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Teaching The Making of the American Constitution [video]

The Making of the American Constitution [video]

How did a meeting intended to revise the Articles of Confederation lead to the new Constitution for the United States? Discover how a handful of men--sitting in sweltering heat and shrouded by secrecy--changed the course of history for America in 1787.

Judy Walton
TED-Ed

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What events occurred in 1787 that led to the ratification of a new constitution for the young U.S.?
STANDARDS:
RH.1 - Meaning & Evidence, RH.2 - Main Ideas, RH.3 - Historical Process

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

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