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November 5, 2025

E Pluribus Unum: American Identity Principles Under Attack

 

Ana Barrientos

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  • Jada Cano

    Hi Ana!
    Amazing job on this infographic exploring Popular Sovereignty and E Pluribus Unum! The layout was clear, well-organized, and easy to follow, beginning with concise definitions and moving effectively into the historical context. Page 2 was particularly my favorite, as you skillfully connected these foundational principles to the current administration and the concern that history may be repeating itself. One suggestion would be to include an image at the end of your references page to minimize blank space and maintain the visual balance present throughout the rest of the infographic. Your conclusion was powerful, offering a compelling call to action in defense of unity, equality, and the voice of the people. Overall, this was an excellent inforgrapahic!

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    Mia Ramirez

    Hi Ana!
    Your infographic was impressive, and the content was very well organized. I especially enjoyed page 2, where you discussed the issue of history repeating itself. I really liked how you connected Tocqueville’s rhetoric to contemporary topics, such as Donald Trump’s presidency. I would recommend adding some more illustrations that align with the information that you are providing. For example, on page 1, since you mention the founding founders you could provide an illustration. I would also recommend bolding key quotes such as “all men are created equal” and other important details that tie the infographic together. Overall, it was a very informative and engaging piece!

  • Cielo Jerusalem Vargas

    Hi Ana,
    Your infographic was well designed and the information provided demonstrates the amount of time and effort you put into explaining your principles. On the “History Repeats Itself” section located on the second page; I find it fascinating how earlier scholars such as De Toqueville were able to predict and warn future generations that “our greatest strengths can also be its own downfall.” This is a topic that has piqued my interest and would like to research further on it. I would suggest right aligning your references in order to use some of the resources provided in your infographic. Other than that, I enjoyed reading your infographic and you did an amazing job!

  • Briana Heggy

    Very well put together infographic, I like the images and they caught my attention. You did a good job linking the foundational concepts of popular sovereignty and E Pluribus Unum to current political challenges. What capture my attention the most was how you used the founding father’s quotes to compare it with modern events. I recommend to add space between your work cited just so people can find them more easier and it can also fill up your work cited page.

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