Imagine that you have been asked to teach a class on U.S. history at the local community college. Prepare a lecture in which you explain the historical, political, philosophical, and economic influences on the development of the U.S. Constitution.
Respond to the question prompts in Sections 1 through 3 of this assignment in the form of a lecture you would give to the class to explain the each of the topics.
Section 1: Important Documents
Select 2 of the documents below:
• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• English Bill of Rights
• Magna Carta
• Mayflower Compact
Prompt: Describe the documents and explain their importance. Which document do you believe is the most important influence on the Constitution? (350- to 525-words)