It’s Marvelous Monday!
 If you have not turned in syllabus and two other
forms to Mrs. Pierce, do so NOW!
 Did you get Notes #3 completed? A notebook
quiz may be given any day after notes are
assigned….Are you ready today?
 This coming FRIDAY -Quiz (40 points-no notes
allowed) and Notebook check (graded)
 Tell your partner:
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◦ What anniversary was commemorated this weekend?
◦ Recite the “Pledge of Allegiance” quietly with your
partner. What type of government is named in the
pledge?
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It’s Terrific Tuesday!
Reminder: Put your quarter in the canister! Thank you to
the five people that have already done so!
Reminder for Friday: Quiz, Notebook due
Any Extra Credit to turn in? present?
Turn in syllabus forms now!
Constitution Day celebrated this coming Friday (actually
on Saturday, September 17)-2 points extra credit for
wearing red, white AND blue (All three colors!)
Open your textbook to Lesson 1, Page 10, Reviewing and
Using the Lesson
 Answer Question 3 & 4 with your partner
 Several pairs will come to front of room and give a
complete answer. Both must share information that
answers the question. The goal: “Show what you
know” about the topic.
Classical Roman
Republicanism
Lesson 2 Part I
What Does “Classical Republicanism”
Mean?
Classical –
What is a “classic”?
excellent, first-class
Having to do with the culture of the
ancient Greeks and Romans:
simplicity, regularity (order,
symmetry), restraint (not gaudy)
Examples of Roman Architecture
What Does “Classical Republicanism”
Mean?
Republicanism-Define a “republic”
A form of government that
derives its power directly or indirectly
from the people,
is administered by officials holding
power for a limited time, and
incorporates representative institutions
The Founder’s Inspiration
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The educated
Founder’s turned
to what they
studied about
ancient Rome in
order to design the
United States
government
Read introduction page 12.
 Assign groups, and every group a part to
read.
 Pass out notes
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Classical Republicanism-Ideas
from the Roman Republic
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In your group, assign jobs to people.
Everyone must participate in presentation
to the class. You have 12 minutes to
prepare.
◦ First, everyone silently read your assigned aspect.
In front of the class:
◦ Explain your assigned aspect of classical republicanism
that influenced the founders, and tell your classmates
what to complete in their notes.
◦ Do a 30 second skit that demonstrates your assigned
aspect.
◦ Answer page 15, What Do You Think? Question #4
about your assigned aspect.
Small and Uniform Communities
Humans need each other, and live
together, for both security and to live well
 Why is good government possible in small
communities?
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People are able to know and care
for each other and discern the
common good
Small and Uniform Communities
Members of a political community must
be fundamentally alike because
disparities in wealth, or differences in
culture, religion, or morals cause conflict
 Feared the corrupting effects of luxury
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Citizenship & Civic Virtue
Emphasized the office of citizen and the
duties associated with it
 Citizens were expected to set aside
personal interests to promote the
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common good
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What is an example of a time you have
been asked to set aside your personal
interests to promote the common good?
Citizenship & Civic Virtue
What does it mean to be a citizen?
 Citizens were expected to be well
informed and engaged in community
affairs
 Citizenship emphasized duties, not rights
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◦ Duties-Something that one is expected or required to do
by moral or legal obligation
Civic Virtue
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The dedication of citizens to the common
welfare of their community or country,
even at the cost of their individual
interests. (Traditionally considered most
relevant to republics, since republican
citizens are responsible for the well-being
of their country.)
Citizenship and Civic Virtue
Cincinnatus was an
ancient Roman who
exhibited civic virtue
 Think of an example
in which you have
demonstrated civic
virtue and share
with your partner
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Moral Education
Morals: a civilized standard of right and
wrong (Write definition above the word
“Moral” in your notes)
 Civic virtue must be learned
 How is “civic religion” taught?
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Symbols (Examples?)
Rituals (Examples?)
Values (Examples?)
Moral Education
What were five of the proper habits that were
required of children when learning about
moral education?
(See page 14.)
Generosity
Self-Control
Respect
Fairness
Courage
Moral Education
Citizens learned to admire heroes
described in history, literature, poetry,
and music
 They were also taught to participate in
political debate and perform military
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service
Moral Education
A good reputation was important, and trust
was needed to conduct daily affairs
 Believed that the entire community was
responsible for the moral education of the
young
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Discussion Instructions
Discuss the question assigned to your
row (partners)
 Several pairs will be asked to respond to
the questions.
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Row 1 & 2 - What did classical republicans believe
should be the goal of education? Do you agree?
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Row 3 & 4 - What civic virtues are important for
young people to have today and why?
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Row 5 & 6 - What is civic virtue? (See the notes we
just recorded!!!) How is it fostered in small, uniform
communities? What about large, diverse
communities?
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ALL ROWS - What might be the consequences to
individuals and a society of too great an emphasis on
the common good? What happens to individual rights?
 It’s
Wonderful Wednesday!
Open notebook to Notes #5.
 (If our class didn’t finish Notes #5
yesterday, we will do that today.)
 Reminders:
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◦ Quarter donation needed from each person
◦ QUIZ and NOTEBOOK DUE on FRIDAY!
◦ Please give me signed syllabus forms if you still
need to turn in….I REALLY NEED THEM!
 Discuss
with your partner:
What might be the
consequences to individuals
and a society of too great an
emphasis on the common
good? What happens to
individual rights?