“The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.” -George Washington

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US History= We will be moving on to the topic of the U.S. Constitution this week. I realize that there is going to be some class shuffling, but please be working on your homework packet regardless! It is due Wednesday, 9/28 (for odd periods) and Thursday, 9/29 (for even periods)...remember that we will have our first test that same day.


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