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Lesson 2: The Constitution and its Origins

The Constitution and Its Origins

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the origins of the core values in American political thought, including ideas regarding
    representational government
  • Summarize Great Britain’s actions leading to the American Revolution

Workflow

  1. Read Pre-Revolutionary Period and the Roots of the American Political Tradition 2.1 
  2. Review the PowerPoint slides for the Constitution and Its Origins
  3. Watch The Birth of the U.S. Constitution  
  4. Review the Declaration of Independence – National Archives
  5. Read the Articles of Confederation 2.1
  6. Review the Articles of Confederation-National Archives
  7. Review the Articles of Confederation PowerPoint slides
  8. Complete the Assignment Lesson 2 Assignment
  9. Complete the Quiz (Lesson 2 The Constitution and Its Origins Quiz)
Pre-Revolutionary Period and Roots of Political Thought