UP:SS10.USG.1

Vocabulary

  • state of nature
  • social contract theory
  • constitutional
  • authoritarian
  • totalitarian
  • compact
  • government
  • democracy
  • right
  • Enlightenment
  • rule of law

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Key political philosophers and events that influenced the creation of the American government.
  • Key political documents that influenced the creation of the American government.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Interpret primary documents distinguishing the impact of the document's central idea on formation of American government.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Significant key philosophers, events, and documents shaped the concepts of American government and how these concepts differ from other forms of government.
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