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Unit 20: Germany, Russia and the Rise of the Swiss Confederation

[dropcap type=”box”]I[/dropcap]n this Unit we will look toward Eastern Europe to Russia and Switzerland. Russia had been dominated by Asiatic invaders for more than two hundred years. A leader named Ivan the Terrible began to grow into power and was the first Tsar to consolidate all Russian territory into one empire.

In addition to Russia growing and becoming one nation, we also see the rise of the Swiss Confederation as it slowly tried to secure its independence from the Empire. It is during this time that we also learn about the stories of William Tell.

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Unit 20 [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School [/flag]

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Unit Overview

Subjects Covered

Grammar, Literature, Competition, History

Time Period

Medieval – Renaissance

Grade Level

Middle School: 6-8

Civilization

German, Russian and Swiss

Literature

Introduction to The Hobbit

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Unit Description

In this Unit we will look toward Eastern Europe to Russia and Switzerland. Russia had been dominated by Asiatic invaders for more than two hundred years. A leader named Ivan the Terrible began to grow into power and was the first Tsar to consolidate all Russian territory into one empire.

In addition to Russia growing and becoming one nation, we also see the rise of the Swiss Confederation as it slowly tried to secure its independence from the Empire. It is during this time that we also learn about the stories of William Tell.
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Leading Ideas and Biblical Principles

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• A man’s character is reflected in his leadership. As a man thinketh in his heart so is he. — Proverbs 23:7

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Key Events, People, and Topics.

• Ivan IV, the Terrible
• Michael Romanoff
• William Tell
• Maximillian I

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Unit 20 Resources: [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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Adjective or Adverb

Complete the corresponding grammar exercises on the Artios Home Companion website.