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\nConstitutional Convention\n

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\nStudents engage in a role-playing situation to illustrate the kinds of compromised that were made a teh Constitutional Convention. They write three short 1-2 paragraph arguments and then present their arguments to the class at the...\n
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\n\"Declaration\n\n
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\nDeclaration of Independence\n

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\nStudents analyze a copy of the Declaration of Independence to discover how it was adopted, approved, and signed. The tone and style of the document are analyzed for intention through an exploration its the language and vocabulary.\n
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\n\"Connecticut\n\n
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\nConnecticut Complicity\n

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\nEleventh graders take a closer look at slavery in Connecticut. In this slavery lesson, 11th graders research the contributions of Connecticut residents who spoke out about the issue of slavery. Students take on the personas of the...\n
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\nThe Constitutional Convention Debates\n

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\nHigh schoolers explore the signers of the United States Convention. They answer questions about the compromise debates. Students examine the concerns of Charles Pinckney regarding the security of the Southern States against ...\n
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\nThe Declaration of Independence\n

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\nIn this social studies activity, learners locate 54 words relating to the Declaration of Independence in a word search. Students may self correct by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.\n
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\nBill of Rights Institute\n
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\nBill of Rights Institute: Roger Sherman\n

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\nAlthough not the most charismatic or eloquent Founder, Roger Sherman was highly esteemed by his contemporaries. At Sherman's death, Ezra Stiles, president of Yale College, wrote, \"He was an extraordinary man-a venerable uncorrupted...\n
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\n60 Second Civics: Roger Sherman\n

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\nRoger Sherman had a successful career by any standard. He served in the House and Senate and helped draft the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution. [1 min. 15 secs.]\n
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\nAmerican History: Biographies: Roger Sherman (1721 1793)\n

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\nIn 1723, when Sherman was 2 years of age, his family relocated from his Newton, MA, birthplace to Dorchester (present Stoughton). As a boy, he was spurred by a desire to learn and read widely in his spare time to supplement his minimal...\n
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\nThe Architect of the Capitol: Roger Sherman\n

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\nThis resource from the Architect of the Capitol is a government site that focuses on art and architecture in the U.S. Capitol. Features a picture of a marble statue of Sherman.\n
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\nExploring Constitutional Conflicts: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention: Connecticut\n

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\nInformation about Connecticut's delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Includes information on Oliver Ellsworth, a key supporter of the Great Compromise, as well as William Samuel Johnson and Roger Sherman.\n
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\n60 Second Civics: Episode 278: Morris, Randolph, Sherman\n

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\nToday we discuss Gouverneur Morris, Edmund Randolph, and Roger Sherman and their roles at the Philadelphia Convention.\n
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\nNara: Founding Fathers: Connecticut\n

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\nGives biographical details on the three delegates from Connecticut to the Constitutional Convention: Oliver Ellsworth, William Samuel Johnson, and Roger Sherman.\n
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\nNara: Founding Fathers: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention\n

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\nThe National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides biographies of all 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.\n
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\nBill of Rights Institute: Declaration of Independence\n

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\nOn June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee brought what came to be called the Lee Resolution before the Continental Congress. This resolution stated \"these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states \" Congress...\n
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\nAmerican History: Documents: Declaration of Independence\n

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\nDescribes the meeting of the Continental Congress during which the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Links to famous people present at the meeting.\n
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\nWikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Grove Street Cemetery\n

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\nFinal resting place of many Yale and New Haven notables including Roger Sherman, Noah Webster and Eli Whitney.\n
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