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US History Outline Unit 3
Coach Gray
Standards to be covered in this unit: SSUSH 5
Fully Answer
Sub-standards of standard 5:
1. Explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and Daniel Shays’ Rebellion led to a call for a
stronger central government.
2. Evaluate the major arguments of the anti-Federalists and Federalists during the debate on ratification of
the Constitution as put forth in The Federalist concerning form of government, factions, checks and
balances, and the power of the executive, including the roles of Alexander Hamilton and James
Madison.
3. Explain the key features of the Constitution, specifically the Great Compromise, separation of powers
(the influence of Montesquieu, limited government, and the issue of slavery.
4. Analyze how the Bill of Rights serves as a protector of individual and states’ rights.
5. Explain the importance of the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams; include the
Whiskey Rebellion, non-intervention in Europe, and the development of political parties (Alexander
Hamilton).
ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.
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Weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation
Daniel Shays’ Rebellion
Major arguments of the anti-Federalists and Federalists in The Federalist Papers
Form of government
Factions
Checks and balances
Power of the executive
 Alexander Hamilton
 James Madison
The Great Compromise
Separation of powers (the influence of Montesquieu)
Limited government
Issue of slavery
Bill of Rights serves as a protector of individual and states’ rights
Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams
Whiskey Rebellion
Non-intervention in Europe
Development of political parties (Alexander Hamilton)