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Foundations of American Constitutional Government

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

10 lessons

Goal

Explain how historical documents, core philosophical principles, and key events shaped the creation and structure of the United States Constitution.

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  1. The Rule of Law and the Social ContractYou are here
  2. The Declaration of Independence and Natural RightsUp next
  3. The Articles of Confederation and Its WeaknessesNot started yet
  4. Shays' Rebellion and the Call for a Stronger UnionNot started yet
  5. Compromises at the Constitutional ConventionNot started yet
  6. The Federalist Papers and the Ratification DebatesNot started yet
  7. Popular Sovereignty and Limited GovernmentNot started yet
  8. Separation of Powers and Checks and BalancesNot started yet
  9. The Supremacy, Elastic, and Commerce ClausesNot started yet
  10. Creating a Constitutional Republic and the U.S. Bill of RightsNot started yet
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us-utU.S. GOV Standard 1.1Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Students will explain how documents, challenges, events, and ideas such as the rule of law, the social contract, compromise, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, Shays’ Rebellion, and the Federalist Papers significantly influenced the United States Constitution.