The Founding of the Nation and Events that led to America's Constitutional Democracy
Fulfilling Standards and Skills; 8.1, 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, 8.1.4
8.1 Pre-Revolution (cause and effect)
8.1.1 Moral and Political ideas deriving from the Great Awakening and revolution excitement
8.1.2 Government in the Declaration of Independence. Individual Rights cannot be taken away
8.1.3 American REvolution affects other countries, especially France
8.1.4 America is a blend of civic republicanism, classical liberal principles, and English parliamentary traditions
The Unit Assessment will consist of the student creating ONE of the following:
- Slideshow
- (YouTube) video
- Podcast
- Monologue as Historical Figure (4 min)
- Informative essay
- or any idea the student has for presenting the requested information, which the learning coach approves.
The assignment will focus on one of the following three topics;
- Moral and political ideas that came about during the Great Awakening.
- How the American Revolution affected other countries, especially France.
- America is a blend of different ideas, including civic republicanism, classical liberal principles, and English parliamentary traditions.
Remember these questions and ideas as you read, watch, and review the information presented in this unit.