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Dear parents/guardians,

Next year in Social Studies your child will be taking the Civics End of Course Assessment. To better ensure his/her success, it is HIGHLY recommended that this summer packet be completed. Students who complete summer packet will be receiving extra credit in their 2017-2018 Civics Class. You will also note possible school supplies and resources that will be utilized in the upcoming school year.

We look forward to a successful and educational year. See you next year!

Regards,

The W.R. Thomas Civics Team

What will I learn in Civics in the first 9 weeks?

I. WHAT IS CIVICS?  Purpose of Government  Rule of law  U.S. Citizenship  Civic Roles, Rights and Responsibilities II. FOUNDATIONS OF GOVERNMENT:  Enlightenment ideas of John Locke and Montesquieu  Influence from ’s early government i. Magna Carta ii. English Bill of Rights iii. Mayflower Compact iv. Thomas Paine’s Common Sense  Declaration of Independence  Colonial Complaints  Specific Grievances vs. Natural Rights III. CREATING THE US CONSTITUTION:  Articles of Confederation i. Debt ii. Shay’s Rebellion iii. Weaknesses  Constitutional Convention i. Plans ii. Compromises  Federalists vs Anti-Federalists IV. POLITICAL PARTICIPATION:  Current Political Party ideals i. Communist ii. Democratic iii. Libertarian iv. Republican v. Socialist  Qualification/experience  issue-based platforms of candidates for political office  Election/Voting process (mock election) V. MONITORING GOVERNMENT:  Media Influence  Interest Group Influence i. Political Action Committees ii. Special interest groups and lobbying  Individual Influence (watchdog)  Media/ Political Communication (Bias, symbolism and propaganda ) Basic Civics School Supply List

** NOTE: Additional supplies will be needed depending on the teacher/class your child is placed in.

College Rule Notebook Paper 1 Ream of white or colored computer paper 1 box of Markers or coloring pencils Headphones (for tablet use) 2 GB (minimum) Flash drive Blue or black ink pens 2 mechanical pencils --or-- 2 pencils w/ sharpener (must be #2) 1 Checking Pen (ink must either be: red, green, purple or pink) 1 Highlighter

Optional Textbook Resource: Students will be given the opportunity to purchase a Civics End of Course Exam workbook for $15.

Summer Activity Timeline:

June Activities July Activities August Activities Register on www.icivics.org Go to: Get school supplies during - Click Join iCivics http://www.americanhistor TAX FREE WEEKEND: - Register as a student y.si.edu/citizenship/ August 5th –7th 2016 (you will need to Take the sample remember your Citizenship test. email, username, and password) Play games on Play games on Play games on www.iCivics.org www.iCivics.org www.iCivics.org (play 2-3 games per week) (play 2-3 games per week) (play 2-3 games per week) Watch at least one Movie each month and complete movie reviews attached for the selected movie. You can choose from the movies below. You need to pick at least one per month of summer vacation. Extra credit will be offered for reviews completed. o Robin Hood (2010) o Bridge of Spies (2015) o National Treasure (2004) o Lincoln (2012) o 12 Angry Men (1957 or 1997)

Movie Review: Robin Hood (2010)

BEFORE THE MOVIE Highlight your 3 favorite characters based on their description

Robin Hood is a fictional character who, returning from fighting in the Crusades, finds that his familial land has been appropriated by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. A master archer, Robin joins forces with a band of renegades (his "Merry Men") and attempts to end the reign of the Sheriff. (Played by Russell Crowe)

Richard the "Lionheart" (1157-1199) was the third of five sons born to Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, but was the older of the only two to survive their father (the other being John). He led several rebellions against his father. Richard was crowned king of England in 1189, and reigned until his death in 1199.

Sir Godfrey a fictional nobleman of England, based on the character common in Robin Hood tales named Sir Guy of Gisbourne, although he allies himself with John, he is a traitor, plotting with the French

Lady Marian is the female companion to the legendary Robin Hood. (Played by Cate Blanchett)

Prince/King John (1167–1216) was King of England from 1199 until his death. Apart from entering popular legend as the enemy of Robin Hood, he is perhaps best-known for having signed, a document which limited kingly power in England and which is popularly thought of as an early step in the evolution of limited government.

William Marshall (1146-1219) was the son of John Marshall, a minor Anglo-Norman lord in England

Eleanor of Aquitane (1122 –1204) was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Western during the High Middle Ages. As well as being Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right, she was queen consort of France and queen consort of England. Her sons, Richard and John were both Kings of England.

