Project+Handout

Founding Documents Project

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You will create a Powerpoint presentation to show what you learn about the Founding Documents. For each document you need to tell the following:


 * When it was created
 * Who wrote it/signed it
 * Why it was created
 * Where it was created
 * When was it ratified (look this word up-dictionary under “Useful Links”
 * Have any changes been made to it (give details)
 * If it is still in use today

You will research and create one slide for each of the following:
 * Articles of Confederation
 * Federalist Papers
 * The Constitution
 * Declaration of Independence
 * Mecklenburg Resolves
 * Halifax Resolves


 * Put the slides in chronological order based on when each document was created

You will also create a slide for Founding Fathers. Choose one Founding Father and tell the following information:


 * Where he was born
 * When he was born
 * What his education was
 * What his career was
 * Which state did he represent at the Constitutional Convention


 * You should have at least 7 slides to complete this project
 * It will count as a test grade