Mission: Save The Constitution and Bill of Rights

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Mission: Save the Constitution and Bill of Rights

Created By: Delaney G, Sydney V, Sarah W

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Mission: Save the Constitution and Bill of Rights

Welcome. You are a secret agent working for the FBI. Your job is to travel around the globe, solve clues, and negotiate with other countries. It has been understood that you have had a break and been able to enjoy yourself over a well-deserved vacation in Hawaii but it is now time to get to work. Click the button that says mission to view your next assignment.

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Mission: Save the Constitution and Bill of Rights

Agent, your help is greatly needed at this time. The Arrowhead has obtained the Constitution and Bill of Rights. They have left clues across the globe and it is your mission to figure out those clues to save our Constitution and Bill of Rights. The liberty and peace of the United States of America rest on your shoulders. Best of Luck.

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Mission: Save the Constitution and Bill of Rights

The Arrowhead

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CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION

Destination 01

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Destination 06

Destination 04

Destination 05

Destination 02

OH no! you got it wrong. try again

Complete Mission 6 to access the safe.

WELCOME TO MISSION 1

Here at Mission 1, you will answer questions on the background information of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to figure out the first number. Good Luck!

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QUESTION 01

What were the Bill of Rights recognized as before?

the law of the land

The Magna Carta

the first ten amendments

QUESTION 02

What occurred in 1215?

King John placed his seal on the Magna Carta.

The Petition of Right was adopted.

The Glorious Revolution placed William and Mary on the throne

QUESTION 03

What were the Magna Carta's more important provisions

Provided protection against abuses of power.

Stated that those who lived in America should enjoy the same privileges, immunities, and rights as those in England.

Magna Carta stated that the way the country was governed and how legal proceedings would be carried out would have to be according to the law of the country.

CONGRATULATIONS

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WELCOME TO MISSION 2

Here at Mission 2, you will answer questions on the Constitutional Convention to figure out the second number. Good Luck!

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QUESTION 01

In 1776 what did the American States being to do?

The American states immediately began to write the state Constitution and state Bill of Rights.

The American states began to amend the Constitution and Bill of Rights

The American states began to elect the first president.

QUESTION 02

What were the major issues at the Constitutional Convention?

There were debates over separation of powers, checks and balances, and how to deal with foreign affairs.

There was a lack of separation of powers, no checks and balances, disagreement over how someone was elected president, and debates over slave trade.

There were no issues.

QUESTION 03

What happened at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?

A system of checks and balances and separation of powers were established.

After the ratification of the Constitution, Federalists realized that amendments must be proposed.

The 1st Amendment was proposed.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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WELCOME TO MISSION 3

Here at Mission 3 you will answer questions on James Madison's Draft Amendments to figure out the third number.

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QUESTION 01

Describe what Madison did to fulfill his promise?

Madison introduced 10 amendments to the First Congress. 12 amendments are what we consider now to be the Bill of Rights. Jefferson wrote the other two amendments to help get the people various human rights.

Madison introduced 12 amendments to the First Congress, 10 of which is what we consider now to be the Bill of Rights. He wrote those amendments to help various human rights.

Madison introduced 12 amendments to the First Congress, 10 of which is what we consider now to be the Bill of Rights. He wrote those amendments to help various human rights.

QUESTION 02

What was the Marshall rule regarding the fifth amendment?

Marshall loved the fifth amendment and thought it was a brilliant idea. He thought that it should be applied to all the states.

Marshall’s rule was that he thought that the Fifth Amendment was intended to give more power to the government and states. He thought that it was a stupid rule.

He thought that the Fifth Amendment was intended mainly to limit the power of the government. Marshall thought that it should not apply to the states collectively.

QUESTION 03

How long did it take for the Bill of Rights to be submitted?

Within five months that the Bill of Rights was submitted, 9 states ratified. Delaware’s ratification was on December 15, 1791.

All of the 10 states ratified on December 15, 1791, seven months after the Bill of Rights was submitted.

