10th+Grade+Revolutions+Course

Email Mr. Greenstone at dgreenstone@fwparker.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA6QW-m_DtY Win the[| New Yorker Caption Contest] and I'll give you a bucketful of extra credit. Big week at the Supreme Court on the issue of gay marriage. Here are some excellent articles about what's being argued at the court and what it might all mean. [|This one traces]the evolution of the gay rights moment from Stonewall to the present day. And [|this article] gives a nice Q and A about the legal proceedings.
 * Welcome to the Revolutions Seminar.**
 * Evidence = Quotations, Statistics, Anecdotes, Examples, and Descriptions **
 * [|Dora Allee and Anzetta's movie on Iran.] **

Speaking of the New Yorker,[| here's a GREAT article]about a master pickpocket. And here's super-cool video of him doing his pickpocket thang. media type="custom" key="21864478"

ProQuest Tips

The Onion did it again! This time [|they fooled the Chinese government run media] by naming Kim Jong-Un [|"The Sexiest Man Alive."] It makes you wonder if dictatorships are incapable of having a sense of humor.

[|This] is too good to be true, except it is true. [| The Onion fooled the Iranian media.] For past assignments, click here.

[|Here's a] very interesting, but very long, assessment of the Arab Spring and whether or not it's a revolution.

http://www.youtubeinmp4.com

In this seminar, we will, together as a group, examine four key political Revolutions--the French, Russian, Chinese and Iranian--in detail. Students will also conduct independent investigations into other political Revolutions, including the Haitian, the Cuban and the ongoing revolution in Egypt. Along the way we will be guided by and attempt to answer the following questions: 1. What conditions are necessary for Revolutions to occur? 2. Why do Revolutions occur so infrequently, even when the necessary conditions are present? 3. For each Revolution that we study compare the classes and groups that gave birth to the revolutionaries? Also compare the grievances voiced by revolutionaries in each revolution? 3. When asked in 1969 whether the French Revolution was a success, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai famously said, "It is too soon to say." His answer suggests the complexity and importance of political Revolutions. With his remark in mind, for each Revolution we study, e valuate the success of that Revolution from the perspective of the revolutionaries themselves--in other words, did they achieve the goals they set themselves? 4. Also, evaluate the success of each of these Revolutions from your perspective. To what extent did they improve life for the people of their countries? Which classes of people were the winners and which were the losers? 5. To what extent do the revolutions we have studied conform to [|Crane Brinton's model of the stages of revolution.] 6. In what ways did these revolutions influence each other? Which revolutions seem particularly inspired by other ones that have gone before? 7. When reflecting upon the American Revolution, John Adams said the following: "The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people . . . . This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution." To what extent can Adams' point be applied to the revolutions we will study?
 * Revolutions Seminar Guiding Questions**:

**Thursday, September 6th**
Introductions About this class. What's a Revolution? Let's see if we can make our own definition. [|Here's Webster's] Name some revolutions. Does the American Revolution qualify for all of the political senses of the word? Write a card. Seminar Guiding Questions. Introduce The Great Cat Massacre. Also, if there are parts of this strange story you don't understand, that's just fine. But come with very specific questions about what you don't understand.
 * Homework = 1) Register on my website.**
 * 2) Read the Great Cat Massacre (this is in your Ancien Regime document packet) and answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.**
 * 1. In your own words, explain what prompted the Great Cat Massacre.**
 * 2. At whom are Jerome and Leveille (the apprentices who spearhead the Great Cat Massacre) angry? What are their complaints?**
 * 3. When reflecting upon the American Revolution, John Adams said : "The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people . . . . This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution." To what extent is the story of the Great Cat Massacre evidence of a revolution in the hearts and minds of the workers in the print shop. Explain and be specific.**

