CHANGED Assignments for the week of November 28th - Dec. 2nd

U.S. Government
Assignments for Nov. 28th — Dec. 2nd


Monday: Read Chapter 2 Section 1 pp. 35-40
Homework for Tuesday: Explain why John Locke was regarded as the Father of the American Revolution? Mention his Natural Law argument as it applies to the Social Contract Theory


Tuesday: Read Chapter 2 Section 2 pp. 42-47


Wednesday: Read Chapter 2 Section 3 pp. 48-52
Homework for Thursday: Explain the weaknesses and the Achievements of the Articles of Confederation


Thursday: Read Chapter 2 Section 4 pp. 53-58
Current Events Quiz


Friday: No Class--Bi-Weekly Cartoon Analysis Due on Monday December 5th
Review for Test on Monday/Tuesday

Animal Farm Lecture

Orwell’s Animal Farm VS. The Russian Revolution

Russian Society
Russia was in an appalling state of poverty while the Tsar lived in luxury. There was tremendous dissatisfaction.

Czar Nicholas II
A poor leader at best, compared to western leaders. Cruel - sometimes brutal with opponents
Sometimes kind - hired students as spies to make $. Believed he was the unquestionable leader of Russia appointed by God. Had unarmed protesters murdered in the streets in 1905.

KARL MARX: THE FATHER OF COMMUNISM
Marx believed that the private ownership of land must be abolished. Believed in "Communal" way of life where everyone shares in prosperity.
Invented Communism: Slogan--"Workers of the world unite", take over gov't
Dies before Russian Revolution
Writes the "COMMUNIST MANIFESTO"

Communism
All people equal--Government owns everything, People own government. The "Collective"

Lenin
Lenin adopted Marx’s ideas. He believed that the bourgeoisie (middle class) exploited the workers and must therefore be overthrown. Lenin understood the emotional impact of simple, powerful slogans. His slogan: PEACE, BREAD, AND LAND
Changed Russia’s name to the USSR--The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Lenin Dies
When Lenin died, there was a power struggle between Trotsky and Stalin. It is believed Lenin ordered Csar Nicholas II and his family murdered

Leon Trotsky
One of the leaders of "October Revolution" (1917) along with Lenin and Stalin
Believed in "pure" communism, followed Marx. Trotsky was a brilliant speaker. With Lenin he succeeded in overthrowing the government in October 1917. Lenin was the President, Trotsky the Commissar for Foreign Affairs.

Commissar
Former name of a head of a government department in the Soviet Union. Like Secretary of State Condaleeza Rice

Leon Trotsky
Trotsky favored world revolution. Wanted to improve life for all in Russia. Chased away by Lenin's KGB (Lenin's secret police)

Civil War
From 1918 –1921 there was civil war. Foreign countries including Britain, France, Poland and USA were alarmed at the spread of communism but the Red Army (the Bolsheviks) led by Trotsky proved successful.

Stalin
Stalin continually opposed Trotsky. Average speaker, not educated like Trotsky--Didn't exactly follow Marx's ideas. BRUTAL!!! -- Craved power, willing to kill for it-- Used KGB, allowed church, and propagandized.

Propaganda Department of Stalin’s government
Worked for Stalin to support his image. Lied to convince the people to follow Stalin
Benefited from the fact that education was controlled

Stalin takes Control
In his sinister way, Stalin secured his power base, and engineered the permanent exile of Trotsky in 1929. The exiled Trotsky was still very useful to Stalin as he now had Trotsky to blame for all the problems and difficulties that Russia suffered.

Politburo :
This was the policy-making body of the Communist party’s Central Committee. In reality it was merely a force to carry out Stalin’s orders and secure his position as dictator.

Cheka/OGPU/NKVD/KGB :
These were the various names/ initials given to the secret police during Stalin’s dictatorship.
KGB - Secret Police. Not really police, but forced all to support Stalin--Used force, often killed entire families for disobedience. Totally loyal, part of Lenin's power, even over army.

Religion
Marx said religion was the "Opiate of the people" and a lie. Used to make people not complain and do their work. Religion was tolerated because people would work and not complain.
Stalin knew religion would stop violent revolutions.

Dedicated, but tricked communist supporters
People believed Stalin because he was "Communist" Many stayed loyal after it was obvious Stalin a tyrant. Betrayed by Stalin who ignored and killed them.

Overall details of Russian Revolution
Supposed to fix problems from Czar--Life was even worse long after revolution. Stalin made Czar look like a nice guy.

Kulaks :
These were the land-owning peasants who did not want their farms to be collectivized after the revolution. From 1929, Stalin began to exterminate them as a class.

5 Year Plans
From 1927-1932, new economic plans, called the five-year plans, were introduced. The purpose was to improve industry

Links to your Federal Representatives in Congress

Honorable Evan Bayh: http://bayh.senate.gov/index1.html

Honorable Richard Lugar: http://lugar.senate.gov/

Honorable Chris Chocola: http://chocola.house.gov/

Here is the link to your Textbook!

Just double-click your book!

Wednesday's Lecture Link

http://www.grafton.k12.wi.us/highschool/schill/government/chapter1/Classification%20of%20Governments_files/frame.htm

Just Double-click and you are there!!!

Tuesdays Lecture Link

Here is the hyperlink for our lecture:

http://www.metrowest.k12.ia.us/govtpowerpoint/Foundations%20of%20American%20Government_files/frame.htm

Political Party Web Sites

Here are some great sites to research your political affiliation:


http://www.rnc.org/ Republican Party

http://www.democrats.org/ Democratic Party

http://www.greenparty.org/ The Green Party

http://www.lp.org/ The Libetarian Party