"Dictatorship naturally arises out of democracy, and the most aggravated form of tyranny and slavery out of the most extreme liberty."
 

Plato

Living in a democratic United States, it is important for students to understand the foundations of democracy throughout history as well as continue the study of government and the structure of democracy today.

Activities for this unit include:

Study of Ancient Greece- where democracy began Comparison of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Reading The Odyssey by Homer Study and discussion of the literature Examining all we have learned from the Ancient Greeks and Romans that we still use today.

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