The constitution is what shaped the nation in the September 17, 1787 by our founding fathers. What we have been learning about is how our founding fathers separated from the british colonies. They wrote a document explaining what the plan was and how they were going to work it out. The document that was written was called the declaration of independence. We have learned about what wording and how thomas jefferson addressed the problem. Although, many people today do not understand the full meaning of the constitution, and what it has done for our nation. The conflict we have today is still arguing over if the constitution should be taught in schools or not.
The constitution is what keeps us together as a nation. It's a symbol for what we have…show more content… This includes beating court cases, making new laws, and taking down old laws. If taught it places them in an already higher class because many don't understand what the clear meaning of the declaration. Moreover, it can be used more for just today's use also. Students can learn about what it was like when we did not have the declaration, and learn what others felt back then. Students will learn off of their ancestors mistakes and can better them selves in the making of our country. When students do read the declaration they learn about how it was written and the importance of our freedom. If we do not learn our freedom and rights they could be easily stripped from us.
In conclusion, this is the reason why students today should be learning the declaration of independence. It not only gives the reader a better understanding but also teaches them of what our nation has gone through. It helps with court cases and knowing if you are given those rights. The declaration gives students the knowledge of knowing their boundaries of a situation and what to do and not do. It also states your freedom of a human being and having equal rights as any other male or female. Furthermore, students should be taught the declaration because it teaches them more about
