Timed Writing #1

In many ways, we are still living the lives that our founding fathers imagined for us 240
years ago. Many events from before 1800, from the first discovery of the Americas by
Christopher Columbus to the wild protest that was the Boston Tea Party, have shaped our lives
in meaningful and drastic ways.
In your opinion, what event from Early America most shaped who we are as a
country today?
Respond to this prompt in a thoughtful, well organized, essay. You have the entire class period
today to formulate this essay, and you should turn in a finished product before you leave class.
Both typed and handwritten products are acceptable.
The U.S Constitution

Law is what sets the limit on the U.S and makes a strong community, It has been a thing
since the Constitution was made and will probably go on forever. The Constitution is the one of
the many important events that have happened in the history of the United States, but why is it so
important? Many would argue that the Declaration of Independence or The Boston Tea Party are
huge events that should be remembered and i agree with that however, The Constitution is what
makes us who we are are as a nation. It has set up boundaries to where freedom stops and
rebellion begins, The Constitution has seven articles and was forged in 1789 and since then we
have been following the same five paged document. Our Founding Fathers wanted for the United
States to have a Legit government system that was both fair and truthful. Additionally, our name
is the United States of America, our name explains that we are all United States thanks to the
Constitution. Fifty States are now divided and all have freedom for everyone to be outside and
feel confident to build a life by working. The three branches play another big role on how we are
today as a country, The first branch is to raise the military and declare war on other countries that
choose to declare on us. The second branch is for to make sure our president runs our country
safely and run our country smoothly. The third branch was made to have a federal court system

and make sure everyone is innocent until proven guilty. All these articles play a huge role in our
everyday lives even though they were made two centuries ago.

The U.S Constitution (2 Not Done)

Law is what sets the limit on the U.S and makes a strong community, It has been a thing
since the Constitution was made and will probably go on forever. The Constitution is the one of
the many important events that have happened in the history of the United States, but why is it so
important? Many would argue that the Declaration of Independence or The Boston Tea Party are
huge events that should be remembered and i agree with that however, The Constitution is what
makes us who we are are as a nation. It has set up boundaries to where freedom stops and
rebellion begins, The Constitution has seven articles and was forged in 1789 and since then we
have been following the same five paged document. Our Founding Fathers wanted for the United
States to have a Legit government system that was both fair and truthful. Additionally, our name
is the United States of America, our name explains that we are all United States thanks to the
Constitution. Fifty States are now divided and all have freedom for everyone to be outside and
feel confident to build a life by working. The three branches play another big role on how we are
today as a country, The first branch is to raise the military and declare war on other countries that
choose to declare on us. The second branch is for to make sure our president runs our country
safely and run our country smoothly. The third branch was made to have a federal court system
and make sure everyone is innocent until proven guilty. All these articles play a huge role in our
everyday lives even though they were made two centuries ago.

The Legislative Branch to make the laws. Congress is made up of two houses,
the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Executive Branch to enforce the laws.

 The Judicial Branch to interpret the laws.