Entrance Slip Identify and explain 3 causes of

Entrance Slip: Identify and explain 3 causes of the Italian Renaissance? What was the Renaissance?

Political Ideas of the Renaissance Niccolò Machiavelli The Prince Machiavelli believed: “One can make this generalization about men: they are ungrateful, fickle, liars, and deceivers, they shun danger and are greedy for profit” Machiavelli observed city-state rulers of his day. He produced guidelines for the achievement and maintenance of power by absolute rule. He felt that a ruler should be willing to do anything to maintain control without worrying about conscience.

Better for a ruler to be feared than to be loved Ruler should be quick and decisive in decision making Ruler keeps power by any means necessary The end justifies the means Be good when possible, and evil when necessary

Machiavelli You will read some of Machiavelli’s writings and determine what he thinks would be the best response to some scenarios.

Reading Primary Sources Reading primary sources can be difficult. The language is usually not the same language that we use today, so it can be a little challenging.

Reading Primary Source Tips: 1. Read intelligently- primary sources have to be read slower, you must actively read and take a break every few lines to digest what you read. Think about the writers purpose of intention? 2. Highlight words that you do not know. 3. Write it in your own words! - Every 2 sentences, write what you have read in your own words, so that you understand it. 4. Look up words you don’t know- understand. 5. Reflect on what you have read, summarize it at the bottom of the page.

Chapter 14: Discipline – order Enables- allows Private station – lower class Rank- higher position Contrary- different note Ease-peace Arms-war States- country Despised-hated Ignomies-humiliation Proportionate-equal Armed-with weapon Unarmed-without weapon Obedience-obey

Scenario: Chapter 14 - Duties of A Prince in Regard to Militia Situation: (In the distant future) After a long and costly war in Afghanistan and Iraq, peace was finally achieved. The newly elected President of the United States decides listen to the people’s wishes rather than the examples from history and immediately withdraws all troops from any foreign nations. Next, he cuts spending on national security and defense by 70 % and then decides to redistribute the money to public schools and public works programs to beautify the cities and young minds of the country. After 1 year of peaceful relations, the US is attacked by Canada. After reading Chapter 14 determine what Machiavelli, the author, would describe as the mistake of the President of the United States. Describe what Machiavelli would tell the President he should have done instead. USE A QUOTE TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER

Chapter 17 Clement- moderate Unite them in one person-have both those qualities Dispensed -done away with Fickle-change their minds a lot covetous -greedy Neglected-forgot about Precautions-warning Scruple – hesitation

CHAPTER 17: Of Cruelty and Clemency, and Whether It Is Better to Be Loved and Feared Situation: The Beta Club President, Jamal, was trying to organize a Saturday car wash to raise money for Red Cross Relief for the flooding in the Northeast from Hurricane Irene and others. Because of his popularity (he was loved by all of his classmates), Jamal was able to easily recruit 10 of his friends to work the car wash. All of his friends were quick to accept the praise of their teachers and parents on doing charity work on their free time during the weekend, but when Saturday came, the only person to show up for the car wash was Jamal. Question: Read Chapter 17 and determine what Machiavelli, the author, would advise Jamal to do the next time he has a car wash to ensure that his workers show up? Quote to support your answer:

Machiavelli and Makeveli Did you remember Tupac? Tupac actually got many of his philosophies from Machiavelli that he incorporated in his lyrics. Before he was murdered, Tupac released an album for Death Row records under the name Makeveli (sound familiar? ) Have you ever head Keep ya head up? Hail Mary? To live and die in L. A. ? Now that you are an expert on Machiavelli’s principles, we will listen to a song by Tupac and you are going to look for some of Machiavelli’s teachings…. .

Picture paragraphs unloaded, wise words being quoted Peeped the weakness in the rap game and sewed it Bow down, pray to God hoping that he's listening Seeing **** coming for me, to my diamonds, when they glistening Now pay attention, rest in peace father I'm a ghost in these killing fields Hail Mary catch me if I go, let's go deep inside The solitary mind of a madman who screams in the dark Evil lurks, enemies, see me flee Activate my hate, let it break, to the flame Set trip, empty out my clip, never stop to aim Some say the game is all corrupted

Better for a ruler to be feared Examplethan to be loved Feared than to be loved Ruler should be quick and decisive in decision making Quick and decisive in decision making Ruler keeps power by any means necessary Power by all means necessary The end justifies the means End justifies the means Be good when possible, and evil when necessary Be good where possible evil when necessary

What is you opinion? Pretend you have been selected to be the head basketball coach of UK. You are responsible for the teams success and you must lead all of the basketball players to victory. (Keep in mind basketball players are quite confident and think they know what is best. ) After reading Machiavelli’s “The Prince” what do you think your leadership strategy would be? How would you incorporate 3 of Machiavelli’s principles into your leadership strategy? Write a one page paper describing your answer. Make sure that you use the graphic organizer to make sure you incorporate an effective thesis.