U.S. Constitutional History

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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.

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Alphabetical Order: The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 men. This worksheet lists some of the signers. Students will put their names in alphabetical (ABC) or... read more

The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 men. This worksheet lists ... read more

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Alphabetical Order: The Declaration of Indepe...

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Slavery & The Civil War – Videos & Activities

Examine the role of slavery in the Civil War and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation though these educational videos and related activit... read more

Examine the role of slavery in the Civil War and the significance of the Em... read more

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Slavery & The Civil War – Videos & Activities

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Citizenship Test II

Could your students pass the U.S. Naturalization Test? Give them this quiz to find out! read more

Could your students pass the U.S. Naturalization Test? Give them this quiz ... read more

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Citizenship Test II

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Citizenship Test I

Could your students pass the U.S. Naturalization Test? Give them this quiz to find out! read more

Could your students pass the U.S. Naturalization Test? Give them this quiz ... read more

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Citizenship Test I

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Canadian Bill of Rights

Discuss the Canadian Bill of Rights with students, then allow them to interpret each right into more meaningful language and include personal examples... read more

Discuss the Canadian Bill of Rights with students, then allow them to inter... read more

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Canadian Bill of Rights

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Constitution Act of 1982

Research Canada's Constitution Act, 1982, to answer the questions in this worksheet. Students will also define key terms, learn about the Meech Lake A... read more

Research Canada's Constitution Act, 1982, to answer the questions in this w... read more

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Constitution Act of 1982

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Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater

Bring United States history to life with this reader's theater for Unite or Die: How Thirteen States Became a Nation. After reading the book aloud, st... read more

Bring United States history to life with this reader's theater for Unite or... read more

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Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation R...

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Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble

Use this printable to teach pupils the purpose of the U.S. Constitution. Pupils will also analyse the language and meaning of the Preamble, and then w... read more

Use this printable to teach pupils the purpose of the U.S. Constitution. Pu... read more

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Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Bac...

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The Nineteenth Amendment

Students read an explanation of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, and complete related activities to extend their understa... read more

Students read an explanation of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women ... read more

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The Nineteenth Amendment

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Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution

The Iroquois Confederacy inspired many ideas in the United States Constitution. The reading passage in this printable discusses the influence of Nativ... read more

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Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Const...

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"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention

Recognize what the "Great Compromise" accomplished, including how it helped give birth to the U.S. Constitution. read more

Recognize what the "Great Compromise" accomplished, including how it helped... read more

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"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional C...

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Consensus & The Articles of Confederation

Explain why the Articles of Confederation failed to properly govern the newly formed United States. read more

Explain why the Articles of Confederation failed to properly govern the new... read more

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Consensus & The Articles of Confederation

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Constitutionally Correct

The Constitutional Amendments are reviewed in this vocabulary/math puzzle. read more

The Constitutional Amendments are reviewed in this vocabulary/math puzzle.... read more

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Constitutionally Correct

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USA PATRIOT Act – Security vs. Privacy

Use a lesson that gives students the opportunity to become acquainted with some broad issues related to the enactment of the PATRIOT Act, and to discu... read more

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USA PATRIOT Act – Security vs. Privacy

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The Bill of Rights

Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on the Bill of Rights in the Constitution. read more

Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on the Bill of... read more

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The Bill of Rights

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The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments

The contents of The Bill of Rights, as well as the constitutional amendments. read more

The contents of The Bill of Rights, as well as the constitutional amendment... read more

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The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendme...

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Articles of Confederation

Distribute an article that details the first constitutional agreement made between the original United States. read more

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Articles of Confederation

Literature Guide

Jean Fritz's American History Books

Discover ways to incorporate Jean Fritz's American History books into your curriculum. read more

Discover ways to incorporate Jean Fritz's American History books into your ... read more

Literature Guide

Jean Fritz's American History Books

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Amendments to the Constitution: Voting

Each of these amendments broadened the number of citizens in the U.S. with the right to vote. read more

Each of these amendments broadened the number of citizens in the U.S. with ... read more

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Amendments to the Constitution: Voting

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Is It Constitutional?

Students read constitutional amendments and use the information to evaluate laws and actions. read more

Students read constitutional amendments and use the information to evaluate... read more

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Is It Constitutional?

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The Constitutional Convention and Preamble

An overview of the Constitutional Convention followed by the Preamble the Constitution of the United States. read more

An overview of the Constitutional Convention followed by the Preamble the C... read more

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The Constitutional Convention and Preamble

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Amendments to the Constitution of the United States

The amendments to the U.S. Constitution. read more

The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.... read more

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Amendments to the Constitution of the United ...

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The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights

Compare two declarations for personal rights and have students write their own. This is a great resource to use during Women's History Month (March) ... read more

Compare two declarations for personal rights and have students write their ... read more

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The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights

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Know Your Rights

An article about U.S. constitutional rights and the U.N.'s Convention on the Rights of the Child. read more

An article about U.S. constitutional rights and the U.N.'s Convention on th... read more

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Know Your Rights

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