Ciencias Sociales 4º ESO

miércoles, 30 de enero de 2013

UNIT FOUR: Spain in the 19th century

"EL SEXENIO REVOLUCIONARIO"

Spain lived an intense period between the overthrow of Issabella II (1868) and the restoration of the Bourbon dinasty (December 1874). It is what we call "Sexenio revoluciobario". The Spanish revolution of 1868 or "Glorious Revolution" was a liberal movement where democrats and republicans wanted to establish a democratic system.

"SEXENIO REVOLUCIONARIO"

miércoles, 16 de enero de 2013

UNIT FOUR: Spain in the 19th century

SPANISH WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
It was a conflict between Spain and France developed from 1808 to 1814.
The main cause of the war was the invasion of Spanish territory by the French troops.
This war has two meanings. It is an independence war against French and a civil war between the absolute and the liberal factions

WORKSHEET

jueves, 10 de enero de 2013

UNIT FOUR: Nations and Empires

The construction of a nation: The Unites States

“The earth was created by the assistance of the sun, and it should be left as it was … The country was made without lines of demarcation, and it is no man’s business to divide it… I see the whites all over the country gaining wealth, and see their desire to give us lands which are worthless… The earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the measure of our bodies are the same. Say to us if you can say it, that you were sent by the Creative Power to talk to us. Perhaps you think the Creator sent you here to dispose of us as you see fit. If I thought were sent by the Creator I might be induced to think you had a right to dispose of me. Do not misunderstand me, but understand me fully with reference to my affection for the land. I never said the land was mine to do with as I chose. The one who has the right to dispose of it is the one who has created it. I claim a right to live on my land, and accord you the privilege to live on yours.”

Heinmot Tooyalaket (Chief Joseph) of the Nez Percés

U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Annual Report, 1873, p.527

domingo, 16 de diciembre de 2012

UNIT FOUR: Nations and empires

3. Liberalism and authoritarianism:

Read the preamble of the constitution of 1978 and answer the following questions:

What does it mean Spain is a Social and Democratic State and a State of law?

Preamble
The Spanish Nation, desiring to establish justice, liberty, and security, and to promote the well-being of all its members, in the exercise of its sovereignty proclaims its will to:
guarantee democratic coexistence within the Constitution and the laws in accordance with a just economic and social order; consolidate a state of law which insures the rule of law as the expression of the popular will; protect all Spaniards and peoples of Spain in the exercise of human rights, their cultures and traditions, languages, and institutions; promote the progress of culture and the economy to insure a dignified quality of life for all; establish an advanced democratic society; and collaborate in the strengthening of peaceful relations and effective cooperation among all the peoples of the earth.