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This Democratic Ideas of the 1776 Maryland Constitution lesson plan also includes:
- Democratic Ideas of the 1776 Maryland Constitution (.html)
- Resource Sheet #1: What is Democracy? (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #2: Who Could Vote in Maryland in 1776? (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #3: The Constitution of Maryland (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #4: Transcription of Maryland Constitution (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #5: Maryland Constitution Focus Questions (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #6: Exit Pass - Maryland Constitution (.pdf)
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1776 was a year of political upheaval in the American colonies. Academics examine the Maryland Constitution to understand the desire to break with Great Britain. Young historians learn about Maryland's efforts to extend rights to its colonists. The lesson uses worksheets, group discussion, and activities to help scholars understand early American democratic values.
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american history, america, the united states, american democracy, democracy, democratic values, representative democracy, constitutions, the american revolution, freedoms, local government, origins of american government, limited government, representative government, state government, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, voting, voting rights, citizenship, the american colonies
Instructional Ideas
- Have learners draft a classroom constitution
- Create posters for or against the Maryland Constitution
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson requires chart paper and markers
Pros
- The resource includes essential vocabulary to help pupils understand the material
- Lesson uses primary sources to enhance learning
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- None