American History Month
Thursday, January 31, 2008; 9:00-10:00 am
About the Program
Ben and Jane Hampton from Goffstown, NH will discuss the role New Hampshire played in establishing the United States Constitution. The presentation will include a discussion of the Articles of Confederation and the problems associated with this document that led to the calling of a convention to amend the Articles and what happened at the convention. The role John Langdon and Nicolas Gilman played in the writing and ratification of the United States Constitution will be discussed. There will be an in-depth discussion of the document covering such topics as: the idea of a limited government; the enumerated powers of the Congress and President; and the limitations on the powers of Congress and the States.
A study guide will be provided prior to the session to facilitate these discussions. Colonial Life and times in the period 1785 to 1790 will be described, including the role of women and family life. At the end of the presentation, students are encouraged to ask questions about colonial life and New Hampshire's part in establishment of the United States Constitution.
The Presenters
Ben and Jane Hampton enjoy doing living history presentations to students of all ages.
Jane is a Daughter of the American Revolution, works with the Education and Training Partnership at Granite State College in Concord, and attends UNH Manchester Graduate School.
Ben is a Son of the American Revolution and Son of Confederate Veterans. In addition to being a history faculty at NHCTC, Ben is the immediate past president of the New Hampshire Society Sons of The American Revolution and their current historian. In addition, Ben presides as emcee for various New England Contingent, Sons of The American Revolution color guard, at their living history presentations and events around New England.
Audience
Middle school, and high school students. (7-12th grades)
Cost
GSDLN Member Sites: Free
Non-member Sites: $ 105.00 Connection Fee paid to GSDLN
To Register
Register your videoconference site by contacting:
George Fryburg, Director of Programs and Services, Granite State Distance Learning Network
by email: george.fryburg@unh.edu
by phone: (603) 767-6374
Technical
This program is open to all public and private schools and colleges who have access to two-way interactive video equipment (ISDN or IP). If you are unsure whether or not you have access to this type of equipment, or don't understand these terms, you should be working with your school's technology coordinator. This session does not work with a web cam hooked up to a computer. Your equipment should be able to do H.323 (IP) or H.320 (ISDN) videoconference connections.