LEQ: How have the achievements of the Egyptians impacted our lives today.
I can identify the key features of Egypt, including its geography, culture, and contributions to civilization.
The Constitution provides the fundamental principles of federal government in the United States of America. It protects our rights as individual citizens and places the power of the government in the hands of the citizens. It limits the power of government by establishing a system of checks and balances.
Separation of Powers - There are three branches of government, each with its own powers and duties.
Checks and Balances - Each branch checks the powers of the other two branches.
YORK
United States Capital from Sept. 30, 1777 - June 27, 1778
YORK - The first capital of the United States?
IMPORTANT DATES
September 3, 1783 - Official End of the Revolutionary War
September 17, 1787 - Constitution is Ratified
April 30, 1789 - George Washington sworn in as first president of the United States of America
Bill of Rights:
Rights and Freedoms granted to all Americans
Constitutional Amendments