Unit 29
Understanding the origins and principles of American government
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Day 1
Native Americans before European contact
Day 2
European exploration and colonization
Day 3
The 13 colonies: regions and characteristics
Day 4
Colonial life and government
Day 5
Growing tensions with Britain
Day 6
The Stamp Act and colonial resistance
Day 7
Boston Tea Party and Intolerable Acts
Day 8
The First Continental Congress
Day 9
Lexington, Concord, and war begins
Day 10
The Declaration of Independence: context
Day 11
The Declaration of Independence: key ideas
Day 12
Key figures: Washington, Jefferson, Franklin
Day 13
The Revolutionary War: major events
Day 14
The Revolutionary War: victory
Day 15
Articles of Confederation: strengths and weaknesses
Day 16
The Constitutional Convention
Day 17
Key debates: representation
Day 18
Key debates: slavery and compromise
Day 19
The Constitution: structure overview
Day 20
The Preamble
Day 21
Article I: Legislative Branch
Day 22
Article II: Executive Branch
Day 23
Article III: Judicial Branch
Day 24
Separation of powers and checks/balances
Day 25
Federalism: federal vs. state powers
Day 26
Ratification debate: Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Day 27
The Bill of Rights: Amendments 1-5
Day 28
The Bill of Rights: Amendments 6-10
Day 29
The Constitution as living document
Day 30
Unit review and assessment