SST-08.C.01 Explain the historical and philosophical foundations of government.
Benchmarks
SST-08.C.01.1 Evaluate the thoughts of major political philosophers.
SST-08.C.01.2 Explain the influence of British and colonial history on early America.
SST-08.C.01.3 Evaluate the creation and impact of primary sources on political thought in the United States.
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