1. Defining & Debating America’s Founding Ideals

2. Why did colonists come to America in the 17th & 18th Centuries
Why did colonists come to America in the 17th & 18th Centuries? What were they hoping for?
Warm Up Question

3. Definition - a principle or standard of perfection that we are always trying to achieve.”
Ideal – a definition

4. Throughout history, America has moved closer to and further away from its ideals on numerous occasions.
Main Idea

5. The State of Being Equal
Equality

6. Basic conditions guaranteed to each person
Rights

7. The Freedom to think or act without being limited by unnecessary force
Liberty

8. The promise that people should have the chance to attain their hopes and dreams
Opportunity

9. A form of government that places power in the hands of the people
Democracy

10. American Ideals in Primary Sources
Work with a partner of your choice.
Record the title and create a description of the image on your worksheet
Analyze the image and record 4 details you observe
Decide which of the five ideals the placard relates to.
Images can relate in positive and negative ways
Gather information on at least 5 placards
American Ideals in Primary Sources