Road to the U.S. Constitution” module for a brief overview of what led to the creation of the United States Constitution. Complete Parts 1 and 2 this week. Create a timeline using Microsoft® PowerPoint® or Word that puts
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“Road to the U.S. Constitution” module for a brief overview of what led to the creation of the United States Constitution.
Complete Parts 1 and 2 this week.
Create a timeline using Microsoft® PowerPoint® or Word that puts five events, policies, and laws that led to the development of the United States Constitution in order (e.g., July 4, 1776: Declaration of Independence—a document that details what it means to be an American and what our government stands for). Choose events, policies, and laws that take place no later than Shay's Rebellion. Do NOT choose the Articles of Confederation as they are in Part 2.
Include a date, title, and description for each event, policy, or law. There should be no less than five bullets or sentences for each event.
Consider the following as you create your timeline:
The ideas and events that led to the development of the United States Constitution The impact of the Articles of Confederation on the United States Constitution The importance of the United States Constitution as an evolving document and how it’s amended Review the resource “Create a Timeline” that lists the steps to create a timeline using MS PowerPoint.
Part 2: Summary Write a 350- to 525-word summary in which you:
Discuss the transition of the Articles of Confederation to the current United States Constitution and why this transition was necessary. Describe how the Constitution is an evolving document. Describe the Constitution amendment process. Submit Parts 1 and 2 of your assignment in Week 1 in a Word document or PDF in one comprehensive document in APA 7
