Session 1

The Constitution (1)

Read the Constitution through out loud to yourself and be prepared for detailed questioning on the meaning of the text.

The text of the Constitution can be found in your textbook or in The Heritage Guide to the Constitution

In addition, pick and read any two short entries of the Constitution from The Heritage Guide 

Prepare a brief reflection (no more than 2 pages) on one of the articles describing what if anything you found out that was new to you. Turn in that reflection on the second day of class. 

Session 2

The Constitution (2)

Events Leading to the American Revolution, the Independence of the United States, and the Establishment of the Constitution (Reference)

Power Point (possible)

James Otis, The Rights of the British Colonies Asserted and Proved

Dr. Bonham’s Case

Examination of Benjamin Franklin in the House of Commons 

John Dickinson, Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania 

Massachusetts Circular Letter

Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress

Necessity of Taking up Arms

Resolves and Recommendations

Mayflower Compact

The Declaration of Independence 

Supplementary Materials, pages 1-34

Preamble

Heritage Guide, pages 51-54

Written assignment: prepare and turn in a one or two page reflection on one of the two entries you had read for session 1.