This activity will help you meet these educational goals:
• Content Knowledge—You will discuss the political ideas in history, such as natural
law, natural rights, and social contract theory.
• Inquiry-You will conduct online research, in which you will collect information and
communicate your results in written form.
21st Century Skills--You will employ online tools for research, use critical thinking, and
communicate effectively.
Introduction
In this activity, you'll discuss the history of the political philosophies of natural rights, natural
law, and social contract theory. You'll trace the emergence of people asserting their rights
through the history of two countries.
Directions and Analysis
Task 1: Evolution of Major Political
You have learned about the concepts of natural law, natural rights, and social contract theory.
Discuss the development of these theories through history.
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