**Friday, September 7th**
1) Discuss the Great Cat Massacre. What a weird, strange story. 2) Revolution Seminar Guiding Questions. 3) Begin examining Examine primary documents on the Ancien Regime (Damiens the Regicide) and the conditions on the eve of the French Revolution. d The classes of France-the peasants-the urban workers-the bourgeoisie, the aristocracy, the clergy, the monarchy. Peasants and workers. Was France a likely candidate for Revolution? Why? Why not? ==Homework = read the pages 4-13 of the packet on the Ancien Regime (sorry about the mixed up order of 11-13), which includes the excerpt of Foucault's "Discipline and Punish," Louis XIV's advice to his son, essential enlightenment ideas, the notes about Europe under the Old Regime (pages 9-10), and the documents about life in France (and Europe) before the Revolution.==
 * As you read, please annotate for** **Problems in France during the Ancien Regime. Be prepared to show Mr. Greenstone**

**Monday, September 10th**
1) Discuss Damiens, the Regicide and life in France before the Revolution. 2) Discuss Louis XIV and the notes about-the Ancien Regime in Europe. 3) Introduce the Enlightenment. 1. What is an absolute monarchy and what are its characteristics? 2. What were the three estates (or social classes) in France? 3. What was life like for peasants in eighteenth century France? Be specific. 4. List three functions of the Catholic Church in French society? 5. France was changing during the reign of Louis XVI. What role did the bourgeois play during this change?
 * Homework = Read pages 1- 6 of the Choices packet (stop at the section called "The Political Structure") and be prepared to discuss the following reading questions**:

**Tuesday, September 11th**
1) Remembering September 11th. 2) The 3 Estates 3) The Monarchy and its problems---[|Versailles] 4) The Bourgeois challenge to the Estate System.
 * Homework = Please type a 1-1.5 page double spaced short essay answering this question: Based on the the readings we've done so far, is it obvious in retrospect that France was on the verge of Revolution by the late 1780's? Be as specific as you can (considering the space constraints), giving details and/or short quotations.**

**Thursday, September 13**
1. Discuss France on the Eve of the Revolution. 2. The bourgeois challenge to the 3 estates. //3.// Introduce //The Royal Censorship Activity.//

1. How did France's political structure complicate the task of governing? 2. What general political principles did Montesquieu, Diderot, Rousseau and Voltaire have in common? 3. What were some areas of agreement and disagreement between the main Enlightenment thinkers (Montesquieu, Diderot, Rousseau and Voltaire)?
 * Homework = Read pages 6-11 of the Choices packet( and annotate for the following reading questions:**

**Friday, September 14**
Assign groups for //The Royal Censorship Activity.// Introduce the French Revolution Unit Questions. Watch clips of the French Revolution video. Homework = for Tuesday, Sept. 18th carefully read and annotate your assigned Enlightenment reading. You will need to be an expert on this reading for the //The Royal Censorship Activity.//

**Monday, September 17**
Homework = for Tuesday, Sept. 18th carefully read and annotate your assigned Enlightenment reading. You will need to be an expert on this reading for Tuesday's //Royal Censorship Activity.// In particular read with the //Royal Censorship Activity// handy. As you read, annotate for ways in which the reading violates the values and ideals of the Ancien Regime (this is explained in the handout) and annotate for ways in which the reading embodies the values and ideals (also explained in the handout) of the Enlightenment.
 * Rosh Hashanah. We'll be doing a fun, productive but non-essential activity.**

**Tuesday, September 18**

 * Class time to work on Royal Censorship Activity.**

**Monday, September 24**

 * Royal Censorship project. You'll have 10 minutes to prepare and then we will present. Here's the rubric.**
 * Introduce homework.**

**Homework = Read Choices Packet Part II** pages-- 12-to the bottom of 17 and be prepared to discuss the following questions. This material will be covered on our French Rev test.
1. What were the sources of France's financial troubles? What were the consequences? 2. Why did the king support the American Revolution? 3. Assess the validity of the following statement: the king's support of the American Revolution came back to bite him in the derriere (that's French for butt). 4. Explain the structure of the Estates General. What about it seems outdated or unfair?

