Introduction
Once the colonists won their independence from Great Britain, their journey to creating a new nation was just beginning.
The Declaration of Indpendence had created a new nation, but the former colonies had little experience working together. Many Americans wondered if they could create a central government that would finally unite them together.
Task
It is your job to find out how the Americans united together. What kind of government did they form? What was this new government like?
To help you answer these questions, you will need your worksheet given by your teacher.
Process
Directions: Use the links below to help you fill out your worksheet
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/charters_of_freedom_4.html
Click the link above to help you answer questions 1 - 4
http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/constitution/section1.rhtml
Click the link above to help you answer questions 5 - 6