Analyze the significant events in the founding of the nation and its attempts to realize the Enlightenment philosophy of government described in the founding documents of the nation:
*Pre-revolutionary events *Enlightenment and democratic ideas *Origins of the American revolution *Declaration of Independence *Constitution *Bill of Rights *Federalism *States' rights vs. Federal rights
Review these slides to best understand Unit 1: American Revolution & the Foundation of the Nation
Prelude to the Revolution