[|Is Romney channeling Marie Antoinette?]

**Tuesday, September 25**
Finish Censorship project. Discuss last night's reading questions. Watch video clips of French Revolution video.

This material will be covered on our French Rev test.
1. The Estates General had difficulty making progress toward resolving France's financial problems. Is this surprising? Explain. 2. Why did the Bastille fall?

**Thursday, September 27**
Watch video clips of French Revolution video. Discuss last night's reading questions. Assign parts for the Constitutional Convention.
 * Read Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen in Gray books.**

**Friday, September 28**
Watch video clips of French Revolution video. Discuss last night's reading questions. Work on parts for next week's Constitutional Convention.
 * Prepare for the Constitutional Convention.**

**Homework =** **Work on the Constitutional Convention. It will began Tuesday.**

 * Monday, October 1**
 * Prepare for the Constitutional Convention.**
 * Work on your preparations for the Constitutional Convention.**

**Homework = Be your ready for the Constitutional Convention.**
Here is a really amazing explanation of and [|defense of conservatism]. How would you respond or critique this defense.

**Tuesday, October 2**

 * French constitutional convention.**

=== HW: Read Choices French Revolution packet, pp. 36-43 === Reading Questions:  1. How did the National Assembly attempt to solve, at least temporarily, France's financial crisis?  2. What are three ways the National Constituent Assembly reformed the Catholic Church?  3. What is a counter revolutionary, who were they during the French Revolution and what were their motives?  4. What is an "active citizen?" What is a passive citize? Was the distinction in keeping with the ideals of the Revolution? 5. What were the two most significant reforms of the National Assembly? Explain. 6. Why was the Flight to Varennes a turning point in the French Revolution? 7. Why did France go to war in April 1792? Why did the King support the war? Why did Robespierre oppose it? 8. Obviously, the Revolution did not end in 1789. Why not? Hadn't it accomplished its goals? 9. Who were the // sans culottes // and how did they influence French politics? 10. What was the attack on the Tuileries? What did it have in common with the Fall of the Bastille and the Women's March on Versailles? 11. Why do some historians think the August 4th decrees were the most important part of the Revolution.

**Thursday, October 4th**
The October 1789 - September 1791: The National Constituent Assembly, the Flight to Varennes and the Constitution. HW: Read "Choices" pp. 44-50 and be prepared to discuss the following questions: Also [|post on the discussion thread.]
 * Video on French Revolution**

1. Why did the Convention establish the Committee for Public Safety? 2. What was the purpose of the Law of the Maximum? 3. What provoked the revolt in the Vendee? Why was the struggle there so bitter? 4. Why was the admirable Convention of 1793 almost immediately suspended? 5. What was the purpose of the Law of Suspects? 6. What was the purpose of The Terror? 7. What was the Thermidorian Reaction? 8. Why were the // sans culottes // no longer able to intimidate the government after 1795? 9. What were the Directory's policies? Why was it able to retain power?

[|Post on the discussion thread.]

Post #1 (due by Sunday morning) - state how you would vote on Louis' guilt and provide a one paragraph justification/explanation for that vote
=== Post #2 (due Monday evening) - review the postings of the class and respond to at least one post that justifies a vote opposite your own. Explain why that justification does or does not persuade you to change your vote. ===


 * Unit 1: The French Revolution**


 * Unit Questions:**


 * 1. Why did the French Revolution begin? What were the triggering events and what were the deep, underlying causes?**


 * 2. How can we periodize (break up the Revolution into segments of time) the French Revolution?**


 * 3. When reflecting upon the American Revolution, John Adams said the following: "The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people . . . . This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution." To what extent can Adams' point be applied to the the French Revolution?**


 * 4. The slogan of the Revolution was "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity!" Was it ever possible for France to achieve all three of these goals? Do they inherently come into conflict with each other? If so, how?**


 * 5. Why didn't the Revolution end after 1789? When the King ratifies the August Decrees and Declaration of the Rights of Man, weren't the goals of the revolution and reform achieved?**


 * 6. Was the Terror the result of circumstances (the resistance of the King and the invasions of foreign powers) or of a violent ideology that was part of the Revolution (or part of French culture) from the beginning?**


 * 7. When asked in 1969 whether the French Revolution was a success, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai famously said, "It is too soon to say." What do you think? Did Napoleon fulfill or betray the Revolution? D id the Revolutionaries achieve the goals they set themselves?**

== Tuesday, October 9th ==

Highlights of the discussion thread.

