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The Articles of Confederation: Strengths and Weaknesses
Analyze the structural weaknesses of America's first national government and the events leading to the Constitutional Convention.
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The U.S. Constitution and the Three Branches of Government
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
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Understand the creation of the U.S. Constitution and how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches share and balance power.
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- The Articles of Confederation: Strengths and WeaknessesYou are here
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SS.Hist4Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeWisconsin students will evaluate a variety of primary and secondary sources to interpret the historical context, intended audience, purpose, or author’s point of view (Historical Methodology).
Hist4.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeHistorical context
SS.Hist3.c.iWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeExplain how historical events have possible implications on the present.