Friar Tuck is a companion to Robin Hood in the legends. He is a common character in modern Robin Hood stories, which depict him as a jovial friar and one of Robin's Merry Men.

Little John Companion of Robin Hood, he is the tallest and the largest member of the band of Merry Men.

Will Scarlet Companion of Robin Hood

Alan-a-Dale Companion of Robin Hood

Sheriff of Nothingham One of the main villians from the Robin Hood stories. Isabella of Angoulême (1188-1246) Countess of Angoulême in France and queen consort of England as the second wife of King John. She was queen from August 24, 1200 until John's death on October 19, 1216. She had five children by the king including his heir Henry who succeeded John as Henry III of England.

Sir Walter Loxley Father of Robert Loxley, and Father-in-law to Marian

Sir Robert Loxley Loxley is one of the locations claimed as the birthplace of Robin Hood. The forest Loxley Chase extended as far south east as Nottinghamshire in the 12th century where it joined up with Sherwood Forest. It is maintained that Robin of Locksley or Robert Locksley was born in the area in 1160. SOURCE: www..com

DURING THE MOVIE Answer the Questions

1. What happens in Nottingham at the beginning of the film? ______

2. Did Robin Longstride or, as he is better known, Robin Hood really ever exist? ______

3. Who is in control of the government in England while King Richard is on his way home from his Crusade? ______

4. How do Robin Longstride and King Richard first meet? ______

5. What does Robin tell King Richard about their Crusade? Why did the Muslim woman pity them? ______

6. What are King Phillip of France and Godfrey conspiring to do? ______

7. What happens to Richard while the English are seizing the castle? ______8. What does Robert Loxley ask of Robin Longstride? ______

9. Who ends up with the King’s crown? ______

10. What business does Lady Marian have with Friar Tuck? ______

11. What does Longstride find written on Loxley’s sword when he inspects it on the ship? ______

12. What “reward” does King John give Robin for delivering the news about the King? ______

13. When the Sheriff of Nottingham tries to kiss Marian, what does she do? ______

14. How does King John want to solve England’s debt/money problems? ______

15. How does Marian find out that her husband has died? ______

16. What does Walter Loxley ask Robin to do before dinner? ______

17. What does Walter ask of Robin in exchange for his sword? ______

18. Describe what you see as Marian and Robin ride through the manor. ______

19. What is the first act we see of Robin Hood and his men stealing from the rich to feed the poor? ______

20. What has 18 legs and isn’t going anywhere? ______

21. What happens to the people who cannot pay their taxes? ______

22. What are the French planning to do? ______

23. What advice does Marshall give to King John? ______

24. Why does Godfrey intend to head to Nottingham? ______

25. What does Walter tell Robin about his father? ______

26. Why was Robin’s father killed? ______

27. What does the baron tell King John about the laws? ______

28. What does Robin tell his men the inscription of the statue means? ______

29. Does it seem like John is being honest about creating the ‘Great Charter’? ______

30. Why does Walter attack Godfrey? ______

31. How does Marian find out about Walter’s death? ______

32. What happens on the beach? ______

33. What happens to Godfrey? ______

34. How does King John define divine right? ______

35. What does the King declare about Robin ‘of the Hood’? ______

AFTER THE MOVIE Answer the Questions

** What year is King John eventually forced to sign the ‘Great Charter’? ______

** What was that ‘Great Charter’ Called? ______

** What is the definition of Rule of Law? ______

** Why was that ‘Great Charter’ considered rule of law? ______

Movie Review: Bridge of Spies (2015) BEFORE THE MOVIE Read the Movie Summary/Introduction

Bridge of Spies is a 2015 American historical drama-thriller film directed by from a screenplay written by and Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. The film stars , , , and Alan Alda. Based on the 1960 U- 2 incident during the , the film tells the story of lawyer James B. Donovan who is entrusted with negotiating the release of —a pilot whose U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union—in exchange for , a captive Soviet KGB spy held under the custody of the United States. Bridge of Spies - The name of the film refers to the , which connects with Berlin, where the spy exchange took place.

1957 - The Height of the Cold War. The United States and the Soviet Union Fear Each other’s nuclear capabilities and intentions Both sides deploy spies and hunt for them.