Presentation Periodization Slam.



Discuss the terror. The revolution out of control.

Video on French Revolution.

September 1792 - April 1793: The National Convention and the Wars (Internal and External)

The Terror: Is it all Rousseau's fault?


 * Homework = Periodize the French Revolution. Come with a 5-8 period breaks and write out in complete sentences a 2-3 sentence explanation of why you periodized the Revolution in this way. Do this individually.**



Thursday, October 11th
Periodization of French Rev.

Watch Video on French Revolution.


 * Homework = Begin Studying for your French Revolution Unit test. Try flash cards. Really.**

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** Friday, October 12th **
Debate recap.

Watch Video on French Rev.

Essay Prompts-Thesis work.


 * Homework = Study for your French Revolution Unit test.** **Try flash cards. Really.**

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Monday, October 15th
French Revolution Jeopardy.

** HW: Study for objective portion of test. **

Tuesday, October 16th
Multiple Choice Test on French Revolution.


 * Homework = Study for essay portion of test.**

Thursday, October 18th
Essay Test on French Rev. We will meet in the computer lab.

No homework.

Friday, October 19th
Introduce Iran---A quick summary of Iranian history. Read CIA analysis of Iran from 1951. Homework = Read the CIA analysis of Iran and be prepared to debate the following questions: 1) According to the CIA Report, what is the issue or issues that are causing conflict between Iran and the UK (England). Be specific. Don't just say oil. 2) According to the CIA Report, why is Mossadeq dangerous to US interests? Be specific. 3) According to the CIA Report, what are Mossadeq's political views? 4) According to the CIA Report, is Mossadeq popular with the people of Iran? 5) According to the CIA Report, what does the British government want? 6) Based on your reading of the CIA report, how serious of a threat is Mossadeq to the United States? 7) Come with questions about whatever you don't understand.

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Discuss CIA document from last time. What questions do you have about this document. A brief review of Islam.
 * Monday, October 22nd**
 * Homework = Read the top secret plan for how to depose Mossadeq and come ready to ask skeptical questions during our briefing. Mr. Greenstone will be defending the plan and your task will be to challenge this plan, to come with questions about the plan's short term and long term ramifications and to discuss it knowledgeably.**

Operation Ajax Top Secret Briefing. Discuss the classified intelligence. Ask Kermit Roosevelt anything. Troubleshoot our plan to overthrow Mossadeq. In particular, try think of questions about unintended short and long term consequences of our plan to depose Mossadeq. What could go wrong? Really? Cold War Explained---[|Cold War Timeline]
 * Tuesday, October 23rd**
 * Homework = Read "Good Evening Mr. Roosevelt" (pages 1-16 of the packet) and take notes on what went wrong with the coup plot. Why was it a failure? Why did it succeed? Be specific.**


 * Thursday, October 25th**
 * Argo!**
 * Homework = Read "I Knew It, They Love Me" and take notes on what went right this time. Why did it succeed? Be specific.**

