America's Founding Fathers were students of a number of disciplines like philosophy, science, and economics. These men believed so completely in what they were doing that they were willing to commit grand treason against the Royal British Empire. In this webquest, we will explore the political, professional, and personal lives of some of these notable figures with the help of primary documents and reliable sources from the internet. Together we'll learnt he answer to such questions as:
"What things, still in use today, did Benjamin Franklin invent?"
"What were the Articles of Confederation and why were they replaced?"
"Where did the ideas that formed the American Revolution come from?"
"Is there really a map on the back of the Declaration of Independence?"
Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards:
8.3.12.A:
Evaluate the role groups and individuals from the U.S. played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the world.
8.3.12.B:
Evaluate the impact of historical documents, artifacts, and places in U.S. history which are critical to world history.
8.3.12.C:
Evaluate how continuity and change in U.S. history are interrelated with the world.
EVERYONE WILL COMPLETE THE FIRST 2 TASKS REGARDING THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. AFTER COMPLETING THOSE TASKS, CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE FOUNDING FATHER AND COMPLETE THE TASK ABOUT HIM.
