Influences on the U.S. Constitution

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)