Reform during a Time of Tremendous Social and Economic Change. This game examines the various competing ideologies of early industrial Britain such as paternalism, Utilitarianism, free trade/laissez faire capitalism (as represented by the Anti-Corn Law League), and early socialism and radicalism (as represented by a congeries of ex-Chartists, early feminists, and other radical reformers). Set in a London debating society, students will debate policy solutions to thorny problems such as treatment of the poor (the Poor Laws), whether agricultural protectionism or free trade should be the dominant economic policy (the Corn Laws), and whether there ought to be additional factory laws or whether the economic laws of supply and demand should be allowed to take their course. Other issues such as democratization of society, the role of women, temperance, and education, penal, and colonial reform are also addressed in the game. The possibilities and hindrances to effective coalition building among the various single-cause factions is also a key emphasis in the game. |
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Using the Game |
Class Time "Condition of England" can be played in 3-4 sessions with 1-2 setup and debrief sessions. Sessions 3 can be shortened or lengthened depending on instructor needs and class size. Possible Reacting Game Pairings
All roles are expected to give a speech during the game.
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Gamebook Students need a Gamebook, which includes directions, resources, and historical content. Download the Gamebook | Instructor's Manual The Instructor's Guide includes guidance for assigning roles, presenting the game's context and topics, assignments, and more. The Role Sheets are also included in this document. Download the Instructor's Manual (Members Only) | Role Sheets and Labs Students also need a Role Sheet, which contains biographical information, and their character's secret victory objectives. "Cigarette Century" also includes optional labs to help students grapple with the science in the game. Download Role Sheets (Members Only) |
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The Pluto Debate | Galileo | LONDON 1854 |