Instructional Video

Convention, Ratification, and Amendment Process

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While the Revolution is perhaps the most famous revolt in American history, do scholars know about Shays' Rebellion? The outcome of the uprising led to the current Constitution. A video resource traces the history of and how the Bill of Rights came to be after the people spoke. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners use discussion questions to explore the importance of the Constitution and its amendments
Classroom Considerations
  • Video is repetitive of other clips and information from the series
Pros
  • Resource links to other lesson plans to use in tandem with the video
  • Intriguing photos engage viewers
Cons
  • Discussion questions are disconnected from video content