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Here are the teacher pack items for State Constitutions:
Overview In this experience, students learn about the state constitutions that established the individual state governments in existence at the end of the Revolutionary War. They’ll learn why these constitutions were written, common aspects among the constitutions, and important differences among them. Objectives:
With the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the Americans finally won their independence from Great Britain. One of the biggest issues they faced was how to govern themselves. The United States already had forms of government in place: every state had its own constitution and governing bodies. And during the war, delegates from every state had signed the Articles of Confederation setting up a central government.
Objectives:
Which level of government do you think had the most power at the end of the Revolutionary War?
Which level of government do you think has the most power today?
Tell students that states had significantly more power than the federal government after the war. They may be surprised to hear this since today, the federal government has more power.