DURING THE MOVIE Answer Questions

1. At the start of the movie Rudolf Abel a soviet KGB spy is being followed by U.S. agents. Abel goes to a park and is painting a picture of the Brooklyn Bridge. What does Abel find under a park bench? ______note inside 2. When the U.S. agents confront Rudolf Abel in his apartment, why does Mr. Abel ask to clean up his paints? He wants to ______

3. At the start of the movie James Donovan is an insurance attorney who is asked to defend Rudolf Abel. Why is it important Rudolf be seen as getting a fair trial? American ______

4a. When James Donovan sits down to dinner with his family and tells them about the Rudolf Abel case they compare Abel to the Rosenberg’s. Why does Donovan insist that Rudolf Abel is not a traitor like the Rosenberg’s? ______

4b. Who are the Rosenberg’s? Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were U.S. citizens who sold ______5. Rudolf Abel has three official charges against him. 1) Conspiracy to transmit United States defensive atomic secrets to the Soviet Union 2) Conspiracy to gather secrets and … what is the third charge? Failing to ______

6. When Abel is arrested and interrogated, is he beaten? ______

7. What does the U.S. government offer Rudolf Abel if he cooperates with them? Money ______

8. Why is Rudolf Abel not alarmed by the fact that everyone in America is interested in sending him to the electric chair? His response to Donovan is “Would it help?” ______

9. After taking lie detector tests and getting top level security clearance Gary Powers and the other “drivers” are told what they will be doing in their new role of gathering information. It is reinforced to them that they cannot be shot down and they cannot be captured. What government agency are the drivers told they are working for? C.I. ______A. 10. How does the Judge respond to James Donovan’s request to delay the Trial? Not ______is denied and the Judge expresses his hope for a conviction. 11. Who is following James Donovan in the rain? Why? C.I.A. agent Hoffman – wants ______Donovan to 12. How does Donovan respond? Donovan will follow the constitution and not violate ______client privilege. 13. When the pilots are shown the U-2 at Peshawar air Station in Pakistan how are they told to refer to the plane in the future? The Article. ______

14. With an 80 foot wing span and a max speed of 430 MPH, what is the cruising altitude of the airplane? 70,000 ft. ______

15. With a 4500 millimeter lens X3, the camera on board the Article is 4X’s more powerful than any other reconnaissance camera ever used. At 70,000 how many square miles of territory and be photographed with one pass? 2000 square miles ______

16a. Why does James Donovan file a motion disputing the evidence gathered against Rudolf Abel? ______

16b. How does the court rule on this motion? The evidence against Abel was gathered ______search warrant. The court denied the motion. 17. How were children in the 1950’s informed in school about the atomic bomb? Survival ______

18. How do people on the train respond to James Donovan when they realize he is defending Rudolf Abel? ______Disapproval and condemning looks 19. How does the Jury rule on the three counts against Rudolf Abel? Guilty on all three ______

20. Why does Rudolf Abel compare James Donovan to “The Standing Man”? He ______fight on. 21. Why does Donovan visit the Judge at his home? To talk to the Judge ______about the Sentencing 22. Why does Donovan believe it is in the United States best interest not to execute Rudolf Abel? ______in a similar situation in the near future. 23. How does Judge Mortimer Byers rule in the sentencing? Imprisonment ______for 30 years 24. What happens to James Donovan’s home shortly after the sentencing? ______Someone does a drive by shooting to intimidate Donovan and his family 25. Should it become necessary to abandon the aircraft over Soviet territory what instructions are the pilots given? 2.5 explosive charge in the fuselage – destroy the plane ______

26. Why are the pilots given the silver dollar? It has a pin hidden inside it and if they ______skin with it they will die instantly. Spend the dollar 27. When Powers is shot down, is he able to push the self-destruct button in the plane? ______No 28. How did the U.S. President attempt to explain the missing plane? A ______NASSA weather plane had disappeared 29. How did the Supreme Court rule in Rudolf Abel’s Case? Against 5-4 ______

30. What sentence does Francis Gary Powers receive from the Soviet Court? ______10 years of confinement with first 3 years in prison 31. Who was John Foster Dulles? Why does the Government what James Donovan to negotiate the Trade? Secretary of State – Donovan is a private ______

32. What is happening in Berlin during this period? If Soviet Checkpoints continue to be unsuccessful in preventing continued hemorrhaging to the West side what might the Soviets build to prevent it? A wall ______

33. Why does the American Graduate student from Yale cross over to ? He is trying to help is girlfriend and her father ______

34. What happens to Mr. Donovan’s Coat when he gets to ? A ______gang of boys steal it. 35. Who does Mr. Donovan meet at the Soviet Embassy? Rudolf Abel’s ______family - wife, daughter and cousin 36. In the movie how is the Soviet treatment of Powers in prison portrayed? Powers is ______poorly, Sleep deprived and interrogated constantly. 37. When Mr. Donovan is riding in Mr. Vogel’s car what happens? Mr. Vogel drives to ______

