Classical History

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Topics for Essay #1 Due Monday, May 6, 2013

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Choose one topic and write an essay of at least 5 paragraphs and about 500 words. Construct your argument carefully. I would be happy to discuss your plans or review outlines ahead of time.

The Generalist and the Specialist
In the “golden age” of Athens, citizens participated in many aspects of public life which today would be...

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Assignments for Week 2, May 6 - 10, 2013

Tuesday, May 7, 2013


Monday, May 6 – due Tuesday, May 7
Work on your notes.
Consider which map you will draw for Thursday.

Tuesday, May 7 – due Wednesday, May 8
Read “The Destruction of Carthage” for a possible reading quiz
Choose an essay topic.
Work on your map. Work on your notes.

Wednesday, May 8 – due Thursday, May 9
Work on your essay.
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Topics for Essay #2 Due Friday, May 10

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

The Twelve Tables


What do these early laws show about the values of the early Roman republic? What situations do they address that might not come up today? Which punishments are reasonable and which are unreasonable? How do they compare to other laws we have studied?

The Early Roman Republic
The Romans had almost a horror of kings....

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Classical History - Course Description

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

This block continues the study of ancient history in order to build a firmer foundation for the 11th grade medieval history block. Students begin with a closer look at the life and teachings of Socrates, continue to the conquests of Alexander the Great, and then turn their attention to Rome. We trace the development of Rome from its...

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