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The Civil War to 1910: The Golden Age of Parties

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Bill of Rights Institute EDUCATING INDIVIDUALS about THE CONSTITUTIONBill of Rights InstituteDistrict of Columbia, US,
May 15, 2018
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After the Civil War, Congress grew increasingly assertive and also became more concerned with how it organized itself as a legislative body. This period was marked by clashes over the powers of party bosses, the proper role of Speakers of the House, and the influence committees and committee chairs over the progress of legislation.

Subjects:

  • Social Studies > Civics
  • Social Studies > United States History

Education Levels:

  • Grade 9
  • Grade 10
  • Grade 11
  • Grade 12

Keywords:

republican government; checks and balances; separation of powers; electoral college; federalism slavery; president; Civil War; Executive Power; Voting Civil War; Gilded Age

Language:

English

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Public - Available to anyone

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Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial

Collections:

Congress and the Consititution
Political Parties and Ideology: Civics Curated Course
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D2.Civ.1.K-2: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards

Describe roles and responsibilities of people in authority.

D2.Civ.1.3-5: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards

Distinguish the responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of government and in different times and places.

D2.Civ.4.9-12: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards

Explain how the U.S. Constitution establishes a system of government that has powers, responsibilities, and limits that have changed over time and that are still contested.
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After the Civil War, Congress grew increasingly assertive and also became more concerned with how it organized itself as a legislative body. This period was marked by clashes over the powers of party bosses, the proper role of Speakers of the House, and the influence committees and committee chairs over the progress of legislation.
 
Lesson plan PDF includes all handouts:
Handout A: The Golden Age of Parties — The Civil War to 1910
Handout B: The Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
Handout C: Excerpts from the Articles of Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Answer Key
Introductory Essay Founding Principles, Virtues, and Glossary
 
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