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Bill of Rights

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Published By:

Reed Dooskin

Historical Era:

Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s)

Thinking Skill:

Historical Analysis & Interpretation

Bloom’s Taxonomy:

Analyzing

Grade Level:

High School

Suggested Teaching Instructions

Look at the documents and lead a disucions about the bill of rights.

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Description

The goal is for students to understand the Bill of Rights and how it has changed and been interpreted over the years. It is also important for them to see how these rights affect them in their everyday lives.

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The Bill of Rights, Printed Copy

Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s)
The Bill of Rights

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