honors Modern World History class over three weeks. Week 2 focuses on the Enlightenment, including the political philosophies of key thinkers and the spread of new ideas. Students will take notes on objectives and read about the Enlightenment. Week 3 continues with the Enlightenment, including an activity and assignments to write about prominent figures. It also introduces the American Revolution and objectives about Britain's rise and the revolution's causes, events, and founding documents.

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Honors World History: Enlightenment & Revolution

This document outlines the schedule and content for an Honors Modern World History class over three weeks. Week 2 focuses on the Enlightenment, including the political philosophies of key thinkers and the spread of new ideas. Students will take notes on objectives and read about the Enlightenment. Week 3 continues with the Enlightenment, including an activity and assignments to write about prominent figures. It also introduces the American Revolution and objectives about Britain's rise and the revolution's causes, events, and founding documents.

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Honors Modern World History

Week 2: August 28 – Sept 1st.


CLASS ONE: Aug. 29th
Welcome to History!

Agenda:
1. Class Introduction
2. Books & Portal
3. Class Expectations
4. What is History?

Homework:
Finish Portal Assignment & Submit it!

CLASS TWO: August 31st


Students will be able to:
a. Describe how science led to the Enlightenment.
b. Explain the political philosophies of Hobbes, Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, and
Rousseau.
c. Summarize the economic ideas of physiocrats and Adam Smith.

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
Enlightenment: How did the Enlightenment change ways of thinking about government and society?
 Describe how science led to the Enlightenment.
 Explain the political philosophies of Hobbes, Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau.
 Summarize the economic ideas of physiocrats and Adam Smith
 Understand the role of enlightened despots.

Class Activities: : The Enlightenment

1. Lecture & Notes: 3.4

Homework:
Read 3.4 The Enlightenment, Pages 208-213 (Stop after Spread of Enlightenment)
Write 1-2 sentences for each objective for the Enlightenment. (in your notes)
Week 3: 5th – 8th Sept
CLASS ONE: Enlightenment: Sept. 5th
Agenda:
 Reading Check: Enlightenment
 Enlightenment Pictionary
 Enlightened Despots
 Choose 1, write an ID Paragraph:
o Voltaire
o John Locke
o Thomas Hobbes
o Baron de Montesquieu
o Jean-Jacques Rousseau
o Mary Wollstonecraft
o Adam Smith
o Frederick the Great
o Catherine the Great
o Joseph II
Homework:
Read 3.5 American Revolution, Pages 217-223
Write 1-2 sentences for each objective for the Enlightenment.

CLASS TWO: American Revolution: Sept.7th

American Revolution: Why and how did American colonists forge a new, independent nation?
 Describe how Britain became a global power.
 Understand the events and ideas leading up to the American Revolution, including the impact of
the Enlightenment.
 Summarize key events of the American Revolution.
 Identify the political and legal ideas in the Declaration of Independence and the United States
Constitution.
Agenda:
 Lecture: American Revolution
 Objectives Review
 Describe how Britain became a global power.
 Understand the events and ideas leading up to the American Revolution, including
the impact of the Enlightenment.
 Summarize key events of the American Revolution.
 Identify the political and legal ideas in the Declaration of Independence and the
United States Constitution.

Homework:
Review Questions in your binder
Prepare for the quiz

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