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The Constitution: Counter Revolution or National Salvation? Lesson PlanThe Constitution: Counter Revolution or National Salvation? Lesson Plan
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The Constitution: Counter Revolution or National Salvation?

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Students take a close look at the foundations of American government. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students analyze the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. Students participate in a simulation that requires them to role play American citizens sharing their opinions of the new legislation.

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the constitutional convention, the united states constitution, the articles of confederation, the declaration of independence

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articles of confederation, constitutional convention, declaration of independence, u. s. constitution, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
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