United States History Student Edition

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The United States Constitution outlines the plan for the nation’s government.

First Governments and the Constitution 1777–Today

INTRODUCTION LESSON 01 Introducing First Governments and the Constitution

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LEARN THE EVENTS LESSONS 02 The Articles of Confederation 04 F orging a New Constitution 05 A New Plan of Government 07 P rinciples of the Constitution

INQUIRY ACTIVITY LESSONS 03 Analyzing Sources: Significance of the Ordinances of 1784, 1785, and 1787 06 Multiple Perspectives: For and Against Ratifying the Constitution

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08 G overnment and the People

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REVIEW AND APPLY LESSON 09 R eviewing First Governments and the Constitution

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The United States Constitution

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