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A Few Steps Along the Way
Making Our Constitution
Sept. 17 is an
important date
in our history. It
was on that
date, 215 years
ago in 1787, that
delegates to the
Constitutional
Convention
signed our
Constitution.
The Constitution is the main
plan or outline for governing our
country. It is our nation's most
important document.
1607, Jamestown founded
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1.
May 14: The first permanent English
colony is established at Jamestown, Va.
Native Americans were already here.
Nov. 11: Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower
sign an agreement that they will set up a
government and obey its laws.
1773, Boston Tea Party
4.
N~w t~es by King George III and
the English Parliament anger the
colonists. They begin to protest.
3.
Ben Franklin has been
called the "sage" of the
convention, the wisest
man there. Because of his
age, he did not take a very
active part, but he was a
delegate from Pennsylvania.
2.
1760s, Unrest in the Colonies
George Washington was the
most important man at the
convention. He was such a
great leader that his
coming to the meeting
encouraged others to
come too. He was chosen
as the president of the group.
James Madison is known as
the father of the Constitution.
He spoke out often and
worked very hard for a
strong national government.
The notes he kept during
the meetings are the best
record of what went on there.
1620s, Mayflower Compact
1776, Declaration of
Independence
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5.
Ju1y4:
The colonists
declare their
independence
from England.
Dec. 16: To protest a tax on tea, a
group of colonists dress as Native
Americans, board a British ship and
dump chests of tea into Boston's harbor.
Colonists refuse to buy English products.
1781, Articles of Confederation
signed by all 13 states
6.
March 2:
The Articles of
Confederation go
into effect. This
is a plan for
government that
grants most
powers to the
states.
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Words and names that remind us of the Constitution are hidden
in the block below. Some words are hidden backward or
diagonally. See if you can find: CONSTITUTION, PHILADELPHIA,
FREEDOM, GOVERNMENT, PEOPLE, STATE, BILL, RIGHTS,
PRESIDENT, MEETlNG, SENATE, RATiRES, LAW, PLAN, HOUSE.
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Rice Pudding
You'll need:
cup soft bread crumbs • 1/4 cup brown sugar
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• 2 cups milk
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2. Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl, except
remaining bread crumbs. Mix well.
3. Place pudding mixture in casserole.
4. Cover evenly with remaining bread crumbs.
5. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.
Serves 4.
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Meet Raven
Raven-Symone, 16, first became
famous at age 4 when she played
Olivia on "The Cosby Show." She now
goes by the name Raven.
She was in the shows "Hangin'
With Mr. Cooper" and "Dr. Dolittle 2."
Her new role will be as the star of
the upcoming show "That's So Raven."
Raven, whose last name is
Pearman, was born in Los Angeles. She has a younger
brother. Besides acting, she also sings and has released
two CDs.
She lives in Atlanta, where she is a senior in high
school. Math is her favorite school subject. She likes
watching cooking shows on Tv.
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Dan: Where do kangaroos look
up words?
Rachel: In pocket dictionaries!
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Neil: How mad can a kangaroo get?
Sarah: Hopping mad!
Matt: What happens when you cross a
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1786, Annapolis Convention
THIS MEETING WAS A
STEP ON THE WAY TO
PHILADELPHIA.
1787, Meeting to write the
Constitution begins
9.
May 25:
Delegates meet
to rewrite the
Articles of
Confederation,
but find it such a
hard thing to do
that they decide
to write a new
Constitution.
7.
Oct. 19: The British under the
command of Gen. Cornwallis surrender
at Yorktown, Va.
1787, Virginia Plan introduced 1787, New Jersey Plan introduced 1787, The Great Compromise
STATES WITH MORE
PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE
MORE MEMBERS.
STATES SHOULD SEND
AN EQUAL NUMBER
OF MEMBERS.
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Senate
House
July 16: Roger Sherman of
Connecticut introduces a plan that sets
up two lawmaking groups, or houses.
One house would be based on the
number of people in a state. The other
would have the same number of
members (two) from each state.
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10.
May 29: Edmund Randolph of
Virginia introduces a plan suggesting
that the number of members in the
Congress be decided by the number of
people who live in the state.
11.
June 15: William Paterson of New
Jersey introduces a plan suggesting
that all states, big and small, send the
same number of members to Congress.
1787, Signing of the Constitution 1789, Washington made president
1791, Bill of Rights added
15.
14.
April 30:
George
Washington is
sworn in as the
first president
of the United
States on the
balcony at
Federal Hall in
New York City.
13.
Dec. 15:
When Virginia
ratifies the first
10 amendments
(called the Bill
of Rights), they
are added to the
Constitution.
Today, the
Constitution
has 27
amendments.
Sept. 17: Thirty-nine of the 55
delegates to the convention sign the
Constitution.
delegates to the Constitution feared that giving too much power to any
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person or group would be too dangerous. They decided that the powers
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Article I
Article II
Article III
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• Makes laws.
• Collects taxes and borrows
money.
• Prints and coins money.
• Provides for and maintains
the armed forces.
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• Sees that the laws are
carried out.
• Heads the armed forces.
• Makes appointments.
• Makes treaties.
• Signs or vetoes laws.
To do: Look through your paper for new5 of the Next week, read all about the
pre5iaent, the Congre55 or one of the Court5. state of Alabama from A to Z.
Powers
• Explains the meaning of laws.
• Decides whether laws passed
by Congress are in keeping
with those laid down in the
Constitution.
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Standards Spotlight:
Making Our Constitution
Mini Page activities meet many state and national educational standards. Each
week we identify standards that relate to The Mini Page's content and offer
activities that will help you- students reach them.
This week's standards:
• Students understsnd the purpose of government. (Social Studies: Power, Authority and
Governance)
• Students identify key ideals of the United States' democratic republican form of government.
(Social Studies: Civic Ideals and Practice)
Activities:
1. Draw a picture of Ckorge W. Bush on the job as president. Write several sentences telling
about his work.
2. Make a "family constitution." Write five rules that would be good for everyone in your
family,
3, Find a newspaper story about either the US. House of Representatives or the Us. Senate.
Describe the actions being considered by either congressional body. Explain how the decision
could affect your family.
4. Local and state governments are often modeled on the national government. Find
newspaper stories about one local and one state executive branch official. What is each
official doing as part ofhislher job? What do local and state executives do to help citizens?
5. Use reference books and the Internet to learn more about the amendments to the US.
Constitution. Use these questions to guide your research: What is the process for amending
the Constitution? Which amendments took a short time to be ratified? Which amendments
took a long time to be ratified? Why were some amendments debated longer than others?
Other than the Bill of Rights, which amendment would you select as most important? Why?
(standards by Dr. Sberrye D. Garrett, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)
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Supersport: Ed Moses
Height: 5-11
Birthdate: 6-7-80
Weight: 175
College: U. of Virginia
No one can swim the breaststroke faster
than Ed Moses. This year he set five world
records at the World Cup championship,
where he was named Outstanding Swimmer.
Last year he won the 100-meter and 200meter breaststroke at the U.S. Open races.
At the 2000 Olympics, he won the silver
medal in the 100-meter breaststroke and was on the team
that won the gold in the 400-meter medley relay.
Ed, who lives in Burke, Va., grew up playing golf. He didn't
start swimming until his senior year in high school. He
studied athletic training in college and still likes playing golf
in his free time.
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