• Episode 4: The U.S. Constitution

  • Jan 28 2025
  • Length: 29 mins
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Episode 4: The U.S. Constitution

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  • After winning independence, the young United States faced a critical challenge—how to create a government strong enough to unite the nation while protecting individual freedoms.

    In this episode of The U.S. History Curriculum Companion, we explore the Constitutional Convention of 1787, where delegates debated the future of the country. We’ll examine the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the compromises that shaped the Constitution—including the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise—and the principles of federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances. Finally, we discuss the Bill of Rights and the lasting impact of the U.S. Constitution as the foundation of American democracy.

    This episode is designed to accompany our Constitutional Convention & U.S. Constitution unit in American History, which includes resources and lessons designed for middle school and high school classrooms.

    Students of History provides engaging lessons and resources for every unit in American History, along with World History, Civics & Government, and World Geography. You can learn more at Students of History.
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