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TEACHER MATERIALST-1UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYPrompt: Develop an argument that evaluates which revolution of the long nineteenth century caused the greatest enduring change for the most people.Score: 4The long nineteenth century witnessed a series of revolutions that changed how individuals and states viewed the world and their place in it. For example, the Industrial Revolution modernized practices of production and distribution, as well as led to expansions in human networks. This period also saw the rise in popularity of capitalism and imperialism, leading to global economic and political revolutions. In addition to these changes to political and economic practices, also came changes to how people thought. As individuals began to challenge previously held social beliefs regarding individual rights and freedoms, the liberal political revolution was born.This liberal revolution quickly gained support among the public, emerging as the cause of greatest enduring change for individuals from the eighteenth century to the modern day. The liberal revolution was not a single event in history, but rather a collection of political revolutions that occurred during the long nineteenth century. Of the new ideas that emerged from the liberal revolution, most notable was that of a democratic government. As is stated in the 1776 Declaration of Independence, “Governments are instituted among Men, [and derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed...it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it” (Document 4). Although today the idea of a democratic form of government is nothing remarkable, in the long nineteenth century, the notion that a government should exist to serve its people and at the will of its people was revolutionary. Of course, this idea was not specific to just the American Revolution. In an 1812 essay, Chilean priest Camilo Henriquez asks to “establish a principle [in which] supreme authority finds its origin in the free consent of the people... [with] one of the rights of the people [being] to reform the constitution of the state” (Document 5). Like the Declaration of Independence, Camilo Henriquez asserts that the power of a government should be entrusted to the governed, and that the people should have the power to make changes to laws and policies that are outdated or no longer suit the majority.Today, as a direct result of the liberal revolution, democracy is a common form of government. Key:Claim & FocusAnalysis & EvidenceOrganizationLanguage & StyleLanguage & Style
TEACHER MATERIALST-2UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYAnother idea that emerged from the liberal revolution was the notion that all people are entitled to individual rights and freedoms that are protected by the government. Today in the United States, individuals are guaranteed rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and protest. There are also laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and gender. In his autobiography, Argentine lawyer Manuel Belgrano recalls the first time he was exposed to this novel concept of individual rights and freedoms. He states, “...at a time when the French Revolution was causing a change in ideas,... the ideas of liberty, equality, security, and property, took a firm hold on me” (Document 6). The rights and freedoms individuals possess today were not guaranteed for many people during the long nineteenth century. In fact, the idea of a person even having an inherent right to liberty, equality, freedom, independence, security, and property was virtually unheard of. As the idea of individual rights and freedoms grew in popularity, revolutions broke out across the globe. Those that were successful allowed for the creation of new constitutions in which these rights became protected by the government. An example of this can be found in Document 2, which contains fragments of articles from the first constitution of Haiti. Not only does it abolish slavery, but it also protects an individual’s right to employment, individual security, and property (Document 2).Although nations spent years fighting for their rights to freedom, independence, liberty, and security, they were very quick to take it away from others.Imperialistic ideas were popular throughout the long nineteenth century, and many countries found significant profit in establishing colonies in other parts of the world. Document 7 is cartoon that depicts America’s imperial ambitions, showing Uncle Sam bringing President McKinley more shovels so that he can finish digging the proposed Nicaraguan Canal. U.S. flags can be seen flying in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines, all places the American government controlled at the time (Document 7). Throughout the long nineteenth century, the United States exploited much of Central America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands for economic profit and political advantage. As a result, the United States stripped the people living in the territories they occupied from the rights and freedoms they themselves fought so hard to gain and protect. Many revolutions occurred throughout the long nineteenth century, each having an influence on the social, political, and economic development of the world. However, it was the liberal revolution that caused the greatest enduring change for the most people. Before the long nineteenth century, the concept of individuals having inherent rights and freedoms that were protected by a democratic government was unprecedented. Today, because of the liberal revolution, many people across the world live in countries where the government functions at the consent of the governed, and individual rights and freedoms are guaranteed and protected under constitutional law.
