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.