Words That Changed the World

Documents, letters, and ideas read in their historical context.

What words seem significant, and what evidence supports your interpretation?

Primary source

National Archives

Read the transcription of the Constitution and study its structure through a primary source.

Primary source

National Archives

Read the amendments and explore questions about rights, government, and public responsibility.

Primary source

National Archives

Study the founding document through its transcription, historical setting, and questions for discussion.

Resource collection

National Archives

Discover primary sources and educational tools for learning through historical records.