Students read a close-reading passage detailing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the events of Shays’ Rebellion, then analyze the text and support claims with evidence. Choose from three Common Core options — an annotation guide, a worksheet with answer key, or a key concept graphic organizer — depending on your classroom needs.
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Why did the Articles of Confederation fail — and what did that failure lead to?
This close reading dives into the key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the circumstances surrounding Shays’ Rebellion, giving students a clear picture of why the young nation needed a new form of government.
Choose the format that fits your classroom — three Common Core-aligned options included:
Throughout each option, students analyze the text, support claims with evidence, and draw their own conclusions about this pivotal moment in early American history.
Completely student-centered, this lesson gives you the flexibility to run it however works best for your class.
