Quote 19 - Self Evident

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and pursuit of Happiness: that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." Declaration of Independence

1. Name Date Hour

2. Define "self-evident" in two ways (first your own understanding and second, use the dictionary definition)

3. The phrase, "deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed," is talking about who? Why? (3 - 5 sentences)

4. Provide an example for each of the three rights (Life, LIberty, and pursuit of Happiness) listed. Explain why? (5 - 7 sentences)

5. What "truths" are the framers of the Declaration talking about? (bullet list is fine - try to come up with three)

Quote 18 - Enabling

“I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” Thomas Jefferson 1782

1. Name Date Hour
2. Why would Thomas Jefferson be concerned about the future happiness of Americans? (3 - 5 sentences)
3. Do you want the government to take care of you? Yes or No - Why (3 - 5 sentences)
4. What would Tim's father Life think of this quote? (5 - 7 sentences with supporting detail)

Quote 17 - Who Am I?

“Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” Thomas Jefferson 1781

1. Name Date Hour
2. Define the word "delineate" (First use your own understanding - then provide the dictionary definition)
3. Look up your name - provide some insight into what your first and last name means. You may use google to name search meanings.
4. Who do you hope to be? How do you hope to achieve it? (1 paragraph, 5 - 7 sentences, provide supporting detail)

Quote 16 - Common Sense Plain Truth

1.  Name Date Hour
2.  Talk to the Text (T4) aggressive (hard copy -
   off computer)
3.  Share with a partner (T4) findings (hard copy -
   off computer)
4.  Double Entry Log - Facts and Interpretation (hard
   copy - off computer)
5.  Lesson Learned - Short and Brief, but to the point
   (Recorded in the blog)
6.  Blog the Lesson Learned - Create a 5-7 sentence paragraph using your double
entry log's facts and interpretation (Recorded in the blog)

"T O   JOHN DICKINSON, ESQJJIRE.

ALTHOUGH I have not the honor to be known to you, I am not
unacquainted with your native  candor and unbounded
benevolence. As happy as obfcure,  I am indeed a Granger to
the language of adulation: flattery I deleft ; virtue I refpeft. 
Be not offended, Sir, if I remark that your character  is
contemplated with profound veneration by the friends of the
ConfUtution.  Thofe abilities which you fo illuftrioufly
difplayed in defence of the Conftitution, they  now fupplicate
you to exert, in faving it from impending  ruin, under the Syren
form of delufive Independence.   Step then forth; exert thofe
talents with which heavenhas endowed you; and caufe the parent
and her children  to embrace, and be foes nomore. Arduous as
this  extraordinary tafk may feem, perhaps your virtue and talents may
yet effect it. Your endeavors to flop the effufion  of blood, of
torrents of blood, is worthy of your acknowledged humanity even
the honeft attempt, upon recollection, will afford you ineffable
fatisfaction.   My prefuming to infcribe to you the following
crude remarks is to remind you, Sir, what your dift relied
country  expects, nay loudly demands from your extenfive capa-
city.   I beg you will forgive this temerity;and that you may
long enjoy the fruits of your exalted virtue, and remain an
honor to your country, and to mankind, is the ardent wiih  of,

SIR,

Your mofl obedient

and reffieftfulfervant,

Candidus 1776

Quote 15 - Our Constitution

"I am exceedingly anxious that this Union, the Constitution, and the liberties of the people shall be perpetuated in accordance with the original idea for which that struggle was made, and I shall be most happy indeed if I shall be an humble instrument in the hands of the Almighty, and of this, his almost chosen people, for perpetuating the object of that great struggle." Abraham Lincoln 1861

1. Name Date Hour
2. Define the word "humble" (Use dictionary definition)
3. Define the word "perpetuated" (Before you look it up - write what you think it means - then add the dictionary definition after that)
4. What "great struggle" is President Lincoln referring to? Compare this to a "great struggle" you have personally had. (Write a 5 - 7 sentence paragraph explaining this)

Quote 14 - Death and Life

"Every man dies, not every man really lives." William Wallace 1314 A.D.

1. Name Date Hour
2. Define the word "death" in the context of William Wallace's statement. Do not use a dictionary. (3 - 5 sentences)
3. Develop a paragraph contrasting death and life. (You may use a dictionary for this part - 5 to 7 sentences)
4. List five things that you hope to accomplish in your life that will benefit others.

Quote 13 - Principles

"A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle." ~George William Curtis, 1817

1. Name Date Hour

2. Define the word "principle" - dictionary understanding

3. Define the word "patriotism" - dictionary understanding

4. Develop a paragraph (5 - 7 sentences) that explains why a "man's country" must be a principle, and then why must we be loyal to that "principle?"

