Dean r berry freedom unit

Freedom Unit Overview
By
Dean Berry, Ed. D.
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Freedom Unit: Sections
• 1. What is Freedom?
• 2. The Origin of Freedom
• 3. Tyranny or Democracy?
• 4. Due Process of Law
• 5. Freedom from Discrimination
• 6. Protecting Freedom
• 7. Freedom of the Press
• 8. The Role of knowledge in Freedom
• 9. Unit Research and Writing Project

Part I: Unpacking Complex Quotations
•Reading and understanding complex statements or
quotations can be challenging.
•Meet in small groups and help each other determine
the meaning of each of the following quotations.
Select a recorder to take notes and a reporter to
present your ideas to the class after each quotation is
reviewed.

What is Freedom?
Review the following quotations and discuss your
interpretations of what the authors are saying.

What point is the author making?

Unpack the meaning of this statement.

What do these two quotations have in common?

Read this quotation closely. Unpack each part
carefully. What is the author’s message?

Present your argument to
support this quotation.

Do these two quotes agree
with each other? Explain

What might this quote have
to do with freedom?

Meet in Small Groups
•Which freedoms do you enjoy the
most?
•Which countries other than ours
enjoys these types of freedoms?
•How did our country become a
democracy with these types of
freedoms?

Part II: Examining the Origins of Freedom
•Reading and understanding complex text can be
challenging. Unpacking the ideas and language used by
philosophers from the past can be even more difficult.
•The following slides will help us understand the origin
of freedom and democracy.

What determines how much freedom
we have in America?

Gather Information on the Topic
As we discuss the issues in this
section, take notes on the following
slides.

In the middle 1700’s European philosophers created
ideas that became the building blocks for American
democracy. What did John Locke say about
freedom?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau proposed a “Social
Contract” between the government and the people
served by the government. How did he influence
America’s democracy?

According to this chart, what does John
Locke believe about government?

Study this chart about the idea of a social
contract. Write a summary that explains
how such a contract would work.

In a democracy, does everyone have to
sign a social contract in order to have
their “natural rights protected”.

The Origins of American Democracy
• https://www.theglobalist.com/european-origins-of-american-
democracy/

Writing Assignment
Use your notes to write a summary of
the origin of American democracy. Be
sure to discuss the Magna Carta,
Glorious Revolution, John Locke’s
ideas, and Rousseau’s social contract.
Provide an introduction, body of main
points, and a conclusion as you write
about the origin of democracy. Your
essay should be about one page typed.

Part III: Tyranny or Democracy
Since humans gathered into cities over 10,000 years ago and formed
civilizations, they have been ruled by those with the most power and
resources. Some of the ideas of democracy were briefly considered by
Greeks and Romans as they created different forms of government. In
1215, the Magna Carta was signed by the English and signaled the
first sustained step toward representative government. However, it
wasn’t until the Glorious Revolution in 1688 that England created a
stronger representative structure when the parliament overthrew the
king. That event became the groundwork for American democracy.
Other than England, the rest of the world continued with
authoritarian forms of government.

•What is democracy?
•How does democracy affect your life?

What’s the difference between
these two types of government?

Describe a government that is a
dictatorship. Is tyranny a positive or
negative feature of a dictatorship?

What is the message communicated
by these graphics?

Discuss this quotation and image with your peers.

What part of the world has many
authoritarian governments?

During World War II, Adolph Hitler was a dictator
who used the tyranny of the majority to abuse and
murder the minority. What atrocities did he
commit in the name of nationalism?

Interpret this quotation and explain
how it relates to the “Holocaust”.

What do these images tell you about
tyranny and authoritarian government?

Reading Assignments for this Section
During this quarter we will use close
reading techniques to read and understand
selected readings that provide insight into
the topic of creating and sustaining social
and political freedoms. At times, we will
read sections several times as we discuss
and understand what authors are saying.

