Week 4: Unalienable, Inalienable...Tomato, Tomahto



John Locke and Thomas Jefferson

This week, we learned about our unalienable rights, which are claims or entitlements to certain privileges and stewardships which are granted to us by God, and thus cannot be taken away or transferred by any government of men. We also learned that these rights, defined in the Declaration of Independence as, but not limited to, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, are understood to be universal truths--meaning they are true for every person, everywhere, at all times. Does this mean no one is ever wrongfully killed, or enslaved or made miserable? No, of course not! But it does mean that we, as the children of God, have a moral claim to these rights, and those who infringe upon them will be held accountable before God. Please watch these two short videos for a little more insight into this topic:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsIwEEBOm-c&list=PLi3wNwPtORU_1AqgJlW3a1QEcF2Yo5so5&index=49&t=78s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw3y-kXvnwE&list=PLi3wNwPtORU_1AqgJlW3a1QEcF2Yo5so5&index=7


* * *ASSIGNMENTS* * *


  • WRITING: What are your God-given rights? Explain and use examples. 
  • READING: 
    • Read The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (pg. 21 in your binder). Highlight and define any words you are not familiar with--if you're not 100% sure you know he definition of something, look it up! Please use the Webster 1828 Dictionary app (if you don't have a printed copy).
    • Begin reading John Adams: Reluctant Patriot of the Revolution by Leonard Falkner. This must be completed by November 18th.
  • PRESENTATION: Noah will enlighten us on the Boston Tea Party.
  • DEVOTIONAL: Sarah

***CANDY TRIVIA***

Why were British soldiers heading for Concord from Boston on the night of Paul Revere's famous "midnight ride?"

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