38. Mr. Donovan returns to East Germany to negotiate with the German leader. When Mr. Donovan is asked to leave what message is given to the young aid? The deal ______returned. 39. Why is it possible that Abel will be shot by the Soviets? ______If they believe Abel has given secrets to the west. 40. Following his return to Russia what happened to Rudolf Abel? Re ______united with his wife and daughter 41. What happened to Gary Powers in 1977? Died in a ______licopter crash 44. Where is Frederic L. Pryor currently Professor Emeritus of Economics? Swarthmore ______

45. What future President asked Mr. Donovan to undertake further negotiations on behalf of the United States? Kennedy – Cuba – 1,113 prisoners fro ______m the Bay of Pigs invasion

Movie Review: National Treasure (2004)

Movie Review: Lincoln (2012)

BEFORE THE MOVIE Read & Rewrite the Gettysburg Address

Note: “The Gettysburg Address” was delivered November 19, 1863?) By: president Abraham Lincoln. Following the Battle of Gettysburg (Civil War) Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address during the dedication of the cemetery for Union soldiers who fought and died in the battle. In the address Lincoln expressed the great need for Americans to remember the sacrifice made by these soldiers.

Four score and seven years ago our fathers Rewrite in your own words: brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that "all men are created equal."

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, Rewrite in your own words: testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived, and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of it, as a final resting place for those who died here, that the nation might live. This we may, in all propriety do. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow, this ground—The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have hallowed it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here; while it can never forget what they did here.

It is rather for us, the living, we here be Rewrite in your own words: dedicated to the great task remaining before us —that, from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here, gave the last full measure of devotion— that we here highly resolve these dead shall not have died in vain; that the nation, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people by the people for the people, shall not perish from the earth. DURING THE MOVIE Lincoln Movie Analysis Report

Early in the “Lincoln” movie (Scene 7), President Lincoln provides a lengthy defense of his wartime emancipation policy to his Cabinet when he encounters some objections to the move toward abolition from Secretary of Interior John P. Usher. Read the following excerpt closely and try to identify Lincoln’s key arguments:

I decided that the Constitution gives me war Rewrite in your own words: powers, but no one knows just exactly what those powers are. Some say they don’t exist. I don’t know. I decided I needed them to exist to uphold my oath to protect the Constitution, which I decided meant that I could take the rebels’ slaves from ‘em as property confiscated in war. That might recommend to suspicion that I agree with the rebs that their slaves are property in the first place. Of course I don’t, never have, I’m glad to see any man free, and if calling a man property, or war contraband, does the trick… Why I caught at the opportunity.

Now here’s where it gets truly slippery. I use Rewrite in your own words: the law allowing for the seizure of property in a war knowing it applies only to the property of governments and citizens of belligerent nations.

But the South ain’t a nation, that’s why I can’t Rewrite in your own words: negotiate with ’em. So if in fact the Negroes are property according to law, have I the right to take the rebels’ property from ‘em, if I insist they’re rebels only, and not citizens of a belligerent country? And slipperier still: I maintain it ain’t our actual Southern states in rebellion, but only the rebels living in those states, the laws of which states remain in force. The laws of which states remain in force. That means, that since it’s states’ laws that determine whether Negroes can be sold as slaves, as property – the Federal government doesn’t have a say in that, least not yet (He glances at Seward) then Negroes in those states are slaves, hence property, hence my war powers allow me to confiscate ‘em as such. So I confiscated ‘em. But if I’m a respecter of states’ laws, how then can I legally free ‘em with my proclamation, as I done, unless I’m cancelling states’ laws? I felt the war demanded it; my oath demanded it; I felt right with myself; and I hoped it was legal to do it, I’m hoping still. AFTER THE MOVIE Answer Questions

1. What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

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2. Why was the 13th amendment the only way to truly end slavery in the United States?

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3. What were the social, political, economical, and cultural impacts of the 13th amendment?

