Early American Democracy

​Standard:WHS. 12.1. Analyze the influence of ancient Greek, Roman, English, and leading European political thinkers such as John Locke, Charles-Louis Montesquieu, Niccolò Machiavelli, and William Blackstone on the development of American government.

​Lesson Topic: Early American Democracy

​·       I Can Analyse the ideas behind America’s founding documents.

·       I Can Identify the ideas of various Enlightenment thinkers who influenced America’s founders.

Multiple Choice

Natural Rights

• Natural rights are breathing and eating food

• Life Liberty and Property

• The right to a jury trial

​Discussion Panel. Pair/Share

Examine William Blackstone’s famous principle: "It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.”

Agree /Disagree

why this principle is a commonly adopted principle among U.S. citizens.Reflect

Hook Activity

Multiple Choice

Democracy

• a. government by the people, courts, and queen representatives

• b. government by the people or their elected

• c. government by the courts and congress

• All the above