TEACHER MATERIALST-3UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYPrompt: Develop an argument that evaluates which revolution of the long nineteenth century caused the greatest enduring change for the most people.Score: 3The long nineteenth century saw a series of revolutions that changed how individuals and states viewed the developing world and their place in it. As individuals began to challenge previously held social beliefs regarding individual rights and freedoms, the liberal revolution was born. This liberal revolution quickly gained support among the public, emerging as the cause of greatest enduring change for individuals from the 19th century to the modern day. The liberal revolution was not a single event in history, but rather a collection of revolutions that occurred both before and during the 19th century.Of the new ideas that emerged from the liberal revolution, most notable was that of a democratic government. As is stated in the 1776 Declaration of Independence, “Governments are instituted among Men, [and derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed...it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it” (Document 4). Although today the idea of a democratic form of government is nothing remarkable, in the 19th century, the notion that a government should exist to serve its people at the will of its people was revolutionary. Of course, this idea was not specific to just the American Revolution. Other countries, such as Chile, were also supportive of a democratic government, as is evidenced by an 1812 essay written by Chilean priest Camilo Henriquez (Document 5). Another idea that emerged from the liberal revolution was the notion that all people are entitled to individual rights and freedoms that are protected by the government. In his autobiography, Argentine lawyer Manuel Belgrano recalls the first time he was exposed to this novel concept of individual rights and freedoms. He states, “...at a time when the French Revolution was causing a change in ideas,... the ideas of liberty, equality, security, and property, took a firm hold on me” (Document 6). The rights and freedoms individuals possess today were not guaranteed for many people during the 19th century. As the idea of individual rights and freedoms grew in popularity, revolutions broke out across the globe. Those that were successful allowed for the creation of new constitutions in which these rights became protected by the government. Key:Claim & FocusAnalysis & EvidenceOrganizationLanguage & StyleLanguage & Style
TEACHER MATERIALST-4UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYAlthough nations spent years fighting for their rights to freedom, independence, liberty, and security, they were very quick to take it away from others. The ideas of colonialism and imperialism were popular throughout the 19th century, and many countries found significant profit in establishing colonies in other parts of the world. Document 7 is cartoon that depicts America’s imperial ambitions, showing Uncle Sam bringing President McKinley more shovels so that he can finish digging the proposed Nicaraguan canal. U.S. flags can be seen flying in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines, all places the American government controlled at the time (Document 7). Throughout the 19th century, the United States exploited much of Central America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands for economic profit and political advantage. As a result, the United States stripped the people living in the territories they occupied from the rights and freedoms they themselves fought so hard to gain and protect. Many revolutions occurred throughout the long nineteenth century, each having an influence on the social, political, and economic development of the world. However, it was the liberal revolution that caused the greatest enduring change for the most people. Today, because of the liberal revolution, many people across the world live in countries where the government functions at the consent of the governed, and individual rights and freedoms are guaranteed and protected under constitutional law.
TEACHER MATERIALST-5UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYPrompt: Develop an argument that evaluates which revolution of the long nineteenth century caused the greatest enduring change for the most people.Score:2Of all the revolutions that occured throughout the long nineteenth century, the liberal revolution, which challenged previously held social beliefs regarding individual rights and freedoms, led to the greatest enduring change for the most people. Of the new ideas that emerged from the liberal revolution, most notable was that of a democratic government. As is stated in the 1776 Declaration of Independence, “Governments are instituted among Men, [and derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed...it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it” (Document 4). Other countries, such as Chile, were also supportive of a democratic government, as is evidenced by an 1812 essay written by Chilean priest Camilo Henriquez (Document 5). Another idea that emerged from the liberal revolution was the notion that all people are entitled to individual rights and freedoms that are protected by the government. In his autobiography, Argentine lawyer Manuel Belgrano states, “...at a time when the French Revolution was causing a change in ideas,... the ideas of liberty, equality, security, and property, took a firm hold on me” (Document 6). As the idea of individual rights and freedoms grew in popularity, revolutions broke out across the globe. Although nations spent years fighting for their rights to freedom, independence, liberty, and security, they were very quick to take it away from others. Document 7 is cartoon that depicts America’s imperial ambitions, detailing how America exploited much of Central America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands. There were many revolutions that occurred throughout the 19th century. However, it was the liberal revolution that caused the greatest enduring change for the most people.Key:Claim & FocusAnalysis & EvidenceOrganizationLanguage & StyleLanguage & Style
