Chapter 2 : The Constitution

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2.1 Identify the causes of the American Revolution and the ideals on which the United States and the Constitution are based.

2.2 Identify the components of the Articles of Confederation and the reasons for their failure.

2.3 Outline the issues resolved by the compromise during the writing of the Constitution.

2.4 Describe the framework for government expressed in the Constitution.

2.5 Outline the arguments for and against ratification of the Constitution.