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Connecting Enlightenment to the Declaration of Independence
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After completing a study of the Enlightenment period, students will read the Declaration of Independence while highlighting phrases that appear to be influenced by Enlightenment philosophers. Working with a hard copy of the Declaration, students should justify their selections by citing in the margins which philosopher's ideas were likely applied.

Subject:
American History
Government and Civics
History/Social Sciences
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Activity/Lab
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Date Added:
07/19/2019
Influence of Earlier Documents on the Constitution of the United States
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The students will see how earlier historical documents influenced the creation of the Constitution of the United States. The graphic organizers will help the students understand the influence of five documents: the Magna Carta, the Charters of the Virginia Company of London, the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

Subject:
American History
Government and Civics
History/Social Sciences
Virginia History
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Lesson Plan
Date Added:
02/24/2022
Influence of Earlier Documents on the Constitution of the United States
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The students will see how earlier historical documents influenced the creation of the Constitution of the United States. The graphic organizers will help the students understand the influence of five documents: the Magna Carta, the Charters of the Virginia Company of London, the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

Subject:
American History
Government and Civics
History/Social Sciences
Virginia History
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Date Added:
12/19/2019
To Sign or Not to Sign
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Students will consider the arguments made by members of the Continental Congress regarding whether or not to sign the Declaration of Independence. They will also have the opportunity to analyze each section of the Declaration to understand its meaning and consider the consequences of signing the document.

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History/Social Sciences
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Activity/Lab
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Date Added:
07/06/2022