The Declaration of Independence

<p>We’re asking teachers to tell us their favorite Civics 101 episodes from the past, and today 8th grade Social Studies educator extrordinaire Andrew Swan introduces the Declaration of Independence. A breakup letter, a radical document, an ordinance of secession, a masterclass in political philosophy, whatever you think of it, it is how our nation started. This episode features many scholars with differing opinions on the Declaration: Danielle Allen, Byron Williams, Cheryl Cook-Kallio, Woody Holton, and Emma Bray.</p> <p>If you’re a teacher and want to introduce an episode, just give a holler at <a href="mailto:civics101@nhpr.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">civics101@nhpr.org</a> and we’ll get right back to you.</p> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/35S34pI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support our show today with a donation!</a> We can’t do it without you. </p>