USG.SS.8.C | Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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analyze (historical conflicts over the roles of national and state governments) #dok3
analyze (contemporary conflicts over the roles of national and state governments) #dok3
compare (different time periods in federal-state conflicts) #dok2
identify (the roles of national and state governments in federal conflicts) #dok1

I can identify examples of historical and contemporary conflicts over the roles of national and state governments. #dok1
I can compare conflicts between state and national governments from different periods. #dok2
I can describe how the roles of national and state governments have led to conflicts throughout U.S. history. #dok2
I can analyze the causes and impacts of federal vs. state government conflicts at different points in time. #dok3
I can explain how specific events illustrate changing relationships between national and state governments. #dok3

Conflicts over the proper roles and powers of national and state governments are an ongoing part of American history and have shaped the nation’s federal system.
The balance of power between national and state governments evolves over time in response to historical events and societal changes.

What are some major historical conflicts between national and state governments, and what caused them?
How have contemporary issues reignited debates over the balance of power between the federal government and the states?
In what ways have conflicts between federal and state governments influenced the evolution of American federalism?
How do changes in society and politics impact the roles and interactions between national and state governments?
What lessons can be learned from past conflicts about resolving disagreements over governmental roles in a federal system?