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Alexis de Tocqueville wanted to establish a successful democracy in France, so he turned to the newest example of democracy available in the early nineteenth century: the young American government. Learn more about the observations from his book, Democracy in America, with a short informative video.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pair with a unit on early American government or the French Revolution
- Encourage learners to research other democracies around the world, and to compare them to their own country's political system
Classroom Considerations
- The three-minute video is a short introduction to the full analysis, which is available for purchase on the publisher's website; the full version is also available with a free trial membership
- Comment section is open to the public
- Clicking on the video's ad will bring you to the main website
- Consider adding discussion questions or a journal prompt
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses a helpful metaphor to symbolize a successful democracy
- Animation is illustrative and engaging
Cons
- None
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