For this assignment, answer the following questions (see Syllabus for rubric and info on writing for discussions). I want to see two paragraphs (one paragraph per numbered question; a paragraph is at least 5-7 well-written sentences). Use specific examples and remember to cite. Citations must come from peer-reviewed or academic/scholarly sources. See How to Cite in the first module for help.

1. After the American Revolution/War of Independence, the founders hoped to create a democracy. Why was a democracy important to them?

2. How did they attempt to form this democracy? Was it truly a democracy?