Human beings are perfectible

Do the framers believe that human beings are perfectible? If not, why not? Compare the framers' views to
those expressed by Jonathan Edwards in his sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."

1. Read the Declaration of Independence (and drafts).
2. Read the United States Constitution. (https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs)
3. Read The Federalist (No. 10 and No. 51).
4. Read Sean Wilentz op-Ed, 04/04/19, "The Electoral College Was Not a Pro-Slavery Ploy."
   (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/opinion/the-electoral-college-slavery-myth.html)
5. Read Phillis Wheatley, "To the Right Honorable William, Earl of Dartmouth," and "On Being Brought From
   Africa to America."
6. Watch video, "Phillis Wheatley" (
7. Watch video, "America the Story of Us: Declaration of Independence." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
   v=yb7MI8NQLoo&feature=youtu.be)
8. Watch video, "The Atlantic Slave Trade." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
   v=3NXC4Q_4JVg&feature=youtu.be)
9. Watch video, "The Constitution and Slavery" (Parts 1 and 2). (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
   v=MxJ7taVhYwA&feature=youtu.be
   & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYLTVhxWCEI&feature=youtu.be)
10. Listen to Hamilton, "My Shot" - with attention to the lyrics. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
    v=Ic7NqP_YGlg&feature=youtu.be)
11. Read Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God