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The Articles of Confederation: Structure and Weaknesses
Analyze the structure of America's first national government and explain why its lack of taxation and enforcement power caused crises.
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Creating the Constitution: Origins and Compromises
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Analyze the failures of the Articles of Confederation and examine how debate and compromise shaped the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
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Learning standards covered
8.SP1.1Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesAnalyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
8.C4.2Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesAssess specific rules and laws (both actual and proposed) as means of addressing public problems.
8.E2.1Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesExplain how economic decisions affect the well-being of individuals, businesses, and society.