Course: We the People Open Course, Topic: Lesson 3

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Lesson 3
What historical developments influenced modern ideas of individual rights?
The previous two lessons explored ideas that shaped the Founders' thinking about constitutional government and civic life. This lesson examines several important historical developments that also influenced their ideas.
- Section 1
  How did the American emphasis on individual rights develop?
- Video Page
- Review questions (L3,S1) Quiz
- Discussion and research questions
- Question 1 Forum
- Question 2 Forum
- Section 2
  How did the Protestant Reformation and the Renaissance affect American political thought?
- Video Page
- Review questions (L3,S2) Quiz
- Discussion and research questions
- Question 1 Forum
- Question 2 Forum
- Question 3 Forum