Texas TEKS · Social Studies · Grade 8

TEKS 8.17(A)

analyze the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, including those of Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, James Madison, and George Mason, and explain how their debates exemplify civil discourse; and

Source: Texas Administrative Code §113.20 (Chapter 113) · Adopted 2022

Knowledge & Skills 8.17

Government

The student understands the dynamic nature of the powers of the national government and state governments in a federal system. The student is expected to:

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Other expectations under 8.17

TEKS 8.17(B) explain constitutional issues arising over the issue of states' rights, including the Nullification Crisis and the Civil War.

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