Forming of the Articles of Confederation
What are the main political and economic issues during the formation of the Articles of Confederation, and in what ways did the Articles address these issues?
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Hobbes and Locke
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Colonial American Period
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Patriotic Act
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U.S. Growth and Expansion
Please explain how the new nation/U.S. was affected by continued growth and expansion.
Expanding nation issues are addressed.
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Ratification debates are included.
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The Articles of Confederation and government
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The applicability of the Bills of Rights to modern times
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Discussion questions for the U.S. Constitution
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New Deal Plans
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Amendments 21-22 are over-viewed.
The impacts of these amendments are noted.
The first Five Amendments to the Constitution and their impact on society are assessed.
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