The Constitution's Sources
Chapter 7-3 (part 1)
February 19
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Essential Question: How do governments change?
Essential Question: How do governments change?
Guided Questions:
Guided Questions:
From where did the Framers of the Constitution borrow their ideas about government?
This means...
This means...
I will read and complete Chapter Seven, Lesson Three (part 1): "The Constitution's Sources" using the U.S. History Textbook (online).
Discussion
Discussion
This state scored an average grade on the 50 States Map Test of 80% the past two years. What is it?
It's the 29th state admitted to the Union
Known as the "Hawkeye State"
It's known for its State Fair where all the Presidential hopefuls go to campaign.
Known as the "Food Capital of the World" with its diverse agriculture. Corn fields a plenty.
It's the state that holds the first Presidential primaries that sets the start of the new election.
Also known for its tornados or "Cyclones" over the years.
The next 50 States Map Test will be the last week of March before Spring Break!
The results from January are shown to the right:
The Constitution was NOT completely invented out of thin air.
English Magna Carta (put limits on the power of a monarch)
English Bill of Rights (giving rights to the people)
English philosopher John Locke wrote that all people have natural rights of "life, liberty, and property"
French philosopher Montesquieu said that government should be "separated and balanced" against each other
Current Events over Separation of Powers
You will also read about the structure of our government (e.g., the 3 Branches) and what it took to agree to adopt this new Constitution (future Bill of Rights)
Directions
Directions
Read and complete Chapter Seven, Lesson Three (part 1): "The Constitution's Sources" using the U.S. History Textbook (online).
Study the Quizlet set: Chapter 7 "A More Perfect Union".
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