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Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832)

Duration
45 min
Published
Nov 5, 2020
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What was Charles Carroll of Carrollton's role as a leader during the revolution? How did he champion religious tolerance?

Founding Principles

Freedom of Religion

Learning objectives

Students will:

  • appreciate Carroll’s role as a leader of the American opposition to British tyranny
  • explain Carroll’s objections to the governor’s fee proclamation
  • understand the reasons for Carroll’s championing of religious tolerance
  • analyze what Carroll stood to gain and lose by supporting American independence

Materials

Student Handouts

Additional Teacher Resource

Lesson Components

ActivityHandout A: Charles Carroll (1737–1832)
ActivityHandout B: Vocabulary and Context Questions – Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832)
ActivityHandout C: In His Own Words: Charles Carroll on Religious Liberty
ActivityThematic Essay – Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832)

Lesson plan

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Standards

Advanced Placement

  • CCE

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