Our Constitutional Republic pgs.144-151

Definition: People are governed by the leaders they elect

Why do we follow rules?

Communities and people set up governments to make laws that keep order and help communities run smoothly.

Who won the American Revolution War in 1783?

Definition: Freedom from British rule

Who helped write the Declaration of Independence?

In what city did leaders meet to write the Constitution?

How many states had to sign the constitution before is could become a law?

(a)  

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

John Hancock was one of the first people to sign the Declaration of Independence.