The Founding Fathers In 1789: Political Dialogs About The Foundation Of The New Country - Lessons in American Civics

The Founding Fathers in 1789 – Civics for Americans is a dramatic scripted work that brings America’s Founding Fathers back to life through fictional dialogues filled with conflict, wit, and political urgency. Across powerful conversations before and after 1789, the voices of Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Hamilton, Adams, and Madison confront the defining questions of the American experiment: freedom, justice, equality, fair representation, ethical leadership, checks and balances, and the peaceful transfer of power. Blending history with drama, the work argues that democratic principles — and selfless leadership in service to the people — remain the essential foundation of justice, prosperity, and the survival of the American republic.The United States was established in the late 1700s as the first republic founded on modern democratic principles. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights were foundational texts that governed the country, with a system of checks and balances that separated power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The Founding Fathers drew inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, which greatly influenced the shaping of the American political system. The American model of modern democracy became a benchmark for other countries to emulate, and its principles were adopted by nations around the world.There is a textbook and a play! Read more