TEACHER MATERIALST-6UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYPrompt: Develop an argument that evaluates which revolution of the long nineteenth century caused the greatest enduring change for the most people.Score: 1There were many revolutions that occured during the 19th Century. Each contributed to global development. The one that created the most change though was the liberal revolution.Having a democratic government was an important idea that came from the liberal revolution. This form of government is common today but did not exist back then. Having individual rights and freedoms was another important idea that came from the liberal revolution. Before the long nineteenth century not everyone had individual rights and freedoms. Many revolutions occured because people wanted individual rights and freedoms. Many countries also took rights and freedoms away from other countries. For example, America did this to much of Central America. This is shown in Document 7.Key:Claim & FocusAnalysis & EvidenceOrganizationLanguage & StyleLanguage & Style
TEACHER MATERIALST-7UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYPrompt: Develop an argument that evaluates which revolution of the long nineteenth century caused the greatest enduring change for the most people.Score: 4The long nineteenth century witnessed a series of revolutions that changed how individuals and states viewed the world and their place in it. For example, the Industrial Revolution modernized practices of production and distribution, as well as led to expansions in human networks. This period also saw the rise in popularity of capitalism and imperialism, leading to global economic and political revolutions. In addition to these changes to political and economic practices, also came changes to how people thought. As individuals began to challenge previously held social beliefs regarding individual rights and freedoms, the liberal political revolution was born. This liberal revolution quickly gained support among the public, emerging as the cause of greatest enduring change for individuals from the eighteenth century to the modern day. The liberal revolution was not a single event in history, but rather a collection of political revolutions that occurred during the long nineteenth century. Of the new ideas that emerged from the liberal revolution, most notable was that of a democratic government. As is stated in the 1776 Declaration of Independence, “Governments are instituted among Men, [and derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed...it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it” (Document 4). Although today the idea of a democratic form of government is nothing remarkable, in the long nineteenth century, the notion that a government should exist to serve its people and at the will of its people was revolutionary. Of course, this idea was not specific to just the American Revolution. In an 1812 essay, Chilean priest Camilo Henriquez asks to “establish a principle [in which] supreme authority finds its origin in the free consent of the people... [with] one of the rights of the people [being] to reform the constitution of the state” (Document 5). Like the Declaration of Independence, Camilo Henriquez asserts that the power of a government should be entrusted to the governed, and that the people should have the power to make changes to laws and policies that are outdated or no longer suit the majority. Today, as a direct result of the liberal revolution, democracy is a common form of government.
TEACHER MATERIALST-8UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYAnother idea that emerged from the liberal revolution was the notion that all people are entitled to individual rights and freedoms that are protected by the government. Today in the United States, individuals are guaranteed rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and protest. There are also laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and gender. In his autobiography, Argentine lawyer Manuel Belgrano recalls the first time he was exposed to this novel concept of individual rights and freedoms. He states, “...at a time when the French Revolution was causing a change in ideas,... the ideas of liberty, equality, security, and property, took a firm hold on me” (Document 6). The rights and freedoms individuals possess today were not guaranteed for many people during the long nineteenth century. In fact, the idea of a person even having an inherent right to liberty, equality, freedom, independence, security, and property was virtually unheard of. As the idea of individual rights and freedoms grew in popularity, revolutions broke out across the globe. Those that were successful allowed for the creation of new constitutions in which these rights became protected by the government. An example of this can be found in Document 2, which contains fragments of articles from the first constitution of Haiti. Not only does it abolish slavery, but it also protects an individual’s right to employment, individual security, and property (Document 2). Although nations spent years fighting for their rights to freedom, independence, liberty, and security, they were very quick to take it away from others. Imperialistic ideas were popular throughout the long nineteenth century, and many countries found significant profit in establishing colonies in other parts of the world. Document 7 is cartoon that depicts America’s imperial ambitions, showing Uncle Sam bringing President McKinley more shovels so that he can finish digging the proposed Nicaraguan Canal. U.S. flags can be seen flying in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines, all places the American government controlled at the time (Document 7). Throughout the long nineteenth century, the United States exploited much of Central America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands for economic profit and political advantage. As a result, the United States stripped the people living in the territories they occupied from the rights and freedoms they themselves fought so hard to gain and protect. Many revolutions occurred throughout the long nineteenth century, each having an influence on the social, political, and economic development of the world. However, it was the liberal revolution that caused the greatest enduring change for the most people. Before the long nineteenth century, the concept of individuals having inherent rights and freedoms that were protected by a democratic government was unprecedented. Today, because of the liberal revolution, many people across the world live in countries where the government functions at the consent of the governed, and individual rights and freedoms are guaranteed and protected under constitutional law.
