Pop Quiz | Classical Influences on the Founding Fathers
15-Minute History27 Marras 2025

Pop Quiz | Classical Influences on the Founding Fathers

How did the writings of Greece and Rome influence our Founding Fathers, and what lessons did they take away from these documents? Join us for a conversation about the importance of representative government, the dangers of democracy, and how the Constitution both ensures our right to participate in government and protects us from tyranny.

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