Hey Folks! This week we will continue Topic 2 by discussing the roots of American democracy. We will talk about Enlightenment thinkers that have influenced the founding fathers and set the stage for the democracy we enjoy. We will also dive into the first of our liberty defining documents by analyzing the Declaration of Independence.

Here’s what you need to know:

Classes: Monday/Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 AM

Zoom ID: 723 9635 0716

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Weekly Objectives

- Topic 2 The Constitution and Its Origins -

Topic 2.1 The Pre-Revolutionary Period and the Roots of the American Political Tradition

Identify the origins of the core values in American political thought, including ideas regarding representational government.

Compare and contrast Enlightenment thinkers that influenced the founding fathers and the documents that define our rights.

Understand, summarize, and analyze the Declaration of Independence.

Assignment Due 2/1

1. Enlightenment Thinkers Group Project
2. Declaration of Independence Analysis
3. Enlightenment Thinkers Research Assignment