The Birth of the U.S. Constitution

Learn about the birth of the U.S. Constitution in this tutorial video by Khan Academy and the Aspen Institute. You'll learn why the Constitution was needed and what its famous Preamble means. Referred to as a "bundle of compromises," the Constitution sought to create a government based on separation of powers and checks and balances.
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Direct Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-history/period-3/apush-creating-a-nation/v/birth-of-the-us-constitution

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 13 Minute(s)
Keywords: grade 7, tutorial, Civics, Articles of Confederation, federalism, Framers, compromise, Constitutional Convention, Philadelphia, Constitution, Preamble, 1787, Declaration of Independence
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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