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UNITED STATES HISTORYCourse Description: Modern American History and Culture: United States History from the end of Reconstruction through significant periods of the 20th century and into the 21st century. The first quarter of study will emphasize the constitutional period, its development and implementation. Textbook: Cayton, et al, America Pathways to the Present Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ (2003) Resources: Unit I - Constitutional Development: Creating A New Government Basic Readings In United States History US History Outlines & Charts The Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union Articles of Confederation vs. The Constitution Delegates to the Constitutional Convention Founding Fathers Biographies Federalist & Anti-Federalist Positions Biographies of the Founding Fathers The Signers of the Constitution National Park Service: Signers of the Constitution Constitution Facts The Constitution of the United States America's Founding Fathers Founding Fathers Clip Art Project on the Signers of the Constitution: Each student in the Honors American History class will give a 3 to 5 minute presentation on an assigned Signer (Framer) of the Untied States Constitution. The student will receive a major test grade for the presentation. The presentation will be in power point format and should include the following 1. Biographical background of the signer. (See links above) 2. The signer's contribution to the Constitutional Convention. 3. What role did the individual play after the Constitutional Convention. 4. Appropriate illustrations should be given. 5. Present a print out of the slides to the teacher on the day of presentation which should include a bibliography.
Unit I - Constitutional Development
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