WU: MATCH the event with the CORRECT date.

Events 1. Mayflower Compact -

2. Declaration of Independence

3. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

4. Virginia House of Burgesses

5. James town

Dates1607

1619

1620 1639 1776

Vocabulary – write in your vocabulary boxes

• Grievances:– COMPLAINTS by the colonist towards King George

III. There are 27 grievances are listed in the Declaration of Independence.

• Quartering Act:– order that said British soldiers must be allowed to

live in the homes of the colonists.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_56cZGRMx4&feature=related

http://youtu.be/jV1heFVXBR4 http://youtu.be/lhFKB036gyM

Write this in your journal. SKIP A SPACE between each one. Title it Grievances.

1. No taxation without representation2. King has absolute power3. Colonist not allowed to speak out against the king4. Quartering Act Forced colonists to house troops5. Allowed homes to be searched without warrants6. No trial by jury of peers

Grievances1. No taxation without representationAll states are represented in Congress2. King has absolute powerA Presidential Veto may be overridden by 2/3 vote of Congress

3. Colonist not allowed to speak out against the kingAd:1 freedom of speech 4. Quartering Act Forced colonists to house troopsAd:3 right not to house troops 5. Allowed homes to be searched without warrantsAd:4 must have a warrant 6. No trial by jury of peers Ad:6 Trial by jury

Warm-up: Tuesday Write in vocabulary boxes.

Natural rights (Unalienable Rights): Basic rights that government cannot deny from the people. Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness.

Tyranny: Cruel or oppressive government

Tyrant:A cruel leader

United States Citizen Day!!

• http://youtu.be/Q65KZIqay4E

Responsibilities as a citizen

• As a citizen you have rights, duties and responsibilities.

• Rights include: basic freedoms, protection from unfair actions by the government and equal treatment under the law.

DUTY

• A duty is something that is guaranteed by law.

• Duties include: obeying laws, paying taxes and defending your nation

Responsibility

• A responsibility is something that you SHOULD do. This is voluntary.

• Responsibilities include: knowing what your government is doing and voicing your opinion about the government by VOTING.

Bill of Rights

• http://youtu.be/4reFwa_ixXk • Read the Bill of Rights (page 221)• Create symbol for each of the 10

amendments.

• For example: 1 --

WU -

• Begin working on your Bill Of Rights pictures.– Page 221

• I will be giving you a grade for Amendment 1 – 5 today.

• Must be colored!!

WU - What document is this? Write the answer in your journal.

“ WE HOLD THESE Truths to be self-evident , that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness, that to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the Governed”

The Constitution Song

• http://youtu.be/PIf7uFAKkJc

Fun Facts about the Constitution

• Three men refused to sign the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights.

4,400 Words!

Benjamin Franklin

• Benjamin Franklin was so ill that he had to have help signing the Constitution.

• As he signed it, tears ran down his face.

• He was carried into the convention on a Sedan Chair by 4 prisoners.

Sedan Chair

Number of Days!!

• It took 100 days to “frame” or write the Constitution.

Misspelled Word!!

Pennsylvania was spelled Pensylvania!!

Interesting Facts about the Constitution

• Since 1952, the Constitution has been on display in the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. Currently, all four pages are displayed behind protective glass framed with titanium. To preserve the parchment’s quality, the cases contain argon gas and are kept at 67 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of 40 percent.

National Archive Building

Constitution Scavenger Hunt – Write down each question!!

1. What year was the Constitution written? Pg. 2132. What was the first state to sign the Constitution? Pg. 2133. Who gave a speech against the Constitution? Pg. 2134. When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? Pg. 2135. What is the introduction to the Constitution called? Pg. 2176. What are the 6 goals of the Constitution? Pg. 217 & 2187. What is domestic tranquility? Pg. 2178. What are the 7 principles of government outlined in the

Constitution? Pg. 2189. Define federalism. Pg. 21910. Define enumerated powers. Pg. 21911. Define separation of power. Pg. 21912. Define checks & balances. Pg. 21913. What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?

Constitution Scavenger Hunt – Write down each question!!

1. What year was the Constitution written? 2. What was the first state to sign the Constitution? 3. Who gave a speech against the Constitution? 4. When was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? 5. What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 6. What are the 6 goals of the Constitution? 7. What is domestic tranquility? 8. What are the 7 principles of government outlined in the

Constitution? 9. Define federalism. 10. Define enumerated powers. 11. Define separation of power. 12. Define checks & balances. 13. What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?

WU- Write 3 sentences to answer the question.

What did you learn about freedom this week?

School House Rock - Preamble

• http://youtu.be/yHp7sMqPL0g

Constitution Vocabulary – use the dictionary at your table to define the following words.

1. Justice – 2. Tranquility –3. Welfare –4. Posterity – 5. Liberty – 6. Defense -

Constitution Vocabulary – use the dictionary at your table to define the following words.

1. Justice – The quality of being fair or just. 2. Tranquility – Free from disturbance.3. Welfare – Health, happiness and good fortune.

4. Posterity – Future generations.5. Liberty – Political freedom from the control

of another government.6. Defense – The act of defending against attack

harm or danger.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5M50xBz1cU&feature=related

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