https://padlet.com/jjones104/rfzdxub7udpef6lt Include your name in ALL posts! en-us 2021-08-28 17:20:07 UTC 2022-09-02 19:31:54 UTC hello@padlet.com jjones104 https://padlet.com/jjones104/rfzdxub7udpef6lt/wish/1702087394 1. I have oft said that achieving victory in the American Revolution would have required some degree of "fiery spirit" of the participants known as the "patriots."  After independence, how did American elected officials snuff out that spirit each time the poor organized and attempted to rebel?  How did these politicians justify their actions, especially so shortly after using that same energy to defeat the British?  To what extent was the Constitution about providing freedoms and to what extent was it about controlling the public and securing the interests of the elite?  Did the Constitution represent the poor?  Women?  Minorities?  Slaves?  Indigenous Americans?  Why or why not?  Does it represent all groups today? Explain.

2. In your opinion, what is the most positive, hopeful, inspiring, etc. aspect of the United States Constitution? Why?

3. Is compromise essential at the national, state, and local levels of government? Why or why not?  How might we all improve our ability to compromise in our own lives? Should we?   

4. What is the concept of separation of powers? What is the concept of checks and balances?  Are they actually working right now at the national level?  How do you know?  Use examples to clarify your answers.]]> 2021-08-28 17:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jjones104/rfzdxub7udpef6lt/wish/1702087394 jjones104 https://padlet.com/jjones104/rfzdxub7udpef6lt/wish/2019934413 Which was the more impressive accomplishment: Winning the war for independence or creating a new nation?  Why?

Be sure to cite specific evidence, details, etc. to support your claims this week.]]> 2022-01-30 14:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jjones104/rfzdxub7udpef6lt/wish/2019934413