President Bush’s 2nd Inaugural Address:
Creating Freedom World Wide
• http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4460172

Writing Assignment
Write a one page typed essay as you address
some of these questions.
Describe the difference between tyranny and democracy.
How is an authoritarian government different from a democracy?
Use the terms Sharia Law, Feudalism, Nazi, and Machiavelli in your
quick write.
How can people keep tyranny from occurring?
Give some examples of authoritarian governments in today’s world.

If you are arrested, what
rights are you guaranteed
under our constitution?

Part IV: Due Process of Law
Having a written constitution is the first step toward
implementing the freedoms granted to the people who are
governed. However, the devil may be in the details. Unless
constitutions are written with specific guarantees that protect
individual rights, freedom could be seriously limited. For that
reason, our constitution has been amended many times to
add specificity to our guarantees of freedom. The fifth and
fourteenth amendment to our constitution were added to
ensure the due process of law.

Why are written guarantees of freedom
from government necessary?
Which written guarantees are most
important? Why?

The Fifth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution
spells out “due process of law”.

What is meant by “Due Process of Law”?

Take notes on the protections that were added as
specific safeguards that provide due process of law.

What constitutes a fair trial in the United States?

Continue taking notes on due process of law.

What do you think constitutes probable cause?

Due Process Defined
• https://legaldictionary.net/due-process/

Review of Constitutional Due
Process Provisions
• http://www.ushistory.org/gov/10c.asp

Quick Write
Complete your notes about due process of law.
Using all of your notes, write several paragraphs
to discuss some of the main features of due
process and why it is important.

Part V: Freedom from Discriminatory Practices

How does discrimination interfere with
freedom?
What can be done about discrimination?

Historical Perspective of Freedom in America
Everyone in America did not get constitutional freedoms at
the same point in U. S. History. Of course, African
Americans were not given any freedoms until the 13th
Amendment was passed in 1864. In 1870, the 15th
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave all male citizens,
regardless of race, the right to vote. Women did not
acquire the right to vote until 1920 when the 19th
Amendment was passed. African Americans did not get the
right to attend public schools with white students until
1954 with the Supreme Court Decision Brown vs the Board
of Education. After another 10 years, the Civil Rights Act
of 1964 ended segregation in public places and made it
illegal for employers to discriminate based on race or
ethnicity. Sexual orientation issues are still being
adjudicated by our courts.

How might discrimination and prejudice
interfere with the concept of freedom?

Should your religious beliefs allow you
to discriminate against others?

The courts will decide this issue as
they interpret the U. S. Constitution.

Reading Assignments
U. S. History and Geography Text
1. Equal Pay for Women and Rights of
the Disabled P. 558
2. Civil Rights Movement P.574
3. Freedom Riders and Civil
Disobedience P. 580
4. Nativism P. 310
5. Segregation P.328

1. Women’s Rights Movement P. 172
2. Slavery and Emancipation P. 176
3. Racism and Riots P. 586
4. Latino Protests and Progress P. 620
5. The Bill of Rights P.83

World History and Geography Text
Human Rights and Women’s Equality P. 731

Pearson Literature Text
1. Speech at the United Nations Malala
p.309 Gr. 10 Vol 1
2. “I Have a Dream” speech p.261 gr.9 Vol 1
3. Letter From Birmingham Jail p.271
gr.9 Vol 1
4. The Color Green P. 532
5. What to the Slave is the 4TH of July
p.289 Gr. 11 Vol 1
6. Rosa Parks P. 268

Pearson Literature Text Text
7. Preamble to the Constitution Bill of Rights
p. 31 gr.11 Vol 1
8. The Four Freedoms Speech P. 269 Gr. 10
Vol 1

Argumentative Position on
Religious Rights and Discrimination
• https://nccj.org/blog/religious-freedom-does-not-include-
discrimination

Timeline of Discrimination Laws in America
• http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/Files/Documents/Timelines/Fre
edomFromDiscrimination.pdf

Quick Write
Discuss the impact that discrimination
has on freedom and democracy. Use
examples from history to support your
points. You should use some of the
following in your discussion: Rosa
Parks, Malala, Birmingham Jail,
racism, women’s rights, and The Color
Green.

