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Introduction Compose a general introduction about the concept of American citizenship and democracy.
Thesis Statement Write a thesis statement to respond to the general question: what constitutional principles and/or influential founding documents support the creation of the U.S Constitution?
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Constitutional Principle #1 Introduce Constitutional Principle #1 and its original source. Explain the outlined principle rights and responsibilities guaranteed to citizens.
Influential Document #1 Cite the documents title and author. Explain the historical significance of the document and how its ideas appear in the Constitution.
Supporting Quotes or Ideas from Influential Document#1 Choose 12 quotes from this document and the Constitution to support your ideas.
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Constitutional Principle #2 Introduce Constitutional Principle #2 and its original source. Explain the outlined principle rights and responsibilities guaranteed to citizens.
Influential Document #2 Cite the documents title and author. Explain the historical significance of the document and how its ideas appear in the Constitution.
Supporting Quotes or Ideas from Influential Document#2 Choose 12 quotes from this document and the Constitution to support your ideas.
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Constitutional Principle #3 Introduce Constitutional Principle #3 and its original source. Explain the outlined principle rights and responsibilities guaranteed to citizens.
Influential Document #3 Cite the documents title and author. Explain the historical significance of the document and how its ideas appear in the Constitution.
Supporting Quotes or Ideas from Influential Document#3 Choose 12 quotes from this document and the Constitution to support your ideas.
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Conclusion Revisit the main ideas expressed in each paragraph. Explain why you chose these three sources to explain your point. Paraphrase and explain your thesis statement again.