Discuss Argo. Introduce The House of the Mosque.
 * Friday, October 26th**


 * Monday, October 29th**

Discuss last night's reading questions about Qutb.
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1. Describe the background of Sayyid Qutb. 2. The text describes Qutb as "decent, proud, tormented, self-righteous." (p 12) Find an example in the text of each characteristic. 3. Which facets of life in America made an especially strong impression on him? Be specific. 4. Though he eventually decided Western culture was soulless and appalling, when Qutb came to the US he was actually somewhat westernized compared to other Egyptians. Explain in what ways this was so. 5. Qutb seems to have been especially threatened by the looser American standards of sexuality that he encountered. What personal experiences in America made a big impression on him in this regard? Be specific and give detail. 6. Describe the New York City of 1948 that Qutb visited. Why might it have been jarring to him? Be specific and give detail. [|Baby, it's cold outside.]
 * Homework: read "The Martyr" up through page 7- 16 and be prepared to discuss the following reading questions: **

Discuss Sayyid Qutb.
 * Tuesday, October 30 **

Homework: read Packet, The Matyr, pages 16.5--24 and be prepared to discuss the following reading questions:
1. What did Qutb think about race relations in the US? Give some examples of his experiences regarding race relations. 2. What was Greeley, Colorado like? Why might it have had some appeal to Qutb? Why did he ultimately not like Greeley? 3. On page 27-28 the author summarizes Qutb’s critique of American life. What is that critique? (use your own words). 4. What parts of that critique, if any, do you think are fair and accurate? If you disagree with him say why. 5. Describe the political and social goals of the Muslim brothers 6.The author says that Qutb and Gamel Abdel Nasser (the military dictator of Egypt) had vastly different and incompatible goals for Egypt. What were their respective goals? How were they incompatible? 7. Why did Qutb get thrown into prison? How was he treated in prison? 8. How did Qutb's experience in prison radicalize him? 9. Why was Qutb considered by some to be more dangerous dead than alive? Do you believe this was ultimately proven to be true? media type="youtube" key="2XmPJhurB0k" height="315" width="420"


 * Thursday, November 1 **
 * 10 minutes of Ask me anything about the reading to get ready for the quiz. **
 * Quiz on "The Martyr." **
 * No Homework **

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 * Friday, November 2 **
 * Introduce Choices Packet---Begin** **this video on Iran.**


 * Homework = Read Choices packet pages up through page 26 and be prepared to discuss the following questions: **
 * 1. Read the introduction on Iran. What were the different visions that Iranians promoted for the post-Shah future of Iran? **
 * 2. Read the box on Shi'ism. What are the distinctive features of Shi'ism? **
 * 3. Pick up the narrative on page 21 where it says "Royal Dictatorship." What did the Shah do to ensure he had control over Iran. **
 * 4. **** What was the "White Revolution?" **
 * 5. What was the status of women in the Shah's Iran? **
 * 6. **** Explain Ayatollah Khomeini's criticisms of the Shah. In what ways do they resemble Sayyid Qutb's ideas? **
 * 7. Describe the most ridiculous aspect of the Shah's 1971 party. **
 * 8. How did the Shah cling to power, despite rising opposition? **
 * 9. What was the Shah's human rights record? **


 * Here's the cartoon Maddy mentioned in class. **

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 * Monday, November 5 **
 * You will have a sub. I am touring the school and observing the younger grades. Should be fun. Meanwhile you will watch this excellent video on the Iranian Revolution. **


 * Homework = Read Choices packet pages 27-35 and be prepared to answer the following questions; **
 * 1. Explain how the Shah lost power. Be specific. **
 * 2. What parallels do you see between the fall of the Shah and the French Revolution. This would be a great essay question, wouldn't it? **
 * 3. From pages 29-35 we have summaries of the three options that Iran would choose from for their future. As you read these sections jot down questions about anything you don't understand here. **
 * 4. Plot these three options on a Left-Right political spectrum. **
 * 5. In particular focus on Kohmeini (because he won) and try to answer these questions: Is he for democracy? Is he for women't rights? Is he an economic leftist or rightist? **