Within six months that the Bill of Rights was submitted, 9 states ratified. Virginia's ratification was on December 15, 1791.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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WELCOME TO MISSION 4

Here at Mission 4, you will answer questions on the Bill of Rights Amendments to figure out the fourth number. Good Luck!

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QUESTION 01

Describe the revolution that took place in 1947.

This revolution all happened because of the Fourteenth Amendment in Justice Hugo Black’s dissent in Adamson v. California. Black stated that this amendment was meant to ensure that no state took away their citizen’s privileges and protection.

This revolution all happened because of the Fifteenth Amendment in Justice Hugo Black’s dissent in Adamson v. California. Black stated that this amendment was meant to ensure that no state can be denied the right to vote.

This revolution almost did not even happen. It was an accident that was caused by Justice Hugo Black. He did not like the fourteenth amendment.

QUESTION 02

What was the fourteenth Amendment?

The fourteenth amendment states that no state is allowed to deprive any person of life, property, or liberty without going through the law process

The fourteenth amendment states that citizens of the United States shall not be denied the right to vote

The fourteenth amendment states that each elector must cast votes for the president and vice president rather than 2 for the president.

QUESTION 03

Describe the events that took place in the 1960s related to the “wholesale incorporation theory” and “selective incorporation?”

The “wholesale incorporation theory”, made by Justice Black, was never put into place by the Supreme Court but the “selective incorporation” was. The “selective incorporation” was put into place in the 1960s and is all about if specific provisions of the Bill of Rights were essential to “fundamental fairness.” If it was then it had to apply to the states as to the federal government.

The “wholesale incorporation theory” was put into place by the Supreme Court. The “selective incorporation” was never put into place due to the states and the Supreme Court both vetoing it.

Both the “wholesale incorporation theory” and “selective incorporation” were never put into place. They were going to be put into place but the Supreme court denied it. The states were very mad.

CONGRATULATIONS!

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WELCOME TO MISSON 5

Here at Mission 5, you will answer questions on background of the U.S. Constitution to figure out the fifth number. Good Luck!

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QUESTION 01

Why was there a need for a constitution?

There were many problems with the Articles of Confederation such as not being able to raise funds and limited power.

There were no problems with the Articles of Confederation the people just wanted to change things up and create a constitution.

There were problems with the government so to fix them the government decided to make a constitution in hopes that it would bring order.

QUESTION 02

How many state legislatures had to ratify The Constitution?

Half have to ratify The Constitution in today’s world, back then all states had to agree.

Three-fourths have to ratify the constitution in today's world, back then it was only nine out of the thirteen states.

Everyone has to agree today and they had to all agree back then.

QUESTION 03

What is the first sentence of The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution?

“We the People of the United States, to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

“We the People of the United States, to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Bill of Rights for the United States of America.”

“Everyone in the United States must agree to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

CONGRATULATIONS!

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WELCOME TO MISSION 6

Here at Mission 6, you will answer questions on the U.S. Constitution to gain access to the safe. Almost there!

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QUESTION 01

How does the Constitution allow each branch of government to check on each other, yet maintain their own duties?

Using a system called separation of powers which makes sure that no branch has more power than the others.

Using a system of checks and balances which limits the amount of power each branch has making sure no one is higher than the rest.

Using a system called balances and powers which makes sure everyone shares the same amount of power.

QUESTION 02

Does the Constitution allow for both the federal and state governments to have their own powers?

Yes, they have their own powers but the state government has more than the federal.

Yes, they have their own powers but the federal government has many more than the state.

No, they share their powers. Local governments must be given power by the States. While mayors, generals, city councils, and governing bodies are elected by the people.

QUESTION 03

Why does the Constitution add amendments to cancel out previous ones in order to change them?

To cancel them out that way there is always the same number.

Because it is always better to add more to cancel others out making sure that everything is equal.

To cancel out the previous ones because amendments can only be repealed with the ratification of another amendment.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You now have access to the safe.

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Thank you!!!

Thank you for playing our escape room. We hope you learned some new facts on the Bill of Rights and Consitiuion!