Principles of the American Revolution | Constitution 101

Take a look at three key principles of the #AmericanRevolution: natural rights, popular sovereignty, and rule of #law. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, examines the text of the Declaration of #Independence and the historical context that influenced the thinkers of the Revolution. #Constitution101 This video is part of the NEW Constitution 101 course and curriculum. Teachers, check out the “Principles of the American Revolution” unit of the full 15-week curriculum: https://constitutioncenter.org/education/constitution-101-curriculum/2-principles-of-the-american-revolution For the self-guided course and related videos, visit: https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/constitution-101-course For more educational resources on the American Revolution, click here: https://constitutioncenter.org/education/classroom-resources-by-topic/principles-of-the-american-revolution Visit our media library to discover more online classes, podcasts, and Town Hall conversations: https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/media-library Subscribe to the National Constitution Center on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ConstitutionCenter?sub_confirmation=1 Follow the National Constitution Center on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constitutionctr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConstitutionCtr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constitutionctr/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001isJLcA0NBDU2D_HGg2ohDtUUbfEfE-Gpl9t1—7rRBAsT4f5B7IV2UbsNZFPIVvYFY1ZtLK4zENNfTuda3Z_WJBoefPS8mnvM8KMyfAOq4