Influences On The U.S. Constitution

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Influences on the U.S. Constitution

Section 1: Important Documents

Select 2 of the documents below:

  • Articles of Confederation
  • Declaration of Independence
  • English Bill of Rights
  • Magna Carta
  • Mayflower Compact

Prompt: Describe the documents and explain their importance. Which document do you believe is the most important influence on the Constitution? (350- to 525-words)

 

 

 

 

Section 2: Philosophers and Philosophies

Select 2 of the philosophers below:

  • Baron de Montesquieu
  • John Locke
  • Thomas Hobbes
  • William Blackstone

 

Describe who they were and why they were important. How did their writings influence the Constitution? (350- to 525-words)

 

 

 

 

Section 3: Events and Movements

Select 2 of the events below:

  • England’s Parliament
  • Protestant Reformation
  • European Enlightenment

 

Explain the events or movements and their importance. Describe their influence on the Constitution. (350- to 525-words)