TEACHER MATERIALST-9UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYPrompt: Develop an argument that evaluates which revolution of the long nineteenth century caused the greatest enduring change for the most people.Score: 3The long nineteenth century saw a series of revolutions that changed how individuals and states viewed the developing world and their place in it. As individuals began to challenge previously held social beliefs regarding individual rights and freedoms, the liberal revolution was born. This liberal revolution quickly gained support among the public, emerging as the cause of greatest enduring change for individuals from the 19th century to the modern day. The liberal revolution was not a single event in history, but rather a collection of revolutions that occurred both before and during the 19th century. Of the new ideas that emerged from the liberal revolution, most notable was that of a democratic government. As is stated in the 1776 Declaration of Independence, “Governments are instituted among Men, [and derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed...it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it” (Document 4). Although today the idea of a democratic form of government is nothing remarkable, in the 19th century, the notion that a government should exist to serve its people at the will of its people was revolutionary. Of course, this idea was not specific to just the American Revolution. Other countries, such as Chile, were also supportive of a democratic government, as is evidenced by an 1812 essay written by Chilean priest Camilo Henriquez (Document 5). Another idea that emerged from the liberal revolution was the notion that all people are entitled to individual rights and freedoms that are protected by the government. In his autobiography, Argentine lawyer Manuel Belgrano recalls the first time he was exposed to this novel concept of individual rights and freedoms. He states, “...at a time when the French Revolution was causing a change in ideas,... the ideas of liberty, equality, security, and property, took a firm hold on me” (Document 6). The rights and freedoms individuals possess today were not guaranteed for many people during the 19th century. As the idea of individual rights and freedoms grew in popularity, revolutions broke out across the globe. Those that were successful allowed for the creation of new constitutions in which these rights became protected by the government.
TEACHER MATERIALST-10UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYAlthough nations spent years fighting for their rights to freedom, independence, liberty, and security, they were very quick to take it away from others. The ideas of colonialism and imperialism were popular throughout the 19th century, and many countries found significant profit in establishing colonies in other parts of the world. Document 7 is cartoon that depicts America’s imperial ambitions, showing Uncle Sam bringing President McKinley more shovels so that he can finish digging the proposed Nicaraguan canal. U.S. flags can be seen flying in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines, all places the American government controlled at the time (Document 7). Throughout the 19th century, the United States exploited much of Central America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands for economic profit and political advantage. As a result, the United States stripped the people living in the territories they occupied from the rights and freedoms they themselves fought so hard to gain and protect. Many revolutions occurred throughout the long nineteenth century, each having an influence on the social, political, and economic development of the world. However, it was the liberal revolution that caused the greatest enduring change for the most people. Today, because of the liberal revolution, many people across the world live in countries where the government functions at the consent of the governed, and individual rights and freedoms are guaranteed and protected under constitutional law.
TEACHER MATERIALST-11UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYPrompt: Develop an argument that evaluates which revolution of the long nineteenth century caused the greatest enduring change for the most people.Score:2Of all the revolutions that occured throughout the long nineteenth century, the liberal revolution, which challenged previously held social beliefs regarding individual rights and freedoms, led to the greatest enduring change for the most people. Of the new ideas that emerged from the liberal revolution, most notable was that of a democratic government. As is stated in the 1776 Declaration of Independence, “Governments are instituted among Men, [and derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed...it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it” (Document 4). Other countries, such as Chile, were also supportive of a democratic government, as is evidenced by an 1812 essay written by Chilean priest Camilo Henriquez (Document 5). Another idea that emerged from the liberal revolution was the notion that all people are entitled to individual rights and freedoms that are protected by the government. In his autobiography, Argentine lawyer Manuel Belgrano states, “...at a time when the French Revolution was causing a change in ideas,... the ideas of liberty, equality, security, and property, took a firm hold on me” (Document 6). As the idea of individual rights and freedoms grew in popularity, revolutions broke out across the globe. Although nations spent years fighting for their rights to freedom, independence, liberty, and security, they were very quick to take it away from others. Document 7 is cartoon that depicts America’s imperial ambitions, detailing how America exploited much of Central America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands. There were many revolutions that occurred throughout the 19th century. However, it was the liberal revolution that caused the greatest enduring change for the most people.
TEACHER MATERIALST-12UNIT 7 DBQ WRITING SAMPLEWORLD HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 7.11 ACTIVITYPrompt: Develop an argument that evaluates which revolution of the long nineteenth century caused the greatest enduring change for the most people.Score: 1There were many revolutions that occured during the 19th Century. Each contributed to global development. The one that created the most change though was the liberal revolution. Having a democratic government was an important idea that came from the liberal revolution. This form of government is common today but did not exist back then. Having individual rights and freedoms was another important idea that came from the liberal revolution. Before the long nineteenth century not everyone had individual rights and freedoms. Many revolutions occured because people wanted individual rights and freedoms. Many countries also took rights and freedoms away from other countries. For example, America did this to much of Central America. This is shown in Document 7.