NY Learning Standards-Soc. Stud matched to Social Studies with Computers

NY Learning Standards-Soc. Stud
matched to
Social Studies with Computers

interpret the ideas, values, and beliefs contained in the Declaration of Independence and the New York State Constitution and United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other important historical documents (History of the United States and New York, Intermediate, Key Idea 1)

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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6-8

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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6-8

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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describe the reasons for periodizing history in different ways (History of the United States and New York, Intermediate, Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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investigate key turning points in New York State and United States history and explain why these events or developments are significant (History of the United States and New York, Intermediate, Key Idea 2)

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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6-8

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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complete well-documented and historically accurate case studies about individuals and groups who represent different ethnic, national, and religious groups, including Native American Indians, in New York State and the United States at different times and in different locations (History of the United States and New York, Intermediate, Key Idea 3)

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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gather and organize information about the important achievements and contributions of individuals and groups living in New York State and the United States (History of the United States and New York, Intermediate, Key Idea 3)

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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describe how ordinary people and famous historic figures in the local community, State, and the United States have advanced the fundamental democratic values, beliefs, and traditions expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the New York State and United States Constitutions, the Bill of Rights, and other important historic documents (History of the United States and New York, Intermediate, Key Idea 3)

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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describe the evolution of American democratic values and beliefs as expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the New York State Constitution, the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and other important historical documents (History of the United States and New York, Commencement, Key Idea 1)

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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discuss several schemes for periodizing the history of New York State and the United States (History of the United States and New York, Commencement, Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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develop and test hypotheses about important events, eras, or issues in New York State and United States history, setting clear and valid criteria for judging the importance and significance of these events, eras, or issues (History of the United States and New York, Commencement, Key Idea 2)

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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examine how the Constitution, United States law, and the rights of citizenship provide a major unifying factor in bringing together Americans from diverse roots and traditions (History of the United States and New York, Commencement, Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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compare and contrast the experiences of different ethnic, national, and religious groups, including Native American Indians, in the United States, explaining their contributions to American society and culture (History of the United States and New York, Commencement, Key Idea 3)

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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research and analyze the major themes and developments in New York State and United States history (e.g., colonization and settlement; Revolution and New National Period; immigration; expansion and reform era; Civil War and Reconstruction; The American labor movement; Great Depression; World Wars; contemporary United States) (History of the United States and New York, Commencement, Key Idea 3)

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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Adding Interest to Your Social Studies Work

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Text pp. 135-162

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understand the interrelationships between world events and developments in New York State and the United States (e.g., causes for immigration, economic opportunities, human rights abuses, and tyranny versus freedom) (History of the United States and New York, Commencement, Key Idea 3)

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Adding Interest to Your Social Studies Work

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Text pp. 135-162

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interpret and analyze documents and artifacts related to significant developments and events in world history (World History, Intermediate, Key Idea 1)

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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develop timelines by placing important events and developments in world history in their correct chronological order (World History, Intermediate, Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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interpret and analyze documents and artifacts related to significant developments and events in world history (World History, Intermediate, Key Idea 3)

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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understand the broad patterns, relationships, and interactions of cultures and civilizations during particular eras and across eras (World History, Commencement, Key Idea 1)

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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distinguish between the past, present, and future by creating multiple-tier timelines that display important events and developments from world history across time and place (World History, Commencement, Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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evaluate the effectiveness of different models for the periodization of important historic events, identifying the reasons why a particular sequence for these events was chosen (World History, Commencement, Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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analyze evidence critically and demonstrate an understanding of how circumstances of time and place influence perspective (World History, Commencement, Key Idea 2)

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Creating a Social Studies Report

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Text pp. 207-240

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explain the dynamics of cultural change and how interactions between and among cultures has affected various cultural groups throughout the world (World History, Commencement, Key Idea 3)

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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interpret and analyze documents and artifacts related to significant developments and events in world history (World History, Commencement, Key Idea 4)

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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plan and organize historical research projects related to regional or global interdependence (World History, Commencement, Key Idea 4)

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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map information about people, places, and environments (Geography, Intermediate, Key Idea 1)

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Adding Interest to Your Social Studies Work

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Text pp. 135-162

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6-8

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understand the characteristics, functions, and applications of maps, globes, aerial and other photographs, satellite-produced images, and models (Taken from National Geography Standards, 1994) (Geography, Intermediate, Key Idea 1)

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Adding Interest to Your Social Studies Work

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Text pp. 135-162

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use a number of research skills (e.g., computer databases, periodicals, census reports, maps, standard reference works, interviews, surveys) to locate and gather geographical information about issues and problems (Adapted from National Geography Standards, 1994) (Geography, Intermediate, Key Idea 2)

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Adding Interest to Your Social Studies Work

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Text pp. 135-162

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present geographic information in a variety of formats, including maps, tables, graphs, charts, diagrams, and computer-generated models (Geography, Intermediate, Key Idea 2)

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Adding Interest to Your Social Studies Work

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Text pp. 135-162

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understand how to develop and use maps and other graphic representations to display geographic issues, problems, and questions (Geography, Commencement, Key Idea 1)

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Adding Interest to Your Social Studies Work

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Text pp. 135-162

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describe the physical characteristics of the Earth's surface and investigate the continual reshaping of the surface by physical processes and human activities (Geography, Commencement, Key Idea 1)

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Web Research Skills

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Text pp. 57-74

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select and design maps, graphs, tables, charts, diagrams, and other graphic representations to present geographic information (Geography, Commencement, Key Idea 2)

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Adding Interest to Your Social Studies Work

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Text pp. 135-162

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analyze the sources of a nation's values as embodied in its constitution, statutes, and important court cases (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Intermediate; Key Idea 1)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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understand how civic values reflected in United States and New York State Constitutions have been implemented through laws and practices (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Intermediate; Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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compare and contrast the development and evolution of the constitutions of the United States and New York State (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Intermediate; Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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6-8

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define federalism and describe the powers granted the national and state governments by the United States Constitution (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Intermediate; Key Idea 2)

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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6-8

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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value the principles, ideals, and core values of the American democratic system based upon the premises of human dignity, liberty, justice, and equality (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Intermediate; Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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understand how the United States and New York State Constitutions support majority rule but also protect the rights of the minority (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Intermediate; Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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understand that the American legal and political systems guarantee and protect the rights of citizens and assume that citizens will hold and exercise certain civic values and fulfill certain civic responsibilities (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Intermediate; Key Idea 3)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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consider the nature and evolution of constitutional democracies throughout the world (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Commencement; Key Idea 1)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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trace the evolution of American values, beliefs, and institutions (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Commencement; Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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analyze the disparities between civic values expressed in the United States Constitution and the United Nation Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the realities as evidenced in the political, social, and economic life in the United States and throughout the world (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Commencement; Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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identify, respect, and model those core civic values inherent in our founding documents that have been forces for unity in American society (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Commencement; Key Idea 2)

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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understand the dynamic relationship between federalism and state's rights (Civics, Citizenship, and Government; Commencement; Key Idea 2)

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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