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Chronological Reasoning and Causation

New York's First Constitution

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About this Activity

  • Documents in this Activity:
  • Historical Eras:

    Revolution and New Nation (1754 - 1820s)

  • Thinking Skill:

    Historical Comprehension

  • Grade Level:

    Upper Elementary

  • Topics:

    American Revolution
    Colonial America

  • Primary Source Types:

    Written Document

  • Regions:

    New York State
    United States

  • Creator:

    NYS Archives Partnership Trust Education Team

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Suggested Teaching Instructions

Warm-Up/Opening Activity: Review the three branches of our current state and federal government. 

Assessment: Students discuss the importance of having three branches of government and the role of each of those branches.

Extension: Students create a poster for the three branches using photographs of the current governor, representatives, and judges. 

Use this link and document for article breakdown. https://www.nysarchivestrust.org/application/files/2115/3919/3201/NYS_Const_Analysis.pdf

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