Why Do We Have So Many Governments?
Mystery
Historians study. In this lesson, students will learn about reasons that led to the formation of U.S. government. They will be able to describe how the…
Overview
Historians study. In this lesson, students will learn about reasons that led to the formation of U.S. government. They will be able to describe how the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation were early forms of government. Students will be able to provide reasons to answer the mystery question: "Why do we have government?"
Grade Levels
- K-5
Learning Objectives
- Analyze how life under British rule and the Articles of Confederation shaped what Americans wanted in their new government.
- Explain how federalism balances the powers of national and state governments.
- Discuss and support reasons to explain: “Why do we have so many governments”