• Is it ever necessary to use military force to
protect freedom?
• When did the U. S. use military force to
protect Americans from the aggression of
authoritarian countries?

Part VI: Protecting Freedom
Freedom can be taken away when a foreign country
invades and controls another country. For that
reason, the United States maintains a large,
powerful military to guard against antagonistic
countries that threaten our freedom.

World War II and the Cold War
Threatened the U.S.
World War II involved all of the world’s major military powers in a deadly war.
Authoritarian countries including Nazi Germany, fascist Italy, and Imperial
Japan envisioned gaining control over the entire world. Conquering the free
world in Europe and North America would have enabled Nazi Germany and
Japan to set up puppet governments and eliminate democratic freedoms. If
the United States had lost that war, constitutional rights would have been
ended and freedom would have been an ideal of the past. Sometimes, military
force is essential to protect the United States from foreign aggression. After
World War II, the Soviet Union entered into a nuclear arms race with the
United States. Clashes between the two countries kept the U. S. on the brink
of war for over 40 years. The cold war got hotter during the “Berlin Wall”
conflict and the “Cuban Missile Crisis”.

Is a strong military necessary to
ensure freedom? Why? Why not?

Was World War II necessary in order
to protect Americans freedom?

Argumentative Position on
Balancing Freedom and Security
• http://www.heritage.org/homeland-security/report/how-must-
america-balance-security-and-liberty

Quick Write
Write a couple of paragraphs about
how military force may be necessary
to protect the freedoms that
Americans enjoy. Cite examples from
American history.

What do you think freedom of
the press means?
Identify five examples of
freedom of the press.

Part VII: Freedom of the Press
In 1791, our constitution was amended to add the Bill of Rights. The first
amendment that our founders added included the five freedoms. Our founders
knew that democracy would only work well if information and facts were easily
available to citizens. As a result, they added freedom of the press as an essential
constitutional right for all Americans who wished to express their views on all
subjects. They knew that a free press(media today) would guarantee that the
government or one political party could not control the flow of information to the
people. Any attempt to censor or control the media by the government would be
unconstitutional. Attacking news outlets as a way to control the political
messages was not acceptable to the framers of our constitution.

What is the message in these two images?

Do you agree with this poster? Why?

What does this image have to do
with freedom of the press?

If the government becomes corrupt,
how can freedom of the press help?

Can a president or his/her appointees
cheat the people? Explain

Most people in the world do not enjoy
freedom of the press.

Freedom of the Press Threatened World Wide
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-adam-schiff/freedom-of-the-
press-in-d_b_1474580.html

Does Donald Trump’s Behavior
Threaten Freedom of the Press?
• http://www.newsweek.com/2016-election-donald-trump-press-
freedom-first-amendment-520389

Quick Write
1. Why is freedom of the press important in a
democracy?
2. How would an authoritarian government feel
about freedom of the press and media?
3. How does freedom of the press impact
government corruption and abuse of power?

How important is quality education
in sustaining our democratic form of
government?
Why is knowledge important in a
democracy?

Part VIII: The Role of Knowledge in Freedom
Creating a well educated public is one way to
ensure a democratic government. Most experts
agree that knowledge enhances a person’s power
when making important decisions. Gaining
knowledge includes maintaining equal access to the
internet, television, and newspapers. Understanding
how to identify credible sources of information and
how to verify that claims are supported by adequate
evidence is extremely important if democracy is to
survive attacks by the government or powerful
groups.

Why do you think knowledge leads to freedom?

Do you agree with this message? Why?

Give an example of when knowledge is power.

What do think this message means?
Do you agree with this idea?

Reading Assignments
Pearson Literature text
Think You Don’t Need an Education P.317

Educate the Public-Keep Democracy Working
• http://www.nytimes.com/ref/college/collegespecial9/adp-
essayjaso.html

You Can’t Have a Healthy Democracy
Without Well Informed Citizens
• https://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2016/02/14/you-
cant-have-a-healthy-democracy-without-well-informed-citizens-
honderich.html

Quick Write
• Why is knowledge necessary to maintain a healthy
democracy?
• What might happen to a democratic government if
knowledge is distorted or unavailable to most
people?
• How could fake news or the lack of credible
sources interfere with our democracy?