Social Impact Political Impact Economic Impact Cultural Impact

Movie Review: 12 Angry Men (1957 or 1997)

BEFORE THE MOVIE Read/Highlight About Time Period (Via Eisenhower)

A. During the 1950's observers began to refer to the United States as the world's first affluent, or wealthy, society. They pointed out that the American economy had gone beyond merely satisfying the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter. It now produced an increasing volume and wide variety of "luxury" goods and services. These benefits were widely distributed among a large number of Americans. Dwight David Eisenhower, the supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe during 1944 and 1945, was America's greatest hero in the postwar years. In 1952, the Republicans chose him to win the White House back after twenty straight years of Democratic chief executives. No Republican had occupied the White House since Herbert Hoover, whom much of the country had blamed for the crash and Depression. In the 1952 election, Eisenhower soundly defeated liberal Democrat Adlai E. Stevenson and went on to serve two terms in the White House. He left such a mark that the 1950s became popularly known as the Eisenhower years or "the Ike Age." B. The period of Eisenhower's Presidency was a time of relative peace and national unity. The Cold War eased, and the United States enjoyed a peak of postwar prosperity, without serious inflation or unemployment. Most Americans supported Eisenhower. They were attracted to his appealing fatherly image and regarded him as a symbol of hope and confidence. C. Eisenhower wanted to be known as a President who was above politics and who represented all Americans. Therefore, he did not try to be a strong and active President like Roosevelt or Truman. Eisenhower used the powers of his office to set broad policy guidelines. But he left the details to the White House staff and cabinet members. Eisenhower also stressed a peaceful working relationship with Congress and avoided open criticism of the Supreme Court, Modern Republicanism. Eisenhower's approach to government was what he called "modern Republicanism." This meant backing the basic New Deal reforms while opposing more expansion of the federal government in social and economic affairs. D. Above all Eisenhower supported a free-enterprise economy, in which business could operate with a minimum of government interference. He also wanted to halt the relentless growth of the federal government, and he suggested that the states take over many of its existing programs. During his first term, Eisenhower set out to achieve these goals. He promised to reduce government spending, balance the federal budget, and cut taxes. However, new needs forced government spending to increase. The largest increases were for defense, social security, and veterans benefits. Eisenhower himself even reversed course and favored a limited growth of federal involvement in housing, medical care, and education. For example, in 1955 he signed into law a housing act that financed the building of 45,000 new homes over a four-year period. E. Interested in creating favorable conditions for business growth, the Eisenhower administration backed projects for improving water and highway transportation. With the cooperation of Canada, construction was started on the Saint Lawrence Seaway. By the time of its completion in 1959, the seaway had created an inland waterway connecting ports in the Great Lakes region with the Atlantic Ocean. The administration also promoted the Federal Highway Aid Act of 1956. This law provided federal money for an interstate highway network linking the nation's major cities. At completion, the network would consist of 42,000 miles (67,200 kilometers) of highways. When Eisenhower left office in 1961, more than 7500 miles (12,000 kilometers) were already open to traffic. The Highway Act received strong support from car manufacturers. It furthered the postwar boom in automobile production and sales. As a result, the automobile became the chief means of transportation in the United States. F. During his first term, Eisenhower also carried out the government reorganization begun under Truman. The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare was created in 1953. Now there were two departments – the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services. The administration responded to the threat of communism in its own way. It enforced a loyalty program in the federal government. In 1954, with Eisenhower's support, Congress passed the Communist Control Act. This law limited the legal rights of the American Communist party and made membership in it virtually illegal. G. The second Eisenhower term was less tranquil than the first. The United States faced many serious problems at home and abroad. In the fall of 1956 American foreign policy suffered major setbacks in the Suez and Hungarian crises. After the 1957 launch of Sputnik 1, many Americans wondered whether the United States was losing its lead in science and technology to the Soviets. As a result, American schools shifted their emphasis from the humanities to the sciences. At the same time racial violence in various parts of the United States showed that real equality still had to be won for many of the nation's citizens. H. In 1959 two new states were added to the union. On January 3 Eisenhower issued a proclamation making Alaska the 49th state – the first new state since Arizona and New Mexico joined the Union in 1912. On August 21, Hawaii became the 50th state. As Eisenhower's second term came to an end, he made it clear that, although he was famous as a man of war, he wanted to be remembered as a President of peace. In his January 1961 farewell address to the nation, he expressed his concern about the growth of the "military-industrial complex," or the close involvement of government and industry in preparing for war.

(Stephen B. Oates. Portrait of America. From Reconstruction to the Present. 1999. University of Massachusetts: Boston, USA. - P. 316)

DURING THE MOVIE Juror Characteristic & Argument Charts

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Use the chart to take notes about 5 of the arguments brought up during jury deliberation in the movie:

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AFTER THE MOVIE Answer Question

What is the importance of the role of juries in the American Legal System?

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Turn in your review to your Civics Teacher within the first 3 weeks of school!