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How Has the Bill of Rights Changed?

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are the founding documents of the United States. A good deal of work – and debate – went into each, and so the Bill of Rights we know today… Read More

This Week in History: September 4 – 10

“Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both.” ~ C. Wright Mills The Birth of the United States September 5, 1774 The American colonists were tired of the control Britain… Read More

The Founding Fathers On Business

Business and money are always important topics in society. Whether it is working for large companies or starting small businesses, many people rely on commerce to make a living. The government can regulate private businesses in some ways – such… Read More

Fun Facts About the Constitution

It’s Constitution Week, time to learn about and celebrate the founding documents that made the United States the free country that it is today. The Constitution is a reminder of what early Americans fought for and how to preserve our… Read More

A Primer on Republics

A republic is a government being ruled by representatives voted for and elected by the citizens. Although the people do not govern the nation themselves, they exercise their power by choosing elected officials to represent their needs and decisions in… Read More

The Age of Enlightenment: What Would America Be Without It?

The Western world became a beacon of justice, freedom, and prosperity because of the ideas in the Age of Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason. This was an intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that eventually… Read More

The US Constitution: Why is it Special?

Liberty Nation GenZ  believes in educating young Americans about the U.S. and its Constitution. This middle school lesson plan can be used in the classroom or the home, and adapted to a range of student abilities. Objectives: Students will discuss, debate, and evaluate… Read More