Yo, yo, it's Election Day. I am amped. Discuss Choices on Iran. 1. How did Khomeini take and consolidate power? Does it seem like the people genuinely supported him? 2. Explain the origins of the US hostage crisis. 3. Take a close look at the Iranian constitution. Who had the power here--the president or the clerics. 4. How did the war with Iraq begin. Does Iran bear any blame for this war? Compare this war to the wars of the French Revolution. How is it similar? How is it different? 5. What role did the US play in the Iran/Iraq war? 6. After the death of Khomeini did Iran continue to follow the path he set out or go in a new direction?
 * Tuesday, November 6**
 * Periodizie Iranian Revolution.**
 * Homework = read Epilogue page 36- the end (note that I screwed up in copying and 42-42 repeat and be prepared to discuss the following questions:**

Is this a Revolution? Is it a Reaction? Look at Iranian Constitution. Periodize the Iranian Revolution. Read about Iran's human rights record. Let's make a movie! Here's Wikipedia's explanation of the 2009 [|Green Revolution.]
 * Thursday, November 8**
 * Homework = Spend 40 minutes Researching Iran's history over the last few years on the topics your group chose. Here are some resources on Iran, though feel free to find your own.**
 * [|Check out the NY Times]**
 * [|Here's an aggregator of news on Iran.]**

**Friday, November 9**
Discuss Iranian Revolution. 1) Have a hook 2) State your thesis clearly 3) Defend that thesis with detail and examples 4) Use spoken, not written, language. 5) Have a conclusion
 * Compare to French Revolution.**
 * Periodize the Revolution.**
 * Homework =** ** write a very rough draft of your script. My suggestion for how to do this is to create a Google Doc for your group and to divide your script into sections for now (although ultimately you are all responsible for the entire script, but someone's got to write the different sections of the rough draft). Here's a suggestion for how to divide it: 1) Hook/Intro 2) Persuasive section on whether the Iranian Revolution has achieved goal 1. 3) **** Persuasive section on whether the Iranian Revolution has achieved goal 2. **** 4) Conclusion. **
 * Also remember as you write to follow these ** ** guidelines: **
 * Have this draft ready on Monday.**

** Monday, November 12 **
Compare Iran to French Rev. Periodize the Iranian Rev. Work on movie.
 * It's due Tuesday, November 20 **

**Tuesday, November 13**
Work on movie.
 * Homework = work on movie. It's due Tuesday, November 20**

**Thursday, November 15**
Work on movie. Compare Iranian Rev. to French Rev.
 * Homework = work on movie. It's due Tuesday, November 20**

**Friday, November 16**
Work on movie.
 * Homework = work on movie. It's due Tuesday, November 20**

**Monday, November 19**
Work on movie.
 * Homework = work on movie. It's due Tuesday, November 20**

**Tuesday, November 20**
Iran Film Festival!!
 * Homework = no homework--Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving!**

**Tuesday, November 27**
1. Based on the story on page 1 about Mao and his father, what sort of personality did Mao have? 2. On page 6 - 8 the author describes conditions in China from the early 1800's through the early 1900's. The author describes this period as one where China is in decline. Make a list of the main events during this period that showed China was in decline. 3. Describe the complex relationship between the CCP (Communist Party) and the GMD from the year 1920-1945. Why did the CCP win the Civil War/ 4. What were Mao's ideas about women? 5. If Mao had died in 1950, how do you think the Chinese people would remember him?
 * Recap the Iranian Revolution: A short history of China.**
 * Hand-out books on Mao and the Chinese Revolution. Begin Reading "Mao Zedong and China's Revolutions"**
 * Homework = read pages of 1-21 of** **"Mao Zedong and China's Revolutions"** **and be prepared to discuss the following reading questions:**

**6. Come with questions about anything you don't understand.**
7. As you read note places where the vocabulary words from our glossary appear (not all of them will appear, but many will).