Appendix of Resources
The following textbook sections
provide support for this freedom
unit.

U.S. History Resources Related to Freedom
• 1. Women’s Rights Movement P. 172
• 2. Slavery and Emancipation P. 176
• 3. Free Enterprise P. 289
• 4. Nativism P. 310
• 5. Segregation P.328
• 6. England’s First Colonies P. 16
• 7. Declaring Independence from England P.49
• 8. The Bill of Rights P.83

More U.S. History Resources
• 9. Checks and Balances P.89
• 10. The Military Draft P. 386, P. 480
• 11. Nazi Persecution P.470
• 12. Equal Pay for Women and Rights of the
Disabled P. 558
• 13. Civil Rights Movement P.574
• 14. Freedom Riders and Civil Disobedience P. 580

More U.S. History Resources
•15. Threat to Democracy: Watergate P. 633
•16. Access to a Good Education P. 641
•17. Government Regulations and the Right
to a Healthy Environment P.647
•18. Global Warming: The Right to Save the
Planet P.689

World History Resources Related to Freedom
• 1. Greek Democracy P. 75
• 2. Greek Government P. 70
• 3. Confucianism P. 110
• 4. Chinese Legalism P.113
• 5. Roman Government P.127
• 6. Shariah Law P. 177
• 7. Feudalism P. 193
• 8. Machiavelli P. 293
• 9. Early Women’s Rights P. 479
• 10.Technology Success and Challenges P. 739

Pearson Literature Resources
Related to Freedom
• Inaugural Address P.283 Gr. 10 Vol 1
• Speech at the United Nations Malala p.309 Gr. 10 Vol 1
• Caged Bird p. 327 Gr. 19 Vol. 1
• Some Advice to Those Who Would Spend Time in Prison
p.329 gr 10 Vol 1
• The Censors p.337 gr 10 Vol 1
• Preamble to the Constitution Bill of Rights p. 31 gr.11
Vol 1

Pearson Literature Resources
Related to Freedom
• The Four Freedoms Speech P. 269 Gr. 10 Vol 1
• Inaugural Address P.283 Gr. 10 Vol 1
• Speech at the United Nations Malala p.309 Gr. 10 Vol 1
• What to the Slave is the 4TH of July p.289 Gr. 11 Vol 1

Edge Literature Related to Freedom Issues
• 1. Curtis Aikens and the American Dream P. 302
• 2. Think You Don’t Need an Education P.317
• 3. Go For It! P. 318
• 4. Access to a Good Education P. 641
• 5. Ad Power P. 494
• 6. What’s Wrong with Advertising P. 510
• 7. What is News? P. 542
• 8. How to Detect Bias in News P. 554

• 1. Greek Democracy P. 75
• 2. Greek Government P. 70
• 3. Confucianism P. 110
• 4. Chinese Legalism P.113
• 5. Roman Government P.127
• 6. Shari ah Law P. 177
• 7. Feudalism P. 193
• 8. Machiavelli P. 293

Research and Writing Standard
for End of Unit Project
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of
information presented in different media or formats
(e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in
order to address a question or solve a problem.

•1. England’s First Colonies P. 16
•2. Declaring Independence from
England P.49
•3. Checks and Balances P.89
•4. The Bill of Rights P.83

1. Machiavelli P. 293
2. Feudalism P. 193
3. Nazi Persecution P.470
4. Shariah Law P. 177
5. Checks and Balances P.89
6. Threat to Democracy: Watergate P. 633

1. Preamble to the Constitution Bill of
Rights p. 31 gr.11 Vol 1
2. Declaring Independence from England P.49

1. The Military Draft P. 386, P. 480
2. World War II Chapter
3. Cuban Missile Crises Chapter

Reading Assignments
1. Ad Power P. 494
2. What’s Wrong with Advertising P. 510
3. What is News? P. 542
4. How to Detect Bias in News P. 554
5. The Censors p.337 gr 10 Vol 1

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