B#2 Government

Benchmark 1-B United States:

Analyze and interpret major eras, events, and individuals from the periods of exploration and colonization through the Civil War and Reconstruction in United States history.

#2 Standard with Test Specifications:

Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, to include:

b. major debates of the constitutional convention and their resolution (e.g., the Federalist Papers), contributions, and roles of major individuals in the writing and ratification of the constitution (e.g., George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Jay).

c. struggles over ratification of the constitution and the creation of the Bill of Rights;

Sample Question:

What document was a result of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

A. the Magna Carta

B. the U.S. Constitution*

C. the Mayflower Compact

D. the English Bill of Rights