-Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton. -For each chapter summarize the chapter’s major themes and conclusions and present analysis as you are reading that your paper must both concisely summarize that chapter and demonstrate that you have done some thinking about its quality and value. no need to read other outside source if you use other source however you must cite them according to standard footnoting practices. -Write the paper in past tense. -Avoid passive constructions whenever possible.