**Thursday, November 29**
1. As you read note places where the vocabulary words from our glossary appear (not all of them will appear, but many will). 2. Explain what happened in "The Hundred Flowers Campaign." Was this a success for Mao? Explain. 3. Explain the origins of the Great Leap Forward. Why was this such a disaster? Does Mao's conduct during this period put him in the same group of evil tyrants like Hitler? 4. As best you can, explain the Cultural Revolution. What was the point? Who was Mao attacking with the Cultural Revolution? 5. After his death, the Communist Party described Mao's contributions to Chinese life as 70% right 30% wrong. Is this a fair assessment? Explain.
 * Discuss the reading on Mao.**
 * Homework = read pages 21- 36 and be prepared to discuss the following reading questions:**

**Friday, November 30**
Introduce our research project. Discuss last night's reading. Periodize the Chinese Revolution. These are not complete lists. If you have another revolution in mind, check with Mr. Greenstone. And if you do want the [|complete list of Revolutions, here you go]. Revolution research questions: 1. How did this revolution affect women? 2. What motivated the revolutionaries? 3. Did this revolution achieve its goals (you could pick just one goal)? 4. How did this revolution affect minority groups within the country? 5. How did this revolution affect relations between this country and its neighbors?
 * Homework = 1. Choose your revolution that you will research. [|Here's a list]of important revolutions (don't choose one we've studied), though feel fre**e to pick one not on the list so long as you check it with Mr. Greenstone. [|Here's a list of Latin American revolutions.]
 * 2. Choose your question. You can pick one from this list or pick your own question, but run it by Mr. Greenstone.**


 * 3**. Find three sources.

**Monday, December 3**
No class because of Community Connections.
 * Homework = work on your research paper.**

**Tuesday, December 4**
Mao Documentary
 * Homework = work on your research paper.**

**Thursday, December 6**
Finish Mao Documentary Discuss Cultural Revolution. Primary doc on Dazibao.---Page 210.
 * Homework = work on your research paper and study the key terms and pages 1-36 of our Mao book for Monday's test.**

**Friday, December 7th**
Review for test and continue Mao Video.
 * Homework = work on your research paper and study the key terms and pages 1-36 of our Mao book for Monday's test.**

**Monday, December 10th**
Test on Chinese Revolution. Begin "To Live"
 * Homework = work on your research paper. You should be doing 45 minutes or so of work per night.**

**Tuesday, December 11th**
"To Live"
 * Homework = work on your research paper. You should be doing 45 minutes or so of work per night.**

**Thursday, December 13th**
"To Live"
 * Homework = work on your research paper. You should be doing 45 minutes or so of work per night.**

**Friday, December 14th**
Questions on the paper? Current events.
 * Homework = work on your research paper. You should be doing 45 minutes or so of work per night.**

**Monday, December 17th**
Research paper ?s. To Live! Discuss. 10 Conservative principles.
 * Homework = work on your research paper. You should be doing 45 minutes or so of work per night.**

**Tuesday, December 18th**
Turn in research papers. Explain final. The Revolution in my research paper is similar to the ___ Revolution__ __The Revolution in my research paper is different from the__ ___ Revolution__ __This person from from the Revolution in my research paper reminds me of__ ___ from the__ ___ Revolution.

10 Conservative principles.
 * No homework. Enjoy!**

Thursday, December 20th
The Revolution in my research paper is similar to the ___ Revolution__ __The Revolution in my research paper is different from the__ ___ Revolution__ __This person from from the Revolution in my research paper reminds me of__ ___ from the__ ___ Revolution. 10 Conservative Principles.
 * No homework. Enjoy!**

**Friday, December 21**
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12315833 Here's an excellent, [|very clear summary] of the current constitutional crisis in Egypt. And here's the [|BBC's homepage for all news on Egypt]. Here's a fascinating page called the [|Morsi Meter,] which purports to measure Morsi's progress in achieving his goal. Check it out!
 * The Fiscal Cliff, The Debt Ceiling, 10 Conservative Principles.**
 * Enjoy your holiday!**

[|Sample Annotations on a bibliography.]

