USG.SS.1.D

Identify the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers, including John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Jay, George Mason, Roger Sherman, and James Wilson, on the development of the U.S. government.

United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
contributionspolitical philosophiesFounding FathersJohn AdamsAlexander HamiltonThomas JeffersonJames MadisonJohn JayGeorge MasonRoger ShermanJames WilsondevelopmentU.S. government
Skills
  • identify (Founding Fathers and their political philosophies) #dok1
  • describe (the contributions of the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers) #dok2
  • analyze (how the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers influenced the development of the U.S. government) #dok3
  • compare (the contributions of different Founding Fathers) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the Founding Fathers associated with the development of the U.S. government. #dok1
  • I can list major political philosophies of key Founding Fathers. #dok1
  • I can describe how each Founding Father contributed to the philosophy of the U.S. government. #dok2
  • I can explain the role of specific political philosophies in shaping the structure of the U.S. government. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the different philosophies of the Founding Fathers influenced the development of the U.S. government. #dok3
  • I can compare and contrast the contributions of two or more Founding Fathers in the formation of the U.S. government. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The development of the U.S. government was shaped by the diverse political philosophies of its Founding Fathers.
  • Understanding the unique contributions of individual Founding Fathers helps explain the foundational principles of American government.
Essential Questions
  • How did the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers influence the development of the U.S. government?
  • In what ways did different Founding Fathers disagree or agree on principles of government?
  • What lasting impacts did the contributions of the Founding Fathers have on American political institutions?
  • How can understanding the political philosophies of the Founding Fathers help us understand current U.S. government policies?
  • Which Founding Father’s ideas do you think were most influential in shaping the U.S. government, and why?