If the enduring vision of America is embodied in the Declaration of Independence’s statements about equality and universal rights to justice, liberty, and self-

Choose Two to answer and be sure to include information from Chapters 1-14 Each question is organized around a central theme, but also provides you with the freedom to answer it in a manner of your choosing. You get to decide what information to use AND to leave out). Regardless of the choices you make regarding the content, you must include a well written, clear and persuasive thesis statement that is supported by SPECIFIC EXAMPLES, which are organized into separate distinct paragraphs. You must include a minimum of 7 Key Terms in each of your responses. Key Terms are found at the end of each chapter (Chapters 1-14) Be sure to Bold and Underline the Key Terms in your responses. You will lose points if you do not follow directions. (1)If the enduring vision of America is embodied in the Declaration of Independence’s statements about equality and universal rights to justice, liberty, and self-fulfillment, how much progress toward those ideals had blacks and women made by 1865? Back up your evaluation with as many specific facts as possible about the status of blacks and women at the end of the Civil War. (2)In what respects was the Constitution of the United States as written and ratified in 1787 undemocratic? How was the American political system democratized between 1789 and 1865? What undemocratic features remained to be addressed? Give as many specific examples in your answer as possible. (3)“Change over time” has always been a part of the American experience. Discuss the role of women, African Americans and Native Americans and how their lives have changed in our class up until 1865. (4)Who really makes a difference? Can one individual influence the direction of history? Our studies this semester point to YES. But who, in American history, was the most influential? Select three individuals who had a significant and lasting impact on the history of the United States and explain how their actions, decisions, and leadership changed the history of America.