Federalist Era Primary Source Reading -- U.S. History

This is a series of primary source readings, projects and worksheets on the U.S. Constitution and Federalist era. The Primary Source Readings have 6-18 questions which are a combination of reading comprehension and DBQs.

Each of the worksheets and primary source readings can be used as homework assignments, sub plans, or for in-class work and discussion.

Primary source readings:
Federalist #10: Democracy and Faction
Federalist #69: War Powers and the Presidency (includes graphic organizer)
Anti-Federalist #69: Dangers of the Presidency
Federalist #74: Military and Pardon Powers in the Presidency
Federalist #84: Enumerated powers and a Bill of Rights
Neutrality Proclamation: Hamilton and Madison argue anonymously about war powers in Pacificus/Helvidius papers
Washington's Farewell Address
Sedition Act and Nullification: Text of Sedition Act and Kentucky Resolutions, Rep. John Allen and Rep. Albert Gallatin
Alien Acts of 1798: Impact Upon Immigration and Sanctuary Cities Today: Speeches of Rep. Samuel Sewell, Rep, Albert Gallatin, James Madison, Gov. John Baldacci (2004)
James Callender's Sedition Trial: Issues for Today: James Madison, John Randolph, Judge William G. Young in Luisi v. US (2008)

Project:
Bill of Rights Video Project instructions (including rubrics)

Worksheets:
Origin of the Constitution: U.S. Constitution/Bill of Rights provisions compared with complaints against the British and the Articles of Confederation.
Parts of the Constitution: Practice on provisions of the Constitution
Federalist Era Presidents: Washington and Adams administrations

78 pages total

Note: These readings along with more than 80 others are included in my book “Primary Source American History," along with three mock trials, two mock congresses and several dozen projects and review worksheets. If you like this (or the free readings on my store), consider getting the complete set.