Independent Organizations Go Public
Directions: Select one of the institutions below. Research the organization to find out when and why it was founded and what service it provides to the common good today. If you wish, you may substitute another private organization that has gone public.
Smithsonian Institute; Library Company of Philadelphia;
Dartmouth College; Pennsylvania Hospital
What is the name of the organization? _______________________________________________
Where was it located? ___________________________________________________________
When was it established? _________________________________________________________
What benefit did it provide for the community?
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Who founded the organization? ____________________________________________________
What Core Democratic Value did it satisfy (explain)?
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Was the organization transformed into a governmental agency? If so, what was its name and does it exist today?
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