The Constitution and the U.S. Government
Our Constitution is the playbook for the United States government. After gaining their independence from Great Britain, America's framers had to decide how they wanted to govern themselves. What rights would citizens have? Who would be in charge, with no king? How would laws be passed?
NO MORE KINGS
The Shot Heard Round the World (Lexington and Concord)
The Liberty Kids: The Boston Tea Party
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The New Americans: Play this game to see if you would have survived being a Jamestown Colonist! Click here
When you finish, visit the Historical Jamestown site: here
When you finish, visit the Historical Jamestown site: here
Branches of GovernmentBen's Guide to the Three Branches: bensguide.gpo.gov/a-what-are-branches
Three Branches/Three Ring Circus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEPd98CbbMk The Preamble |
The Constitution1. The Birth of the Constitution, as told by the Peanuts
2. Watch the Liberty Kids episode about the writing of the Constitution. 3. Ssssh, We're Writing the Constitution is a book by Jean Fritz. 1. Click HERE 4. JEOPARDY review! Click HERE to see the game. The Bill of Rights: A cartoon illustration
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