The Constitution
An insightful introduction to the Constitution of the United States
The Constitution
FEE has partnered with Strata Academic Programs to bring you The Constitution. The course will help you understand Constitution of the United States of America and the ideas contained within it. You'll learn about the failures of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, the Great Compromise and the Federalist Papers. You'll also begin to understand the why of the structure of the United States Government by reading about topics such as checks and balances and federalism.
This course is a two hour, self-paced learning experience with a focus on the history of American thought during the era of American history directly following the American Revolution. It uses primary documents so that you can understand the ideas of the Framers of the Constitution as they did themselves in order to ascertain why they created the government that they did. The workshop also uses entertaining videos to explain the history surrounding this pivotal stage in American history. This online course works wonderfully as a stand alone educational experience for those who want to learn on their own and as a resource for social studies teachers.
FEE Courses
Overview
Content
The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation in One Minute
The Failure of the Articles and The Constitutional Convention
The Finished Draft
The Constitution
The Picture of Silver
Fragment on the Constitution and Union
Reflection Questions
The Great Compromise
The Virginia Resolutions
The New Jersey Proposals
Reflection Questions
The Fight for Ratification
Federalist 10
Federalist 45
Federalist 51
Reflection Questions
The Constitution and Self-Governance
Is Self-Government Possible?
Course Summary
Additional Readings and Materials