Naomi Cheuk
Honors 113
Core Texts
26 September 2017
Author: Montesquieu
Title: Louis XIV and the Critique of Absolutism, 1721 page #s in Popiel: 87-88
a. King of France governs his family, his court his state all the same way
b. His character is quite contradictory in terms of many things such as his use of religion, vison on war and personal interactions. He only prefers when things work in his favor and never sees other perspectives.
c. He prefers those who serve him simply with basic tasks, chores to those who help him win wars.
d. He is extremely rich, with properties to prove for it as well as a great army.
Uses in the game:
a. Who (which faction) can best use this document? Conservative clergy and nobles
b. What is the most
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How can opponents best counter this argument (include main idea and source for that idea)?
Opponents of this argument could use “Pope Pius Vi Civil Oath”, because he states that the Catholic Church isn’t always correlating with the government. Pope Pius ordered the clergy to stand by any claims made by the National Assembly.
Author: Young
Title: Abuses of the Ancien Regime page #s in Popiel: 93
It’s unfair to have capitaineres because -
a. Large lands are being used for crop production which are going to waste.
b. On the preserves, animals are being protected for the sole purpose for the nobility to go hunting
c. Animals are being used for sport, when they could be put to good use by feeding poor families.
d. The hunting seasons limit times to harvest crop
Uses in the game:
a. Who (which faction) can best use this document? Jacobins
b. What is the most important idea in this reading for that faction? The nobles are being selfish with their resources when the population needs food.
c. How can opponents best counter this argument (include main idea and source for that idea)?
Opponents can refer to “Declaration of the King Upon the Estates General, June 23, 1789.” King Louis XVI released a decree to the people calling for
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In governments that don’t abuse power, there is political liberty.
b. Judicial, Exec, and Legislative powers should be separated.
c. On issues that people can’t vote on directly, representatives should represent them.
d. Representatives should represent from different regions.
e. Nobilities should not be able to inflict harm on the freedom of others.
Uses in the game:
a. Who (which faction) can best use this document? The Feuillants
b. What is the most important idea in this reading for that faction? The monarchy should end, and power should be spread out between 3 branches.
c. How can opponents best counter this argument (include main idea and source for that idea)?
Opponents could use “First Discourse: On the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences, 1750,” because it shows how the science and arts have worsened people’s morals and made the nature of man worse.
Author: Voltaire
Title: Law, Religion, and the State, 1764 page #s in Popiel: 94-95
a. The government should have the most authority with laws, not the church.
b. Permitting labor on religious festivals and deals with marriage laws should only be allowed by civil
2) An argument should be focused on winning over an audience rather than beating them
b) Often talks to his team with sarcasm when they question his methods and sometimes blocks them out all together
Option D: The focus of the argument is to discredit conspiracy theories, not provide support for the number of them. The amount of theories is briefly discussed in the introductory paragraph.
Part 5: Connect the argument with facts that prove your points. Note the areas of objections and offer concessions if needed.
A Comparison of the Characteristics of the Absolutist Rule of Charles I of England and Louis XIV of France
Louis XIV, the ruler of France from the late seventeenth century to the early eighteenth century, claimed, “I am the state.” He considered this to be absolutism. His goal, also acquainted with absolutism, was, “one king, one law, one faith;” Furthermore, Louis wanted to promote religious unity, royal dignity, and security of the state. In order to achieve this goal, he had to rule with a firm hand, laying down the law for all to see. Louis XIV’s absolutism fostered in four major parts: the building of Versailles to control the nobility, the breeding of a strong military, the improvement of France’s economy, and, while quite harsh, the brutal extinction of religious toleration.
b. The character I chose is Eric Harris. Eric’s outward and physical appearance is like every
Introduce the second main point of the argument. Then, provide evidence from the sources. Multiple pieces of evidence should be provided to support the main point.
13. Which of the following is the best strategy for linking evidence to your ideas in an argument? (Points : 5)
B. My purpose is to persuade my audience that police brutality should be regulated with greater strength and objectivity.
d. Your personal philosophy, values or ideology about the balance between civil liberties and national security in the context of an unending war on terror.
B. is not correct because Johnson was a Southerner and a Democrat, and known to be a previous owner of slaves. He is also know to be the one of the most racists Presidents ever, constantly clashing with Congress over bills of protecting ex-slaves and bills against black codes (laws that held the principles of slavery). He never held the South to his own standards, and had a "hands
4. After that, I want you to tell me who defends their point better, and why.
Before Richelieu proposed this revolutionary theory, the nation-states throughout the European continent had consistently relied on other means of protecting interests, forming alliances and projecting power throughout the continent. This concept was based on the religious belief of countries and was upheld at all turns. Given that the ruler of any given country, be it of a Catholic or Protestant majority, had the right and responsibility to decide which religion the general population would pursue. This capability was famously coined at the Peace of Augsberg and stated “Cuius regio, eius religio”, which roughly implies the ruler chooses the religion. This concept was continuously upheld throughout the 1500s and until Richelieu transformed the status quo through Raison d’Etat.
The purpose of this document is to state how originally there was equality and how it should remain like that. How inequality should come to the surface and have a solution found to it. The first document by Thomas Paine where he used biblical evidence to state that monarchy is not natural or something that you prefer. This document exist because during this period, they had kings and queens. Thomas Paine wanted to let people know that mankind was originally in a state of equality.