U.S. Constitutional History
The U.S. Constitution was adopted by delegates at the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. Use the printables, references, and lessons below to examine the significance of this document in American history. Teach your students about its writing and explore the meaning of democracy with cross-curricular activities. There are resources on the Bill of Rights and other constitutional amendments to help educate students of all ages about their civil rights.
Printables
- The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
- The Bill of Rights
- "The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
- Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater
- USA PATRIOT Act â Security vs. Privacy
- Consensus & The Articles of Confederation
- The Nineteenth Amendment
- More U.S. Constitution Printables
U.S. Constitution Resources for Language Arts
- Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
- Jean Fritz's American History Books
- Constitutionally Correct
- More Resources for Language Arts
U.S. Constitution Holiday Activities
- Slavery & The Civil War â Videos & Activities
- Jean Fritz's American History Books
- Articles of Confederation
- Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865
- Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
- President George Washington Biography
- Amendments to the Constitution: Voting
- More U.S. Constitution Holiday Activities
Lesson Plans
Constitutional Law Resources
References
- Three Branches of Government Summary
- President George Washington Biography
- How a Bill Becomes a Law in the U.S.
- Know Your Rights
- The Constitutional Convention and Preamble
- President John Adams Biography
- President James Madison Biography
- More U.S. Constitution References
U.S. Constitution Resources for History Class
- The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
- Is It Constitutional?
- Jean Fritz's American History Books
- The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
- Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution
- More U.S. Constitution Resources for History Class
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