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Foundations of American Constitutional Government

7th Grade · Social Studies · US-MI-SS

11 lessons

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Explain the philosophical ideas and historical crises that led from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitutional Convention.

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  6. Bicameralism and Limited Government in Colonial ChartersNot started yet
  7. Creating the Articles of ConfederationNot started yet
  8. Structural Weaknesses of the Articles of ConfederationNot started yet
  9. Economic Turmoil and Currency Crises in the 1780sNot started yet
  10. Shays' Rebellion and the Call for ReformNot started yet
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us-mi8 – U3.3.7Michigan Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Use important ideas and documents to describe the philosophical origins of constitutional government in the United States with an emphasis on the following ideals: social contract, limited government, natural rights, right of revolution, separation of powers, bicameralism, republicanism, and popular participation in government.