Unit 1

Unit 1 Objectives

By the end of the unit, you will know:

• The meaning of the ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence.
• The impact the Declaration of Independence has had on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
• The lasting legacy of the Declaration of Independence.

By the end of the unit, you will be able to:

• Identify the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Unit 1 Essential Questions

These are questions to keep in mind as we move through this unit. Your goal is to be able to answer each of these questions by the end of the unit.

• What rights do all people have
• What role should government play in protecting the rights of citizens?

Vocabulary

The following vocabulary words will be used in class throughout this unit. Some of the words you may recognize from previous grade levels, other words may be new to you!

Declaration of Independence

United States Constitution

Bill of Rights

Constitution

Individual/Unalienable Rights