Pros
Unitary Government
No abusive power
Autocracy
Dictatorship
What is irony or give an example of irony?
One thing is said, while another is meant
Saying a rainy, stormy day is a beautiful day
Europeans afraid of being enslaved while enslaving Black People
Nomadic groups whose lifestyle revolved around hunting food
What is the background story of the Magna Carta. Include time periods if you can.
The Great Charter signed by King John
Feudal Barons wanted to limit the King’s power
King’s at this time tended to overstep their authority
The charter introduced due process, trial by jury, protection of property from the King/government and other civil liberties.
The impact did not last long as Kings returned to authoritative measures.
Democratic Government
Tend to be more inclusive
Oligarchy
Abusive power from wealthy families
When did the Berlin Conference take place?
1884-1908
Late 19th Century will do too or around the ballpark: 1880s
Describe Pastoralist or Small Scale Villages
People lived in small villages where they mostly farmed.
Describe 3 rights given under the Petition of Rights under King Charles
No cruel punishment, no excessive bail or fines, the right to bear arms, and the right to petition. The King could no longer declare martial law in times of peace or require homeowners to share their home with the King’s troops without permission from the owner, and the document required the punishment of any person to be determined by a judgment of his peers.
Federal Government
People have a voice at each level through voting or holding office
Democratic Government
Infighting due to everyone having a say
Process takes longer
People of Global Majority are largely ignored
Define Colonialism and Imperialism
Taking control of an area politically, economically, and physically setting up a colony in a place that isn't yours.
Imperialism is using military force to take over another country.
What is a pro of Hunter-Gatherers and a Pro of Pastoralists?
Everyone was athletically fit and power was divided. No one had power over the other
Explain the irony of Thomas Jefferson’s quote in the Declaration of Independence: (Beginning of article) “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
What message does it say about America’s beginning? Why would the country try to hide these truths about Jefferson?
The irony in Thomas Jefferson’s quote comes from the fact that he was surrounded by slavery his whole life, and owned an immeasurable number of enslaved, but freed only a handful of them.
This story is important because it shows Jefferson’s hypocrisy in writing the Declaration, and it shows that America never upheld its value in terms of freedom, and is built on the glorification of heroes who committed atrocities to build the country that stands today. The country hid these truths to paint Jefferson, one of the earliest leaders of the country, as a hero, and protect his identity as a great white man who did wonderful things for the still-developing country.
Magna Carta
Stopped the monarchy from having absolute power.
Magna Carta
Rights only given to free men
Explain why Africans traveling the world before Europeans is controversial or problematic to some people.
This would be controversial because history is often written through many different perspectives
This topic is controversial because some people might believe that we were always in Africa and never left
Define the Berlin Conference and list at least 3 major details
Conference where European countries decided on how to divide up Africa
There wasn’t a single African present at this meeting
Most important resource was rubber and Congolese people suffered amputation and other horrors for means of production
What are 3 similarities found in the political climates surrounding the Magna Carta, Petition of Rights, and English Bill of Rights. What major document did these three blueprints influence in creating?
Abusive power
Taking of rights and land
Only free white men had power
Over taxation, too much power from the monarchy
Kings and Queens always overstepped their authority
Eventually means all kings and queens should obey the laws they require the citizens to follow
Direct AND Representative Democracy
Everyone gets a say on decisions
Unitary and Confederate Governments
Minority voices are often overlooked
Usually fail because there’s no central government
Describe the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade (Maafa). Who was involved, how long did it last roughly, and what is the modern impact of this event. Add what does Post-Colonial Africa mean and describe how both these events are related.
This is Africa after Europe stripped it of its resources
This has left Africa crippled till this day
Africa still has poverty till this day
Name 3 core differences between Pre-Colonial African governments and European governments. How might they impact one another?
a. European colonization in Africa led to the weakening or destruction of the existing African political systems.
b. European colonizers established governments in Africa that were based on European political models.
c. The introduction of foreign ideas of leadership and control by colonial authorities had lasting effects on African societies and nations after they gained independence.
Europeans believed in the importance of individual freedom in society, while Africans saw individuals as part of larger communities like families or villages. Europeans judged their leaders based on their personal qualities and how well they protected people's rights. Africans judged their leaders based on how well they represented and helped their communities.
b. In Europe, using a government position for personal gain was seen as corrupt or bad. In Africa, some believed that power and wealth were connected, and politics was a way to control resources. So, if African leaders got richer while in power but also helped their people, it wasn't always a problem.
What is the Irony of creating America and the 4th of July?
The 4th of July celebrates American independence while black and brown people still face oppression.
This shows the hypocrisy that this country is built on.