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Debates, Compromises, and the Constitutional Framework

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-MI-SS

6 lessons

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Explain how the Framers addressed issues of representation, slavery, and limited government power to create the U.S. Constitution.

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  5. Federalism: Sharing Power Between National and State GovernmentsNot started yet
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us-mi5 – U3.3.4Michigan Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Describe the issues over representation and slavery the Framers faced at the Constitutional Convention and how they were addressed in the Constitution.