constitutional history

A collection of essays which analyze and explore various aspects of the United States Constitution.

Examines the origins of freedom and democracy in the United States and presents profiles of people who influenced the creation of the country, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin.

Discusses various rulings made by the Supreme Court through history and how new appointments to the bench change and influence the court's judicial philosophy.

Examines the financial interests of the constitution.

Examines constitutional growth and development against the larger fabric of American history.

20 min. video, resource kit includes reproducibles,case studies, projects, research and debate ideas.

Looks at life in the U.S. under the Articles of Confederation and examines the events of 1787 when the founding fathers gathered in Philadelphia to draft the Constitution of the United States.

Introduces the United States Constitution, including its history, how it was written, and why it is important.

Reprints the entire texts of two of the most significant American documents ever written, including The Declaration of Independence, and The Constitution of the United States; and features an introduction, as well as copies of the Bill of Rights and successive constitutional amendments.