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The Constitutional Convention of 1787: Debates and Delegates
Identify the key delegates and primary conflicts addressed at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787.
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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.SP1.4Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesUse questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are historically significant.
8.C4.2Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesAssess specific rules and laws (both actual and proposed) as means of addressing public problems.