Evaluate and connect how the laws, norms, and the social contract are created, enforced and modified, and how they influence and define acceptable and unacceptable behavior in society.

Lesson Objective: Evaluate and connect how the laws, norms, and the social contract are created, enforced and modified, and how they influence and define acceptable and unacceptable behavior in society. The Question: Create a timeline with at least five historical events (pre-2000) and five current events that demonstrate the relationship between American government, society and religion. INCLUDE AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (conclusion/ discussion) that is a minimum of 300 words. Discuss how the relationship between American society, organized religion, and government has evolved since the Pilgrim’s Mayflower Compact (November 11, 1620). The Format: Your outline should be based upon the following format: Part One: For each of the ten entries, provide a brief description of the event and discussion how this event depicts the evolving relationship between religion and American governance. You can cite more than one article per example but you need to discuss ten separate entries. Part Two: Include a one page Executive Summary (300 words) to reflect upon the current status of religion in American governance 1. Opening paragraph including a clear Thesis Statement (100 words). a. Answer the question, 2. Conclusion (100 words): Re-Cap your major arguments, Make a final closing statement. 3. APA Bibliography