Founding Fathers/ Citizenship tests

1. Answer the following question: Why is there a constitution day and what mandated it?
- We celebrate or at least remember the signing of The Constitution on September 17th in hopes to be more aware of what all went in to he people their rights and the law of the land, their land. Had it not been for the Constitution we would not be living how we are now, therefore we need to be thankful and remember what happened on September 17th. It was mandated to in fact not only remember but to honor the actual signing of the Constitution.
2. Could you pass the US citizenship test....find five links on the Internet and take the quizzes and post the links and your scores.
-I could maybe pass 2 out of 5??http://www.800citizen.org/us_citizenship_test/citizenship_practice_test/  - 5/5 100% pass

http://www.blogthings.com/couldyoupasstheuscitizenshiptestquiz/results/?result=7  -7/10 passed!

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/07/03/12546953-could-you-pass-the-us-citizenship-test?lite - 8/20 60% Fail

http://www.history.com/interactives/citizenship-quiz - passed no score given

http://www.legallanguage.com/quiz/immigration/ -6/16 Fail

3. Constitution Day Scavenger Hunt with 60-Second Civics
you and your teammates have been given a set of clues to identify nine delegates to the
Constitutional Convention that was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the summer of 1787. In order to complete your task you need the clues provided by your teacher and podcasts from the Center for Civic Education. The podcasts are available at

http://new.civiced.org/framers.

 Step 1:

Your teacher has assigned you a certain number of podcasts. In listening to them you should be able to determine which nine delegates your clues indicate. As soon as you think you have identified the delegates, check with your teacher to determine if you are correct. If you are, then move on to the next part of the assignment. If you are not, continue listening until you found the correct delegates.

 Step 2:

 Review the nine correct podcasts and complete the information required in the box adjoining each clue. You must also choose two additional facts about your delegate.

Step 3:

 

Sharing your information, your teacher will direct your group on how to share the information you have gathered about your delegates with the class.

 
Constitution Day Scavenger Hunt with 60-Second Civics

 

Teacher Resource 3: Clue Sheet

Reproduce the chart below in word and complete it. Then separate the clues and randomly group them into sets of nine. Distribute one set to each group.

 

Clue:

This delegate took notes at the Philadelphia Convention.

Name: James Madison

State: Virginia

Age/Year of Birth: Born- 1751

Two Additional Clues:
*One of the main "spokesmen" at the Constitutional Convention
*Known as the "Father of the Constitution"

 

Clue:

He refused to sign the Constitution.

Name: Oliver Ellsworth 

State: Connecticut

Age/Year of Birth: Born 1745

Two Additional Clues:
*Did not agree with the terms
*Was not an avid supporter

 

Clue:

This delegate was the head of the Virginia delegation to the convention.

Name: James Madison

State: Virginia

Age/Year of Birth: Born 1751

Two Additional Clues:
*Played as a leader in the convention (s)
*Held a very influencial role with everyone

 

 Clue:

He practiced in law in Williamsburg.

Name: John Blair

State: Virginia

Age/Year of Birth: Born 1732

Two Additional Clues:
*Born in Williamsburg
*Went on to be the founder of William and Mary
 

 

Clue:

He studied medicine in Scotland.

Name: James Wilson

State: Pennsylvania

Age/Year of Birth: Born 1741

Two Additional Clues:
* He was an active part in the signing
* He was an avid speaker

 

 Clue:

This Framer emancipated his slaves in his will.

Name: Thomas Jefferson

State: Virginia

Age/Year of Birth: Born- 1743

Two Additional Clues:
*Was an owner of slaves
*Known to disagree with slavery in later years

 

 Clue:

He was responsible for the Judiciary Act of 1789.

Name: Oliver Ellsworth

State: Connecticut

Age/Year of Birth: Born - 1745

Two Additional Clues:
*Apointed Chief Justice later on
*One of Connecticut's best lawyers

 

 Clue:

He was the chairman of the Committee on Style.

Name: William Samuel Johnson

State: Connecticut

Age/Year of Birth: Born- 1727

Two Additional Clues:

* Very good at his work in public services
* Refused to participate in first continental congress

 

 

Clue:

He served on the committees that draft both the Declaration of Independence and the Article of Confederation.

Name: Roger Sherman

State: Massachusetts

Age/Year of Birth: 1721

Two Additional Clues:

* He attened nearly every session of the conventions
* He was very good at reading

 

Clue:

He studied law in Philadelphia.

Name: Jared Ingersoll

State: Connecticut

Age/Year of Birth: 1749

Two Additional Clues:
* A newly confirmed patriot
* Graduated from Yale and moved to Philadelphia

 

Clue:

He was a roommate of James Madison at the College of New Jersey.

Name: Gunning Bedford, Jr.

State: Delaware

Age/Year of Birth: Born 1747

Two Additional Clues:
* Went to the college of New Jersey
* Was studying the same field as Madison

 

Clue:

He served as the first postmaster general of Wilmington.

Name: Benjamin Franklin

State: Massachusetts

Age/Year of Birth: 1706

Two Additional Clues:

* Responsible and very smart
* Excellent working skills

 

 Clue:

He voted against independence and did sign the Declaration of Independence.

Name: John Dickinson

State: Pennsylvania

Age/Year of Birth: Born- 1732

Two Additional Clues:
* Did not agree with the concept of Independance
* His name is not on the document

 

Clue:

He voted against the independence, but signed the Declaration of Independence.

Name: Robert Morris

State: Pennsylvania

Age/Year of Birth: Born - 1771

Two Additional Clues:
* One out of two who voted against but proceeded to sign
*His name is on the list of signers

 

 Clue:

He was born in Connecticut.

Name: Abraham Baldwin

State: Connecticut

Age/Year of Birth: Born- 1754

Two Additional Clues:
* Raised in Connecticut
*Delagate for Connecticut