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Ancient Greek Political Thought and Democratic Origins

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-SD-SS

8 lessons

Goal

Examine the development of Athenian democracy, classical political philosophy, and Hellenistic theories of citizenship and natural law.

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us-sd9-12.C.1.1South Dakota Social Studies Standards · All ages

Rationalize the purposes of government throughout world history through the use of compelling questions,