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Lesson 16 of 84 · Decolonization
Colonial Economy: Farming, Trade, and Crafts
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 produced the U.S. Constitution after months of debate. Delegates in Philadelphia created a framework of government with checks and balances.
Key Facts
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Primary sources come from the time of the event.
2
Historians use evidence to support claims.
3
Timelines show events in order.
Timeline
1941
The U.S. enters World War II
1945
World War II ends
1954
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is a primary source?