Wednesday- Napoleon versus History
Listen to the Ted Ed trial of Napoleon and list the pros and cons of Napoleon's march to power. After listening to the video and listing the pros and cons, write a short response taking sides with one of the lawyers. Your essay should state a clear opinion on Napoleon's place in history.
Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Mahatma Gandhi used non-violent protest to oppose racial discrimination in South Africa and India. Through a lifetime of struggle and sacrifice Gandhi was able to spread the message of equality and freedom throughout India. Eventually leading to India’s independence from Great Britain. Listen to the short biography of Mahatma and give a short synopsis on the life of Gandhi.
Wednesday- Flashback Final Questions
“reason, which is that law teaches all mankind, who would but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions.”
John Locke, Two Treatises on Civil Government, 1689
Select an answer below and explain why your answer is correct based on the quote above.
Which concept of the Enlightenment would the above passage most likely support? A Truth can be discovered through reasoning and logic. B Humankind can and should improve over time. C People have a right to equality and freedom. D What is natural is also reasonable.
#7
Excerpt from the UN General Assembly, Declaration on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, 7 November 1967, Article 6 2.
“All appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure the principle of equality of status of the husband and wife, and in particular:”
(1) Women shall have the same right as men to free choice of a spouse and to enter into marriage only with their free and full consent; (2) Women shall have equal rights with men during marriage and at its dissolution. In all cases the interest of the children shall be paramount; (3) Parents shall have equal rights and duties in matters relating to their children. In all cases the interest of the children shall be paramount.
What does the document promote for women concerning marriage? A Women must obey their husbands. B Women will freely decide who they shall marry. C Women have no rights when it comes to marriage. D Women will have sole custody of children in the case of divorce
Thursday-Free Write
Friday-May 20th,2016
Watch and take notes distinguishing effect from affect. Then write a brief article to your fictional school newspaper describing the difference between the two. Include a title to your article an introduction and two paragraphs explaining the difference between the two. Finally, try to wrap you article up with a conclusion.
