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Teaching The First Year

The First Year

During President Washington's first year, he tried to avoid the mistakes Britain had made. He and Congress built a government that kept anyone from having too much power. Congress also made sure to protect the rights of citizens.

Core Knowledge
Core Knowledge Foundation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What steps did George Washington and Congress take to organize the US government?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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