The curriculum, Presidents and the Constitution, was made possible by generous grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities through its We the People program, as well as from Dr. John Templeton.
Mission Statement
Established in 1999, the Institute is a 501(c)(3) not for profit charity focused on providing educational resources on America's Founding documents and principles for teachers and students of American History and Civics. Our mission is to educate young people about the words and ideas of the Founders, the liberties guaranteed in our Founding documents, and how our Founding principles continue to affect and shape a free society.
Volume II Units
War
Chief Enforcer
Impeachment Federal Power Transfer of Power
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies
8. Delineate and evaluate the reasoning in seminal U.S. texts, including the application of constitutional principles and use of legal reasoning (e.g., in U.S. Supreme Court majority opinions and dissents) and the premises, purposes, and arguments in works of public advocacy (e.g., The Federalist, presidential addresses).
Whiskey Rebellion
Before President Washington used troops to break up the Whiskey Rebellion, which of the following did he do? 1. Issue multiple proclamations against the insurgents 2. Consult with his Cabinet and with a judge 3. Consult with Pennsylvania officials 4. All of the above 5. Not sure
Indian Removal
Which of these did President Andrew Jackson refuse to enforce? 1. Indian Removal Act (1830) 2. Worcester v. Georgia (1831) 3. Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831) 4. Treaty of New Echota (1835)
5. Not sure
5. Not sure
Faithfully Execute
Constitutional Connection Activity, p. 66 Students analyze excerpts of the Constitution to review the Presidents authority as enforcer of the law. Please consider this activity how would it work for your students?
Video Mini-Documentaries
Click on Presidents and the Constitutionlower right on our main webpage.
Two-page, teacher-friendly lesson plan, p. 72 Critical Engagement Question: Assess George Washingtons decision to use military force to subdue the Whiskey Rebellion. Handout A: Background essay providing all the information necessary to conduct the lesson.
Majority rule while respecting minority rights Separation of powers Equal treatment under law Responsibility
Popular sovereignty
Representation
Working with a partner or two, and using the essay, Andrew Jackson and Indian Removal, complete Handout B.
Critical Engagement Question (p. 86): Should President Eisenhower have used federal troops to enforce a federal courts order to integrate schools in Little Rock, Arkansas? Read the Overview, p. 86, and Handout A: Eisenhower and the Little Rock Crisis, and consider the Critical Thinking Questions.
What are people doing? What are people NOT doing? What kinds of expressions or attitudes do you see? Are there law enforcement officers present? If so, do they seem to be working to stop the violence? What do these images reveal about Little Rock at the time they were taken?
What are people doing? What are people NOT doing? What kinds of expressions or attitudes do you see? Are there law enforcement officers present? If so, do they seem to be working to stop the violence? What do these images reveal about Little Rock at the time they were taken?
Elizabeth Eckford
Thelma Mothershed Melba Pattillo
Terrance Roberts
Gloria Ray Minniejean Brown Ernest Green
Whiskey Rebellion
Before President Washington used troops to break up the Whiskey Rebellion, which of the following did he do? 1. Issue multiple proclamations against the insurgents 2. Consult with his Cabinet and with a judge 3. Consult with Pennsylvania officials 4. All of the above 5. Not sure
Indian Removal
Which of these did President Andrew Jackson refuse to enforce? 1. Indian Removal Act (1830) 2. Worcester v. Georgia (1831) 3. Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831) 4. Treaty of New Echota (1835)
5. Not sure
5. Not sure
Website
www.billofrightsinstitute.org
40
42
43
44
Games Videos
45
46
www.BillofRightsDay.com
47
We Want YOU