The U.S. Constitution, Government, and the Early Republic American History

Looking for a complete American History curriculum bundle that covers everything from the Articles of Confederation to landmark Supreme Court decisions? Look no further! This TEKS-based unit bundle includes 28 products that cover the key concepts and events of American History from the Constitutional Convention through the early republic. Your students will learn about the influence of historic documents like the Magna Carta and the Federalist Papers on the U.S. system of government, as well as the colonial grievances that led to the Declaration of Independence and how they were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. They'll also analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights.The bundle also includes coverage of major events and legacies of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe, as well as the origins of political parties, the War of 1812, the Era of Good Feelings, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, John C. Calhoun, and landmark Supreme Court decisions like Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden.

In addition to multiple word walls, anchor charts, PowerPoints, guided notes, activities, games, projects, writing prompts, study guides, quizzes, and test/STAAR reviews and exams, this bundle also includes 600 hexagonal thinking cards covering important terms, people, events, and dates in American history from the entire course.

By using this comprehensive bundle, your students will gain a deeper understanding of how and why our Founding Fathers established the Constitution and principles of government that we still follow today, as well as the early challenges our nation faced in the first few presidencies. Plus, with coverage of TEKS/learning objectives including 8.15.A, 8.15.C, 8.15.D, 8.16.A, 8.17.A, 8.18.A, 8.19.B, 1A, 1B, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 10A, 13A, 14A, 18A, 18B, 21A, and 22A, you can rest assured that your students will meet all necessary standards.

Don't miss out on this complete American History curriculum bundle!

TEKS/LEARNING OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS BUNDLE:

• 8.15.A identify the influence of ideas from historic documents, including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers, and selected Anti‐Federalist writings, on the U.S. system of government
• 8.15.C identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how those grievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights
• 8.15.D analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights
• 8.16.A summarize the purposes for and process of amending the U.S. Constitution
• 8.17.A analyze the arguments of the Federalists and Anti‐ Federalists, including those of Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, James Madison, and George Mason
• 8.18.A identify the origin of judicial review and analyze examples of congressional and presidential responses
• 8.19.B summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
• identify the major eras in U.S. history through 1877, including the early republic [1A]
• explain the significance of the following date: 1803, Louisiana Purchase [1B]
• describe major domestic problems faced by the leaders of the new republic, including maintaining national security, creating a stable economic system, and setting up the court system;[5A]
• summarize arguments regarding protective tariffs, taxation, and the banking system;[5B]
• explain the origin and development of American political parties;[5C]
• explain the causes, important events, and effects of the War of 1812;[5D]
• identify the foreign policies of presidents Washington through Monroe and explain the impact of Washington's Farewell Address and the Monroe Doctrine;[5E]
• locate places and regions directly related to major eras and turning points in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries;[10A]
• analyze the economic effects of the War of 1812; and[13A]
• explain why a free enterprise system of economics developed in the new nation, including minimal government regulation, taxation, and property rights [14A]
• summarize the issues, decisions, and significance of landmark Supreme Court cases, including Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden; and[18B]
• identify the origin of judicial review;[18A]
• summarize the issues, decisions, and significance of landmark Supreme Court cases, including Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, and Gibbons v. Ogden; and[18B]
• identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important historical issues [21A]
• analyze the leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders of the United States such as George Washington, and John Marshall [22A]

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