United States Constitution Unit

Welcome to the unit that will teach you all about how this great nation became great! In this unit you will learn about how the Founding Fathers and early Americans formed a new nation. Through a rocky start and many disagreements, they came up with the first government formed without war and tyranny. It was formed by compromise, diligence, and well thought out plans. The United States Constitution is the most important document in American history, and is still what governs all of us today.

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Lessons

I. Introduction to the Articles of Confederation

II. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

III. Virginia and New Jersey Plans

IV. The Great Compromise

V. Federalists v. Anti-Federalists & The Bill of Rights

Extra Materials For Studying

 History Channel video on the constitution
- http://www.history.com/topics/constitution/videos#america-gets-a-constitution
 Youtube video on the Bill of Rights
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KINGYf7pdJE&feature=related
 Mnuemonic for the Constitution
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds06BFa_JiU
 Rap on the Constitution
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe1tSjZ2PgY&feature=related
 Bill of Rights Game
- http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/the-bill-of-rights-game
 Interactive Constitution 
- http://ratify.constitutioncenter.org/constitution/index_no_flash.php