Ideals of the Declaration Which is most important?

Document a

Document A Title: N/A Author: Diana Pham Date: July 2012 Primary or Secondary: Primary Title: Declaration of Sentiments Author: N/A Date: July 1848 Primary or Secondary: Primary

Which of the four beliefs is highlighted in Document A? Equality Define Equality: the state of being equal in status, rights, & opportunities. What do you think this idea meant to most Americans in 1776? Equality only applied to wealthy, land owning, white males. What do you think the conventions “Declaration of Sentiments” meant? That women should have the same rights as men. What does “men” mean to the 260 woman and 40 men present at Seneca Falls? White, males.

What does equality mean to Diana Pham? Why did the people at the convention choose to include “men and women” not just women? They wanted both genders to be equal, not just women. Who is Diana Pham? Where is she from and why is that important to note when reading her document? Diana Pham is an American refugee/immigrant. She is from communist Vietnam, and they don’t have freedom. What does equality mean to Diana Pham? Her children’s ability to attend college. What is the main idea of this document? Men and women should be treated equally.

Document b

Document B Title: N/A Author: Steve Greenberg Date: Mar 22 2010 Primary or Secondary: Primary Title: “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” Author: Andrew Sullivan Date: Jul 4 2005 Primary or Secondary: Primary

Which of the four beliefs is the focus of document B? Unalienable rights Define Liberty: State of being free In the cartoon, who is adding the word “plus Health Care” to the Declaration of Independence? Barack Obama Why do you think Sullivan says he believes in the pursuit of Happiness, rather than happiness itself? Do you agree? Why or why not? You have the right to go after what makes you happy, but not necessarily the right to be happy. It’s impossible for everyone to be happy. Is it possible for a society to achieve equality without liberty? No, it is not possible. Can a society achieve liberty without equality? Without the equal opportunity to succeed, not everyone will be free to do what they wish to do. What is the main idea of this document? We all have the right to Life, Liberty, & the pursuit of Happiness.

Document c

Document C Title: Tiananmen Square Massacre 20 years on. Author: N/A Date: 2009 Primary or Secondary: Secondary Title: The Consent of the Governed: Essential Principles. Author: N/A Date: N/A Primary or Secondary: Secondary

Which of the four ideals is the focus of this document? Consent of the Governed Define Consent: To give permission. Define Governed: The People being ruled. Why did the students protest at Tiananmen Square? The Chinese government was corrupt and they wished to become a Democracy. What was the result? 3,000 people were killed by the Chinese government. In a government based on the consent of the governed, who is the ultimate authority? The people/citizens In a county like China, do you think it possible to achieve liberty without consent of the governed? No. Can you achieve happiness without consent of the governed? You can never truly be happy until you’re free to make your own decisions What is the main idea of this document? Governments can only exercise power given to them by the people.

Document d

Document D Title: Carol Moore Report Author: Carol Moore Date: July 3rd 2008 Primary or Secondary: Primary Title: Declaration of Tea Party Independence Author: N/A Date: Feb 24 2010 Primary or Secondary: Primary

Which of the four beliefs is the focus of Document D? Alter or abolish government Define Alter: to change Define Abolish: to get rid of What is the importance of the upside-down flag? It’s an SOS/distress signal. What is the overall message of this photograph? That our country is in distress or in danger. What is the Tea Party? Political party which believes in following the Declaration of Independence and Constitution explicitly (exactly as written). What does the Tea Party hope to achieve – altering or abolishing government? By altering the government the Tea Party hopes to protect our unalienable rights