Category Archives: US History – Opening Unit – Origins of American Government

Government – Do I Have a Right? Law Firm Activity

ICivics Website  Activity Record Sheet 

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US History – The Making of the American Constitution & Federalism

The following video clips are excellent resources covering the making of the American Constitution from the Articles of Confederation to the Bill of Rights.  

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Government – The Articles of Confederation

Answer the questions below by using the links to information and videos about our nation’s first Constitution, The Articles of Confederation. What was perhaps the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation? When would it be ratified? As clearly stated … Continue reading

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US History – Political Ideologies and Federalist #10 and #51

the link below will take you to a chart comparing the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans (Anti-federalists).  This gives you a decent idea of the two ideologies. Chart – Feds v_Dem-Reps the link below will take you to excerpts from the Federalist … Continue reading

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US History – Opening Unit Notes (Origins of American Government & Founding Documents)

The link below will access a power-point with the notes for our opening review unit. Opening Unit Notes – Origins of Am Govt & Founding Docs  

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US History – Bill of Rights / Civil Rights vs Civil Liberties

Read the following and answer the questions that accompany it. Civil Rights vs Civil Liberties 10 things to think about the Bill of Rights Answer the following questions using the articles above. Civil Rights vs Civil Liberties / Bill of … Continue reading

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US History – Shay’s Rebellion

Use the link to the article below and the video clips provided to answer the following questions. Why did farmers in Massachusetts rebel against local and state government in 1780s? Who was James Bowdoin? Do you consider Daniel Shays’ and … Continue reading

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US History – Foundations of American Government Terms

Directions: You are to write a definition and/or give an explanation for each term given below. The definition/explanation should come from the chapter or the internet (not from the glossary). You may type the definition/explanations or write in blue or … Continue reading

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APUSH / US History – The Bill of Rights

The link below will take you to a quick reference for the main concepts of the first ten amendments to our Constitution…The Bill of Rights. 10 things to think about the Bill of Rights

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Honors & US History – History Review Chapters 5-9

The link below will access a quick review through important terms, people, and concepts of chapters 5-9. US History – Chapter Reveiws 5-9 New  

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