Published on May 3, 2016
How and where did democracy develop? This animated timeline starts in ancient Greece, and winds through the Roman Empire, Middle Ages, via the French Revolution to modern times.
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GOV 24.72 How long does it take to count to a TRILLION?
Counting non-stop (everyday, day and night),
at one number a second, it would take you:Below is undebatable
1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 day = 24 hours
1 year = 365 days
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GOV 24.71 How long does it take to count to a BILLION?
Counting non-stop (everyday, day and night),
at one number a second, it would take you:Below is undebatable
1 minute = 60 seconds
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 day = 24 hours
1 year = 365 days
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GOV 24.70 How long does it take to count to a MILLION?
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GOV 24.63 Soviet Russia – Joseph Stalin
“The death of one man is a tragedy. The death of millions is a statistic.”
“It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything.”
“In the Soviet army it takes more courage to retreat than advance.”
“The Man of Steel”
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GOV 24.54 Introduction to Animal Farm
Before reading…
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GOV 24.52 Russian Revolution – Vladimir Lenin
“Give us the child for 8 years and it will be a Bolshevik forever.”
“The goal of socialism is communism.”
“Democracy is indispensable to socialism.”
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GOV 24.51 Russian Revolution – Russia’s WWI Experience
1914 Russian propaganda poster. The upper inscription reads “agreement”. The uncertain Britannia (right) and Marianne (left) look to the determined Mother Russia (center) to lead them in the coming war. Continue reading Post ID 42930
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GOV 24.51 Russian Revolution – Karl Marx
Karl Marx (1818-1883), philosopher and German politician.
“Proletarier aller Länder vereinigt Euch!”
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GOV 24.42 100 years in 70 seconds – Russia (Anya)
100 years of beauty in 70 seconds
Time lapse of models getting their hair and makeup done to match every decade from 1910 to 2010.
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GOV 24.41 What is a Satire?
sat·ire (noun)
1.the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
synonyms: mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature
2. a play, novel, film, or other work which uses satire.
synonyms: parody, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, skit, takeoff, squib, travesty
3. a genre of literature characterized by the use of satire.
4. (in Latin literature) a literary miscellany, especially a poem ridiculing prevalent vices or follies
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GOV 24.40 Allegory
Before reading Animal Farm – What is an allegory?
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GOV 24.38 Amistad (Movie)
If one wishes to understand the causes of the Civil War and the development that led to the Emancipation Proclamation, it is imperative to understand the role of slavery in the nineteenth-century United States. One possible way of preparing students for this episode in American history is by viewing a movie that deals with the topic of slavery both from an emotional and a legal point of view. The movie Amistad includes both aspects. (Source:Christine Meißner)Continue reading Post ID 42930
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GOV 24.34 – Conservative vs Liberal
As we continue discussing different and opposing political and economic spectrums, let’s take a look at where you stand on your personal beliefs.
We all want the same things in life. We want freedom; we want the chance for prosperity; we want as few people suffering as possible; we want healthy children; we want to have crime-free streets. The argument is how to achieve them…
CAVEAT LECTOR: You may find yourself agreeing or disagreeing with some topics concerning this assignment. . . where do you stand on this political spectrum?
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GOV 24.33 – Political Parties (Democrat and Republican)
http://www.politics1.com/index.htmLaunched online in 1997, Politics1 is published as a non-partisan public service to promote fully informed decision-making by the American electorate. One of the pioneering political blog and news sites, Politics1 has drawn a sizable and devoted audience of political professionals, journalists, educators, and activists.
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GOV 24.32 “Whoever holds the conch gets to speak. “
Lord of the Flies
Stranded on an island, a group of schoolboys degenerate into savagery.
Reflection – How and What do you prioritize when leading a people?
Steve: Sir, are you the leader?
Peter: Jack is the oldest, but Ralph is the colonel.
[group voices votes for Ralph]
Jack: I guess you just won the election.
Ralph: It doesn’t matter who’s in charge. We’ve just got to work together. First, we build a camp.
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GOV 24.26 Types of Government
CAVEAT LECTOR: You may find yourself agreeing or disagreeing with this video . . . where do you stand on this topic?
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GOV 24.24 Freeman-pedia: Dozendates Review 1776
You DO NOT have to know any dates for AP World Modern. BUT, Ben Freeman would argue knowing certain major events can give you an idea of the major themes and flow of the course.
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GOV 24.20 USA – Founding Father: Benjamin Franklin
“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.”
“It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.”
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