Founding the Republic (1783–1788) Archives | America's Founding Era Education Forum (AFEEF)

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November 4, 2026

Bill of Rights: First 10 Amendments

The full text of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution (ratified 1791), which protect freedoms such as speech, religion, and the press.

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November 4, 2026

The Constitution

The full text of the U.S. Constitution (1787), the framework of American government. Use it alongside the Preamble activity and the Development of the Constitution lesson.

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November 4, 2026

Democracy in Action

A Constitution Day video for elementary classrooms that shows how the Constitution has guided Americans from its writing in 1787 to later turning points in history, and how citizens...

Graphic featuring a U.S. flag, the Constitution, and text about the development of the Constitution.

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November 4, 2026

Development of the Constitution Video

A short video companion to the Development of the Constitution lesson, showing how founders such as James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington came together to write the Constitution.

Illustration featuring three historical figures discussing the consequences of the American Revolution, with text and icons.

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November 4, 2026

Consequences of the American Revolution Video

A short video companion to the Consequences of the American Revolution lesson. Students see how the 13 states moved from British rule to independence and began building new governments.

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November 4, 2026

Course of the American Revolution Video

A short video companion to the Course of the American Revolution lesson, highlighting Paul Revere's ride and the resolve of the colonists during the battles of the Revolution.

Text promoting a "Road Trip" event focused on the Declaration and Constitution for Constitution Day 2026.

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November 4, 2026

Road Trip: From the Declaration to the Constitution

In this animated episode, a group of friends plan a summer road trip to celebrate America's birthday, stopping at six places that tell the story from the Declaration of...

Educational handout for a video viewing guide titled "Road Trip 1776-1787" with spaces for notes and responses.

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November 4, 2026

Road Trip From the Declaration to the Constitution Viewing Guide

A printable viewing guide for the Road Trip: From the Declaration to the Constitution video. Students record what they learn at each stop as the story moves from 1776...

Worksheet titled "Preamble Primary Source Activity" with sections for quotes, vocabulary, and personal summaries.

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November 4, 2026

Preamble of the Constitution Primary Source

Students read the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution as a primary source and unpack its key phrases, using it to understand consent of the governed: the idea that government's...

A document titled "Annotated Excerpt of Federalist #51" with instructions and content on government powers and structure.

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November 4, 2026

A scaffolded, elementary-level version of James Madison's Federalist No. 51. Students read key lines in plain language and discuss why the Founders believed government power needs checks and balances.