UNIT 5: A New Nation
Chapter 10: The Constitution
Chapter 10: Introduction
Chapter 10, Lesson 1 : The Confederation Period
Chapter 10, Lesson 2: The Constitutional Convention
Lesson 2 Summary This lesson discusses how leaders compromised to create a new form of national government. Through discussion and understanding, people often overcome personal differences and make decisions that benefit everyone. Lesson Instructions: Click the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Teed.ed video. |
Chapter 10, Lesson 3: Three Branches of Government
Lesson 3 Summary
This lesson describes the contents of the Constitution. It explains the three branches of the government and how they work together. Dividing government into three branches keeps any one branch from having too much power. Lesson Instructions: Click the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Teed.ed video. |
Chapter 10, Lesson 4: Approval and the Bill of Rights
Lesson 4 Summary
This lesson describes the struggles encountered during the ratification of the Constitution and how they were resolved. The Constitution and Bill of Rights continue to protect the freedoms of people in the United States. Lesson Instructions: Click the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Teed.ed video. |
Chapter 10, Lesson 5: The New Government Begins
Lesson 5 Summary
This lesson describes how the nation's early leaders worked together to strengthen the United States. Government leaders must often overcome differences to work for the common good of the nation. Lesson Instructions: Click the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Teed.ed video. |