In this lesson, students will study the life of Robert Morris. They will learn about his role as a leader of the American opposition to British tyranny, in stabilizing the finances of the United states, his support of the Constitution and much more.
Subjects:
Social Studies > Civics
Social Studies > United States History
Education Levels:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Keywords:
Republican Government, Limited government Commerce, American Revolution, Constitution American Revolution, The Founding
D2.Civ.5.9-12: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Evaluate citizens' and institutions' effectiveness in addressing social and political problems at the local, state, tribal, national, and/or international level.
D2.Civ.10.6-8: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Explain the relevance of personal interests and perspectives, civic virtues, and democratic principles when people address issues and problems in government and civil society.
D2.His.4.3-5: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Explain why individuals and groups during the same historical period differed in their perspectives.
In this lesson, students will study the life of Robert Morris. They will learn about his role as a leader of the American opposition to British tyranny, in stabilizing the finances of the United states, his support of the Constitution and much more.
Handout A: Robert Morris (1734-1806)
Handout B: Vocabulary and Context Questions
Handout C: In His Own Words: Robert Morris on States' Responsibilities