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Unit 2 - Creating a New Nation
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The Colonies Break Free - This unit covers the development and fight for Colonial independence from England.  When we finish this unit, you should understand why the colonists were willing to loose their homes, their wealth, and even their lives to gain AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. 

We will also see how the early mistakes made by this infant nation lead to the development of the Constitution of the United States.  We will learn why the Constitution is considered a "living document," and how our national government is organized. 

Click here to go to a great SITE for finding out more information or even taking a virtual tour of some of the places we will/have discuss/discussed in class.

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Chapter 6 - The Road to Revolution

Click here to do the Crossword Puzzle for Chapter 6

Find out more about Ben Franklin!

More info on the Declaration of Independence

Chapter 7 - The American Revolution

Extra Credit on Chapter 7 TEST!  Exercise you right of FREE SPEECH by completing the activity described in the CITIZENSHIP TODAY activity on page 198.  This may be completed by an individual or a group of no more than four (4) people.  The persuasive essay must be completed and submitted to Mrs. Korte by 4:00 PM on the day proceeding the TEST for Chapter 7.

Must Knows About the Revolutionary War

Get more indepth information about Valley Forge

Click this to get to the Virtual Tour of the Revolutionary War we started in class.

The Constitution of the United States
Below are a number of web-links you can use to find out more information about the Constitution. My favorites are the first two, but the others have interesting information, too.
Constitution Handbook - (p. 242-279)
      Seven Principles of the Constitution
      The Bill of Rights
               and Amendments 11-27
      Constitution Assessment

The Powers of the President

Constitutional Card Sort Activity

Outline of the Constitution

The Bill of Rights

Constitution and Bill of Rights URL's

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Chapter 8 - Confederation to Constitution
 
Try the link below.  There are some great links to some of the Federal Government  people, places and groups we have been discussing in class!
 
 
also, here are some great links to take you to information about
The Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.
 

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Information and Links about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

Citizenship Handbook - (p. 280-287)
      The Role of the Citizen
      Building Citizenship Skills
      Practicing Citizenship Skills

100 question Citizenship Practice Test (you may have to update JavaScrip on your computer to get this to work)

INS "Test"

Extra Credit Opportunity -- The Road to Independence Board Game
In the teal box (where all handouts for the last two weeks are located), you will find the directions for a board game.  You may work together with no more than three other KORTE students (from any period) to complete this project.  Follow the directions given in your text, and be creative!  An excellent project could earn up to 3 percentage points on your total grade AND a 5 point (½ of a grade) increase on the Unit 3 TEST!!!  NO class time will be given for this project, that is why it is EXTRA CREDIT!
Extra Credit Opportunity - Constitution Mobile
In the teal box (where all handouts for the last two weeks are located), you will find the directions for a Constitution Mobile.  You may work together with other KORTE students (from any period) to complete this project.  Follow the directions given in your text, and be creative!  An excellent project could earn up to 3 percentage points on your total grade AND a 5 point (½ of a grade) increase on the Unit 4 TEST!!!  NO class time will be given for this project, that is why it is EXTRA CREDIT!