United States Founding Influences

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Imagine the following scenario:
You are living in the United States shortly after the
American Revolution and have received a letter from
your friend who lives in France. This friend has asked
you about the changes in your country and the new
government that is being formed. He is particularly
interested in your thoughts on the formation of the
U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Write a 350- to 525-word response addressing some
of the advantages and disadvantages of this new
government.
In your response:
Discuss the way the country’s leadership
is divided into separate branches of
government.
Describe the Founding Fathers’ role in
the formation of the new government.
Explain that time period’s political
philosophies.
Discuss that time period’s important
American documents.
Explain how the U.S. Constitution
provides the new government’s
structure.