1. Teaching American History Grant Charters of Freedom

2. Historical Context Paradoxes of Governing

3. Charters of Freedom

4. Historical Context High School Twentieth Century 8 th Grade Expansion and Reform Fifth Grade Revolution and the New Nation

5. Paradoxes of Governing A government that maintains national security while also protecting the rights of dissenters A supreme national government that does not violate the rights and powers reserved for the states A government with powers that are shared and separated A government that does not allow the majority to oppress the rights of individuals and minorities A powerful government restricted by law

6. Mount Vernon The FDR Library and Museum The Hermitage The Museum of the Cherokee The National World War II Museum The National Archives The Library of Congress Organization of American Historians The Bill of Rights Institute Center for the Constitution Partners

7. Dr. John Chappell, Webster University Dr. Kristen Anderson, Webster University Dr. Ted Green, Webster University Historians

8. Their Influence on History

16. Teaching American History Grant Charters of Freedom Dr. Don Senti Superintendent Parkway School District Ms. Vickie Pardeck Assistant Superintendent Valley Park School District Dr. Don Senti Superintendent Parkway School District Ms. Vickie Pardeck Assistant Superintendent Valley Park School District