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Question 1: American and French Revolutions. Both proclaim liberty for all but America built slavery into its most important founding document and the French kept the Haitians enslaved until they too fought to free themselves. Why were slaves so important to both countries? How did slavery become a huge international trade system? How are slavery and racism connected in America?

Question 2: Many of our oldest and most important buildings in America are Neo-Classical in design. Our nation's capital was laid out in the midst of this design period. The documents created by the political leaders of the time were also built on Greek and Roman ideas. Recent events in Washington make it seem as if this architectural style doesn't work in 2021. Strains and stresses in our society tend to indicate that our founding documents might need deep re-examination. Are we being constrained by following these 200 year old documents? What about them should be changed if anything, to bring about an America where we are all equal and free? Should we stop using these ancient buildings in exchange for greater security?