Defining & Debating America’s Founding Ideals

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Defining & Debating America’s Founding Ideals

Why did colonists come to America in the 17th & 18th Centuries Why did colonists come to America in the 17th & 18th Centuries? What were they hoping for? Warm Up Question

Definition - a principle or standard of perfection that we are always trying to achieve.” Ideal – a definition

Throughout history, America has moved closer to and further away from its ideals on numerous occasions. Main Idea

The State of Being Equal Equality

Basic conditions guaranteed to each person Rights

The Freedom to think or act without being limited by unnecessary force Liberty

The promise that people should have the chance to attain their hopes and dreams Opportunity

A form of government that places power in the hands of the people Democracy

American Ideals in Primary Sources Work with a partner of your choice. Record the title and create a description of the image on your worksheet Analyze the image and record 4 details you observe Decide which of the five ideals the placard relates to. Images can relate in positive and negative ways Gather information on at least 5 placards American Ideals in Primary Sources