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Do Now: Prepare yourself to watch a brief clip
explaining the origins of Black History Month.
Number and write 3-5 facts from the video.
Your essay was due several days ago; you need to
turn it in for credit. (Stapled: Rubric, Essay,
Organizer)
Today, I will be able to explain the 6 goals to the
U.S. Constitution and the 5 principles of our
government. I will be able to explain the origins of
Black History Month.
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Who is credited with the founding of Black
History Month?
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Why did he feel it was necessary to chronicle the
achievements of African Americans ?
What do we know about his background?
What year did we as an entire nation begin to
recognize Black History Month?
Why was February selected to celebrate Black
History Month?
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2 February: Read, answered, and reviewed sections
8.1/8.2: Origins of Black History Month.
3 February: The amendment process and quiz on 8.1/2
4 February: Review the amendment process, how does
government work
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Benjamin Banneker
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5 February: Quiz Amendments 1-27
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6 February: Read 8.5 and answer Qs 1-7 on page 235.
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The goals of our government are clearly stated
in the Constitution’s preamble.
Form a more perfect union
 Establish justice
 Ensure domestic tranquility
 Provide for the common defense
 Promote the general welfare
 Secure the blessings of liberty
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Popular sovereignty
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Limited government
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Divided and shared powers between the state and federal
government. Federal government is the Supreme law of
the land.
Separation of powers
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Belief that the government’s power should be checked (9th
and 10th Amendments)
Federalism
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Citizens have a say in who represents them
Creation of 3 branches of government: (Articles 1-3)
Checks and balances
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Make sure one branch doesn’t become too powerful.
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Origins of Black History Month
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Constitution
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Crash Course Constitution