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The Path to Statehood: Drafting Utah's 1895 Constitution
Describe the historical context, debates, and compromises of the 1895 Utah Constitutional Convention leading to statehood on January 4, 1896.
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Utah State Government and Constitutional Rights
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
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Analyze the structure, functions, and enumerated rights in the Utah Constitution and compare it with the United States Constitution.
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- The Path to Statehood: Drafting Utah's 1895 ConstitutionYou are here
- 2The Utah State Capitol: Seat and Location of State GovernmentPremiumUp next
- 3Article 1 of the Utah Constitution: Enumerated Rights and Shared ValuesNot started yet
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4.4.1Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeIdentify the function and location of state government. Analyze Article 1 of the Utah Constitution to explain how the enumerated rights reflect shared values.
4.4.2Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeCompare the Utah Constitution with the United States Constitution, noting the similarities (including legislative, executive and judicial branches, rights of citizens) and important/significant differences (for example, role in education, public lands, local governance).