Question 1: How did the ideas of republicanism and sensibility influence how Americans viewed society and their relationships with one another? What would keep Americans together once they separated from Britain?
Primary Source Analysis: Complete the 18th Century Context lesson including the video on analyzing Locke’s Two Treatise before completing this assignment. Base your analysis on the source excerpts of Locke’s Two Treatise and the Declaration of Independence that are provided within the 18th Century Context lesson.
Question 2: Compare the U.S. Declaration of Independence to the excerpts from Locke’s Two Treatise. Where in the Declaration of Independence do we see the influence of Locke? Be sure to use specific quotations to highlight what in the Declaration of Independence is an idea/concept/wording taken from Locke. Explain why you think it shows Locke’s influence.
