The Americans (US History Online Textbook)

http://www.mrlocke.com/US_History/book.html

FOUNDATIONS OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT

Step 1: Fundamental Political Principles

• Consent of the governed — People are the source of any and all governmental power.

• Limited government — Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do.

• Rule of law — The government and those who govern are bound by the law.

• Democracy — In a democratic system of government the people rule.

• Representative government — In a representative system of government people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.

Step 2: Political Cartoons

• Political Cartoon #1

• Political Cartoon #2

Step 3: Governmental Documents

Mayflower Compact

http://www.constitution.org/bcp/mayfcomp.htm

Declaration of Independence

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/

10th Amendment

https://constitution.findlaw.com/

Step 4: Quotes

(Pick two quotes to write about on the worksheet)

1. “There is nothing more corrupting…than the exercise of unlimited power.”
   • William Henry Harrison
2. “Power in human hands will ever be liable to abuse.”
   • James Madison
3. “We the people’ tell the government what to do, it doesn’t tell us.” Ronald Reagan
4. “Officeholders are the agents of the people, not their masters.”
   • Grover Cleveland
5. “No man is good enough to govern another man without that other’s consent.”
   • Abraham Lincoln

WAR OF 1812 WEBQUEST

Read the bullets below:

• Follow the directions on the worksheet.
• When trying to watch the videos, be patient, some will take longer to load than others.
• The links are below: if a link doesn't work don't panic, skip it.

I. http://www.nps.gov/fomc/castyourvote/

(hint: make sure you click on 'more perspectives' under the video)

II. http://www.nps.gov/revwar/unfinished_revolution/war_of_1812.html

III. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/united-states-nicknamed-uncle-sam

IV. http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Battle_of_Tippecanoe?rec=482

V. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TV3VC5QjsA

VI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiVryYnzmdI

VII. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lKYETIfunY

Constitution Webquest

1. Use Google: Type the word 'Constitution' and the date(s).
2. http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution_founding_fathers.html
3. http://www.constitutioncenter.org/constitution/details_explanation.php?link=003&const=00_pre_00