Founding+Fathers+Web+Quest

=**Welcome to the Web Quest on our Founding Fathers.**=


 * Introduction:** Our Founding Fathers formed a new nation after declaring independence in 1776 and writing the Constitution in 1787. The ideas of the Founding Fathers are still relevant today.

1. How was each a part of the whole Revolution (not just a revolution in terms of the war)? 2. How were their personal beliefs/philosophies/religion and character important in their actions? 3. What events defined each of the Founding Fathers? 4. Compare and contrast the ideas of the Founding Fathers with current events. 5. What was the American Revolution (more than just the war)? Overall, determine the overall ideas and impacts of our Founding Fathers and how our nation follows their ideas and has broken away from their ideas.
 * Task:** Using primary source documents, analyze the ideas, beliefs, and philosophies of our Founding Fathers and determine relevance to current issues and policy. Use your worksheets to complete the assignment keeping the following in mind while you're reading:


 * Process:** Follow the steps and answer questions that are asked on notebook paper. Keep the above items in mind while you go through the web quest.

1. Become familiar with our Founding Fathers. View the Founding Fathers by viewing documents and information on the links below: George Washington Samuel Adams Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson James Madison John Adams Alexander Hamilton

2. Read about those who influenced the Founding Fathers. George Whitefield [|Black-Robe Regiment] African-American Founders Women Founders

3. Read about original intentions of our Founding Fathers by reading primary documents and quotes. [|Madison's Notes] - read James Madison's notes on the Constitutional Convention. [|Click here] for a day-by-day summary of what took place at the Constitutional Convention.

__Other discussions and reading__: Faith of the Founding Fathers. Click here Constitutional Convention and printing unbacked paper money. [|Click here]

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