07/09/15
Lesson 3-Voltaire and Frederick the Great of Prussia
Learning Objective: Students will see the interaction between the world of ideals and reality through observing the relationship between Voltaire and Frederick the Great.
DA: Briefly explain the significance of Montesquieu and Rousseaus' contribution.
Historical Background:
DA: Briefly explain the significance of Montesquieu and Rousseaus' contribution.
Historical Background:
Analyze the following term:
Enlightened despot How can these two words apply to the same individual?
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Discuss your observations from the illustration depicting an exchange between Voltaire and his student, Frederick II of Prussia
Break class into seven groups and distribute documents which represent various social groups within Frederick's kingdom of Prussia:
Groups report back to the class the ideas the Monarch has for their social group.
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