Unit I: A New Nation 1750-1800Overview: Close readings of the following documents include key questions, key vocabulary, analysis sheets, and reflection responses that will be answered individually, with partners/groups, or as a class.

Essential Question Quick Write: What is freedom and how has its meaning evolved over time?

*Historical Background Lecture Notes: Revolutionary Perspectives

*Background Reading from Text with Outline p. 128-135

Foundational Docs:

Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson p. 156

Historical Background Lecture: Debate over the Constitution

Preamble of the Constitution Gouverneur Morris

Bill of Rights James Madison

Speech in the Convention Benjamin Franklin p. 191

Autobiography:

From The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and Poor Richard’s Almanack p. 140, 146

From The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano p. 44

Speech:

Reflections on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution Thurgood Marshall

Inaugural Address John F. Kennedy p. 196

Political Document:

From The Iroquois Constitution translated by Arthur C. Parker p. 24

In-Class Essay: Respond to essential question again and support with evidence from outside knowledge and documents.