Monday January, 7th
Welcome back! Go over Meeting of the Minds assignment sheet . Background on The Egyptian Revolution. The Ottoman Empire-Britain-Nasser-Sadat-Mubarak-Banna-Qutb-The Brotherhood and the Arab Spring. Documentary on Egypt's Revolution.

Homework = Read "Understanding Mursi" by Joshua Hammer and as you read, take notes on Mursi's position on these questions: 1. What Course Should the Current Egyptian Revolution Take? 2. Divine Right of Kings? 3. Should There Be Gender Equality? 4. What Should the Government Do About Inequality of Wealth? 5. What Rights Do Citizens Have? What is the Source of Such Rights? 6. How Much Power Should the State Have? 7. What is the Best Way to Choose Government Leaders? 8. What Does Your Character Think of Enlightenment Ideas? Your character will have to present on these questions during the Meeting of the Minds, so it's VERY important that you begin to identify what Mursi believes and what his plan is so that your character can respond to his Mursi's ideas and actions. media type="custom" key="21864344"

Tuesday, January 8th
Documentary on Egypt's Revolution. Discuss last night's article and the reading questions on Mursi. Homework = Read "Two Revolutions" by Wendell Steavenson and be prepared to discuss the following questions: 1. What role did Hend Badawi play in the Egyptian Revolution? 2. Describe the differences for women in city life versus rural life? 3. Has the Egyptian Revolution spurred feminism or held it back? Explain. 4. What is Badawi's relationship like with her family? 5. Does this article leave you hopeful about life for women in Egypt or pessimistic? Explain. media type="custom" key="21864350"

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Thursday, January 10th
Discuss "Two Revolutions." Select roles for M ot Minds. Documentary You can use the web and/or one of the books we've read (on the French Rev. or the Chinese Rev).
 * Homework = begin researching your part for the M to Minds. Spend 35-40 minutes familiarizing yourself with your person's biography and beliefs.**

Friday, January 11th
Continue discussing Egypt. Hend Badawi. Read New Yorker article about Muslim Brothers.
 * Homework = research** **for the M to Minds. Spend 1 hr. researching your character. You should come Monday ready to answer these questions from your character's point of view. While you read, keep track of your sources for your annotated bib.**

1. What Course Should the Current Egyptian Revolution Take? 2. Divine Right of Kings? 3. Should There Be Gender Equality? 4. What Should the Government Do About Inequality of Wealth? 5. What Rights Do Citizens Have? What is the Source of Such Rights? 6. How Much Power Should the State Have? 7. What is the Best Way to Choose Government Leaders? 8. What Does Your Character Think of Enlightenment Ideas? 9. Is Muhammad Mursi Doing It Wrong? Why? Be Specific. And make sure you know just what he has been doing.

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Monday, January 14th
Continue reading New Yorker article about Muslim Brothers. Watch Part of Egypt Video. Questions about our final.
 * Homework = research** **for the M to Minds. Spend 35-40 minutes reading tonight researching other characters from the M o Minds. You will need to intimately know 5 or so them.**

**Tuesday, January, 15th**
Practice your answers to the key questions on your classmates.

**Homework = research** **for the M to Minds. Spend 35-40 minutes getting up to speed on current developments in Egypt. Here are some good resources.**
Here's an excellent, [|very clear summary] of the current constitutional crisis in Egypt. And here's the [|BBC's homepage for all news on Egypt]. Here's a fascinating page called the [|Morsi Meter,] which purports to measure Morsi's progress in achieving his goal. Check it out!
 * Here's the [|NYTIMES page]on Morsi**

Thursday, January 17th
Time to work on your M ot Minds presentation. Bring a computer if you've got one. == ==
 * Homework = Prepare for the M to Minds. Begin writing your statement to the Meeting. This is a 2 minute speech in which you evaluate Morsi and his policies and beliefs. **

Friday, January 18th
Practice your statement. Time to work in class.
 * Homework = Prepare for the M to Minds. Go over the assignment sheet to be sure you are ready for all the parts, including the speech. And practice that speech. **