· 1. Describe the tenets of republicanism
· 2. Explain the development of state constitutions
· 3. Explain the need for a central government stronger than that created by the Articles of Confederation
· 4. Analyze the causes and consequences of Shays’ Rebellion
· 5. Describe slavery in the new republic
· 6. Examine the role of religion in the new republic
· 7. Explain the key tenets of the U.S. Constitution, including the powers given to each branch of government by the Constitution
· 8. Analyze the provisions and nature of the United States Constitution, including such concepts as federalism
· 9. Explain what the different branches of government do, their separation of powers, and how they check and balance each other
· 10. Describe the vision of the Federalists • 11. Identify the amendments included in the Bill of Rights
