Herodotus: The Histories•Grade 7•dialectic Stage
The Debate on Government
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What You'll Learn
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Comprehension
Identifies that the debate occurs after the tumult subsided among those who rose against the Magians
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Cause & Consequence
Explains how monarchy causes insolence and envy leading to reckless wrong, using Cambyses and Magian as examples
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Meaning
Takes a clear position on which form of government (monarchy, oligarchy, or democracy) is best or worst
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Defense
Explains why the counterargument has merit
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