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\n\"Cartogram\n\n
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\nCartogram of the Great Compromise\n

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\nStudents create cartograms of populations during 1790.\n
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\nA More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution\n

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\nSit back, relax, and transport to 1787! This lesson on the Constitution begins with guided imagery of the Constitutional Convention. The class reads A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution in an...\n
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\nUS Government Review Part 1 - 3 Branches of Government\n

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\nA fun and interesting teacher describes the three branches of the US government. His lecture style and ability to explain with good examples could be a really big help to older students needing a tutorial or extra support in...\n
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\nThe Constitution\n

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\nEighth graders conduct research about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, the Connecticut (Great) Compromise, and the 3/5 Compromise.\n
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\n Major Compromises at the Constitutional Convention\n

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\nIn this Constitutional Convention compromises instructional activity, students fill in the 20 blanks in 4 paragraphs regarding the details of 4 compromises made at the convention.\n
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\nHow to Read the Constitution\n

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\nEven lawyers can find the US Constitution to be very wordy! Help learners create a foundation for understanding the Constitution with several analysis essays. Multiple activities complement the reading and allow for active and meaningful...\n
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\n\"Constitutional\n\n
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\nConstitutional Convention\n

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\nLearners examine the structure and function of the United States government established by the Constitution. They also explore the problems the country faced under the Articles of Confederation.\n
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\nJanuary Civics and History Activity\n

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\nIn this civics and history worksheet, learners click on the links in the questions about civics and history to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 9 questions total.\n
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\nC3 Teachers: Inquiries: Great Compromise\n

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\nA learning module on the Great Compromise and the role it played in developing the US Constitution in 1787. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance...\n
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\nAnnenberg Classroom: The Great Compromise\n

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\nA brief synopsis with graphic explaining The Great Compromise.\n
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\n60 Second Civics:madison and the Great Compromise\n

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\nToday, we examine James Madison's opposition to the Great Compromise.\n
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\n60 Second Civics: Episode 300: Philadelphia Convention Part 30: Great Compromise\n

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\nToday, we examine the first steps taken toward the Great Compromise at the Philadelphia Convention.\n
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\n60 Second Civics: Episode 301: Philadelphia Convention Part 31: Great Compromise\n

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\nToday, we look at the gains and losses on both sides in the Great Compromise.\n
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\n60 Second Civics: Episode 302: Philadelphia Convention Part 32: Great Compromise\n

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\nIn this episode, we learn that opposition to the Great Compromise led to a crisis at the Convention.\n
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\n60 Second Civics: The Great Compromise Saves the Convention\n

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\nThe Great Compromise passed by a single vote. Each side had to give up something to make the compromise work.\n
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\n60 Second Civics: The Philadelphia Convention Part 14: The Great Compromise\n

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\nThe Great Compromise finally broke the impasse at the Philadelphia Convention over representation in Congress.\n
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\nCongress for Kids: The Great Compromise\n

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\nThe Great Compromise, which resulted in the formation of two houses in the legislature of the United States government - the Senate and the House of Representatives - is explained in kid-friendly terms. Suggestions for research projects,...\n
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\nSiteseen: Government and Constitution: The Great Compromise\n

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\nCovers details of the Great Compromise which was presented at the Constitutional Convention. It consisted of the idea of proportional representation in the lower house (House of Representatives) and equal representation of the states in...\n
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\nPbs Learning Media: How the Mexican American War Affected Slavery\n

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\nWhy did many abolitionists oppose the Mexican-American war? Find out in this video segment that explores how this war affected efforts to abolish slavery while also raising the issue of how the acquisition of such a large territory would...\n
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\nDirksen Congressional Center:congress for Kids: Introduction to the Constitution\n

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\nExplore the history of the United States Constitution: information about the writing the Constitution, the Great Compromise, the Constitution's signers, the Bill of Rights, the Amendments to the Constitution, federal powers, checks and...\n
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\n60 Second Civics: Equal Representation\n

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\nJames Madison thought that the equal representation in the Senate agreed to in the Great Compromise was a betrayal of republican principles.\n
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\n60 Second Civics: Oliver Ellsworth\n

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\nOliver Ellsworth contributed a lot to our country. He was one of the authors of the Great Compromise and is responsible for the Judiciary Act of 1789. [1 min. 5 secs.]\n
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\n60 Second Civics: What Does Proportional Representation Mean?\n

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\nThe Great Compromise was only the first step in settling the issue of proportional representation.\n
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\nYou Tube: The Great Compromise Explained in 5 Minutes: Us History Review\n

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\nThe Connecticut Compromise was one of the most important deals made at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, understanding it is an essential part of any US History and Government course.\n
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