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The Romans

Discussion Questions:

1. ​Why do you think people are so interested in Roman history today?
2. When you think of Rome, what do you think about? Why do you think of these things?

Discussion Questions:

1. What does the Roman foundation myth say about the culture of Rome? How do you think it influenced Roman expansion?
2. What do you think happened next in Great Britain?

Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think Boudicca is still revered in the United Kingdom today?
2. ​If you were Boudicca, what would you have done differently?
   

The Enlightenment

Vocabulary:
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Discussion Questions:

1. ​Do you think Carl ACTUALLY had the power to do whatever he wanted?
2. Why do you think there are so few absolute monarchies left today?

Vocabulary:​
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​Discussion Questions:

1. ​Could absolute monarchies change to incorporate Locke's ideas? If yes, how?
2. Do you think there are any more inalienable rights? If so, what are they?

Vocabulary:
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​Discussion Questions:

1. ​Can the divine right of kings exist in the same society that recognizes popular sovereignty?
2. How much liberty should people give up to the social contract in exchange for protection?
3. Whose version of the "State of Nature" do you agree with, Hobbes's or Locke's?

Vocabulary:
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​Discussion Questions:

1. ​Where can we see the impact of Locke's "Social Contract" theory today?
2. Are there any times in history where a social contract has been violated? What happened?