Quote 12 - Heads or Tails Freedom

"What is the essence of America? Finding and maintaining that perfect, delicate balance between freedom "to" and freedom "from." ~Marilyn vos Savant, in Parade - 1976

1. Name Date Hour

2. Define the word "freedom" in the context of this quote by Marilyn vos Savant

3. Develop one paragraph (5 - 7 sentences) explaining the difference between "freedom to" and "freedom from" (eg. You have the freedom to do and you have the freedom from what)

4. Which side would be "heads?" Why? (3 - 5 sentences)

Quote 11 - Tyrants

Quote 11: "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God" Thomas Jefferson 1786

1. Name / Date / Hour

2. Define the word "tyrants" minimum two definitions - provide source for your definitions

3. What did Thomas Jefferson mean by "obedience to God"? (2 - 3 sentences)

4. Rewrite Thomas Jefferson's statement in modern terms. (1 sentence)

5. Write a short story about rebellion to a tyrant. (two paragraphs, 5-7 sentences each paragraph)

Quote 10 - Slavery

"In thinking of America, I sometimes find myself admiring her bright blue sky-her grand old woods-her fertile fields-her beautiful rivers-her mighty lakes and star-crowned mountains. But my rapture is soon checked when I remember that all is cursed with the infernal spirit of slave-holding and wrong; When I remember that with the waters of her noblest rivers, the tears of my brethren are borne to the ocean, disregarded and forgotten; That her most fertile fields drink daily of the warm blood of my outraged sisters, I am filled with unutterable loathing." Frederick Douglas, 1835

Instructions:
1. Name, Date, Hour
2. Define the word "Slavery" in the context of this quote.
3. Using the exerpt, "her most fertile fields drink daily of the warm blood of my outraged sisters," write a paragraph (5 - 7 sentences) reflecting on the visual meaning (describe the metaphor).
4. Using words found in this quote by Frederick Douglas - Develop a poem (three lines long, five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line, and five syllables in the last line), use specific words from the quote. This is a Haiku!

Quote 9 - Forever Young

"Our Constitution is to be celebrated not for being old, but for being young." Ronald Reagan 1986


Instructions:
1. Name, Date, House
2. Define the word "Constitution" as it is used here in this context.
3. Describe a time that you celebrated an event or occasion. (3 - 5 sentences)
4. What does it mean to Celebrate the Constitution? And why, "for being young" instead of "being old?" (explain this in 5 - 7 sentences)

Quote 8 - Hunted

"Freedom had been hunted round the globe; reason was considered as rebellion; and the slavery of fear had made men afraid to think. But such is the irresistible nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants, is the liberty of appearing." Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791

1. Name, Date, Hour

2. Take the phrase "nature of truth" and connect it to your own life. Write a paragraph, describing this connection and how it impacts your life. (5 - 7 sentences)

3. Is "liberty" the same thing as "freedom" - why? (3 - 5 sentences)

4. List five freedoms that you think you have -

Quote 7 - Life

"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Nathan Hale, before being hanged by the British, September 22, 1776

1. Name, Date, Hour

2. Define the word "regret" as used in this context

3. Provide a detailed, emphatic response to this quote. Take into consideration of when it was said and why. (5 - 7 sentences)

4. Would you have said something else just before you were hanged? (why or why not) 3 - 5 sentences

Quote 6 - Curious

"The public cannot be too curious concerning the characters of public men."
Samuel Adams, letter to James Warren, 1775

1. Name, Date & Hour

2. Develop a paragraph (5 - 7 sentences) discussing why it is important to know the character of public men.

3. Describe your character (3 - 5 sentences)

4. What one word describes who you are at heart?

Quote 5 - Influence

"The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave." Patrick Henry, speech in the Virginia Convention, 1775

1. Name, Date, & Hour

2. Define the word "vigilant" as it is used in this quote from Patrick Henry. (complete sentences)

3. Connect this to your life, where you had to be vigilant in order for something good to happen. (Write 5 - 7 sentences in paragraph format - this means indenting as well)

4. Discuss the Iraq or Afghanistan war - why are we there? Use the word vigilant in your response. Bold the word vigilant in your response. (3 - 5 sentences)

Quote 4 - Blood

Read the following quote:

"The cement of this union is in the heart blood of every American."
Thomas Jefferson, Writings, No Date

1. Write your name, date, and hour
2. Make a list of any metaphors or similes in the statement
3. Make a comparison of these metaphors to other things in your own life
4. Develop a paragraph (5 - 7 sentences) explaining what you think Thomas Jefferson purpose was

Quote 3 - Liberty

"They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin, 1759

1. Write your full name, date & hour (before you begin)

2. Develop a Lesson Learned (LL)

3. Explain this quote as if you were teaching a small child (one paragraph, 5 - 7 sentences)

4. Provide one word that comes to mind after you understand this quote

Note: You may use dictionaries to research unfamiliar words to help comprehend the quote