Peasants and the Separation of Church and State

On Friday 25th, Jan. we corrected our history booklets, took notes on peasants and their role in medieval society and then looked at an issue that affects us today: The separation of church and state. This discussion will set us up for our next class topic. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 10 Sec 1 of your text and complete the notes and assignment. If there are notes you can not find, you may copy from a friend.

Notes: Peasants, Trade and Cities Chap 10 Sec 1

If you did not complete the assignment from last time, please download it from below and finish it for next time. Assignment: The Revival of Trade and Growth of Cities

2) You will need to read two articles on the issue of Separation of Church and State. One article is for the separation and the other article is against the separation. Fill in the assignment sheet as you are reading and be able to articulate both viewpoints. You will be asked to formalize your position and be able to argue your positions using details from both sides of the argument.

Article #1: FOR SEPARATION - Separation of Church and State: A First Amendment Primer(Note: You can print this article out.)

Article #2: AGAINST SEPARATION - When did the US government pass a law dictating the separation of church and state? Where can this law be found?

Assignment: Debating the Separation of Church and State

Thanks.