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The Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia
Describe the assembly of 55 delegates in Philadelphia in May 1787 and the leadership of George Washington and James Madison.
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Creating a New Government: Articles of Confederation and Constitution
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Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the significance of Shays' Rebellion, and the foundational compromises of the U.S. Constitution.
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5.T2.7Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeCompare and contrast the impact of the actions of important leaders (e.g., John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, King George III, Edmund Burke, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette) during the Revolution and the early years of the United States Republic.
5.T2.9Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeAnalyze the causes of Shays’ Rebellion of 1786-1787 and explain why it was one of the crucial events leading to the Constitutional Convention.