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I Civics: Road to the Constitution Lesson PlanI Civics: Road to the Constitution Lesson Plan
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iCivics
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9th - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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1510L
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I Civics: Road to the Constitution

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How did we go from thirteen British colonies to the United States of America? Explore the major hardships of life under British rule, how the colonists decided to break away, and how they set a path for a new and independent government. Register for a free account to download teacher resources.

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ratification, articles of confederation, constitutional convention, northwest territory, icivics: road to the constitution, colonies break free (1675-1783)

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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