Congratulations on completing the first lesson. The videos and interactives in Lesson II will help you prepare for your assignments and class discussion. Before you begin, take a look at the questions below. Bring your answers to the class discussion.
Discussion Questions for Lessons I and II
- What was your proposed religion amendment to the First Federal Congress at the beginning of Bill of Rights debates? Explain your reasons for your proposal. (Lesson II, Step 3)
- How does your proposed amendment respond to questions about the government’s relationship with religion at the time?
- What do you think are the most significant changes to the proposed amendment about religion during the debates? (Lesson II, Step 8)
Discussion Questions for Lesson III
- Did any of the parts about religion in the Utah state constitution surprise you? If so, why? (Lesson III, Step 3)
- What are some ways you might apply the 3Rs Framework to how you interact with others in your community? (Lesson III, Step 5)
- How can a decision-maker’s mindset about history inform how you engage in your community today? (Lesson III, Step 5)
- How did the decisions of the congressmen in the First Federal Congress influence the protection of the rights of conscience today?
- How did the decisions of the delegates to the Utah constitutional convention influence protections of the rights of conscience today?
- How could it have turned out differently?