Interact with History What is Interact with History

Interact with History

What is Interact with History? • Completed (along with Chapter Preview) before almost every chapter • We will put ourselves in history to answer the questions and make the decisions historical figures were forced to tackle during their time period • Acts as a preview to event • Each Interact is worth 5 points

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Interact with History

It is the year 1633 and the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei faces a life-or-death dilemma. The Roman Inquisition, a court of the Catholic Church, has condemned him for holding an idea - that the earth revolves around the sun. The court has asked Galileo to publicly deny this idea. If he agrees, the court will show leniency. If he refuses, Galileo will likely face torture or a painful death. The idea that the earth revolves around the sun had been put forth almost a century before by the Polish astronomer Copernicus. Galileo is firmly convinced that Copernicus was right because of what he has seen with his own eyes. He has been looking through a telescope at the planets and stars and he feels his calculations are proof enough of Copernicus’s theory. The church has denounced Copernicus’s theory, and thus Galileo’s as well, as dangerous to the faith. The idea that the earth is the center of the universe is part of church teachings, so leaders have warned Galileo to stop defending the new theory. Galileo refuses, as he has written a book that explains why Copernicus’s ideas make sense. Now he is on trial. Put yourself in the place of Galileo as he weighs the choice the Inquisition has given him.

1. Would you deny an idea you know to be true? 2. By silencing Galileo, the Church wanted to suppress an idea. Do you think this was an effective strategy? Can an idea have a life of its own? 3. Are there any cases in which an idea is too dangerous to be openly discussed or taught? 4. Galileo faced persecution for teaching new ideas. Could this happen in today’s world? 5. Is there a way for a compromised to be reached? How? 6. What do you think happened to Galileo?

Chapter Preview: Chapter 5 Previously Studied: Democracy Beginnings Enlightenment thinkers draw upon previous philosophers to enhance and renew democratic ideals within governments. Contemporary philosophers use past citizen and government relationships to establish new theories. Class Theme Connection Development of Democracy: Democracy takes a big step forward as multiple philosophers and writers began to seriously and effectively spread ideas. The ideas reach the upstart American colonies and eventually form the basis for their revolution and the ensuing government. The success of these colonies inspires several nations and the impact will be felt for many years. Advent of Globalism: Reiterates the process of interconnecting of nations. In this case, information and ideas are now being transferred as opposed to just goods and resources

Chapter Preview: Chapter 5 Essential Questions to answer this chapter 1. What were the major ideals from the Scientific Revolution and how did they inspire the Enlightenment? 2. How did the Age of Reason impact numerous scientific and social fields? 3. What impact did Enlightenment thinkers have on the leaders of the colonies? 4. How did the American Revolution and its aftermath set the tone for the creation, development and success of America? 5. What Enlightenment ideals are present in our current government today? 6. How did the American Revolution impact other countries around the world and why was it such an important global event?