Democratic Principles and Values of American Democracy. Events, such as the signing of the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Federalist Papers.

Areas of concentration:

• Comprehension and Understanding
• Interpretation
• Application of Principles and Values

• Criticism

1. Who were the writers and contributors.
(textures, colors, space, shapes)
2. What was the purpose and intent of the documents.
3. What are the values and principles and do they still hold true today?
4. What Idea, feelings and moods is the Artist trying to convey?