SS10.USG.1

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 12 - United States Government

SS10.USG.1
Explain historical and philosophical origins that shaped the government of the United States, including the Magna Carta, the Petition of Rights, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, the Virginia Declaration of Rights, and the influence of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Charles de Montesquieu, Jean-Jaques Rousseau, and the Great Awakening.

Unpacked Content

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.

Vocabulary

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

Aligned Learning Resources

Who Rules

Limiting Government

The Rise of the West and Historical Methodology/Crash Course World History

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