Homework R-1 due tomorrow

Next current events article due Friday, January 15. For this article you MUST find an article that touches on an

issue/problem you have already written about (for example, ISIS activities in the Middle East, refugee crisis in Europe, environmental problems in China, etc.)

In your predictions section, you MUST have a few sentences discussing if your predictions from a previous assignment have changed. If they have, explain how. If they have not, explain why.

Examples On air pollution in Beijing, China:

“Reflecting back to my last article about China’s air pollution, my opinions remain the same. Many companies are still hiding the real amount of coal they burn. Government officials are also keeping information about PM 2.5 a secret from their citizens. They are running away from the problems the country is facing because they are scared of being questioned by the rest of the world.

Examples Migrant Crisis in Europe:

“Since the last migrant article I looked at, the situation has escalated into a rather large problem. My prediction from the last article has so far been accurate, which was that so many migrants would surge into Europe that the crisis would be left at a standstill. I predict soon that migrants from the non-war torn countries will soon be forced to no longer remain on the border, but rather return back home unless other parts of the world are willing to take them in.”

Aim #1: How was the Roman Republic formed? Do Now: Read “Rome’s Perfect Location” by Cicero.

Answer the question at the end of the reading

I. Rise of the Roman Republic A. Rome was founded in 753

B.C. by Romulus. It became a republic after the overthrow of the Etruscans in 509 B.C.

I. Rise of the Roman Republic B. Republic: Power rests with citizens who

have the right to vote for their leaders. Only free-born men could vote.

How is this different from the direct democracy in Athens?

Why was the creation of a republic an achievement that still influences our lives today?

II. Roman Society

A. Society was divided → Different groups struggled for power.

Patricians: Wealthy landowners. Held most of the land and all government positions in Rome.

Plebeians: Common farmers, artisans and merchants. Majority of the population. Could vote, but not serve in government.

III. Rise of the Roman Government A. Establishment of the Twelve Tables (451 B.C.)

First written code of laws in Roman history. All patricians and plebeians were expected to follow it, and it provided rights and protections for all Roman citizens.

Hung up in the Forum → Center of Roman politics

Westboro Baptist Church The Roman Republic would believe that these

individuals should be punished for their actions. The U.S. Supreme Court claims this behavior is protected by the 1st Amendment. Who is right, and why?