How a Bill Becomes a Law

The Preamble

As part of Chapter 9 We will be looking at the Constitution---and searching through it---here is just one part that we will find when we take a look at the primary source!

SHAYS' REBELLION

Today we are looking at Shays' Rebellion and the
weakness of the Articles of Confederation.

Look at various items associated with this event and post/list 3 things you looked at or learned about today that relate with Shays' Rebellion.
Check out the link below for more stuff!

Don't forget to comment on at least one other classmates posting as well!!

Have fun--and see what cool things you can find that no one else locates!!

CLICK HERE TO GET TO "SHAYS' REBELLION" SITE!

Revolutionary War Game/Trivia

Revolutionary War Trivia Game--Click here to begin!

See what you know---Good Luck---

The Declaration of Independence

Have you ever misplaced an assignment after it was totally completed? Here are some facts that I am sure you were not aware of when it came to our Founding Fathers, and our Declaration of Independence!

Paul Revere's Ride & Lexington and Concord

Here is a clip to show how all the imposed taxes and demands by the British, united the colonists! This shows how one little messenger and one little event had such lasting effects!

Tension Mount between Colonists and British

The Clip below shows you some of the arguments that existed between the British and the Colonists. Be prepared to take a side and defend it!! Some of you will be asked to be Patriots and some of you will be asked to be Loyalists in our classroom activity!