Standard
HS.C1.2: Evaluate how society and political systems in different contexts promote civic virtue and democratic principles established by the founding documents.
Learning Target
I can explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Instructions
Read the Introductions provided and then listen to how these Democratic concepts and principles were established, most likely from a different perspective or asking different questions about the intentions of the early political leaders.
Guided Notes
As you are listening, take notes on things that you are new to you.
Is there a person mentioned that you find interesting?
Is there a quote is sticking with you?
Is there something presented that contradicts (goes against) something that you learned before?
HS.C1.2: Evaluate how society and political systems in different contexts promote civic virtue and democratic principles established by the founding documents.
Learning Target
I can explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Instructions
Read the Introductions provided and then listen to how these Democratic concepts and principles were established, most likely from a different perspective or asking different questions about the intentions of the early political leaders.
Guided Notes
As you are listening, take notes on things that you are new to you.
Is there a person mentioned that you find interesting?
Is there a quote is sticking with you?
Is there something presented that contradicts (goes against) something that you learned before?
In the American Revolution, the men who revolted were among the wealthiest and most comfortable people in the colonies. What kind of revolution was it, anyway? Was it about a desire to establish democracy—or something else?
By producer/host John Biewen with series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika. Interviews with Davy Arch, Barbara Duncan, Rob Shenk, and Woody Holton. Edited by Loretta Williams.
Music by Algiers, John Erik Kaada, Eric Neveux, and Lucas Biewen. Music consulting and production help from Joe Augustine of Narrative Music.
By producer/host John Biewen with series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika. Interviews with Davy Arch, Barbara Duncan, Rob Shenk, and Woody Holton. Edited by Loretta Williams.
Music by Algiers, John Erik Kaada, Eric Neveux, and Lucas Biewen. Music consulting and production help from Joe Augustine of Narrative Music.
In the summer of 1787, fifty-five men got together in Philadelphia to write a new Constitution for the United States, replacing the new nation’s original blueprint, the Articles of Confederation. But why, exactly? What problems were the framers trying to solve? Was the Constitution designed to advance democracy, or to rein it in?
By producer/host John Biewen with series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika. Interviews with Woody Holton, Dan Bullen, and Price Thomas. The series editor is Loretta Williams.
Music by Algiers, John Erik Kaada, Eric Neveux, and Lucas Biewen. Music consulting and production help from Joe Augustine of Narrative Music.
By producer/host John Biewen with series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika. Interviews with Woody Holton, Dan Bullen, and Price Thomas. The series editor is Loretta Williams.
Music by Algiers, John Erik Kaada, Eric Neveux, and Lucas Biewen. Music consulting and production help from Joe Augustine of Narrative Music.