Problem: This week, you are considering the historical events, political events, political philosophies, and economic circumstances that influenced the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and how that document provides for the powers and structure of government.
Scenario
Imagine you will be leading a classroom lesson about the historical and philosophical influences on the U.S. Constitution. You need to develop materials that will help illustrate the key points you would like your students to understand.
Assessment Preparation:
Reflect on what you have learned this week, and use the learning activities provided to complete this assessment.
Select 3 documents, 3 philosophers, and 3 historical events from the lists below for a total of 9 items.
Documents:
Select 3 earlier governing documents that were influences on the U.S. Constitution:
- Magna Carta
- English Bill of Rights
- Mayflower Compact
- U.S. Declaration of Independence
- Articles of Confederation
Philosophers:
Select 3 political philosophers that were influences on the U.S. Constitution:
Baron Montesquieu and The Spirit of Laws
John Locke and the Two Treatises of Government
Thomas Hobbes and the Leviathan
William Blackstone and the Commentaries on the Laws of England
Historical Events:
Select 3 historical events that influenced the drafting of the U.S. Constitution:
England's Parliament in the wake of the Glorious Revolution
European Enlightenment
Protestant Reformation
Shays's Rebellion
Assessment Deliverable
Create a 1- to 2-page infographic in which you:
Provide a summary describing how the 3 documents, 3 philosophers, and 3 historical events you selected influenced the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. Each of the 9 items on your infographic should have a written summary that is 100-150 words for an assignment total of 900-1,350 words. Need Assignment Help?
Include a mix of text and images to show how each item you selected (3 documents, 3 philosophers, and 3 historical events) is represented within the U.S. Constitution.