Revolutionary+Ideology

Objectives:
 * identify the Enlightenment theories incorporated in the Declaration of Independence
 * analyze quotes from Enlightenment thinkers and explain how these ideas influenced American culture in the 1770s
 * rank the importance of the key documents that influenced the Declaration of Independence

Do Now:
Using the textbook, describe what the Enlightenment was.

Lesson:
1) Read the quotes from Enlightenment thinkers on the first page of the Declaration Packet. Put them into your own words and summarize the ideas expressed in the quotes in 10 words or less.

2) Fill out the chart on the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening on the second page of the Declaration Packet to show how these two movements led to a new American culture.

3) Using the list of documents on pg. 118, rank the order of importance of the key documents that influenced the Declaration of Independence.
 * Pick one document that you believe influenced the writing of the Declaration the most. Reasons should be developed to defend your answer.





Summary/Assessment:
Summarize how the Enlightenment theories and ideas influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence.