The Constitution

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Description

In this unit, you will investigate the historical context in which our constitution was written. You will look at the Articles of Confederation, our nation's first form of government, and analyze the problems that led to its quick death. You will also look at the debates surrounding the writing and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Basically, this unit is all about the Constitution. But you probably already got that.

Important Files

Constitution Study Guide
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Declaration of Independence
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United States Constitution
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Federalist Papers Excerpts
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Homework Assignments

Assignment 1: Origins of Independence

MindTap: What Do You Know about the Constitution? (video and quiz)
Answer study guide questions 1-2 using:
- Ford pages 36-40
- Crash Course: Prelude to Revolution
- The Story behind the Boston Tea Party
Key term 1

Assignment 2: The Declaration of Independence

Answer study guide questions 3-5 using:
- Ford pages 40-42
- What You Might Not Know about the Declaration of Independence
- Schoolhouse Rock: Fireworks!
Key terms 2-5
MindTap: Common Sense and American Independence
MindTap: The Declaration of Independence
Finish watching Constitution USA: Built To Last
Finish Constitution USA questions from class

Assignment 3: The Articles of Confederation

Answer study guide questions 6-7 using:
- Ford pages 43-45
- The Articles of Confederation in One Minute
- Lessons Learned: The Articles of Confederation
Key Terms 6-9
MindTap: Articles of Confederation

Assignment 4: Constitutional Compromises

Answer study guide questions 8-12 using:
- Ford pages 45-51
- Crash Course: Constitutional Compromises
- Crash Course: The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism
Key terms 10-15
MindTap: Compromise and the Constitution

Assignment 5: The Madisonian Model

Answer study guide questions 13-14 using:
- Ford pages 51-54
- Crash Course: Checks and Balances
Key terms 16-20
MindTap: Checks and Balances

Assignment 6: Ratifying the Constitution

Answer study guide questions 15-17 using:
Key terms 21-25

Assignment 7: The Amendment Process

Answer study guide questions 18-19 using:
- Ford pages 60-66
- Crash Course: Judicial Review
Key terms 26-27

Assignment 8: Study for the Test

Review your notes, study guide, and flashcards
MindTap: Chapter 2 Quiz
MindTap: Polling - Raising the Debt Ceiling
MindTap: Discussion - The Constitution and Lawmaking

Interesting Articles

Screencast PowerPoint Lectures

Road to Independence

Articles of Confederation

Constitutional Convention

Constitutional Principles

Videos To Get You Thinking

Constitution USA: Built to Last