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\nThe Alien and Sedition Acts\n

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\nMiddle schoolers discover the conflicts that arose between the political parties over issues of foreign policy and economics. Using the Internet, they research the Alien and Sedition Acts and how they relate to the U.S. Constitution....\n
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\nThe Alien and Sedition Acts: Defining American Freedom\n

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\nYoung scholars analyze the Alien and Sedition Acts. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the Alien Act and the Sedition Acts. Young scholars examine...\n
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\nThe Alien and Sedition Acts: Defining American Freedom\n

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\nEleventh graders explore the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders analyze primary source documents.  Students write an essay using writing prompts. \n
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\nDefending the Homeland--The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1789\n

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\nStudents explore that there have been times during the history of the US when ,in response to real and perceived threats, both domestic and foreign, our country has responded by passing legislation. Students trace the fundamental rights...\n
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\nUnited States v. Thomas Cooper --\n

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\nStudents compare the Alien and Sedition Act to the First Amendment. They read and analyze a primary document and write a synopsis. They brainstorm challenges to the Government or President of the US.\n
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\nAmerican Presidents: John Adams\n

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\nThe first president to live in the White House, John Adams was not particularly popular. He took a lot of flack from his supporters when he refused to go to war with France. Although he could be responsible for the western United States,...\n
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\nA Deliberate, Palpable and Dangerous Exercise of Other Powers: James Madison & Homeland Security\n

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\nThis resource uses primary source documents to explore the First Amendment. After reviewing key events of the 1790s, government or US history classes explore Madison's letter to Jefferson regarding the Alien and Sedition Acts. They then...\n
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\nConsequences of the Sedition Act\n

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\nHigh schoolers research and discuss the consequences of the Sedition Act. They illustrate the difficulty of balancing security needs and personal freedom using an example from John Adams's presidency.\n
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\nStudents Press Law and Ethics\n

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\nStudents research the rights and the responsibilities of journalists in dealing with First Amendment issues. In this First Amendment lesson plan, students research the Alien and Sedition Acts and study the five elements of...\n
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\nFirst Amendment Speech and Press Part I\n

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\nThe First Amendment does not always protect free speech. An informative video focuses on how the government has interpreted free speech over the years and efforts like the Sedition Act to limit free speech. Academics learn how our...\n
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\nWorld War I - America on the Homefront: The Poster War\n

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\nAmerican propaganda shaped the perspective of many citizens during WWI. Here is an amazing presentation full of dozens of war-time poster examples and facts about what those posters were promoting. This would be a great discussion...\n
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\nWhy We Have Freedom of the Press\n

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\nA newspaper receives documents that reveal not only a devastating secret the public needs to know, but also troop movements that could put American lives at risk: to publish or not to publish? Using background readings, discussion...\n
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\nThe Alien and Sedition Acts\n

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\nLearners perform research in the wake of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, a debate has begun over augmented security and surveillance, versus safeguards for personal freedoms. This debate is certain to occupy our...\n
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\nFrom the President's Lips: The Concerns that Led to the Sedition (and Alien) Act\n

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\nStudents research and briefly summarize the international situation during John Adams's presidency. They list the concerns that led to the Sedition Act and describe it.\n
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\nImmigration Debate\n

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\nStudents investigate the law recently passed in Arizona, \"Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act.\"  In this history lesson, students watch a video on immigration then work in small groups to prepare a debate on the...\n
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\nThomas Jefferson on the Sedition Act\n

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\nHigh schoolers research and cite arguments Jefferson used in objecting to the Sedition Act. They discuss Jefferson's opinion on how constitutional questions about the Sedition Act could be resolved.\n
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\nLesson 2: The Debate in Congress on the Sedition Act\n

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\nPupils research and discuss the provisions in the Constitution that supported the arguments for and against the Sedition Act. They articulate objections to and arguments in favor of the Sedition Act.\n
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\nCampaign Posters 1788-1816\n

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\nSeventh graders examine the first years of the U.S. under the U.S. Constitution. They identify the main themes of the Federalist and Republican parties, conduct research, and write a campaign speech and create a campaign poster.\n
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\nGeorge Washington on the Sedition Act\n

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\nStudents investigate the Sedition Act and George Washington's position on the act. In this United States Colonial history lesson plan, students read about George Washington's position on the Sedition Act. Students then participate in a...\n
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\nImpeachment!\n

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\nYoung scholars investigate the impeachment proceedings against Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and William Clinton. In small groups they conduct Internet research on one of the three Presidents, and present a \"brief\" on the case,...\n
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\nThe First Years of the Union (1797-1809)\n

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\nIn this online interactive history activity, students respond to 11 short answer and essay questions about the United States between 1797 and 1809. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive activity.\n
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\nThe First Amendment: Freedom of Expression\n

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\nStudents explore First Amendment rights. For this U.S. Constitution lesson, students examine the freedom of expression as they view a PowerPoint presentation and listen to the lecture that accompanies it.\n
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\nWorksheet #56 Questions - Judicial Terms\n

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\nIn this American judicial terms worksheet, students examine their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned topic.\n
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\nUnderstanding the Election of 1800 and the Twelfth Amendment\n

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\nEleventh graders examine the election of 1800.  For this American Government lesson, 11th graders summarize the events that made the election controversial.  Students advocate for a candidate during a short role playing...\n
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